Series SD10000 Spring Driven Reels
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Installation Instructions
Unless the hose reel was specified differently when ordering, the maximum installation height is 16 feet. Do not exceed
this distance. This reel is of a compact design and is intended for mounting where the operator can guide the hose onto
the reel to avoid piling in any one area on the spool.
Ceiling mounting is not recommended.
1. Unpack and inspect the hose reel for damage. Turn by hand to check for smooth operation. Check for completeness.
2. Secure the hose reel into place using 4 customer supplied bolts. Hose reel has 4 – 1/2” diameter holes for mounting.
Secure the hose reel with a 3/8” – 1/2” bolts with washers.
Installing the Input Hose
Ensure that the supply line pressure does not exceed the maximum working pressure of the hose reel. Apply pipe thread
sealant to all threads. Use a flexible hose connection at the input connection. Do not use rigid plumbing.
1. Connect supply line hose (inlet hose) to the swivel as indicated in Fig. 1.
Installing the Output Hose
Warning: Use extreme caution; reel under tension.
Avoid releasing latch mechanism. Apply pipe thread sealant to
all threads.
1. Relieve the pressure and bleed the line of all fluid. It is recommended that the supply line be removed from the supply
source to eliminate the possibility of pressurized fluid injuries and/or accidental spills.
2. Ensure that the hose reel has been mounted securely, following the steps listed above under Installation Instructions.
3. Place a piece of tape on the side of the reel flange as a visual reference point for counting spool rotations.
4. Unlatch the hose reel spool, and allow it to slowly rotate until all the spring tension has been released. Then rotate the
spool in the direction of the arrow shown in Fig. 1 to achieve the proper amount of spring tension for the hose you are
installing.
Important:
Release the reel only at points where it is securely latched. See the chart below for the proper
number of turns for your length of hose.
5. As a safety precaution, attach a C-clamp to the reel flange, as shown in Fig. 1, to help prevent the spool from uninten-
tionally becoming unlatched and spinning freely.
6. Uncoil and extend the new hose, and loosely install the bumper stop near the outlet end of the hose.
7. Attach the other end of the new hose to the gooseneck, securing it with pipe sealant compatible with the fluids being
used in the hose reel.
8. Remove the C-clamp from the reel flange.
9. Pull the hose firmly enough to release the latch, and then slowly allow the hose to retract.
10. Ensure that the hose can be pulled out all the way and that it fully retracts. If it does not pull out or retract properly,
see Adjusting Spring Tension on the next page.
11. Position the bumper stop so that the hose extends far enough for all operators to reach the dispensing valve.
12. Pressurize the reel assembly and check all connections for leaks. Repair any connections showing signs of leakage.
Hose I.D.
(Inches)
Hose Length
(Feet)
Number of
Turns
Hose I.D.
(Inches)
Hose Length
(Feet)
Number of
Turns
3/4”
35’
13
1”
35’
12
3/4”
50’
17
1”
50’
16
