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D4646 Hose Reel Instructions
Operation
1. Slowly pull the hose out of the reel
assembly until you hear a "click."
2. To lock the hose, let it retract after you
hear the reel click.
3. To unlock the hose, slowly pull the hose out
until you hear no more clicking, then, while
holding onto the hose, let it draw back
until the bumper stops against the hose
guide.
2. Check that the hose guide roller bracket
position (see
Figure 2) is suitable for the
chosen mounting position.
—
If the roller bracket or hose guide roller
position is not in the best position, refer
to
Changing Roller Bracket Position.
3. Mark the location of the mounting slots on
the reel base (see
Figure 2) in the chosen
location, then secure with (4) 7⁄16" grade 5
fasteners.
4.
Remove the plastic plug from the inlet
valve (
see
Figure 3
)
, apply Teflon pipe
tape or thread sealant to the threads of
the incoming air hose (not included), then
connect it to the inlet valve
.
6. Apply Teflon pipe tape or thread sealant to
the outlet hose threads, then attach the
tool or nozzle.
7. Turn the air pressure
ON
, then use soapy
water to test for leaks. If any are found,
turn the air pressure
OFF
, relieve the
pressure from the hose, then repair the
leaks before putting the hose reel into
operation.
8. To adjust the hose bumper (see Figure 2),
pull some hose out until it clicks in place,
loosen the screws on the bumper, slide it
close to the hose guide, then tighten the
screws.
Figure
2
.
Roller bracket and main components.
Hose
Guide
Bumper
Roller
Bracket
Outlet
Inlet
Valve
5. Connect the other end of the incoming air
hose to the compressor, if you have not
already done so.
Changing Roller Bracket Position
1. To change the hose guide roller bracket
position, pull out some hose until you hear
a "click" to lock it.
2. Remove (4) lock nuts and carriage bolts
on the roller bracket (see
Figure 2),
rotate the bracket to any of the alternate
positions, then re-install the carriage bolts
and lock nuts.
NOTICE
To avoid damaging the hose reel, always
hold onto the hose while it is rewinding.
Figure 3
.
Location to connect incoming air
hose.
Mounting Slot
(1 of 4)
Lock Nuts
(1 of 4)