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

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Depending on your application, modifications to the hose guide arms may need to be made as the reel
will perform best when the guide allows the hose to pull straight off the spool at the angle you are
situated, rather than making heavy contact with the hose guide. We can make changes to the arms whilst
manufacturing the reel to suit your specific requirement.
Mounting
1. Make certain the mounting surface is flat and ridged to prevent the frame from twisting and causing
the reel to bind during use.
2. Be sure the mounting surface is strong enough to support the reel and the weight of the hose & fluid.
3. The reel is secured to the mounting surface by four bolt holes on the A-frame legs. Measure the
centres and drill mounting holes accordingly. We advise slightly slotting the 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 fastener where you feel necessary to guarantee
safety.
5. Tighten the reel down and check that the drum rotates evenly without binding.
Connection of the inlet and main hose
Inlet hose
1. A flexible hose connection must be used between the swivel and the source of supply to prevent
possible misalignment and binding.
2. Solid/non-flexible connections will immediately void the warranty.
3. The hose reel inlet/swivel are BSP fittings. Use the appropriate hose and fittings to connect the
supply outlet to the inlet connection of the reel. Use thread sealant where applicable and permitted.