Reelcraft TB TBL User Manual

Operating Instructions

Series TB / TBL Tool Balancers

Model Numbers:

TB 10 TB 12 TB 15 TB 23

TBL 10 TBL 12 TBL 15 TBL 23

Dimensions

Safety Clip - 261241

Bright zinc plated steel cable and
safety latch for tool attachment and
other uses. Measures 2.375” (60 mm)
long. Included with each model.

WARNING

DO NOT allow spring to unwind in an uncontrolled manner.
Doing so can result in damage to reel or personal injury.

NOTE: To minimize wear on cable and cable guide, reel
should be mounted directly over work area and, preferably, on
a rolling trolley so that cable is pulled out as straight as pos­sible during use.

MOUNT REEL

1. Use clevis to hang reel in desired location. Be sure cotter
pin is installed on clevis pin.

2. Attach optional safety chain to secondary hanger bracket
or other overhead support. Do not use the same attach­ment point as used for the clevis. See figure 1.

CAUTION: To prevent reel fall should primary clevis mount
fail, it is recommended that a safety chain be used from reel
to a secure secondary support. Failure to use safety chain
could result in personal injury.

DO NOT attempt to remove spring motor from its canister.
Doing so can result in damage to reel or personal injury.

Figure 1

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

Rev: 8/2013

Series TB / TBL Tool Balancers

ATTACHING LOAD

For most effective use of reel, tool (Figure 2) should be posi­tioned at top of working range with no cable pulled off reel.
Use overhang cables to achieve proper distance from reel to
tool. Cable on reel should be used only to move tool within
working range. To attach load (all components hung on reel),
raise load to safety clip and attach. DO NOT pull cable

down to load.
CAUTION: Always raise load to safety clip on cable reel.
DO NOT pull reel cable down to load. Doing so can result in

damage to reel or personal injury.

TENSION ADJUSTMENT

Increase tension if reel will not completely rewind cable with
load attached until cable stop reaches guide.

1. Allow cable to retract as far as possible.

2. Place wrench on flats of shaft. Turn shaft counter-clock­wise until cable stop reaches guide.

Decrease tension if load cannot easily be pulled down to
desired height.

1. If reel is so equipped, turn ratchet lock to “OFF” (knob is
located on side of reel).

2. Place wrench on flats of shaft.

3. Hold shaft firmly with wrench. Depress spring on oppo­site side of reel.

4. Allow shaft to turn SLOWLY in clockwise direction until
desired tension is achieved. If shaft will not turn in clock­wise direction UNASSISTED, reel is at minimum tension
and further tension reduction should not be attempted.

Optional Accessories

261241 - Replacement bumper
S602549 - Replacement bumper
600603 - Safety cable (1 ft / 30.5 cm); nylon covered steel for 1-6 lbs models
600604 - Safety chain (1 ft / 30.5 cm); steel link chain for 10-23 lbs models
600605-3 - Overhang cable (3 ft / 91.5 cm)
600605-5 - Overhang cable (5 ft / 152.4 cm)

Cables can be combined for added length.

RATCHET LOCK USE

If reel is equipped with ratchet lock (“TBL” models),
engage by pulling cable out to desired position and let­ting it retract SLOWLY until lock engages. To release lock,
quickly pull cable out a short distance and allow it to begin
to retract - it operates like a window shade. Ratchet lock
may be disengaged by turning knob on side of reel.

REGULAR MAINTENANCE

Reel is factory lubricated for life. No additional lubrication
is required.

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