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5) Using the four holes in the base, mount the reel in the desired location. Be sure to use
appropriate hardware and tighten securely.
6) Apply Teflon 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.
7) If hose has been supplied with reel: Apply Teflon tape or pipe sealant to outlet fitting on reel hose,
then attach to desired tool, or nozzle. Check connection for leakage and check hose reel for
correct operation (see Operation section).
8) If hose stopper adjustment is required, pull hose from reel and allow 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.
Installation of Hose
1. Securely stabilize the reel.
2. Facing the swivel fitting side of reel, turn the drum clockwise by hand until the rewind spring
is tight, and drum has latched. As an extra precaution while installing new hose, secure drum in the
latched position.
3. Insert end of the hose through guide roller bracket, and feed through the opening in the drum
flange.
4. Use Teflon tape or pipe sealant on hose fitting threads, screw fitting into swivel and tighten.
Note: To avoid damage to the swivel, use a wrench to support the swivel fitting while tightening the
hose.
5. Attach hose stopper on the other end of hose, near the outlet fitting.
6. Carefully release drum latch, and slowly allow hose to wind onto the reel.
Note: Final spring tension adjustment is accomplished by adding wraps of hose around the drum (to
increase tension) or taking off wraps of hose (to decrease tension). Refer to: Adjustment of Spring
Tension.
Figure 2.