Strongway 49581 User manual

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Save the receipt, warranty, and this manual. It is important that you read
the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin
using it.
These retractable cord reels are designed for certain applications only.
Northern Tool and Equipment cannot be responsible for issues arising
from modification or use of these products in an application for which
they were not designed. We strongly recommend that these products not
be modified and/or used for any application other than that for which they
were designed.
For technical questions, please call 1-800-222-5381.

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Table of Contents
Intended Use .......................................................................................................................................... 4
Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 4
Important Safety Information ............................................................................................................... 5
Specific Operation Warnings ............................................................................................................... 6
Grounding .............................................................................................................................................. 7
Assembly – 49581 ................................................................................................................................. 8
Assembly – 49582 & 49583................................................................................................................. 10
Before Each Use .................................................................................................................................. 12
Operating Instructions ........................................................................................................................ 13
Spring Tension Adjustment ............................................................................................................ 14
AfterEach Use ...................................................................................................................................... 14
Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................ 15
Parts Diagram – 49581 ........................................................................................................................ 16
Parts List – 49581 ................................................................................................................................ 17
Parts Diagram – 49582 & 49583 ......................................................................................................... 18
Parts List – 49582 & 49583 ................................................................................................................. 19
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................. 20
Replacement Parts .............................................................................................................................. 20
Limited Warranty ................................................................................................................................. 21

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Intended Use
This heavy-duty retractable cord reels are designed for professional use. The guide arms adjust to
wall, floor or overhead positions. The spring-driven retractable reels have adjustable locking ratchets
to secure the cord at any desired length. Each reel has a triple-tap electrical cord.
Technical Specifications
49581, 30-ft. Cord Reel
Property Specification
Length (ft.) 30
Cord Size 12/3
Product Size (in.) 12-7/8 Lx 8-1/8Wx 12-3/8 H
Lead-in Cord Length (ft.) 5
Amps 15
Power 125V AC, 60Hz
Mounting Type Wall, Floor or Ceiling
Weight 20 lbs.
49582, 50-ft. Cord Reel
Property Specification
Length (ft.) 50
Cord Size 12/3
Product Size (in.) 13-3/8Lx8-3/4Wx15-1/8H
Lead-in Cord Length (ft.) 5
Amps 15
Power 125V AC, 60Hz
Mounting Type Wall, Floor or Ceiling
Weight 31 lbs.
49583, 75-ft. Cord Reel
Property Specification
Length (ft.) 75
Cord Size 12/3
Product Size (in.) 16-5/8Lx8-5/8Wx17-3/4H
Lead-in Cord Length (ft.) 5
Amps 15
Power 125V AC, 60Hz
Mounting Type Wall, Floor or Ceiling
Weight 40 lbs.

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2
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2
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2
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only wire
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terminal.
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Note: B
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The pe
d
7/16” or
1. Bef
o
rati
n
2. Un
p
for
s
Note: T
h
3. Fas
t
hol
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Note: E
fastene
r
tightnes
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4. Tur
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pre
c
5. Ins
e
the
h
6.
A
tta
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cord reel i
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ipment sho
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qualified p
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ure to comp
l
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fore begin
n
d
estal has fo
u
M12 bolts (
n
o
re installing
n
g of the ree
l
p
ack the reel
s
mooth rotat
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e reel shou
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en the ped
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e
s in the bas
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nsure the re
e
r
s should be
s
.
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l was suppl
p.
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the reel dr
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c
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rt the plug
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s
s
intended fo
r
u
ld be prope
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ing assemb
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5
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stal (5) in th
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e
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rum flange
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topper (30)
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ly installed
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along with
w
certain the
p
t
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n
stalled high
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desired lo
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properly ins
t
m
aintain tigh
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already w
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ntil the rewi
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w cord thr
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a
nd plug it in
t
to the other
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2
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result in pe
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for mountin
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er than 15 f
e
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ation. Reel
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t
en all hard
w
t
alled before
h
tness under
o
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nd spring is
secure the
d
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t
o the electr
o
end of cord.
2
4
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p
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et above th
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imensions
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w
are securel
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le flat surfa
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rn of the m
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2
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ight turns o
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is required,
p
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d
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rd to wind o
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n
the reel.
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re is power
n
structions).
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ull the cord
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e the stop
p
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n! Serious
p
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to the reel i
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at all three t
from the re
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aps. Also c
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o
rati
n
2. Un
p
for
s
Note: T
h
3. Fas
t
mo
u
The roll
e
function
Otherwi
s
s
cord reel i
s
ipment sho
u
y
qualified p
e
ure to comp
l
e
fore begin
n
h
aped supp
o
s
e four 7/16”
o
re installing
n
g of the ree
l
p
ack the reel
s
mooth rotat
i
h
e reel shou
t
en the L-sh
a
u
nting holes
e
r guide bra
c
as shown i
n
s
e continue
w
A
s
intended fo
r
u
ld be prope
r
e
rsonnel sh
o
l
y with instru
n
ing assemb
l
o
rt has four
7
or M12 bolt
s
the reel, be
l
.
then check
t
i
on.
ld NOT be i
n
a
ped suppo
r
in the base
a
c
ket (4) that
g
n
the picture
s
w
ith step 9.
P
A
ssembl
y
r
industrial u
s
r
ly installed
b
o
uld underta
k
ctions could
l
y/installatio
n
7
/16” (10.5m
m
s
(not includ
e
certain the
p
t
hat all parts
n
stalled high
e
t (12) in the
d
a
re shown b
e
g
uides the c
o
s
below. If d
e
P
age 10 of
2
y
– 4958
2
se and is pr
o
b
efore use i
n
k
e the instal
l
result in pe
r
n
, purchase
a
m) holes for
e
d) along wi
t
p
ower suppl
y
are present
er than 15 f
e
desired loca
e
low. Tighte
n
ord on and
o
esired, follo
w
2
2
2
& 495
8
o
vided with
p
n
accordanc
e
l
ation and c
o
r
sonal injury
a
ppropriate
h
mounting o
n
t
h washers.
y
does not e
x
and inspect
e
et above th
e
tion. Reel di
m
n
all hardwa
r
o
ff the reel c
a
w
steps 4 thr
8
3
p
ermanent
m
e
with local c
o
o
mmissionin
g
and/or prop
e
h
ardware for
n
a suitable f
x
ceed the v
o
for damage
.
e
floor.
m
ensions a
n
r
e securely.
a
n be reposi
t
o
ugh 8 to re
p
m
ounting me
a
o
des and or
d
g
of this pro
d
e
rty damage
r
mounting t
h
f
lat surface.
o
ltage / amp
e
. Check reel
n
d the patter
n
t
ioned for b
e
position the
a
ns. This
d
inances.
d
uct.
.
h
e reel.
e
rage
function
n
of the
e
tter
bracket.