Specifications

CHAPTER 6
REEL STANDS, REELS, AND EXPANABLE ARBORS
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LOADING REELED COIL
Caution:
Always use a forklift or other approved lifting device to load or unload Fixed Reels or
Expandable Arbors loaded with coil.
The Lifting Holes in the Fixed Reel sides are provided to make loading safer and easier.
DO NOT use lifting straps through the lifting holes as the sharp edges may cut the straps.
1. Prepare the reel stand by making sure the Hold Down Bars are in the unlocked and open
Position (Figure 11).
2. Using an approved lifting device, lift the reeled coil into the cradles on the reel stand making
sure that the tail of the coil is in the correct position (Figure 12) then remove the lifting device.
3. Rotate the Hold Down Bars (Figure 11) to the closed position and thread the handle onto the
hold down bolt. If you are going to run panel from this coil, tighten the left and right handle
just snug. Final adjustment of tension should be made while running a panel to keep reel from
unwinding material too fast. As the coil becomes smaller, re-adjustment will need to be made.
Caution: Do Not over tighten Hold Down Bars. Drive and/or electrical system failure
may occur.
4. If you are going to transport the machine after loading coil, tighten the Hold Down Bars
securely to keep coil from unwinding during transport, and secure the loose end of the material
to the coil.
5. Before transporting the loaded Expandable Arbor, you should also secure the coil around the
outside edges through the inside diameter using a strap, rope, etc. to prevent the coil from
telescoping (Figure 10).
NOTE: Make sure Hold Down Bars are tightened securely and coil is properly tied off
before transporting machine.