5
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Before carrying out any maintenance tasks always be sure
to turn off the air supply to the Hose Reel and release any pressure in
the airline.
Periodically, check the hose for wear and damage, and the swivel fitting for leakage using
soapy water. Any damage or leaks should be repaired before further use. Swivel seal and hose
replacement tasks are carried out as follows:
A
Inlet Swivel Seal (O-ring) replacement
1.
Disconnect incoming air supply and the air
inlet hose from the brass inlet air valve.
2.
Undo and remove the inlet air valve
assembly from the shaft by fitting a wrench
onto the hexagonal portion of valve and
turning counter-clockwise.
3.
Remove the retaining ring and slide
the air inlet valve swivel collar from the air inlet
valve body.
4.
Remove warn/damaged O-rings (2 pcs)
and replace with new parts.
5.
Re-assemble in reverse order.
B
Replacing the hose
1.
Secure and stabilise the reel. It should be possible to replace the hose with the reel still
mounted in position.
2.
Disconnect the incoming air supply.
3.
Pull out the entire length of the hose and lock
the reel. Ensure it is securely locked in place.
4.
Unscrew the hose clamps ‘B’ that attach the
hose to the drum. Disconnect inlet end of the
hose from the air inlet valve ’A’.
5.
Pull the inlet end of the hose through the slot
in the drum and guide rollers, removing the old
hose completely.
6.
Remove the spring hose guard, hose clamp
and hose stopper ‘C‘ from old hose. Fit these
parts onto the new hose in identical positions.
