ReelCraft L NM425 123 X User Manual

Operating Instructions

Series L NM400 Cord Reels

Model Numbers:

L NM450 163 X L NM450 123 X
L NM450 143 X L NM440 124 X
L NM445 144 X L NM440 103 X
L NM425 123 X L NM430 104 X

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Please read this manual carefully and follow its instructions. Improper use or failure to follow these instructions could result in serious
injury, death or property damage. Operators should be instructed in the safe and proper use and maintenance of this product. Keep this
manual for future reference.

The following safety precautions call attention to potentially dangerous conditions.

DANGER: Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death.

WARNING: Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death.

CAUTION: Hazards or unsafe practices which MAY result in minor personal injury or product or property damage.

INSTALLATION

Lock out all electrical power and remove all spring tension from the reel before opening any

WARNING:

WARNING:

CAUTION:

MOUNTING

The fixed base of the reel allows mounting in several different
positions including base up, base down, or wall mounted.
Here are general mounting requirements:

• Main-shaft must be horizontal.

• Centerline of the spool assembly must be in line with the cable run.

• When mounted overhead in base up position, add a secondary chain, bracket or other safety device to prevent reel from falling in case
the mounting bolts are removed or become loosened by vibration.

enclosure or performing any service to this reel. Make sure all circuits carry appropriate fuse
protection. Hazards or unsafe practices COULD result in severe personal injury or death.

Failure to read, understand, and follow these instructions creates hazards that COULD result in
personal injury or death.

Instruct operators in the safe, proper use, and maintenance of the reel. Keep this manual for future
reference. Hazards or unsafe practices MAY result in minor personal injury or product or property
damage.

DANGER:

Reelcraft Industries, Inc. • 2842 E Business Hwy 30, Columbia City, IN 46725
Ph: 800-444-3134 / 260-248-8188 • Fax: [phone]
Customer Service: 855-634-9109 • [e-mail] • www.reelcraft.com

A secondary safety cable or chain is to be attached to all reels mounted overhead to prevent reel from
falling. Immediate hazards WILL result in severe personal injury or death.

Form# 1304-318 Rev: 3/2018

Series L NM400 Cord Reels

All reels mounted over head should have a secondary support chain to protect personnel in case of structure or mounting component
failure. Attach one end of secondary support chain or cable to secondary support point on reel. Attach other end of secondary support
chain or cable to a support component other than that which supports the reel. The chain or cable should be as short as possible allowing
reel to drop no more than 6 to 12 inches if the primary connection is released. A secondary support is offered as an accessory item.

PIVOT BASE

If optional pivot base is used, four roller cable guide reel will align reel to direction of cable pull.

WIRING
NOTE: The green wire has been grounded to the frame of
the reel and spool, and cannot be used as a power
conductor.

A convenient one inch pipe thread opening has been provided at the
bottom of the enclosure in base for connecting standard water tight
cable connectors or conduit fitting--fittings not supplied. Individual
power connections are made to the collector ring bus wires inside
the junction box enclosure in base using commercially available
twist on wire connectors or compression splices.

Wire Color Number Wire Color Number

L1 black 1 L1 black 1

N white 2 L2 white 2

L3 red 3 L3 red 3

G green 4 G green 4

amp 220 v

1 Phase 3 Phase

WIRING SUPPLY CONNECTION
NOTE: See “Service, Working Cable Replacement/Installation” if cable needs to be installed.

ROLLER GUIDE AND SHEAVES

Cable must exit guide in-line with pulling direction. If not, rotate guide arm as needed.
The cable guide position is set by rotating spring pocket assembly. Loosen the three
clamps holding spring pocket assembly in place by unscrewing the three hex head
bolts. Unless required, do not completely remove bolts or clamps. Reposition guide
as required, making sure clamps straddle ribs on outside diameter of spring pocket
assembly and retighten hex head bolts.

Sheaves are used to bend cable around corners. Typical minimum bend radius of
the sheave should be about 7.5 x cable diameter. Requirements can vary depending
on cable manufacturer specifications. Sheaves should have flat surfaces for cable to
ride on. The movement of cable through a sheave should be in the same plane as the
cable spool. Changing planes can greatly reduce cable life.

CABLE WINDING

There are many types of cable that may be installed on your cable reel depending on application. Select the cable most appropriate for
your application requirements. Many cables come from the factory with a wax-like film that can encourage uneven wrapping. At initial set
up it is common to use a dry lubricant (talc powder), or silicone based grease to encourage more even winding. Also critical to proper
winding is the adequate setting of “Spring Tension”. See appropriate section. In some cases sheaves and unanticipated application
features can require more tension than offered with standard reels. Contact factory for application assistance.

Page 2

www.reelcraft.com