Instruction Manual

SM141001C Page 2 of 5 ©Aero-Motive CompanyAug-01
SECONDARY SUPPORT CHAIN
DANGER:
A secondary safety cable or chain is to be attached to all reels mounted overhead to
prevent reel from falling. Immediate hazards WILL result in severe personal injury or
death.
A hole has been provided at the side of the housing to permit installation of a secondary support chain.
All reels mounted over head should have a secondary support chain to protect personnel in case of
structure or mounting component failure. Attach one end of secondary support chain or cable to
secondary support point on reel. Attach the other end of secondary support chain or cable to a support
component other than that which supports the balancer. The chain or cable should be as short as
possible allowing the reel to drop no more than 6 to 12 inches if the primary connection is released. (See
Illustration On Page 2) A secondary support is offered as an accessory item.
OPERATION
TOOL ATTACHMENT
WARNING:
Never pull cable to device to be retracted. Always lift object to hook. If the hook is
accidentally released when it is extended, it will snap back. Hazards or unsafe practices
COULD result in severe personal injury or death.
If, after installation, it is determined that the overhang of the torque reel for the active travel required is not
sufficient, an overhang extension cable can be used to extend the overhang without reducing the active
travel. This is available as an optional item. Torque reel is furnished with a tool clip. Attach tool
complete with hose or cable and fittings. To adjust length of overhang, remove all tension, then pull down
and position hook at desired height. Loosen cable stop, then slide cable stop upward to roller guide and
tighten. Move cable stop upward and lengthen overhang of cable to reduce active travel distance. For
every foot more of overhang, the active travel will be reduced by a foot.
SPRING TENSION ADJUSTMENT
WARNING:
Attach full load including all attachments before adjusting tension. Hazards or unsafe
practices COULD result in severe personal injury or death.
The complete tool including all attachments and connections must be in place before adjusting the spring
tension. If the load exceeds the spring tension, the tool will move downward. Increase tension of
mainspring by applying a wrench on flats of mainspring shaft and rotate counterclockwise until proper
tension is reached and load begins to retract. If the tension exceeds the load, the tool will move upward.
Spring tension can be decreased by applying a wrench to the flats on mainspring shaft and hold. Release
tension of main shaft by squeezing together spring lever slowly on opposite side of torque reel, then rotate
wrench clockwise until proper tension is reached and load descends properly. After adjusting tension, pull
cable to fullest extension to ensure proper travel is achieved. If cable does not reach full extension, some
tension must be released. If proper tension and extension cannot be achieved, consult the factory.
RATCHET LOCK
The ratchet lock works in two positions in one complete rotation. Pull cable to desired location and let
cable retract slightly until lock engages. To release lock, pull cable out slightly. For constant tension,
ratchet lock may be disengaged. Turn lock release knob counterclockwise while pulling cable in and out
slightly to engage lock release lever.
CABLE STOP ADJUSTMENT
NOTE: Moving the cable stop will reduce the active travel distance. If additional cable extension is
required, extension cable assemblies (Kit E) are offered as an accessory.
The cable stop can be moved up along the cable to attain the most desirable working height. NOTE:
Moving the cable stop will reduce the active travel distance. If additional cable extension is required,
extension cable assemblies (Kit E) are offered as an accessory.