50ft. Industrial Air Hose Reels
OWNER’S MANUAL
50ft. Industrial Air Hose Reels
OWNER’S MANUAL
Units Conversions (for base hole spacing): 105mm = 4-1/8 inches 200mm = 7-7/8 inches
The bracket arms (5 & 41) that guide the hose on and off the reel can be repositioned for better
function as shown in the pictures below. If desired, follow steps 4 through 8 to reposition the
arms. Otherwise continue with step 9.
4. Pull out the hose until the reel latches.
5. Maintaining a firm hold on spool, disengage the reel latch and allow the reel to turn in the
direction of the drive spring approximately two or three revolutions until tension is released.
6. Remove the nuts and washers holding the bracket arms to the base.
7. Turn the bracket arms (5 & 41) to any of the three positions shown below then replace and
tighten the nuts and washers.
8. Tighten the drive spring by turning the spool two or three revolutions then engage the latch.
Connect the hoses
9. Apply Teflon tape or pipe sealant to the supply hose threads then attach it to reel’s inlet hose
fitting and tighten. If not already connected, the unpressurized supply hose can now be
connected to the supply source.
If the reel was supplied with hose already wound on it, continue with step 15. If not, continue
with the next step.
10. Turn the reel drum by hand until the rewind spring is tight, and drum has latched. As an
extra precaution while installing the new hose, secure the drum in its latched position.
11. Insert the end of the delivery hose through guide plate (22) then to the outlet fitting of the
reel.
12. Use Teflon tape or pipe sealant on the hose fitting threads then screw the fitting into the
reel’s outlet fitting and tighten. Note: To avoid damage to the reel fitting, use a wrench to
support the fitting while tightening the hose.
13. Attach the hose stopper (46) to the other end of delivery hose.
14. Carefully release the drum latch, and slowly allow hose to wind onto the reel in a controlled
way making sure the hose winds in even, straight turns on the reel.
15. Apply Teflon tape or pipe sealant to the outlet fitting on the delivery hose then attach it to a
desired tool, or nozzle. Pressurize the reel and check all the connections for leakage. Also
check the hose reel for correct rotation/latching and that system pressure is adequate to
perform the intended function (see the Operating Instructions).
16. If a final adjustment to the hose stopper (46) is required, pull the hose from the reel and
allow it to latch at a desired length. Loosen the stopper bolts, and slide the stopper to a
position close to the guide plate (22). Retighten the stopper bolts.
Before Each Use
• Ensure that the hose reel is in proper working order before use.
• Inspect the hose reel fittings, alignment, hoses and components periodically before use.
Have damaged or worn components repaired or replaced by an authorized technician.
Operating Instructions
• Check the reel for correct operation by slowly pulling out the hose. A “clicking” noise will be
heard every half revolution of the drum.
• To latch the reel, pull out the hose then allow it to retract after hearing the first, second, or
third “ click”.
• To unlatch the reel, slowly pull out the hose until the “clicking” noise stops then, holding on
to the hose, let it retract in a controlled way until the stop/block rests against the hose
guide/rollers.
• Keep the hose and air-tools or nozzles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
• Periodically clean the hose with a cloth dipped in warm water to remove dirt or deposits and
ensure correct winding on the reel. Do not use detergents or solvents which could prove
incompatible with cable-winder materials.
• Also periodically check the hose condition for wear or damage, and check the swivel fitting
for leakage. See the maintenance section for tips to replace any worn, damaged, or leaking
parts.
Spring Tension Adjustment
WARNING:
Avoid accidentally releasing the reel’s latching mechanism. The reel is under tension and
accidental release can cause a wildly spinning reel and personal injury.
If necessary, adjust spring tension on reel by adding or removing wraps of hose from spool, one
wrap at a time, until desired tension is obtained.
1. Pull out approximately 6 or 8 feet of hose and allow the drum to latch.
2. Remove hose stop/block from the hose and pull the hose back through guide/rollers.
CAUTION:
When adding wraps of hose to the reel, be careful not to exceed the winding mechanism’s
spring capacity. Add just enough wraps of hose to achieve the desired tension. Damage to the
winding mechanism will result if spring is over-tensioned.
3. To increase spring tension, wrap the loose hose one extra turn around the drum or, to
decrease tension, un-wrap the hose one turn from drum.
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