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TENSION ADJUSTMENT
TENSION ADJUSTMENT
CAUTION: Always leave at least 1-2 turns between full extension and when the
CAUTION: Always leave at least 1-2 turns between full extension and when the
spring
spring is wound tight. If entire hose cannot be pulled out, decrease tension
is wound tight. If entire hose cannot be pulled out, decrease tension
until full extension is possible. Failure to test for adequate spring revolutions
until full extension is possible. Failure to test for adequate spring revolutions
can cause damage to reel. Hazards or unsafe practices may result in minor
can cause damage to reel. Hazards or unsafe practices may result in minor
personal injury or product or property damage.
personal injury or product or property damage.
• Reels shipped with hose are
pre-tensioned at factory. Reels
shipped without hose are pre-
tensioned after installing hose,
but before making
fi
nal hose
or inlet connections.
• (Fig. 8) To pre-tension hose
reel, pull hose out to allow one
full wrap of hose to be looped back over drum assembly. Hold drum from turning
by engaging ratchet (
fi
g.6). and loop hose back on drum. Repeat until desired
tension is achieved. After tension is set, pull out hose. If full hose extension is not
possible, remove pre-tension turns as needed by reversing process.
Service
Service
CAUTION: Remove all tension before servicing. Hazards or unsafe practices may
CAUTION: Remove all tension before servicing. Hazards or unsafe practices may
result in minor personal injury, product or property damage.
result in minor personal injury, product or property damage.
WARNING: Before performing any service, always disconnect and lock out com-
WARNING: Before performing any service, always disconnect and lock out com-
pressed air or
fl
uid, and remove all spring tension. Hazards or unsafe practices
pressed air or
fl
uid, and remove all spring tension. Hazards or unsafe practices
could result in severe personal injury or death.
could result in severe personal injury or death.
ENCLOSED HOSE REELS
ENCLOSED HOSE REELS
• Enclosed hose reels require additional steps
to remove outer and middle covers (
fi
g 9.1)
before performing service. Cover is removed
by loosening (2) 10 mm nuts. Reinstall
with middle cover edge as shown (
fi
g 9.2).
HOSE INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT
HOSE INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT
• Remove all tension from reel (see Tension
Adjustment). Remove hose-stop, unwind hose from
reel, remove strain-relief (8mm nut) and unscrew
hose from its connection point (depending on model,
swivel tee or metal tube assembly). Feed new hose
through roller guide and through slot in
fl
ange
(except on B-7102). Reattach hose to its connection
(use thread sealant or Te
fl
on tape for male threaded hose
fi
ttings; the metal tube
assembly on B-7102 does not require thread sealant). Reattach strain relief clamp,
wind onto drum assembly and re-tension reel.
Fig. 8
Fig. 9.1
Fig. 9.2
General Instructions
