Woodhead Aero-Motive 10F User manual

10F, 15F, 10FLR & 15FLR
Service Manual
AERO-MOTIVE COMPANY
A Woodhead Industries, Inc. Subsidiary
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please read this manual carefully and follow its instructions. Improper use or failure to follow these instructions could
result in serious injury, death or property damage. Operators should be instructed in the safe and proper use and
maintenance of this product. Keep this manual for future reference.
The following safety precautions call attention to potentially dangerous conditions.
DANGER: Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death.
WARNING: Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION: Hazards or unsafe practices which MAY result in minor personal injury or product or
property damage.
NOTE: Instruct operators in the safe, proper use and maintenance. Keep this manual for future reference.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: Failure to read, understand or follow these instructions could lead to hazards or unsafe
practices COULD result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION: Instruct operators in the safe, proper use and maintenance of this product. Hazards or
unsafe practices MAY result in minor personal injury or product or property damage.
SWINGING MOUNTING
Hang retractor reel in desired location by clevis provided at
top. Reel should be suspended directly over work area (see
illustration), using an eyebolt or similar device with a break-
strength exceeding 6 times the combined weight of reel and
load it is supporting. Reel should be mounted in such a
manner as to minimize cable contact with cable guide. For
proper alignment, utilize three (3)-mounting holes at top of
reel. If shackle is removed to make connections, be sure
nut and cotter pin are properly replaced on shackle pin.
SECONDARY SUPPORT CHAIN
WARNING: Attach a secondary safety cable, or chain, to all reels mounted overhead to prevent reel
from falling. Immediate hazards WILL result in severe personal injury or death.
A hole has been provided at side of housing to permit installation of a secondary support chain. All reels
mounted over head must have a secondary support chain to protect personnel in case of structure or
mounting component failure. Attach one end of secondary support chain or cable to secondary support
point (shackle) on reel. Attach other end of secondary support chain or cable to a support component
other than that which supports the retractor reel. Chain or cable should be as short as possible allowing
reel to drop no more than 6 to 12 inches if the primary connection is released. (See Illustration above). A
secondary support is offered as an accessory item.

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OPERATION
TOOL ATTACHMENT
WARNING:
Never pull cable to device to be retracted. Always lift object to hook. If the hook is
accidentally released when it is extended, it will snap back. Hazards or unsafe practices
which COULD result in severe personal injury or death.
Retractor reel is furnished with a tool clip. Attach tool complete with hose or cable and fittings. If, after
installation, it is determined the cable overhang is not sufficient; an overhang extension cable can be
used to extend overhang without reducing active travel. This is available as an optional item. To adjust
length of overhang, remove all tension, then pull down and position hook at desired height. Loosen cable
stop, then slide cable stop upward to roller guide and tighten. Move cable stop upward and lengthen
overhang of cable to reduce active travel distance. For every foot more of overhang adjusted on retractor
cable, there is an equal reduction in cable travel.
SPRING TENSIONING
WARNING: Attach full load including all attachments before adjusting tension. Hazards or unsafe
practices COULD result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION:
When releasing tension, always do so slowly, and with wrench held firmly on shaft flats.
Gloves should be worn when using tension release lever. Hazards or unsafe practices
which MAY result in minor personal injury or product or property damage.
Tool including all attachments and connections must be in place before adjusting spring tension.
•If load exceeds spring tension, tool will drop, and tension must be increased.
•If tool is fully retracted but spring tension, seems excessive (rapid retraction), decrease tension.
Tension should always be
enough to retract tool and to keep
cable stop against guide.
To Increase Tension
Engage a wrench on flats on
mainspring shaft and turn in “+”
direction (as shown in diagram).
To Decrease Tension
Engage a wrench on flats on mainspring shaft. As tension release lever on opposite side of retractor is
gently pushed, shaft will unwind. Control unwinding with firmly held wrench.
After adjusting tension, pull cable to fullest extension to ensure full cable travel. If cable does not reach
full extension, some tension must be released. If proper tension and extension cannot be achieved,
another unit may be required. Please consult factory.
RATCHET LOCK (FOR 10FLR & 15FLR ONLY)
The ratchet lock can engage about every 9” of cable travel. Pull cable to desired location and let cable
retract slightly until lock engages, If it doesn’t engage, pullout a further, and then allow to retract. To
release lock, pull cable out at least 6 “. For constant tension, ratchet lock may be disengaged. Turn lock
release knob counter-clock wise while pulling cable in and out slightly to engage lock release lever.

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CABLE STOP ADJUSTMENT
NOTE: Moving the cable stop will reduce the active travel distance. If additional cable extension is required,
extension cable assemblies are offered as an accessory.
Cable stop can be moved up along the cable to attain the most desirable working height.
SERVICE
MAIN SPRING REPLACEMENT
CAUTION: Remove all tension before removing mainspring. Hazards or unsafe practices MAY result
in minor personal injury or product or property damage.
WARNING:
Spring is dangerous. Always wear gloves. Before removing broken spring, weld coils
together at four (4) locations or wrap securely with wire. Hazards or unsafe practices
COULD result in severe personal injury or death.
Remove All tension from main spring (See Spring
Tension Adjustment). Remove cotter pin and then clevis.
Next, remove the retaining ring and the three (3) screws,
also plates and screws. Remove housing. Remove
drum-cover nuts and cover. Carefully remove mainspring
from drum. Hub may come off shaft with spring.
If so, replace hub into new spring while making sure hub engages spring coils. Replace spring in
drum while making sure the spring hook engages with drum outer hook. To reassemble, reverse the
above procedure. Be sure the hub engages the pin on the main shaft when reassembling.
CABLE REPLACEMENT
Whenever a cable shows signs of deterioration, it should be replaced with a new cable. Remove All
tension from main spring (See Spring Tension Adjustment). Remove clevis by removing the cotter pin.
Next, remove the retaining ring and the three (3) screws, also plates and screws. Remove housing.
Remove nut and cable. Replace with new cable while threading it through guide first when reassembling.
RATCHET LOCK REPLACEMENT
Remove All tension from main spring (See Spring Tension Adjustment). Remove clevis by removing the
cotter pin. Next, remove the retaining ring and the three (3) screws, also plates and screws. Remove
retaining ring, washer, and spring lock, and retaining ring. The housing can now be removed. Remove
retaining ring and unclip spring, then remove ratchet lock. To reassemble, reverse the above procedure.
PARTS REPLACEMENT
CAUTION:
Always remove all spring tension (see “Spring Tension Adjustment”) before attempting to
disassemble internal parts. Always remove retractor reel from service. Hazards or unsafe
practices MAY result in minor personal injury or product or property damage.
NOTE: When ordering replacement parts, always include retractor reel model number and serial number.
All parts are replaceable in the field without special tools.
LUBRICATION
All bearings, springs, etc. are permanently lubricated at factory and should require no further lubrication.
MAINTENANCE & INSPECTION
Due to the design, this reel will require little maintenance other than a periodic check of the cable, safety
chain, and hanger for wear. All worn parts or cable should be removed from service and/or replaced at
once.

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REPLACEMENT PARTS
Reference
Number Part Number Qty. Description
1 00580P0045 2 Ring; Retaining (.625)
2 0981300000 1 Washer
3 * 0961600000 1 Lock; spring Tension
4 01240P0010 1 Assembly; Clevis (included in Kit A)
5 M62710002 2 Plate; Hanger Mounting (included in Kit A)
0988600000 Assembly; Housing (10 & 15FLR with 27, 28, & 33 ratchet parts)
60968100001 1Housing: Standard (10F & 15F)
7 1409900000 AR Spacer (used for shim only)
8 0961100000 1 Spacer
0967900000 Assembly; Cable Drum (10F & 15F)(included in Kit C)
90967200000 1Assembly; Cable Drum (10 & 15FLR) included in Kit C)
10 1361000002 1 Bearing; Main Shaft (included in Kit C)
11 0967300000 1 Shaft; Main (included in Kit C)
12 1405800002 1 Hub: Spring (included in Kit C)
0961800203 Spring (10F & 10FLR)(included in Kit C)
13 * 0961800245 1Spring (15F & 15FLR)(included in Kit C)
14 1361000001 1 Bearing; Main Shaft (included in Kit C)

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15 0967100000 1 Cover (included in Kit C)
16 00103P0035 2 Washer; Lock (#8, internal tooth) (included in Kit C)
17 00151P0085 2 Nut; (#8 - 32) (included in Kit C)
18 0962100000 1 Housing
19 C01700131 1 Ring; Retaining
20 00002P0114 1 Screw; (#8 - 32 x 1 3/4)
21 00002P0101 2 Screw; (#8 - 32 x 5/16)
22 00160P0078 1 Nut; Lock (#8 - 32) (included in Kit C)
23 1361300000 1 Guide; Cable
24 0983300000 1 Adjustable Cable Stop (included in Kit B)
25 * 0963900008 1 Cable (8 ft.) (included in Kit B)
26 01146P0015 1 Hook (included in Kit B)
27 00580P0030 1 Ring; (.375) Retaining
28 H05040010 1 Kit; Springs & Lever (see item 33)
29 00103P0035 5 Washer; Lock (#8 internal tooth)
30 00151P0085 5 Nut (#8 - 32)
31 00002P0105 2 Screw ( #8 – 32 x 5/8) (included in Kit A)
32 1003100000 1 Bumper; Rubber
33 0962200000 1 Ratchet lever (without spring)
OPTIONAL KITS
Kit A H16510007 AR Clevis Kit (includes items 4, 5, 31)
Kit B 0967800008
H13150008 AR Assembly; Cable (includes items 24, 25, 26, 32) Assembly; Cable Nylon Coated, (includes items 24, 25, 26, 32)
0969900203 Assembly; Mainspring, Drum & Shaft (10F; includes items 9-17 &22)
0969900245 Assembly; Mainspring, Drum & Shaft (15F; includes items 9-17 &22)
0988700203 Assembly; Mainspring, Drum & Shaft (10FLR; includes items 9-17 &22)
Kit C
0988700245
AR
Assembly; Mainspring, Drum & Shaft (15FLR; includes items 9-17 &22)
Kit D 4963800000 AR Chain; Safety
4965000009 Cable Overhang (2 ft.)
4965000001 Cable Overhang (3 ft.)
4965000002 Cable Overhang (5 ft.)
4965000003 Cable Overhang (10 ft.)
4965000004 Cable Overhang (15 ft.)
4965000005 Cable Overhang (20 ft.)
4965000006 Cable Overhang (25 ft.)
4965000007 Cable Overhang (30 ft.)
Kit E
4965000008
AR
Cable Overhang (35 ft.)
* Recommended Spare Parts
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United Kingdom
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