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Retra REALEZY 320 Series, Owner'S Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Installation

Warranty

Real Ezy Hose Reels manufactured by Retra Group Pty Ltd are warranted to be free of defects in material 

and workmanship for 10 years from the date of invoice or delivery (whichever is earlier). 

Retra Group Pty Ltd’s warranty does not cover damage caused by accident, misuse, use in applications 

other than that for which the Reel was designed, unauthorised modification, faulty installation, or fair 

wear and tear. 

Retra Group Pty Ltd’s Real Ezy Hose Reels must be installed and maintained in accordance with the

instruction manual supplied with each reel, otherwise, the warranty may not be applicable.

Electric motors will be of merchantable quality and free from any defects in material and workmanship 

(fair wear and tear excluded) for a limited period of 12 months from the date of delivery.

The warranty for swivel O-rings is limited to 12 months.

Hoses and nozzles are not covered by our warranty as these are warranted by the respective hose and 

nozzle manufacturers.

To get replacement or repair parts under the warranty, email 

[email protected]

 and include

any relevant information regarding the fault. Include images of the fault if possible and specify the serial

number and model number of the reel. This information is found stamped into a plaque on the front 

right-hand side A-frame leg. 

Please note shipping and handling fees may be applicable in some instances, these are assessed on a 

case-by-case basis. 

Summary of Contents for REALEZY 320 Series

Page 1: ...1300 242 504 sales retragroup com au www retragroup com au THE PROVEN PERFORMERS Owner s Operation and Maintenance Manual 320 450 530 and 700 Series Hose Reels ...

Page 2: ... across the country This manual explains operation inspection basic maintenance and repair If you have any questions about this manual or your Real Ezy Hose Reel please contact Retra Fluid Handling Systems NOTE Retra Fluid Handling Systems is always improving its range and developing its products continually improving on our reels design and quality Therefore while this manual contains the most cu...

Page 3: ...n Maintenance Lubrication Fastener and fixing inspection Checking for leaks Cleaning Storage Repair Rebuilding or replacing swivel Replacing bearing blocks Replacingelectricmotor Replacingpinion Adjusting or setting friction brake Frequently Asked Questions Frequently asked questions 01 02 04 04 06 07 07 07 07 08 08 10 12 15 16 19 ...

Page 4: ...e Electric motors will be of merchantable quality and free from any defects in material and workmanship fair wear and tear excluded for a limited period of 12 months from the date of delivery The warranty for swivel O rings is limited to 12 months Hoses and nozzles are not covered by our warranty as these are warranted by the respective hose and nozzle manufacturers To get replacement or repair pa...

Page 5: ...onfirm all parts are supplied as per your order 3 Lubricate all moving parts to ensure reliable performance 4 The swivel and bearings are greased when the reel is manufactured but we recommend that you re lubricate them Mounting the reel Reels can be mounted in three different orientations These include 1 Truck bed mounted on a horizontal surface ...

Page 6: ...3 2 Wall mounted on a vertical surface 3 Roof mounted upside down on a horizontal surface ...

Page 7: ... mounting holes to allow for fractional width variations during the machining process This allows for space to position the reel to spool freely 4 The minimum fastener required is M10 with nyloc nuts Keep in mind to use a large flat washer to give added support to the bolt head and nut Always assess the working load and environment of your installation making changes to the size and strength faste...

Page 8: ... hose through the gap and then the semi circle hose guide A heavy duty cable tie or similar is often used to secure the hose to the hose guide on the inside of the reel 6 Reels as standard are supplied with a hose tail outlet on the reel Slide a heavy duty hose clamp over your hose then push the hose end over the hose tail Secure the hose by tightening the hose clamp ...

Page 9: ...p cover to the drum rods and begin rewinding the reel whilst guiding the hose back and forth evenly General operation Take a few minutes to familiarise yourself with the functionality of the hose reel by performing a trial run Loosen the friction brake by about half a turn to disengage it from the axle and pull or power several meters of hose off the reel then rewind the hose using the rewind hand...

Page 10: ...you occasionally apply a small amount of lubricant to the roller guide corner blocks to ensure they spin freely For electric driven reels the chain will require lubri cation every so often to help clean dirt out of the links and protect from rust Fastener and fixing inspection You must check to make sure the fasteners and fixings are tight and not working loose over time Be mindful of the fact tha...

Page 11: ...riods Specifically cleaning the reel and lubricating it before storage If stored in a place that is humid or exposed to the sea breeze you may want to apply a light coating of oil to the metal surfaces Specifically guide arms roller kit backing plate handle axle and chain sprocket Repair Rebuilding or replacing swivel Rebuild If your swivel is leaking there is a chance that the Viton seal has fail...

Page 12: ...by facing the hole down and rotating the swivel back and forth You will not be able to slide the male and female components apart until all 42 of the balls are out 6 Slide the male and female components apart and remove the seal 7 Clean all surfaces and check for damage as any dents or scratches may cause the joint to leak again 8 Smear some grease around the new seal and put it back in place ...

Page 13: ... and drain the hose 2 Remove the swivel from the hose reel and inlet hose with a pipe wrench 3 Clean the thread on the fluid axle 4 Install using thread sealant where applicable and permitted 5 Check for leaks Replacing bearing blocks Each reel has a bearing block on the left and right hand side It may be necessary to remove and clean them if sand has ingressed or replace them if they have cracked...

Page 14: ... the handle and locking collar with a 3 mm Allen key 2 Undo the bolts holding the bearing block to the A frame with a 9 16 ring spanner or socket 3 Slide the bearing block off the axle Installation follows the same procedure ...

Page 15: ...ectricity supply to the reel is isolated and the hose depressurised 1 Remove the hose roller guide from the guide arms with a 9 16 ring spanner or socket 2 Remove the chain guard with a 3 16 Allen key and slide the guide up over the guide arm ...

Page 16: ...13 3 Remove the chain by disassembling the connecting link ...

Page 17: ...14 4 Remove the motor using a 9 16 ring spanner and socket 5 Install the new motor using the same steps ...

Page 18: ... reel is isolated depressurise the hose reel and drain the hose Motor pinion Always replace pinion and chain at the same time 1 Remove the electric motor as per above 2 Remove the grub screw and pry the pinion off the motor shaft using two levers or similar ...

Page 19: ...ble so the operator can set the amount of friction on the drum To operate the brake simply tighten until you can not move the drum and to loosen unscrew by half to one full turn Do not unscrew the wing nut too far as it can cause the brake to malfunction If your friction brake is not working it is most likely because the 5 16 threaded rod has come loose from the lower brake lock To rectify 1 Remov...

Page 20: ...the lower brake lock is loose on the threaded rod that should not be the case The top cap nut should also be fixed with Loctite to the threaded rod 5 Unscrew the lower lock and clean the threads Apply Loctite and screw onto the threaded rod until the rod until the rod is halfway or flush to the bottom of the lock ...

Page 21: ...ld the upper lock up and slide the bearing block with the brake onto the axle 9 Tighten the cap nut by hand or with a 1 2 ring end spanner until there is a 1 2 mm gap between the cast wing and upper brake lock Let the Loctite set 10 Test to ensure the locks are tightening onto the axle 11 Tighten the fixings to secure bearing block back to the A Frames using 9 16 ring spanner or socket ...

Page 22: ...re not sure what part you need simply email us some photos and if possible the reel s model number this is found stamped into a plaque on the A frame legs We can provide a parts breakdown upon request to assist with diagnosing what part you require Our clients have found this is especially helpful for servicing trucks with Real Ezy Hose Reels fitted to them Q If I order a right hand configuration ...

Page 23: ...20 Figure 1 Left hand rewind hose reel Figure 2 Right hand rewind hose reel ...

Page 24: ...1300 242 504 sales retragroup com au www retragroup com au ...

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