Operating Instructions
Reelcraft Industries, Inc. • 2842 E Business Hwy 30, Columbia City, IN 46725
Ph: 800-444-3134 / 260-248-8188 • Fax: 800-444-4587 / 260-248-2605
Customer Service: 855-634-9109 • reelcraft@reelcraft.com • www.reelcraft.com
Series L 5000 Spring Driven Cord Reels
Read this manual carefully before installing,
operating or servicing this equipment.
IMPORTANT
Form# 565-291 Rev: 9/2023
Voltage AMPS Frequency
125 13 60 HZ Single Phase
125 15 60 HZ Single Phase
600 16 60 HZ Single Phase
125 20 60 HZ Single Phase
125 30 60 HZ Single Phase
Electrical Information
L 5550 123 3 L 5550 123 3B L 5550 123 7A L 5550 123 X
L 5550 123 3A L 5550 123 7 L 5550 123 7Q L 5550 124 X
Dimensions - Size Index
A 17 5/8”
B 16 3/4”
C 9 3/4”
D 2 1/2”
E 10 1/2”
F 2 1/8”
Personal injury and/or equipment damage may
result if proper safety precautions are not
observed.
• Ensure that only a qualified electrician
installs/services this equipment.
• Ensure that power supply voltage does not
exceed maximum voltage rating of reel.
• Ensure that reel is properly installed before
connecting to power supply.
• All cord reels with flying leads must be hard
wired to ensure proper function.
• Ensure that all electrical power is removed
from reel before servicing.
• A high-tension spring assembly is
contained within the reel. Exercise extreme
caution.
• Check for frayed and/or broken wires before
each use. Pull electrical cord from reel by
grasping the electrical cord itself, not the
work device.
• If an electrical malfunction should occur,
remove power from reel immediately.
• Ensure that reel, electrical cord, and
equipment being serviced are properly
grounded. Use an ohmmeter to check
ground continuity.
• If reel ceases to unwind or rewind, remove
power immediately. Do not pull or jerk on
electrical cord!
• Treat and respect the reel as any other piece
of machinery, observing all common safety
practices.
Mounting
CAUTION: Unless reel was specified differently
when ordering, maximum installation height
is 16 feet. Do not exceed this distance. Ensure
that only a qualified electrician installs/services
this equipment. Installation of GFCI cord reels
should be performed by a qualified and licensed
professional in accordance with building codes
and applicable NEC standards.
1. Unpack and inspect reel for damage. Turn
by hand to check for smooth operation.
Check for completeness.
2. Configure reel for top, side or bottom-
wind (bottom-wind for constant tension
reels only) electrical cord dispensing by
removing bolts (1), securing guide arm
bracket (2). Determine new guide arm
location and remove corresponding bolts.
Position guide arm bracket to reel and
replace bolts.
3. Position reel on floor, wall, or ceiling.
Secure into place, using four (customer
supplied) screws or bolts (3).
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Safety Precautions
Installation Instructions
