Delachaux Conductix-Wampfler 1400 Series, Manual

Page 1: ...1 1400 Series cable reel manual P N 962000 2008 10 3 Rev 6 Cable Reels Series 1400 Including 1400 Series Welding and Grounding Reels ...

Page 2: ...ods shall arise once Buyer returns such goods FOB point of original shipment by Seller at the risk and cost of Buyer Goods replaced by Seller shall become the property of Seller There is no guarantee or warranty as to anything made or sold by Seller or any services performed except as to title and freedom from encumbrances and except as herein expressly stated and particularly and without limiting...

Page 3: ...ns 3 0 Operation 4 0 Maintenance 4 1 Maintenance Warnings 4 2 Lubrication 4 3 Inspections 4 4 Slip Ring and Feeder Cord Replacement 4 5 Cable Replacement 4 6 Spring Motor Replacement 5 0 Troubleshooting 6 0 Replacement Parts 6 1 Exploded View 6 2 Parts Numbers and Order Form RECORD The catalog number of the reel and the serial number of the reel are required when ordering replacement parts or disc...

Page 4: ...gs 1 3 1 Do not use cable different from that for which the reel is intended Changes in diameter weight per foot length of cable or flexibility will affect the operation of the reel 1 3 2 Mounting hardware and fasteners should be installed to maintain tightness under vibration and checked periodically to assure tightness 1 3 3 Overhead installation mountings should be such that the reel is not sus...

Page 5: ...ply with the applicable requirements and are identified with the authorizing mark 1 6 3 The maximum cable footage amperage and voltage rating for every cable reel supplied without cable is marked on the Conductix Identification Label The actual cable installed should not differ from what is indicated on the Conductix Wampfler label If the cable must be different please consult the factory prior to...

Page 6: ...ications 2 1 4 1 The reel is Mounted on the moving object and winds up or pays out the cable as the machine approaches or moves away from the fixed end Retrieve applications can be elevated up to 4 feet from the cable support surface 2 2 Mounting 2 2 1 Standard Mounting 2 2 1 1 The reel may be mounted by bolting the base to any flat surface which is structurally sound enough to support it and the ...

Page 7: ... ft lbs 2 2 2 Pivot Base Mounting 2 2 2 1 All 1400 Series Cable Reels can be furnished with a pivot base to allow the reel to rotate and keep the extended cable perpendicular to the application 2 2 2 2 The PVB Pivot Base has the ability to rotate Up to 345 Travel can be limited to 90 180 or 270 by installing an additional roll pin in the appropriate available hole This Pivot Base is not suitable f...

Page 8: ...the shaft coupling is nearest the base Item 11 2 3 5 6 Tighten the shaft coupling to 30 40 ft lbs torque 2 3 5 7 Place one thrust washer Item 16 05453 on the shaft coupling and locate it flush against the base 2 3 5 8 Position the guide arm Item 8 PR87 X on the shaft coupling 2 3 5 9 Slip the radial bearing strip Item 17 PR50D 1 between the shaft coupling and the guide arm Trimming may be required...

Page 9: ...roximately 10 from end of cable and thread it through the cable entrance watertight into the drum of the reel We recommend a cable tie on 16 AWG 2 and 3 conductor cable see Figure 1 on page 9 2 5 5 Install the rubber grommet gripper ring and the watertight nut Tighten the nut to secure the cable 2 5 6 Extend the conductors out of the drum Reinstall the slip ring stack being sure to engage the driv...

Page 10: ...stallation COLOR CODE CHART Cond No Base Color Tracer Color Cond No Base Color Tracer Color 1 Green 7 White Black 2 Black 8 Red Black 3 White 9 Green Black 4 Red 10 Orange Black 5 Orange 11 Blue Black 6 Blue 12 Black White Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 1 Figure 4 Figure 3a ...

Page 11: ... the cable wound on the reel grasp the end of the cable and rotate the drum and cable together in a clockwise direction in order to pre tension the spring The number of pre tension turns is determined by cable size and footage Usually two to three turns is sufficient but additional turns may be used if testing indicates that the cable will not fully retract as desired with just two turns see Note ...

Page 12: ... 3 1 Do not exceed the voltage or amperage rating of the cable Overheating fire damage to equipment or personal injury could result 3 2 Do not allow cable to retract without restraining retraction speed 3 3 Operate the reel within the cable size and length and spring tensioning limits for which it was intended 3 3 1 Keep two wraps of cable on the reel at maximum extension to avoid excessive tensio...

Page 13: ...seated in terminal post grooves Terminal screw connections should be tight Check for excessive brush wear Replace brushes as necessary 4 3 3 Inspect cable for damage or wear which would make it unsafe to use 4 4 Slip Ring Replacement 4 4 1 The slip ring assembly should be replaced not rebuilt if it becomes damaged 4 4 2 Follow steps 4 5 5 through 4 5 8 to remove the slip ring assembly 4 4 3 Carefu...

Page 14: ...ment cable taking care to avoid twisting the cable while winding it onto the reel Care should also be taken to match the color coded cable leads For additional information on wiring see Section 2 7 Power Connections 4 6 Spring Motor Replacement 4 6 1 CAUTION Do not open the spring motor or personal injury may result 4 6 2 The spring replacement process is determined by the spring configuration and...

Page 15: ...cable or cable length installed 1 Mount reel on level surface 2 Maintain steady retraction rate 3 Properly adjust cable guide see Sec 2 2 and 2 3 4 Install correct cable type and length See Sec 1 5 and 2 5 Cable twisting or knotting 1 Improperly installed cable 2 Cable rubbing on or bending around fixed object 3 Excessive spring tension 4 Inadequate anchoring of cable 1 See Sec 2 5 Cable Installat...

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Page 20: ...ual P N 962000 2008 10 3 Rev 6 www conductix com Conductix Wampfler 10102 F Street Omaha NE 68127 USA Customer Support Phone 800 521 4888 Fax 800 780 8329 Phone 402 339 9300 Fax 402 339 9627 info us conductix com www conductix com ...