Removing the line from the drum

When replacing the line in the drum, you need to remove the old line first.

Steps

  1. Turn the power off using either the Mains switch on the control cabinet or the ON /OFF switch on the handheld remote control.

  2. Remove the line from the sheave.

  3. Turn the power on and push RESET on the handheld remote control.

  4. On Ruskin, reconnect to the RBRglissando.

  5. Go to the Manual tab and click Pay out. Unspool the entire length of the line until it stops.

    The default pay-out speed is 1.5m/s. Use the up and down arrows to change this setting, or type in the value.

    The maximum pay-out speed is 10m/s.
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    If you click once, the line will pay out bit by bit with each click.
    If you click and hold, the line will run in continuously at the pay-out speed until it stops at the limit switch position.
    The Status will indicate, "Line fully paid out".

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    However, there will be about ten windings left on the drum.

  6. Go to the Configuration tab, open Respooling drum options , and select the Ignore drum limit checkbox.

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  7. Return to the the Manual tab and click Pay out again.
    Slowly unspool the remaining line. Do not click and hold at this time.

  8. Disconnect the line from the drum and pull it out completely.