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RTB SERIES CABLE REEL MANUAL
KH200-02619_REV-A
SECTION 3 - INSTALLATION
Pivot Base Mounting
(Optional Accessory)
All RTB Series Cord Reels can be furnished with a
pivot base to allow the reel to rotate and keep the
extended cable perpendicular to the application.
See
Figure 10-1
.
The PVB Pivot Base will rotate up to 345°. Travel
can be limited to 90°, 180°, or 270° by installing
an additional roll pin in the appropriate available
hole.
A pivot base is required for carousel or loop track
applications.
When a pivot base is used the reel must be
mounted horizontally (“ceiling” or “floor”
mounted).
The roller guide should be mounted to require
the cable to travel perpendicular to the axis of
rotation. This will guard against cable twisting and
ensure effective swivel action from the pivot base.
Swing mount and swivel base available, consult
factory.
Roller Guides
All RTB Series units are equipped with a roller
guide. The guide’s function is to center the cable
on the spool and to help the reel wrap cable more
evenly. See
Figure 10-2
.
The cable should not bear against either end of
the spool during winding as this will tend to inhibit
level winding of the cable.
The guide should be secured at the best of twelve
possible positions so that a minimum change of
direction occurs at the guide; otherwise, cable life
will be reduced.
A max 15° angle from guide arm center to cable
pay out from reel is suggested.
The guide arm is shipped attached to the reel. The
guide must be located and secured in the most
appropriate position with the 5/16-18 x 5/8” hex
head screw and lock washer provided, prior to
making any electrical connections.
Figure 10-2
Figure 10-1
