Reelcraft TB Tool Balancers User Manual

Operating Instructions

Series TB Tool Balancers

Model Numbers:

TB 01 TB 03 TB 05

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.

Installation Instructions:

1. Mount reel to secure structure directly above
work. NOTE: Disregard this step if reel is pre­mounted to Torq-Arm or other equipment.
(Figure 1a and 1b)

2. Raise tool and attach to hook on end of cable.
CAUTION: Do not pull cable down. It is spring
loaded and could cause injury if allowed to snap
back. (Figure 2a and 2b)

3. Be sure tool is securely hooked to cable. Do not
drop tool. Tool may be heavier than spring can
lift before spring is adjusted. (Figure 3)

Figure
2a

Figure 1a

Figure 1b

Figure 3

Figure
2b

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Rev: 8/2013

Series TB Tool Balancers

4. Determine ideal height for tool when tool is not
in use. (Figure 4)

5. Slide ball stop up or down cable to hold tool at
determined height. Keep a minimum of 3 inch­es between ball stop and end of cable. (Figure

5)

6. To INCREASE spring tension, turn “palm knob”
clockwise until tool rises to ball stop. (Figure 6)

7. To DECREASE spring tension, repeatedly
depress button on top of the reel. (Figure 7)

8. Drag brake adds friction to the spool and allows
you to fine tune the reel. Add or subtract fric­tion by turning screw on back of reel. (Figure 8)

Figure 4

Figure 5

Figure 7

9. It is recommended that a safety cable be
installed to a second support in the unlikely
event of failure of the first mounting point.
(Figure 9)

Periodically inspect cable and hook for wear and
looseness. Replace unit if required. Do not lubricate;
balance reel is permanently lubricated. CAUTION:
Do not attempt to remove spring from its canister.
Damage or personal injury could result.

Optional Accessories

261241 - Replacement bumper
S602549 - Replacement bumper
600603 - Safety cable (1 ft / 30.5 cm)
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.

Figure 6

Figure 8

Figure 9

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