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Installation
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Adjust Spring Tension
Single Pedestal SDX Model Hose Reels
Increase Spring Tension
1. Pull the hose out one to two turns, then engage the
latch.
2. Pull the hose back through the hose guides.
3. Wrap a loop of hose onto the reel flange.
4. Check the spring tension. The hose must pull out
fully and retract fully. Wrap more loops, one at a
time around the reel flange, until the spring has the
desired tension.
NOTE: Do not put so many loops onto the reel so that
the spring winds up tightly before the hose is fully
extended.
Decrease Spring Tension
To decrease the spring tension, remove loops around
the reel flange until tension is at the desired level.
Dual Pedestal XDX or XNX Model Hose
Reels
If the hose is not retracting sufficiently, or is wound too
tight, the tension can be increased or decreased using
one of the following procedures:
Increase Spring Tension
(Spring is too loose, hose does not retract
completely, or retraction is sluggish.)
NOTE: The reference letters in the following instructions
refer to F
1. Loosen screw (A) three to five turns. Do not
completely remove the screw.
2. Use a hex wrench to loosen the two screws (B). Do
not completely remove the screws.
3. Insert a 3/8 in. square drive breaker bar into
opening (C) on the spring adjustment plate (D).
4. While holding the breaker bar securely, completely
remove the two screws (B).
5. While firmly grasping the breaker bar with both
hands, turn the spring adjustment plate clockwise
one turn at a time to increase (tighten) the spring
tension.
6. Replace and finger-tighten both screws (B).
7. Remove the breaker bar.
SPRING TENSION HAZARD
The hose reel spring is always under great tension,
which if released in an uncontrolled manner could
cause serious injury.
• Never allow the reel to spin freely. Uncontrolled
spinning could cause serious injury if hit by the
hose.
• Always grasp the adjusting tool firmly with both
hands when adjusting tension. Spring tension
can cause the tool to move violently.
• Securely fasten the reel in place while making
adjustments.
• The hose reel spring is not a serviceable part. Do
not attempt to replace or service the hose reel
spring.
• Always wear heavy gloves while adjusting the
spring tension to protect your hands from being
cut on the hose reel.
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B
C
A
D