INSTALLATION and MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
UE18 UNIVERSAL CABLE REEL-DIRECT DRIVE
All units are provided with right hand rotation unless otherwise
specified. This means that cable is pulled off spool top left or
bottom right (spool rotates clockwise to wind cable) when
viewing spring end of reel. See diagram on parts page.
MAINTENANCE
Periodically: A. Use compressed air to clean collector
assembly and inside of collector housing. Inspect collector
assembly for brush wear and pitted slip rings.
B. Inspect cable for wear and check mounting bolts and
other hardware for tightness.
Clock-type springs provide power for automatic cable take-up.
Spring must be pretensioned at time of installation to
insure that tension is applied to cable at all times. A tension
adjustment spanner wrench is provided with each reel.
C. Check for broken
“IN” with 2/3
cable off reel–
SPRING OK
BROKEN SPRING
INDICATORS
springs by pulling about 2/3
cable off reel and observing
“Broken Spring Indicators” on
sides of spring canisters. See
Fig. 3.
WARNING
Some reels with large or multiple springs are equipped with
a ratcheted adjustment wrench. Follow separate instruc-
tions for its use. Failure to use ratcheted wrench, on reels
so equipped, could result in serious personal injury.
“OUT” with 2/3
cable off reel–
SPRING
NOTE: Bearings and springs
are prelubricated and require
no periodic maintenance.
BROKEN
Figure 3
SPRING REPLACEMENT
WARNING
Do not attempt to relieve spring tension using span-
ner wrench. Doing so may result in personal injury.
WARNING
Do not attempt to remove spring from its housing. Clock-
type springs can be dangerous to handle. Removal of
spring from housing could result in personal injury.
INSTALLATION
1. Insure that machinery to be serviced by reel is at position
closest to reel.
The unique SAFETYCHANGE® spring motor consists of a
spring and hub sealed within a housing. A replacement spring
is supplied sealed in its housing and the old unit should be dis-
carded completely.
2. Securely mount reel in desired position using 1/2"(M12)
bolts. Be sure spool is aligned with cable run.
3. Position optional cable guide, if reel is so equipped.
See COMPONENT REFERENCE DRAWING.
4. Connect free end of cable to junction box on machine or
adjust cable stop so that desired length of cable
extends from reel.
1. Turn off all electric power.
2. Disconnect cable from machine junction box.
3. Wind all cable onto reel to relieve all spring tension.
4. Remove inspection cover from face of spring housing.
5. Rotate spool clockwise and observe inner shaft. Shaft
should rotate clockwise and hub (with spring attached)
should remain stationary.
5. Remove cover plate on spring housing to expose
shaft and spring hub. (See Figure 1).
6. Insert spanner wrench into holes in spring hub (Fig 2).
Rotate wrench counterclockwise (for standard rotation).
Number of 360O turns should match last digit in model
number on serial plate. If model number includes an “R”,
reel is reverse rotation and wrench must be rotated
clockwise. (See “TO DETERMINE ROTATION OF REEL”
on parts drawing page.)
NOTE: Do not attempt to remove spring if resistance
is met or hub tends to rotate with shaft.
Continue to rotate spool and strike end of shaft
several sharp blows with a lead hammer or rubber mallet
until shaft rotates freely and hub remains stationary.
6. Remove (4) nuts which secure spring motor(s) to frame.
7. Slide spring motor(s) off shaft and discard.
NOTE: On multi-spring reels, be sure to remove and save
dowel pins which connect one spring hub with another. Also
remove snap rings on shaft between reel housings.
8. Install replacement spring motor(s), pawls and pawl springs.
NOTE: Pawl springs must be located between the pawls
and the deepest section of the shaft grooves. Make sure
that pawls and pawl springs are inserted flush with ends of
shaft and hub or they may rub against inspection cover.
COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE
FOR STANDARD
ROTATION
SPRING
HOUSING
COVER
PLATE
SPRING
HUB
SPANNER
WRENCH
Figure 2
Figure 1
SPRING
PAWL
HUB
SPOOL
SHAFT
CAUTION
(Spring not
shown)
Do not exceed number of turns indicated on
serial plate. Over-tensioning can cause a
broken spring, sheared shaft or other damage.
SPRING
Install
against flat
SHAFT
GROOVE
END VIEW
SIDE VIEW
NOTE: If reel is equipped with ratcheted adjustment
wrench, follow instructions on separate sheet.
NOTE: On reels containing more than one spring, the hubs
are connected at the factory. Therefore, by tightening the
outer spring, the inside spring(s) will be tightened.
7. Remove collector cover and connect individual supply
conductors to collector terminals. See ELECTRICAL
CONNECTIONS diagram, on back page.
9. Tighten nuts (and extension bolts) securing spring
housing(s) to reel frame.
10. Connect free end of cable to junction box on machine or
adjust cord stop so that desired length of cord extends from reel.
11. Tension spring with spanner wrench. Refer to
INSTALLATION section.
12. Replace inspection cover.
CONTINUED ON BACK PAGE
Always specify
SERIAL NUMBER & MODEL NUMBER
when ordering parts.
TO DETERMINE ROTATION OF REEL
36
32
31
41
29
28
STANDARD
ROTATION
REVERSE
ROTATION
30
Cable is played out and retracted as shown
when viewing reel from spring motor side.
35
27
6
34
7
32
31
36
35
7
8
9
30
13
33
26
25
30
24
24
13
34
11
33
10
37
33
13
DOG & RATCHET
Standard Rotation....
P/N 042230
Reverse Rotation....
P/N 042231
12
15
26
33
25
23
22
22
1
23
12
16
17
SPOOL LOCK
14
All models....P/N 042227
18
ACCESSORIES
ROLLER CABLE
GUIDES
4
CABLE STOPS
5
24
38
TYPE
A
3.00” O.D.
TYPE
B
3.50” O.D.
2
39
2
3
21
PART
NUMBER
FITS O.D.s
MIN – MAX
40
TYPE
HORIZONTAL
037529
037531
037532
037533
037535
037536
037537
041845
041846
B
A
A
A
B
B
B
B
B
0.44 – 0.62
0.62 – 0.75
0.75 – 1.05
1.06 – 1.30
0.75 – 1.05
1.06 – 1.38
1.39 – 1.55
1.56 – 1.87
1.88 – 2.06
(shown)
SPOOL
PART
20
WIDTH
NUMBER
6"
8"
10"
12"
14"
042195
042196
042197
042198
042199
19
VERTICAL
OPTIONAL VERTICAL
CABLE GUIDE
LOCATION–
REEL MOUNTED
BASE UP
COMPONENT REFERENCE DRAWING
SPOOL
WIDTH
PART
NUMBER
HORIZONTAL CABLE
GUIDE POSITION
(STANDARD)
SPOOL
6"
8"
10"
12"
14"
042270
042271
042272
042273
042274
WRAPPER
SECTIONS
LINE
ENTRANCE
(NPT)
SPOOL
DISK
STANDARD
SPOOL
ROTATION
DIRECTION
TO WIND
CABLE
SLIP RING
(COLLECTOR)
COVER
SPRING
MOTOR
340O PIVOT BASE
WHEN
VIEWED
FROM
SPRING
SIDE
SPRING
MOTOR
OPTIONAL
HORIZONTAL
CABLE
SLIP RING
(COLLECTOR)
ASSEMBLY
SPOOL
WIDTH
PART
NUMBER
SPOOL
DISK
OPTIONAL
VERTICAL
CABLE GUIDE
LOCATION
GUIDE
LOCATION
4"–6"
8"–10"
12"–14"
042284
042285
042286
MOUNTING BASE
VIEW FROM SPRING SIDE
CABLE REMOVAL
2. Feed one end of the cable through water-tight connector on
the spool hub inside the spool and into the slip ring.
(See drawing below).
Use the following procedure to remove worn or damaged cable
from reel prior to installation of new cable.
NOTE: This may require that jacket of cable be stripped
to allow conductors to pass through shaft.
CAUTION
3. Connect individual conductors to appropriate rings on
collector using crimp fitting or similar connection method.
4. Tighten water-tight connector. Place cable clamp on cable
and securely fasten to spool disk.
Failure to relieve all spring tension prior to removing
cable could result in damage to equipment or personal
injury. Follow instructions carefully.
5. Wind the cable onto the reel spool by hand rotating
spool in direction it turns free of spring tension.
6. Connect free end of cable to machine junction box.
7. Pretension reel and complete installation as
previously described.
1. Move machine serviced by reel to a position closest to
reel. Springs will still be under pre-tension at this point.
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. Grip spool by hand and carefully release spool lock or
tie. Slowly unwind remaining tension.
6. Again lock or tie spool to prevent rotation.
7. Remove cable from spool. Loosen cable clamp and
water-tight connector. Disconnect conductors from slip ring
and remove cable.
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 button 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..
8. Install new cable following instruction at right.
CABLE INSTALLATION
5. Slide collector off shaft.
Use the following procedure to replace cable or if reel was
ordered without cable. Refer to ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
DRAWING, below.
6. Install new collector by reversing above steps.
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.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
CABLE LEADWIRES
MOVING END
NOTE:
LEADWIRE INPUT FIXED END
(CUSTOMER SUPPLIED)
Wire size, wire connectors, connection sequence,
CABLE
and connection methods must comply with
National Electrical code and Local Electrical ordi-
nances. If in doubt, contact a local electrical con-
tractor or electrical inspector.
CABLE
CLAMP
BRUSH TERMINAL
CONNECTIONS
WATER–TIGHT
CABLE CONNECTOR
COLOR SEQUENCE FOR TYPE SO CABLE
SLIP-RING
LEADWIRES ARE
NUMBER TAGGED
THREE CONDUCTOR CABLE
# 1 – BLACK
# 2 – WHITE
SET
SCREW
1
2
3
4
# 3 – GREEN (ground)
FOUR THRU TWELVE CONDUCTOR CABLE
# 1 – BLACK
# 2 – WHITE
SLIP-RING LEAD TO
MOVING CABLE
CONNECTIONS
# 3 – RED
FRAME
# 4 – GREEN (ground)
# 5 – ORANGE
# 6 – BLUE
2
3
4
1
SPOOL
HUB
SLIP–RINGS
# 7 – WHITE W/ BLACK TRACER
# 8 – RED W/ BLACK TRACER
# 9 – GREEN W/ BLACK TRACER
#10 – ORANGE W/ BLACK TRACER
#11 – BLUE W/ BLACK TRACER
#12 – BLACK W/ WHITE TRACER
SPOOL
DISK
COLLAR
SLIP–RING ENCLOSURE
• 600 VOLT AC. 250 VOLT DC. WATERTIGHT, DUST TIGHT.
• DO NOT EXCEED AMPERAGE RATING OF CABLE OR SLIP RING.
• NUMBER OF CIRCUITS MAY VARY FROM TWO (MINIMUM) TO 36 (MAXIMUM). FOUR CIRCUITS SHOWN.
GLEASON REEL CORP.
®
P.O. Box 26 • 600 South Clark St.
Mayville, WI 53050–0026
®
Phone 920–387–4120 • Fax 920–387–4189
HUBBELL A Hubbell Company
Printed in USA
Bulletin No. 045392.a
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