Only qualified personnel should carry out service and repair.

Place attachment on ground and secure all suspended parts.

Ensure all hydraulic and electrical circuits are de-energized.

Ensure the machine controls are locked-out and that no personnel are in the
cab.

Follow safe work practices for the job site on which the attachment is working.

Follow safe work practices for the machine on which the attachment is installed.

Before each shift commences: Check the attachment for damage, lubricate the
unit and ensure that all fasteners are tight.

This manual use standard ANSI Signals. Understand the safety message; it
contains information about personal safety and property damage prevention.

ANSI Signal – hazard description.

DANGER: indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury. The exclamation point with the triangle
surround is always used.
WARNING: indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in death or serious
injury. The exclamation point with the triangle
surround is always used.
CAUTION: indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury. The exclamation point with the
triangle surround is always used.
NOTICE: indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
The exclamation point with the triangle surround is
not used.

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 General Operating Safety

• This machine shall only be operated by trained & certified personnel!

• ALWAYS wear a seat belt.

• ALWAYS set the parking brake when manipulating a reeler.

• ALWAYS be aware of the load and stability limitations of the machine and ground
conditions. Articulated machines are very unstable when turning sharply.

• ALWAYS be aware of the weights and variations in the loads you are carrying.

• ALWAYS keep load in position low to the ground and tilted backward (lift tracks)
when transporting to ensure maximum vehicle stability.

• ALWAYS be aware of overhead obstructions and ensure adequate clearance when

operating near them. Follow all local/state/provincial safety precautions.

• ALWAYS travel at an appropriate speed allowing you to stop safely and remain
stable.

• ALWAYS ensure the machine is level and stable when elevating the load. The
likelihood of tip over is greatly increased if the machine is not level before elevating.

• ALWAYS lower the carriage to the ground, set the park brake, shut off the machine,
cycle the control levers, and remove the key before dismounting.

• DO NOT allow unauthorized ground personnel to stand or walk around any elevated
part of the machine, whether loaded or empty.

• DO NOT modify or add options to any part of the attachment or machine without
prior contacting of CWS or machine’s manufacturer.

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 1.0 Cable Reeler Specifications
The CWS Cable Reeler is an attachment for pick-up and payout of heavy electrical cable
onto cable drums. It is equipped with a cable layout boom and grapple for positioning the
cable on the ground, ensuring even winding of the cable on the drum and connecting the
cable plug to the drum. It is powered hydraulically from the mobile carrier that it is
mounted on. The CWS cable reeler comes with a third valve installation kit that allows
the mobile carrier hydraulic system to be controlled by the CWS electrical control
system.

Specification:
Weight: 8,000 lbs. / 3,629 kg (without drum or cable)
Stability: Carrier dependent
Boom Horizontal Reach at GL 22 foot
Boom Vertical Reach from GL 22 foot
90 (storage side)
Boom Tower Rotation from Mach.CL
135 (work side)
Lifting Capacity See chart
Controls: Electric/hydraulic proportional paddle lever
Electric Power: 24 volts / 12 volt optional
Hydraulic Pressure: 3000 PSI max.
Hydraulic Flow: 30 – 35 US GPM Nominal

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2.0 Installation and Testing

2.1 Cable Reeler Installation

The Cable Reeler (CR) can be mounted on various machines ranging from wheel loaders to
lift trucks. The customer’s machine supplies both hydraulic and electrical power to the CR,
see the specification point 1.0 for your CR hydraulic and electrical requirements.

A. Physically mount the CR onto machine.

B. Install electrical junction block and electrical bulkhead bracket on the machine using the
electrical jump harness (hose protected) to locate a convenient positions – refer to the “Electrical
Assy, Cable Reeler” drawing placed further in this manual for reference.

C. Install control box (transmitter) in the cab ensuring its ergonomic location. Use provided
mounting brackets if applicable.

D. Install Priority Flow Control Valve, which is applicable (see "Hyd Install, CR, Priority Valve"
drawing). Connect wiring harnesses according to the "Electrical Control Assy" drawing.

E. Mate the power harness (power and ground) and enable harness (enable and ground) according
to the "Electrical Control Assy" drawing. Power source must be keyed (beyond key switch), enable
signal is to be connected to the solenoid of pilot diverter kit valve or priority valve, whichever is
applicable, ground must be connected to the battery. External ground must also be connected to the
valve's solenoid.

F. Perform hydraulic connections to the machine according to the “Hyd. Schematic”,

“Plumbing Assy” and “Plumbing Assy, Connecting Kit” drawings provided with this manual.
Run pressure and return lines to the CR – do not physically connect them to the CR at this point.
Run hydraulic drain line from the CR back to tank.

G. Before connecting the Cable Reeler to the system adjusts flow and pressure to meet your
CRspecifications per point 1. 0. Connect in-line flowmeter between P and T hoses. Check
back pressure of the “return to tank” lines, at low and hi idle, to meet the specifications – see
“Hyd. Schematic” for reference.

H. Remove the flowmeter and connect hydraulic lines to the Cable Reeler.

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Please see the attached "Hyd Install, CR, Priority Valve" drawing to connect priority valve
Enable Signal. Please be advised that the pressure and the flow has to be adjusted on the priority
valve. Ensure that priority flow is set to 30-35 GPM at 3000 psi. Tank pressure should be set to
50 psi min and 200 psi max at either low or high idle. A Feed Flowmeter is needed to do so.
Because the flow is RPM dependant, a good workable setting for the flow is approximately
17GPM at idle and 36 at 1900 RPM.

2.3 Testing, Cable Reeler

Make sure the test area is clear of obstacles and personnel stands clear of moving parts.
Carefully engage each function. Run each function of the CR in their full motions. Observe
for hose routing, leaks and potential interferences. Fix deficiencies if noticed. Check speed
of each function on different speed modes.

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 3.0 Cable Reeler Operation

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OPERATION TO ENSURE THAT SAFE

CABLE REELING PROCEDURES ARE DEVELOPED AND ENFORCED.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OPERATOR TO FOLLOW THE SAFE
WORKING PROCEDURES OF THE OPERATION.

3.1 Cable Reeler Control and Functions

The CR has SEVEN functions. Functions are controlled proportionally by either a wired or
wireless controller, shown below.

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4.0 Cable Reeler Maintenance

Only qualified personnel should carry out service and repairs.

Before Servicing:
• Place attachment on the ground and secure all suspended parts.
• De-energize all hydraulic and electrical circuits.
• Lock out controls in the cab and ensure that no personnel is in the cab.

The Cable Reeler and Layout Boom requires regular maintenance to ensure safe
and reliable operation. The major maintenance points have been itemized below.

4.1 Hydraulic Hose Inspection and Adjustment

The CR must be leak free. All hoses should be inspected regularly for signs of
leakage and or abrasion that will lead to rupture. A good time to do this is while
lubricating the manipulator. Any weeping connections should be tightened and
any defective hoses should be replaced as they are discovered. Hoses can be
replaced with any 100R12 hose system that can withstand 3000 PSI working
pressure.

4.2 Structural Inspection

At each greasing interval the tire manipulator should be examined with a critical
eye for cracks and any other structural damage. Every 6 months of regular use the
reeler should be cleaned (if required) and all welds inspected for cracking or other
flaws. It is much easier to repair minor damage early than a catastrophic failure
later.

4.3 Lubrication Inspection

1) Daily greasing: all bushed joints on the cable reeler and layout boom should be
greased daily when the unit is in operation. The locations can be found by
following the lubrication chart on the upper cable reeler drawing.
2) Monthly greasing: all sealed bearing should be lubricated monthly. Again,
these points are indicated on the lubrication chart of upper cable reeler
assembly drawing.

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4.4 Sauer-Danfoss PVG32 Valve
For more information download PVG32 Service Manual from the Internet

Oil and Filtration

Sauer-Danfoss recommends the use of mineral-based hydraulics containing additives:

Type HLP (DIN 51524) or HM (ISO 6743/4).
Filtration, a 10µm nominal filter (or finer) or a 20µm absolute filter (or finer) is suitable.

Main valve adjustment

Pressure Gauge Port M

Port B Flow Control

Port A Flow Control

LS Pressure Limiter

Port Relief, Non-Adjustable

LS Test Port

Main Pressure Relief, Adjustable

CAUTION: HYDRAULIC OIL MAY BE HOT AND UNDER HIGH PRESSURE

WHICH CAN CAUSE SEVERE SCALDING AND HYDRAULIC INJECTION
INTO THE SKIN. BE SURE TO FOLLOW SUITABLE SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS AND USE PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.

Main Pressure Relief comes pre-adjusted. To check the pressure setting, install a
pressure gauge at port M shown above. Supply oil to the valve at a pressure higher than
the required pressure of the Main Pressure Relief.
To adjust the Main Pressure Relief, remove the plastic cover from the Main Pressure
Relief shown above. Fully extend the clamp cylinders and get reading from pressure
gauge. Adjust Main Relief Pressure by turning inner cartridge using a 4mm hex key.
Turning clockwise 360 degrees will increase pressure by 1450 psi. Turn
counterclockwise to decrease pressure. Replace plastic cap, remove pressure gauge and
return supplied oil to the pressure shown in the schematic.

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NOTE: MAIN PRESSURE RELIEF MUST BE SET TO PRESSURE INDICATED
IN SCHEMATIC OR DAMAGE TO ATTACHMENT MAY OCCUR

Individual Function Pressure Setting

Individual function pressure settings may be adjusted using the LS pressure limiter. (May
not be available for some functions)

Install pressure gauge at LS test port on valve inlet. Lock the function to be tested (fully
extend/retract cylinder etc.) Apply full pressure and flow and hold while checking
pressure gauge. Pressure should be checked in both directions. Refer to the hydraulic
schematic for the correct pressure settings. The pressure setting can be adjusted by
removing the plastic caps from the pressure limiter and turning the inner cartridge
clockwise to increase pressure, and counterclockwise to decrease pressure. One full turn
will adjust the pressure by 1450 psi. Replace the plastic cap when correct pressure is
achieved.

Individual Function Flow Setting

Individual function flow may be adjusted using the 2 adjustment screws on the manual
actuator cap of each valve section.

Function flow can be determined using an inline flow meter, adjusting to recommended
cycle times, by calculating cycle times on individual functions, or adjusting the cycle
times of individual functions to safe working speeds.

To adjust the individual flow settings loosen the lock nut on the flow control set screws
with a 10mm wrench and turn set screw clockwise to decrease flow and counterclockwise
to increase flow. Port A and port B flow settings are independent and must be
individually set. Tighten the lock nut on the flow control set screws when desired flow is
achieved.

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4.5 Safety in the Maintenance Area

• Do not perform repairs in an area with a potentially flammable or

combustible atmosphere.
• Make sure there is adequate ventilation to prevent accumulation of exhaust
fumes.
• Do not use flammable solvent to clean a machine. Use non- combustible
solvents (flash point above 100deg. F [38C]).
• Never get under a machine supported only by a jack or under any part
supported only by hydraulic pressure! Install jack stands or a secure block
support.
• To prevent the machine from accidentally being started, follow operation’s
machine lockout procedure.
• It is good work practice to disconnect the battery while servicing the
machine.
• Always chock the wheels when performing machine maintenance.

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