
CABLE REMOVAL
Use the following procedure to remove worn or damaged cable from reel prior to installation of new cable.
1.Move machine serviced by reel to a position closest to reel.
2.Turn off all electric power.
3.Lock spool to prevent turning using either a spool lock mechanism or by tying off.
4.Disconnect cable from machine junction box.
5.Remove cable from spool. Loosen cable connector (Item 11 on parts list) and disconnect conductors from slip ring.
6.Install new cable following instruction below.
CABLE INSTALLATION
Use the following procedure to replace cable or if reel was ordered without cable. Refer to CABLE INSTALLATION REFERENCE DRAWING, below.
1.Unspool new cable from shipping spool and lay out to eliminate twist.
NOTE: This step is not essential, but will aid in winding operation of the reel and prolong cable life.
2.Feed one end of the cable through cable connector on the main shaft inside the spool and into the slip ring side. (See drawing below).
NOTE: This may require that jacket of cable be stripped to allow conductors to pass through shaft.
3.Connect individual conductors to appropriate rings on collector using crimp fitting or similar connection method.
4.Tighten cable connector and
5.Wind the cable onto the reel spool by hand rotating spool.
6.Connect free end of cable to machine junction box.
COLLECTOR REPLACEMENT
1.Turn off all power to reel.
2.Remove collector cover and gasket.
3.Disconnect electric leads to and from collector.
4.Remove drive stud bolt from bearing housing.
5.Remove plug plug from hole in side of housing. Insert long 1/8” Allen wrench through hole and loosen two set
screws in collector locking collar Set screws are at 90O to one another..
NOTE: Older reels may have lock screws which must be removed to reach set screws holding collector to shaft.
6.Slide collector off shaft.
7.Install new collector by reversing above steps.
CABLE INSTALLATION REFERENCE DRAWING
Cable (Input)
Collector
Reel
Shaft
Connect leads
to collector
Frame/Gear Case
Spool
Cable
(Output)
Cable Gland Thread gland into shaft. Thread cable thru gland and shaft. Tighten gland cover
to secure cable.
NOTE:
Strip cable to inside
of gland. Wrap
leads with electrical
tape thru shaft.
HUBBELL
| GLEASON REEL CORP. |
® | P.O. Box 26 • 600 South Clark St |
| Mayville, WI |
® | Phone |
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Printed in USA | Bulletin No. 053151.a |
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