Product Manual
SDM09H-Hosereel Page 6
Issue 2
– April’20
2.0
INSTALLATION
CAUTIONS
1
Care must be taken to avoid distortion of the frame when fitted.
2
Care must be taken not to exert undue force on the swingjoint when the inlet connection
is made.
3
The inlet connection to the hosereel must be through a flexible hose.
4
Care must be taken to protect the gears, bearings and chains from dirt and water.
5
The maximum working pressure marked on the serial number label must not be
exceeded.
6
The minimum bend radius of the hose must be compatible with the diameter of the drum
of the hosereel. The drum diameter should be twice the minimum bend radius.
7
If the installation is such that transmission parts are exposed, then additional guarding
may be required.
2.1
Installing the hosereel
2.1.1
Bolt the hosereel frame onto a flat, firm surface. A distorted frame will affect the mesh of the rewind
gears. We recommend the use of four flexible mounting pads to minimise distortion. Where a hosereel
is supplied without a frame it is essential that the mounting is square and the rewind gears are
correctly aligned.
2.1.2
Fully engage the manual rewind handle to make sure that there is sufficient space around the hosereel
for rotation of the handle. It may be necessary to use the manual rewind handle if the power rewind
fails for any reason.
2.1.3
The inlet connection to the swingjoint must be through a flexible hose. Make sure that the hose is
flexible enough to avoid strain or twisting and does not exert any side load on the swingjoint.
2.1.4
External swingjoints are loosely fitted to the hosereel for transport purposes. These must be removed
and refitted using thread sealant.
2.1.5
To protect the gears, bearings and chains from dirt and water, install vehicle mounted hosereels in a
cabinet wherever possible.
2.1.6
Allow sufficient space around the hosereel so that it can be easily serviced and maintained.
2.2
Connecting the hose
2.2.1
When using the hosereel for hose with an inside diameter of 38mm (1
½”) or 50mm (2"), the gooseneck
should be removed. Fit the hose to the gooseneck and then refit the gooseneck to the hosereel. When
refitting the gooseneck, ensure that the seal is correctly positioned in the groove in the centre spindle,
section 4.4.4.
2.2.2
If the hose is too close to the drum at the gooseneck connection point, the drum may be dished locally
with a hide mallet. No harm will be done and the hose should then be a snug fit with a smooth profile
around the drum.
