REELCRAFT TBL 10 TBL Tool Balancers Instruction Manual

June 9, 2024
REELCRAFT

TBL 10 TBL Tool Balancers

Operating Instructions Series TB / TBL Tool Balancers

Model Numbers: TBL 10 TBL 15 TBL 23

Dimensions

NOTE: To minimize wear on cable and cable guide, reel  should be mounted directly over work area and, preferably,  on a rolling trolley so that cable is pulled out as straight as possible during use.

MOUNT REEL

1. Use clevis to hang reel in desired location. Be sure cotter  pin is installed on clevis pin.

2. Attach optional safety chain to secondary hanger  bracket or other overhead support. Do not use the same  attachment point as used for the clevis. See figure 1.

CAUTION: To prevent reel fall should primary clevis mount  fail, it is recommended that a safety chain be used from reel  to a secure secondary support. Failure to use safety chain  could result in personal injury.

WARNING

DO NOT allow spring to unwind in an uncontrolled manner.  Doing so can result in damage to reel or personal injury.

DO NOT attempt to remove spring motor from its canister.  Doing so can result in damage to reel or personal injury.

Figure 1

Form# 1269-1104 Rev: 01/2023

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Series TB / TBL Tool Balancers

ATTACHING LOAD

For most effective use of reel, tool (Figure 2) should be  positioned at top of working range with no cable pulled off  reel. Use overhang cables to achieve proper distance from  reel to tool. Cable on reel should be used only to move tool  within working range. To attach load (all components hung on reel), raise load to safety clip and attach. DO NOT pull cable  down to load.

CAUTION: Always raise load to safety clip on cable reel.  DO NOT pull reel cable down to load. Doing so can result in  damage to reel or personal injury.

TENSION ADJUSTMENT

Increase tension if reel will not completely rewind cable with  load attached until bumper stop reaches guide.

1. Allow cable to retract as far as possible.

2. Place wrench on flats of shaft. Turn shaft counter clockwise until cable stop reaches guide.

Decrease tension if load cannot easily be pulled down to desired height.

1. If reel is so equipped, turn ratchet lock to “OFF” (knob is located on side of reel).
2. Place wrench on flats of shaft.
3. Hold shaft firmly with wrench. Depress spring on opposite side of reel.
4. Allow shaft to turn SLOWLY in clockwise direction until desired tension is achieved. If shaft will not turn in clockwise direction UNASSISTED, reel is at minimum tension and further tension reduction should not be attempted.

RATCHET LOCK USE

1. If reel is so equipped, turn ratchet lock to “OFF” (knob is  located on side of reel).

2. Place wrench on flats of shaft.

3. Hold shaft firmly with wrench. Depress spring on  opposite side of reel.

4. Allow shaft to turn SLOWLY in clockwise direction until  desired tension is achieved. If shaft will not turn in  clockwise direction UNASSISTED, reel is at minimum  tension and further tension reduction should not be  attempted.

Optional Accessories

261241 – Safety clip
S602413 – Replacement bumper
600603 – Safety cable (1 ft / 30.5 cm); nylon covered steel for 1-6 lbs models
600604 – Safety chain (1 ft / 30.5 cm); steel link chain for 10-23 lbs models
600605-3 – Overhang cable (3 ft / 91.5 cm)
600605-5 – Overhang cable (5 ft / 152.4 cm)
Cables can be combined for added length.

RATCHET LOCK USE

If reel is equipped with ratchet lock (“TBL” models), engage by pulling cable out to desired position and letting it retract SLOWLY until lock engages. To release lock, quickly pull cable out a short distance and allow it to begin to retract – it operates like a window shade. Ratchet lock may be disengaged by turning knob on side of reel.

REGULAR MAINTENANCE

Reel is factory lubricated for life. No additional lubrication is required.

Series TB / TBL Tool Balancers

Replacement parts available as kits only.

#

|

KIT DESCRIPTION

|

TB 10

|

TBL 15

|

TBL 23

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1

|

Spring Motor Assembly: Spring motor, spool, shaft and bushings in sealed container

|

K01-A

|

K01-B

|

K01-C

2

|

RH Housing Assembly: RH housing half, ratchet lock assembly

|

K02-A

|

K02-B

|

K02-B

3

|

LH Housing Assembly: LH housing half, nameplate

|

K03-A

|

K03-A

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K03-A

4

|

Cable Guide

|

K04-A

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K04-A

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K04-A

5

|

Cable Assembly: Cable, safety clip, lockwasher-M4, hex nut-M4

|

K05-A

|

K05-A

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K05-A

6

|

Hanging Bracket Assembly: Hanging bracket, clevis and clevis pin assembly, slotted machine  screw M14 x 14mm (3),

lockwasher-M4 (3), hex nut-M4(3)

|

K06-A

|

K06-A

|

K06-A

7

|

Hardware Package: Spacer, torsion spring, slotted machine screw M4 x 14mm (3), slotted  machine screw M4 x 8mm (6), lockwasher-M4 (10), hex nut-M4 (10), retaining ring (3), shim,  extension spring and ratchet lock assembly

|

K07-A

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K07-A

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K07-A

8

|

Bumper Stop

|

S602413

|

S602413

|

S602413

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