Instructions / Assembly

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Instructions for IDEAL Tape-Pak

and IDEAL Tape-Pak

XL-15

plastic reel and winder:

Important:

Replace IDEAL Tape-Pak

and IDEAL Tape-Pak

XL-15 storage reels or winder

that has become chipped, cracked, or otherwise damaged.

To Unwind:

Grasp handle

To Rewind:

Grasp handle and rotate

pull out on fish tape. case in direction of arrow on case to pull

in tape.

Note: IDEAL Tape-Pak

Footage Counter Units 31-126, 31-127, 31-128, 31-129:

Use for pulling light loads only to prevent damage to the counter mechanism which

can affect accuracy.

Replacement/Installation Instructions for Fish Tape in Plastic

Storage Reel:

Tape Removal:

1. Unwind old fish tape completely from reel, leaving only that portion anchored

in the reel.

Warning: Never remove screws while fish tape is coiled in the

reel. Rapid uncoiling may cause injury.

2. Loosen and remove the reel screws and separate reel halves.

3. Remove anchoring screw and old fish tape.

Tape Installation:

1. Lay one reel half on flat surface with open side up.

2. Lay new fish tape coil in reel half removing any METAL TIES ONLY.

NOTE: DO NOT remove adhesive tape wraps unless coil is to be unwound

and laid flat before reeling into case (tape wraps are designed to break the first

time the fish tape is pulled from the reel).

With the IDEAL Gold-Fish

Flexible Metallic Fish Tapes and the IDEAL S-

Class

Non- Conductive Fish Tapes, which are secured by metal or plastic

ties, slowly remove ties and uncoil the fish tape flat on the floor.

3. Position the opening in the pulling eye or hook loop at the reel mounting boss

marked “anchor”. On reels assembled with cross mounting screws and nuts,

position at the mounting hole adjacent to the IDEAL logo.

4. Position winder (handle) in reel and position fish tape in slot in winder. On 31-

126, 31-127, 31-128, and 31-129 IDEAL Tape-Pak

with counter mechanism,

the performed pulling loop must be cut off to permit passage of the tape into

the counter.

5. Install second reel half aligning the hole adjacent to the IDEAL logo with the

hole in instruction #3. Insert a screw, making certain it passes through the

opening in the pulling eye or loop. Tighten.

6. Assemble remaining screws (and nuts when so equipped).

7. Any unwound tape can now be wound into the case.

If your IDEAL Tape-Pak

stores the IDEAL S-Class

Non-Conductive Fish Tape, the

IDEAL S-Grip

Puller conveniently locks into the IDEAL Tape-Pak

Fish Tape Case

for storage with fish tape during periods of non-use.

Re-forming the Metal Fish Tape Eyelet:

The eyelet on your metal fish tape may come undone occasionally or your fish tape

may break. The following instructions will allow you to re-form an eyelet on your fish

tape.

1. Hold the metal fish tape with heat-protective gloves, and heat the end of the

fish tape with a propane torch until about 2-1/2" of the tape is “red” hot.

Diagram 1

Diagram 2

2. Use pliers to grasp the first 1/2" of the fish tape and bend it over onto itself

until the tip is touching. (See Diagram 1.) A small loop will be formed from this

bend. This loop should be too small for wires and is designed to help keep

wires in the larger eyelet that you will form in step 3.

3. After the first bend is made, use the pliers to bend another 1-1/2" of tape over

in the same direction as the first bend. Do not bend this too tightly as it should

form a larger eyelet. When this bend is made, the first (smaller) loop should be

touching the metal tape. (See Diagram 2.) If this second bend becomes diffi-

cult, it may be necessary to reheat the tape.

4. Allow the tip sufficient time to air cool before use. DO NOT quench in

water.

IDEAL S-Class

Rapid-Pak

Fish Tape:

1. For IDEAL S-Class

Fish Tapes, carefully remove all plastic ties. Slowly uncoil

the IDEAL S-Class

tape flat on the floor. Place one of the IDEAL S-Class

pulling eyes directly over the screw boss and pin. (See Diagram 3.)

2. Place remaining inner hub half over assembly, and beginning with the anchor

boss screw, replace both inner hub screws. Note: Anchor screw must retain the

IDEAL S-Class

pulling eye.

3. Place remaining outer race over entire assembly and make sure that the tape is

properly positioned in the handle exiting port. Replace all remaining screws in

both sides of the case.

4. All tape can now be wound into the case. Your IDEAL S-Class

Rapid-Pak

now ready to be used.

Warranty limited solely to repair or replacement; no warranty of merchantability, fitness for a

particular purpose or consequential damages.

IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC.

Sycamore, IL 60178, U.S.A.

Ajax, Ontario, L1S 2E1, Canada

Warrington, Cheshire WA5 5TN, England

800-304-3578 Customer Assistance

www.idealindustries.com

ND 853-2

Fish Tapes and Accessories

Operators Manual

• IDEAL Tape-Pak

Fish Tape

• IDEAL S-Class

Non-Conductive Fish Tape

• IDEAL Gold-Fish

Fish Tape

• IDEAL Tuff-Grip

Fish Tape

• IDEAL Tape-Pak

XL-15

Fish Tape

• Fish Tape Leaders and

Accessories

ND 853-2 Fish Tape Operators Ma 1/8/07 1:36 PM Page 1

Summary of content (2 pages)

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ND 853-2 Fish Tape Operators Ma 1/8/07 1:36 PM Page 1 Instructions for IDEAL Tape-Pak® and IDEAL Tape-Pak® XL-15 plastic reel and winder: Important: Replace IDEAL Tape-Pak® and IDEAL Tape-Pak® XL-15 storage reels or winder that has become chipped, cracked, or otherwise damaged. To Unwind: Grasp handle To Rewind: Grasp handle and rotate pull out on fish tape. case in direction of arrow on case to pull in tape.
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ND 853-2 Fish Tape Operators Ma 1/8/07 1:36 PM Page 2 General Information applying to all fish tapes: Important Safeguards: Metallic Fish Tape. WARNING:Do not use near electrically live equipment. Electrical shock may occur. • Always route wires to be pulled through eyelet pulling loop, twisting back over wires to form a closed loop. Wrap eye (loop) and wire bundle securely with plastic tape to prevent separation during pulling. Or use IDEAL Squid® MultiWire Pulling Leader.