Gardner Bender TRJ-56 User manual

GARDNER BENDER • P. O. BOX 3241 MILWAUKEE, WI 53201
800.624.4320
Operating, Maintenance, Safety
and Parts Manual
Models TRJ-56 and TRJ-96 Reel Stands
08/2020
This manual is free of charge. All personnel who operate the Reel
Stands should have a copy of this manual and read and understand
its contents. To request a copy, call, write to the address below, or
visit our website.
Read and understand this material before using
the Reel Stands. Failure to understand how to
safely operate and service these units could result
in serious injury or property damage.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Safety Informationꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ3
Specifications ꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ4
Operating Instructionsꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ5
Maintenanceꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ6
Parts Listꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ6
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SAFETY ALERTS Safety Alert
Symbol
THIS SAFETY SYMBOL is used to call your attention to instructions
that concern your personal safety. It means: ATTENTION! BE AWARE!
THIS IS AN IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION!
Read, understand and follow these safety instructions. Failure to
follow these safety instructions may result in injury or death.
Immediate hazards which, if not avoided, WILL result in serious personal
injury or death.
Hazards or unsafe practices which, if not avoided, COULD result in serious
personal injury or death.
Hazards or unsafe practices which, if not avoided, COULD result in minor
personal injury or property damage.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION

Follow ALL safety information provided by the manufacturer.
ALWAYS use the reel stands on a smooth, level, firm surface.
ALWAYS chock cable reels at points where they contact the
ground to prevent movement during set up
Hands and feet must be kept clear when loading and
unloading cable reels.
Make sure work area is clear of bystanders prior to loading,
unloading or dispensing cable. A moving reel can injure
nearby personnel.
Only use the correct spindle with the reel stands. DO NOT
substitute any other material for the spindle as they may not
support the cable reel or may fall off the reel stands.
Casters or wheels should not be attached to reel stands.
NEVER exceed the maximum rated capacity of the reel stand.
NEVER use the reel stand for any purpose other than the
manufacturers intended use. Personal injury or property
damage may result if used in any manner other than what is
described in this manual.
RETAIN SAFETY INFORMATION
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
This manual should be read and understood by all personnel who operate or
service the Reels Stands. Failure to understand how to safely operate and service
these units could result in serious injury or property damage. The Reel Stands
should only be operated and serviced by qualified personnel.
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DANGER
CAUTION
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SPECIFICATIONS
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REEL STANDS
Model No.
Max. Reel Diameter
Max. Weight Capacity
Base Dimensions
Weight
Max. Height
TRJ-56
56"
2,500 lb. each
145⁄8" X 147⁄8"
27 lbs.
27"
Model No.
Max. Reel Diameter
Max. Weight Capacity
Base Dimensions
Weight
Max. Height
TRJ-96
96"
2,500 lb. each
18" X 245⁄8"
46 lbs.
54"

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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1 A complete setup consists of two of the
same model number reel stands and
one reel stand spindle.
2 Chock the cable reel to prevent
movement during setup.
3 Insert the correct spindle through the
center holes of the cable reel (See
Figure 5A).
4 Place a reel stand under each end of
the spindle and align the reel stand
rollers with the grooves in both ends of
the spindle. (See Figure 5B).
NOTE: Depending on the beginning
spindle height, it may be necessary
to elevate the telescoping square
tubing of the reel stand. Manually
lift the telescoping square tubing to
the desired height
and insert the pin(s)
provided.
Pin(s) should
go through
both sides of
tubing and rest on
top of the base
to prevent
downward
movement.
(See Figure 5C).
5C
5D
FRONT PAGE
CHOCK
GROOVE
SUPPORT
WASHER HANDLE
NUT
SUPPORT
WASHER
HANDLE
NUT
5A
5B
5F
PIN
BASE
PIN
BASE
CHOCK
5E
CHOCK
CAUTION
NEVER support a load with handle positioned as
shown below. Bottom of handle nut must always
contact support washer as shown in Figure 5C.
Failure to observe this precaution may result in
injury or property damage.
5D
SUPPORT
WASHER
HANDLE
NUT
PIN
BASE
5C
5D
FRONT PAGE
CHOCK
GROOVE
SUPPORT
WASHER HANDLE
NUT
SUPPORT
WASHER
HANDLE
NUT
5A
5B
5F
PIN
BASE
PIN
BASE
CHOCK
5E
CHOCK
5 Raise the threaded rod on one of the reel
stands by turning the handle clockwise
until the cable reel clears the ground.
(See Figure 5E).
6 Raise the threaded rod on the other reel
stand until the spindle is level and the
cable reel rotates freely. (See Figure 5F).
7 After dispensing cable, reverse the
procedure above to lower the cable reel.
Be sure to chock the cable reel as it is
lowered to prevent movement.
5C
5D
FRONT PAGE
CHOCK
GROOVE
SUPPORT
WASHER HANDLE
NUT
SUPPORT
WASHER
HANDLE
NUT
5A
5B
5F
PIN
BASE
PIN
BASE
CHOCK
5E
CHOCK
5C
5D
FRONT PAGE
CHOCK
GROOVE
SUPPORT
WASHER HANDLE
NUT
SUPPORT
WASHER
HANDLE
NUT
5A
5B
5F
PIN
BASE
PIN
BASE
CHOCK
5E
CHOCK
5C
5D
FRONT PAGE
CHOCK
GROOVE
SUPPORT
WASHER HANDLE
NUT
SUPPORT
WASHER
HANDLE
NUT
5A
5B
5F
PIN
BASE
PIN
BASE
CHOCK
5E
CHOCK

MAINTENANCE
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PARTS LIST – REEL STANDS
Prior to each use, apply a thin coat
of a multi-purpose grease to the
threaded shaft as well as between
the handle nut and the top side of
the support washer that the
handle nut rests on.
GREASE
GREASE
HANDLE NU
T
SUPPORT
WASHER