Spring Driven Power Cord Reel
Owner's Instructions
Retractable Industrial
Extension Cord Reel
CAUTION: Read all instructions and warnings before operating!
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS!
WARNING: To avoid serious injury or death from electrical shock or fire.
1.
DO NOT handle this fixture or try to plug it in when your hands are wet or
damp or when you are standing on a wet or damp surface or in water.
2.
This fixture MUST ALWAYS BE USED in accordance with all electri-cal and
safety codes and ordinances, including the most recent National Electric Code
(NEC) and with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Volume 1 on
General Industry Standards and Interpretations.
3.
ALWAYS make certain that the power source conforms to the requirements
on the fixture.
4.
ALWAYS disconnect the power before servicing or inspecting the fixture for
any reason.
5.
This fixture is ONLY FOR USE ON 110-125V and is equipped with an approved
3 conductor cord with a 3-prong, grounded plug. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRICAL SHOCK, it should only be plugged into a properly grounded
3-prong outlet.
6.
FIXTURE IS NOT WATERPROOF and is not intended for use in showers,
saunas or in potentially wet locations. ALWAYS keep this fixture away from
sinks, tubs, showers, etc. NEVER attempt to pick up plugged-in power tools
or appliances should they fall into standing water. Fatal electrocution could
result!
7.
This fixture comes equipped with a 3-prong grounded plug. DO NOT remove
the 3rd prong or otherwise try to modify the plug. If it will not fit the outlet,
have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Improper connection
of the grounding conductor can result in a risk of electrical shock.
8.
NEVER attempt to plug the fixture into a non-grounded outlet or extension
cord and ALWAYS be sure that the extension cord is in good electrical
condition.
9.
This fixture is intended for use as a general indoor power source. DO NOT use
in potentially dangerous locations, such as in flammable or explosive
atmospheres.
10. Keep away from heating vents, radiators, or other sources of heat.
11. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
INSTALLATION
Warning: All three screws with washers MUST be used when installing
mounting bracket. Eliminating one or more of the supplied hex head
screws may allow bracket to detach allowing reel to fall causing damage
to vehicles, injury or death.
WALL MOUNTING (Fig. 3 & Fig. 4)
1.
Pick the approximate location for the reel within 2 1/2 ft of a 110-125V
Standard Ground Outlet.
2.
Locate a stud to install the mounting bracket. The bracket will be placed
against the wall vertically, directly over the center of the stud.
3.
Using the bracket as a template, mark the (3) screw locations with pencil.
(Fig.1)
4.
Pre Drill (Pilot) the three screw holes with the use of at 1/4" drill. The depth
of the Pilot holes should be at least 2".
5 . Install the bracket with the (3) provided Hex head wood screws with washers
using a 1/2" wrench or socket. Tighten all three until snug.
6.
The reel can now be installed into the bracket. The following installation will
allow smooth retraction:
a. When the mounting height is less than 5 ft, the reel should be positioned
so that the cord opening face upward (Fig. 3).
2.56"(65mm)
2.56"(65mm)
Fig.1
Bracket hole pattern
Page 2
Bracket A
Fig.2
3 - #5/16" HEX SCREWS
b. When the mounting height is more than 5 ft, the cord opening should face
downward (Fig. 4).
7.
Slide the mounting pin (B) thru bracket and reel. Slide the locking pin (C)
through the Mounting Pin for security.
CEILING MOUNTING (Fig. 5)
1.
Pick the approximate location for the reel within 2 1/2 ft. of a 110-125V
Standard Ground Outlet.
2.
Locate a joist or beam to install the mounting bracket. The bracket should be
placed directly over the center of the joist or beam.
3.
Using the bracket as a template, mark the (3) screw locations with pencil.
(Fig.1)
4.
Pre Drill (Pilot) the three screw holes with the use of at 1/4" drill. The depth of
the Pilot holes should be at least 2".
5.
Install the bracket with the (3) provided hex head wood screws with washers
using a 1/2" wrench or socket. Tighten all three until snug.
6.
The reel can now be installed into the bracket. (Fig.5)
7.
Slide the mounting pin (B) through bracket and reel.
WARNING: Slide the locking pin (C) thru the Mounting Pin (B) for security.
It will prevent the mounting pin from sliding out of position.
NOTE: When Ceiling Mounting is to be against a steel beam, a Professional
Installer should use minimum 1/4" bolts with lock washers or locking nuts.
Wall Mount
5Ft or Below
B
A
B
A
C
C
Fig.3
Fig.4
OPERATION
Plug power cord into any 110-125V standard wall outlet. The red LED in the
Tri-Tap will light indicating the outlets are energized. If the indicator does not light,
check power source. Plug up to three (3) electrical appliances into the Tri-Tap
outlet. Pull cord to approximate desired length. Continue pulling the cord out
slowly. When a clicking sound is heard, stop pulling the cord. The cord is now
locked in place and is ready for use. To retract, pull the cord out slowly until the
clicking sound stops. The cord is now unlocked and ready to retract fully.
CAUTION! To avoid possible injury. DO NOT allow the cord to fly unrestricted back
into the reel. Guide the cord back into the reel by hand to control retraction speed.
NOTE: Outlet is un-switched and energized at all time. DO NOT OVERLOAD !
CIRCUIT BREAKER OVERLOAD PROTECTION
The reset button for the circuit breaker is located on the side of Tri-Tap. If unit is
overloaded circuit breaker will trip (black reset button will pop out).Remove
overload, wait two minutes, then reset by pressing black button.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: UNPLUG UNIT BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE. Remove dirt
and grime as soon as it accumulates. Use a soft, damp cloth and a mild soap, if
needed. Be sure not to get the electrical plug wet. NEVER submerge any part of the
Cord Reel in any solution to clean it. DO NOT USE solvents such as gasoline,
turpentine, etc. to clean unit.Keep reel cord clean to assure smoothest automatic
retraction. To clean, simply pull cord to its full length and allow to retract through a
dampened rag. Pull out full length again and allow to retract through clean rag
sprinkled with talcum powder.
DRY THOROUGHLY BEFORE PLUGGING BACK INTO OUTLET.
Wall Mount
A
Above 5Ft
C
Fig.5
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B