Use and Care Manual

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Safety Precautions
Exposure of skin directly to
pressurized air or fluid could result in severed
bodily injury.
1. Make sure incoming line pressure does not
exceed rated operating pressure for your
model hose reel.
2. Use proper eye protection when using or
servicing the hose reel.
3. Assemble the hose reel on a clean workbench.
4. Use soap and water when checking for leaks.
5. Keep children away from the work area.
Installation of Reel
For overhead ceiling mounting: Install reel at least
10 feet above the floor. You will need to purchase
appropriate hardware for mounting the reel.
1. The reel base has three 13/32” (10.5mm)
drilled holes for mounting on a suitable flat
surface. Figure 1 shows the reel mounted to
wall or ceiling.
2. Use the three holes in the base to design a
template for drilling three holes in wall or
ceiling. Mount the reel in the desired location.
Be sure to use appropriate hardware and
tighten securely.
3. Flush hose with air prior to connecting to
source. Apply thread seal tape or pipe sealant
to supply line threads, attach to reel inlet and
tighten. The other end of incoming line can
now be connected to desired supply source.
Do not allow hose to retract
without restraining recoil speed. Never let go of
the hose when rewinding. Failure to comply
may result in severe injury.
4. Apply thread seal tape or pipe sealant to outlet
fitting on reel hose, then attach to desired tool
or nozzle. Check connection for leakage using
soapy water, also check hose reel for correct
operation.
5. If hose stopper adjustment is required, pull
hose from reel and allow it to latch at desired
length. Loosen stopper bolts, and slide
stopper to a position close to the hose guide.
Tighten stopper bolts, and unlatch the reel.
Figure 1
Operation
1. Check reel for correct operation by slowly
pulling out the hose. A “clicking” noise will be
heard every half revolution of the drum.
2. To lock the reel: Pull out the hose and allow it
to retract after hearing the first, second, or
third “click”. Then move the slipping block (A-
Fig. 2) to the lock position as shown.
3. To unlock the reel: Move the slipping block (A-
Fig. 2) to the unlock position. Slowly pull out
the hose until the “clicking” noise stops, and
then let the hose retract until the hose stop
rests against the hose guide.
4. Periodically check the hose condition for wear
or damage, and check the swivel fitting for
leakage. Replace any worn, damaged, or
leaking parts.