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Reelcraft Industries, Inc.  •  2842 E Business Hwy 30, Columbia City, IN 46725

Ph: 800-444-3134 / 260-248-8188  •  Fax: 800-444-4587 / 260-248-2605

Customer Service: 855-634-9109  •  [email protected]  •  www.reelcraft.com

Form #1214-109   Rev: 1/2021

Series 30000

Series H

Read these instructions carefully before attempting to install, operate, or 
maintain your reel. Only qualified persons should install this product. Failure 
to comply with instructions may result in personal injury and/or property 
damage. Every attempt is made to ensure the accuracy and completion of 

these instructions; however, Reelcraft is not responsible for ommissions. To 
obtain the complete version of Reelcraft’s service manuals, technical bul-
letins, and other support, please visit www.reelcraft.com or call customer 
service during business hours.

        

Safety

1.    Ensure that the reel has been properly in-

stalled before connecting input and output 
hoses or connecting to power supply.

2.  Purge fluid/gas from system before ser-

vicing. 

3.  Before connecting reel to supply line, en-

sure that pressure does not exceed maxi-
mum working pressure rating of reel.

4.  Remember, even low pressure is very dan-

gerous and can cause injury or death.

5.  If a leak occurs in the hose or reel, remove 

supply line pressure immediately.

6.  For motor driven models, check for faulty 

supply wires or hoses before operating.

7.  Pull hose from reel by grasping the hose 

itself, not the control valve.

8.  Ensure that reel, hose and equipment 

being serviced are properly grounded. Use 
an ohmmeter to check ground continuity.

9.  If reel is motor driven, be careful of chain/

sprocket drive system. Keep hands clear. 
Do not wear loose fitting clothing.

10. If reel ceases to unwind or rewind, remove 

system pressure immediately. Do not pull 
or jerk on hose!

11. Treat and respect a hose reel as any other 

piece of machinery, observing all common 
safety practices.

        

Installation

A flexible hose connection must be used be-
tween the reel inlet and the source of supply 
to prevent possible misalignment and binding. 
Use thread sealant to assure a satisfactory seal 
when installing swivel. Do not over tighten.

        

Mounting

Ensure that mounting surface is flat and struc-
turally sound to prevent binding on reel after it 
is mounted. Position reel to mounting surface 
and secure into place, using four secure fas-

teners (not included). Connect supply line to 
swivel. Tighten securely. 

Electric Driven Reels - CAUTION:

 Re-

move all electrical power when wiring. Do not 
“hot-wire”. Observe all applicable NEC/OSHA 
requirements. Consult wiring diagram (page 
4) and determine which one is applicable to 
your reel. Perform electrical wiring following 
applicable diagram.

Air Driven Reels - WARNING: 

Do not ex-

ceed 100 PSI motor inlet pressure. Use an 
FRL or control valve in line to adjust speed of 
motor. Connect air line to motor in accordance 
with diagram (page 4). To avoid damage to the 
air motor, do not strike the main shaft. 

        

Install/Replace the Hose

CAUTION:

 Do not connect the hose to the 

reel until after the hose reel has been prop-
erly mounted. Fully extend and charge hose 
before winding on to reel. Momentarily open 
control valve, when initially charging, to purge 
hose of gases. When fluid appears at control 
valve, close valve. This prevents flattening of 
the hose and excessive pressure on the drum 
when fluid supply is initiated at a later time. 
1.  Apply thread compound to all threads.
2.  For Series 30000, detach outlet gooseneck 

(A37000 and B37000 reels do not have 
a gooseneck). 

CAUTION:

 Do not discard/

misplace the O-ring. 

3.  Route output hose through hose clamp     

(Series H).

4.  Hand thread male hose connector into 

the outlet gooseneck. Re-connect the out-
let gooseneck to the reel. Insure that the 
O-ring is properly fitted into the grooves 
when replacing the gooseneck.

        

Replace the Swivel

CAUTION:

 Remove supply line pressure be-

fore performing the following procedure.

1.  Remove supply line from swivel.
2.  Remove swivel assembly from inlet shaft.
3.  Install swivel assembly to inlet shaft by 

reversing steps 1 and 2. Apply sealant to 
all threads.

        

Replace/Move the Motor

CAUTION:

 Before replacing the chain remove 

all power/pressure from the motor.
1.  Disconnect wiring/air lines from motor.
2.  Remove bolts securing motor mounting 

bracket to reel. Remove bracket.

3.  Remove bolts attaching motor mounting 

bracket to motor. Remove motor.

4.  Install new motor by reversing steps 1 

through 3 above.

        

Replace the Chain

CAUTION:

 Before replacing the chain remove 

all power/pressure from the motor.
1.  Loosen (do not remove) bolts securing 

motor mounting bracket in place.

2.  Remove chain master-link.
3.  Install new chain by reversing steps 1 and 

2 above. Tighten mounting bracket bolts.

        

Adjust Chain Tension

CAUTION:

 Before adjusting the chain ten-

sion, remove all power/pressure from the 
motor. Over-tensioned (tightening) of chain 
results in reduced motor life. Adjust to allow 
between 1/4” and 1/2” play in chain in the 
largest span.
1.  Loosen bolts (do not remove) securing 

motor mounting bracket to reel. 

2.  Move motor mounting bracket and motor 

until proper chain tension is obtained.

3.  Tighten motor mounting bracket bolts.

        Adjust the Reel

1.  Adjust reel drag by loosening or tighten-

ing set screw on hub casting on manual 
driven reel.

Operating Instructions

Hand Crank / Motor Driven Reels - Condensed Version

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