Southwire PRO JAX MPJ-01 Manual

OPERATING and MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
PRO JAXTM Reel Stand
(MPJ-01/02)
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL
INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY INFORMATION IN
THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING OR
SERVICING THIS TOOL
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MPJ-01/02 Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Information.................................................2 - 4
Description of Operation.............................................................5
Identification............................................................................5-6
Setup and Operation.................................................................. 7
Maintenance................................................................................8
Warranty...............................................................................9 - 10
SAFETY FIRST
Safety is essential in the use and maintenance of Southwire
Contractor Equipment. This instruction manual and any markings
on the tool provide information for avoiding hazards and unsafe
practices related to the use of this tool. Observe all of the safety
information provided.
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS
These symbols are used to call attention to hazards or unsafe
practices related that could result in injury or property damage.
The three safety words defined below indicate the severity of the
hazard. The message after the signal word provides information
for preventing or avoiding the hazard.
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DANGER:Electrical Shock Hazards.
• Only qualified persons should use the ProJaxTM Reel
Stand.
• Wear eye protection, gloves, safety toe shoes and a hard
hat when using this tool.
• Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or medication.
• Keep body parts and loose clothing away from moving parts.
• Always follow safety procedures as shown in this manual.
• This is not an insulated tool, contact with live circuits could
result in severe injury or death.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE WARNINGS CAN RESULT
IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH
• Read and understand all instructions and safety information in
this manual before operating or servicing this tool.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE WARNINGS COULD
RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH
WARNING:Tool Use Hazards
• Use this tool for the manufacturers intended purpose only.
Use other than that described in this manual can result in injury
or property damage.
• Only qualified personnel should use ProJaxTM Reel Stand.
• Inspect all aspects of the wire pull to ensure safety.
• Keep all decals clean and legible, and replace when necessary.
CAUTION:
• Read and understand all of the instructions and safety information
in this manual before operating or servicing this tool.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE CAUTIONS CAN RESULT IN
INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING:Entanglement Hazard
• Do not operate this tool while wearing loose fitting clothing.
Retain long hair.
• Keep hands away from roller bearings and axles or pipe while
reels are on the ProJaxTM Reel Stand. Could pinch or
crush hands.
:TippingWARNING
• Place Pro
JaxTM Reel Stand on level ground to prevent tipping.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE WARNINGS CAN RESULT
IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS PRECAUTION CAN RESULT
IN INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
WARNING
WARNING: Personal Safety Hazards
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE WARNINGS WILL RESULT
IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE WARNINGS CAN RESULT
IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH

CAUTION:
• Do not use if any parts are damaged as this can cause an unsafe
condition and lead to tool malfunction or failure.
• If tool is in disrepair, DO NOT USE. Have tool serviced at an
Authorized Southwire Repair Center
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE CAUTIONS CAN RESULT IN
INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION IDENTIFICATION
SET UP AND OPERATION
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DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION
This manual is intended to familiarize all personnel with the safe
operation and maintenance procedures for the following Southwire
Tools and Equipment: ProJaxTM Reel Stand.
Keep this manual available to all personnel. Replacement manuals
are available upon request at no charge at
www.southwiretools.com.
PURPOSE OF THIS MANUAL
Heavy-duty jack stand capable of lifting large, heavy reels with the
use of an 18V cordless drill. The ProJaxTM Reel Stands are
capable of lifting reels up to 72 inches in diameter (104 inches with
risers) and weighing up to 10,000 lbs. Each stand is equipped with
(4)10,000 lbs. bearings to allow easy rotation for pulling cable from
spool.
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1. Drive Handle
2. 7/16” Drive Shaft
3. Lifting Carriage
4. Roller Bearings (4)
5. Safety Hook
6. Hitch Pin
7. ACME Screw
8. 10” Semi-pneumatic
Eco-rubber tires
9. Front Stabilizer
10. Rear Stabilizer
11. Canvas Pouch
1. Always wear gloves and eye protection when working with
ProJaxTM Reel Stand.
2. Use only a solid steel axle when lifting over 3,000 lbs.
3. Maneuver ProJaxTM Reel Stand to the side of the cable reel
(Fig 1).
4. Attach an 18V cordless drill (or equivalent of 1,000 torque rated
drill or higher) onto the Drive Shaft and lower the lifting carriage until
it falls below the reel axle hole (Fig 2).
MAXIS
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SET UP AND OPERATION SET UP AND OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
SPECIFICATIONS
• May be used with a 1-1/4” to 3-1/2” Outside Diameter Axle
• When lifting loads over 3,000lbs utilization of the ProJaxTM Reel
Stand Axle model PJA-01/PJA-02
• Model# MPJ-01/MPJ-02
• Stock # 58-13-32-01 (Single) / 58-52-64-01(Pair)
• Height – 44 Inches
• Width – 16 Inches
• Depth – 41 Inches
• Weight – 90 lbs each or 180 lbs per set
• Capacity – 5,000 lbs each or 10,000 lbs per set
• Patent Number – US 9073737
• Drill Recommendations: 18 V cordless drill with 1,000 lbs
torque or higher for reels 3,000 - 10,000 lbs.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Fig. 3 Fig. 4
5. Place axle into spool (Fig 3).
6. Raise the carriage height with an 18V cordless drill (or equivalent
of 1,000 torque rated drill) until the bearings are touching the axle.
7. Lift Safety Hook into position and insert hitch pin (Fig 4).
8. Repeat steps 3-7 for the second ProJaxTM Reel Stand.
9. Lift spool off the ground by attaching an 18V cordless drill with a
7/16” drive adaptor (Supplied with ProJaxTM Reel Stand onto the
drive shaft and raise each side until the spool is off the ground and
can be easily rotated (Fig 2).
10. When working on uneven surfaces, a torpedo level or Speed set
is recommended to help adjust each jack stand individually.
11. Lower spool to the ground when finished.
12. NOTE: When raising and lowering carriage do not exceed the full
travel range of carriage. Doing so WILL cause internal damage to
ACME Thread and will prevent future operation.
AXLES
PROJAXTM RISERS
• A pair of ProJaxTM Risers (PJS-01) are available to extend
the capabilities of the ProJaxTM Reel Stands (Fig 5).
• Use of ProJaxTM Risers allows the ProJaxTM Reel
Stand to lift wire and cable reels with an OD of 104”.
1. Apply grease to the ACME threads as needed.
2. Apply light coat of lubrication to carriage roller bearings as needed.
Fig. 5
MAXIS
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Warranty Claim Information/How Do You Get Service?
For all warranty, customer service, and product return authorizations and inquiries,
please contact Southwire’s Tools & Assembled Products at:
Southwire Tools & Assembled Products
840 Old Bremen Road
Carrollton, GA, 30117
Phone Number: 1.855.SW.Tools
Repair Your Product When it is Out of Warranty
Southwire is happy to provide information about where a purchaser can send a product for
repair at consumers’ own expense, please contact 1.855.SW.tools or visit
www.southwiretools.com/tools/home.do for more information about servicing for Southwire
Products.
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WARRANTY ON
SOUTHWIRE CONTRACTOR EQUIPMENT
What Does This Warranty Cover?
Five-Year Limited Warranty on Contractor Equipment
Under Southwire’s Contractor Equipment 5-Year Limited Warranty, Southwire Company, LLC
warrants that all Southwire Contractor Equipment will be free from manufacturer defects for a
period of five (5) years from the date of the original end user’s purchase. However, electrical
components and consumable parts such as ropes, blades, dies, draw studs, grips, are
excluded from this 5-Year Limited Warranty and are subject to the One -Year warranty terms.
Under this 5-Year Limited Warranty, the following are also excluded and Southwire
Company, LLC will have no liability for any of the following: normal wear and tear resulting
from product use and damage arising out of misuse, abuse, modification, and improper
product maintenance. This warranty also does not cover Southwire Contractor Equipment
products that have been modified by any party other than Southwire Company, LLC or its
authorized third party designee. This 5-Year Limited Warranty is not transferrable to or
enforceable by any person other than the product’s original end user.
OnOne-Year Limited Warranty on Electrical Components and Consumable
Parts (with 5-Year warranty)
Under Southwire’s 1-Year Limited Warranty, Southwire Company, LLC warrants that all
electrical components and consumable parts such as ropes, blades, dies, draw studs, grips
will be free from manufacturer defects for a period of one-year from the date of the original
end user’s purchase. Under this 1-Year Limited Warranty, Southwire Company, LLC will have
no liability for any of the following: normal wear and tear resulting from product use and
damage arising out of misuse, abuse, modification, and improper product maintenance. This
warranty also does not cover Southwire electrical components and consumable parts that
have been modified by any party other than Southwire Company, LLC or its authorized third
party designee. This 1-Year Limited Warranty is not transferrable to or enforceable by any
person other than the product’s original end user.
Exclusion of Incidental, Consequential, Indirect, Special and Punitive Damages
SOUTHWIRE MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT SOUTHWIRE CONTRACTOR EQUIPMENT PROD-
UCTS WILL BE MERCHANTABLE OR FIT FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SOUTHWIRE MAKES
NO OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, OTHER THAN THE RELEVANT WARRANTY
SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY SECTION. SOUTHWIRE WILL NOT BE LIABLE
FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES FOR
ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
1. All warranty claims must be approved by Southwire’s Tools & Assembled Products
Warranty Department prior to return of product. If Southwire determines that a product is
defective, Southwire will, at its option, repair or replace defective products or defective
product components, free of charge.
2. Upon approval, Southwire will issue a Product Return Authorization Form which will
include instructions on how and where to return the product. The product serial number
and the original date of delivery must be set forth on the Product Return Authorization
Form.
3. Southwire will cover standard freight charges (Ground Courier Rate) incurred in connection
with products that Southwire ultimately determines to be defective.
4. All defective components and defective products that Southwire replaces under these
Warranties will become Southwire’s property and will be retained by Southwire.