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REEL KLEEN RK15
SERVICE
Caution : Before attempting any service, always cut off supply input and
remove all mainspring tension.
A. Hose replacement:
1.
Remove screws (item 36 – see parts list on page 17), washers (37) and nuts (43)
from base or swivel plate (38 or 32).
2. Remove retaining ring (19) and canopy guide (9).
3. Remove stand cover (20) exposing swivel (18).
4. Loosen clamp (22).
5. Remove old hose (21) from barb fitting (23).
6. Install new hose.
7. Reassemble by reversing above procedure.
Note : When replacing hose, be sure all hose fittings are secure.
B. O-Ring replacement:
1.
Remove screws (36), washers (37) and nuts (43) from base or swivel plate (38 or
32).
2. Remove retaining ring (19) and canopy guide (9).
3. Remove stand cover (20).
4. Remove swivel (18).
5. Remove four nuts (24).
6. Remove swivel (18).
Note : Take care not to damage or scratch the main shaft (25) or swivel (18) during
swivel removal.
7.
Remove old O-rings (17) and discard.
8. Clean all contamination from main shaft (25) and swivel (18).
9. Install new O-rings and apply a light coat of commercial grease to main shaft (25)
and swivel (18).
10. Remove all excess grease.
11. Reassemble by reversing above procedure.
C. Ratchet and spring assembly replacement:
If reel will not develop tension or retract hose, ratchet and spring assembly (7) will
need to be replaced.
To replace ratchet and spring assembly (7):
1.
Remove screws (36), washers (37) and nuts (43) from base or swivel plate (38 or
32).
2. Remove retaining ring (4) and canopy guide (9).
3. Remove cover assembly (5).
4. Remove six nuts (6) and ratchet spring assembly (7) from drum assembly (8) and
replace.