Reelcraft Wc7000 Series Welding Cable Reels Instruction Manual

REELCRAFT WC7000 Series Welding Cable Reels

Model Numbers:
WC7000 WCH7000

Dimensions

		WC7000	WCH7000
	A	20 1/4”	20 1/4”
	B	19 3/4”	19 3/4”
	C	7 7/8”	7 7/8”
	D	3 7/8”	3 7/8”
	E	13 1/4”	14”

Four 1/2” diameter mounting holes

IMPORTANT
Read this manual carefully before installing, operating or servicing this equipment.

SAFETY

Personal injury and/or equipment damage may result if proper safety precautions are not observed.

• Ensure that only a qualified electrician installs/services this equipment.
• Ensure that power supply voltage does not exceed maximum voltage rating of reel.
• Ensure that reel is properly installed before connecting to power supply.
• Ensure that all electrical power is removed from reel before servicing.
• Check for frayed/broken wires before each use.
• Pull electrical cord from reel by grasping the electrical cord itself, not the work device.
• If an electrical malfunction should occur, remove power from reel immediately.
• Ensure that reel, electrical cable, and equipment being serviced are properly grounded. Use an ohmmeter to check ground continuity.
• If reel ceases to unwind or rewind, remove power immediately. Do not pull or jerk on electrical cable!
• Treat and respect the cable reel as any other piece of machinery, observing all common safety practices.

WARNING: Even low voltage can cause irreparable damage or death! Exercise extreme caution while operating or servicing this equipment.

WARNING: This reel is to be used for cable storage only! The entire length of cable must be unwound before use. Severe damage to the reel will result if the cable is energized while fully wound on the reel.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Ensure that only a qualified electrician installs/service this equiment. Observe applicable NEC, OSHA, and local codes when installing this equipment.

MOUNTING

Caution: Unless reel was specified differently when ordering, maximum installation height is 16 feet. Do not exceed this distance.

1. Unpack and inspect reel for damage. Turn by hand to check for smooth operation. Check for completeness.
2. Configure reel for top, side or bottom hose dispensing by removing the bolts (1) from one side of the guide arm bracket (2). Position guide arm bracket to desired location and replace nuts.
3. Position reel on floor, wall, or ceiling. Secure into place using four (customer-supplied) bolts (3).

INSTALLING THE OUTPUT CABLE

1. Remove the three outer nuts (1) on the collector ring cover, and remove the cover (2).
2. Strip 1 1/8” of insulation from the output cable (3), and insert the cable around the reel spool (not through the guide arm opening).
3. Add protective tubing around opening in spool. Next route the input cable through the opening in the spool, through the opening in the collector ring base casting (4), then through the strain relief (5).
4. Continue threading cable until stripped end of cable is between the 2 clamp plates (6), tighten nuts/screws of the clamp plates until the cable is securely captured between the plates.
5. Tighten the strain relief (5). Replace collector ring cover (2) and secure with three outer nuts (1).
6. Fasten cable to spool by capturing with u-bolt (7) and then tightening to spool with nuts.
7. Using an ohmmeter, check for ground faults.
8. Wind cable onto spool by squeezing through gap between spool and guide arm (8).
9. Once cable is wound on the spool add additional turns (2-3 should be sufficient) to add tension to cable.
10. Add bumper (9) to cable at desired location.

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References

• Reelcraft Industries - Hose, Cord, and Cable Reels