KH Industries RTB Series, Manual

Page 1: ...ual Includes all models beginning in KH s ORB ORA and RTB Heavy Duty Retractable Power Cord Reel Series 160 Elmview Avenue Hamburg New York 14075 Phone 716 312 0088 Fax 716 312 0028 www khindustries c...

Page 2: ...such Good s and notify KH in writing of such non conformity or defect specifying in reasonable detail the nature thereof Notwithstanding the foregoing KH is not responsible for and shall have no oblig...

Page 3: ...ons 8 Retrieve Applications 8 Mounting 9 Standard Mounting 9 Pivot Base Mounting Optional Accessory 10 Roller Guides 10 Ratchet 11 Ratchet Lock 11 Operation with Ratchet 11 Operation without Ratchet 1...

Page 4: ...his product prior to familiarizing themselves with the information in this manual Safety Messages The following safety messages are used in this manual to alert you to specific and important safety re...

Page 5: ...not allow cable to retract without restraining the retraction speed Do not disassemble the spring motor for any reason Serious personal injury could result This cord reel is equipped with springs und...

Page 6: ...king Every cord reel is marked with a label which includes the KH Industries name and logo the product catalog number the individual product serial number NEMA rating Amps Volts Watts and Cable Footag...

Page 7: ...oller Guides Guide Arm Ratchet Pawl Assembly Base Assembly Shaft Coupling Water Tight Feed Cable Hex Head Cap Screw Lock Washer RTB Series Ball Stops Type A Part No Description KH200 00287 For cable O...

Page 8: ...object and is required to drag the cable over the surface to the reel The cable is supported by the ground or some type of cable tray A ball stop may be required All RTB Series reels sold with cable h...

Page 9: ...so that the cable extends perpendicular to the rotation of the spool The cable deflection should not exceed 15 to either side of center See Figure 9 5 If deflection is constant to either side of the...

Page 10: ...wisting 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 fun...

Page 11: ...n with Ratchet The ratchet pawl is spring loaded It is designed to function in all acceptable mounting configurations See Figure 11 1 A slight pull on cable will disengage the ratchet See Figure 11 1...

Page 12: ...watertight Replace inner flange gasket if damaged see Figure 13 3 next page 4 Cut the individual wires such that the white and green wires extend 3 beyond the cable jacket and the red and black wire...

Page 13: ...13 RTB SERIES CABLE REEL MANUAL SECTION 3 CABLE INSTALLATION DRAWINGS Figure 13 1 Figure 13 3 Figure 13 2...

Page 14: ...straining the retraction speed Always maintain two full cable wraps on drum at maximum cable extension size cable accordingly 4 With all the cable wound on the reel grasp the end of the cable and rota...

Page 15: ...imits for which it was intended Two wraps of cable should remain on the reel at maximum extension to avoid excessive tension on the cable entrance watertight The spring should not be wound to its last...

Page 16: ...d cord watertight located at the shaft end 4 Remove the brush block from the slip ring by removing the cotter pin and washer at the top of the slip ring assembly Remove the 2 screws securing the slip...

Page 17: ...e reel 4 Disconnect the wires from the spool cable Remove the drum black plastic tube from the reel and place next to the slip ring 5 Loosen feed cord watertight located at the shaft end 6 Remove the...

Page 18: ...lection 2 Disconnect all electrical power to the reel before beginning any maintenance or service 3 Remove the slip ring and feed cord from the reel by following the procedure in Slip Ring Feed Cord R...

Page 19: ...Number Spring 14 3 SJEOW A Up to 50 RTPRT SMG50 12 3 SJOW A Up to 50 RTPRT SMK50 14 4 SJEOW A Up to 50 RTPRT SMG50 12 4 SJOW A Up to 40 RTPRT SMK50 16 3 SOW A Up to 50 RTPRT SMG50 14 3 SOW A Up to 40...

Page 20: ...tment 4 Improper cable or cable length installed 1 Mount reel on level surface 2 Maintain steady retraction rate 3 Properly adjust cable guide 4 Install correct cable type and length Cable twisting or...

Page 21: ...21 RTB SERIES CABLE REEL MANUAL SECTION 7 NOTES...

Page 22: ...KH Industries 160 Elmview Avenue Hamburg New York 14075 Please direct all customer service and technical inquiries to Phone 716 312 0088 Fax 716 312 0028 Email info khindustries com www khindustries c...