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3. To unlatch, slowly pull out the hose until the clicking sound stops, then let the hose
retract until the hose stop rests against the hose guide.
Note: To avoid damage to the reel, always hold on to the hose while it is rewinding.
4. Periodically check the hose condition for wear or damage, and check the swivel fitting for leakage.
Replace any worn, damaged, or leaking parts.
Adjustment of Spring Tension
1. Pull out approximately 6ft of hose and allow the drum to latch.
2. Remove hose stopper from hose, and feed hose back through guide.
3. Wrap the pulled hose one time around the drum to increase tension or un-wrap hose one time
from drum to decrease tension.
4. Re-insert hose through guide, and install stopper onto hose end.
5. Unlatch the drum and check tension. Pull hose from reel, and adjust stopper position if necessary.
Replacement of Swivel Seal
1. Turn off and disconnect supply line from swivel inlet.
2. Remove swivel assembly from reel axle.
3. Remove circlip from swivel, and take apart.
Note: You may want to remove the swivel from reel hose end, but this is not necessary unless a new
swivel is being installed.
4. Replace the seals and reassemble swivel.
5. Use Teflon type or thread sealant on swivel thread fitting, reconnect the swivel thread fitting with
axle.
6. Re-connect inlet supply line.
Replacement of Hose
1. Turn off supply to reel.
2. Pull out all the old hose and lock the reel in this position. Make sure reel drum is securely
locked and cannot rotate back.
3. Remove two hose clamps from hose.
4. Carefully disconnect hose from swivel joint on side of reel, or male fitting in axle center and
remove old hose.
5. Feed new hose through guide and opening in drum, and connect to swivel. Re-install two hose
clamps, on inside and outside of drum flange. Install stopper on other end of hose in the same
position as before.
6. Carefully release the drum latch, and slowly allow the hose to wind onto the reel.
Note: Final spring adjustment is accomplished by adding or removing wraps of hose around the drum
(see spring tension adjustment).
After Each Use
WARNING
Bleed fluid/gas pressure from the reel before servicing.
Use soap and water when checking for air leaks. Exposure of skin directly to pressurized air or
fluids could result in severe bodily injury, including blood poisoning.