IM-P157-25 ST Issue 2
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General safety information
Caution
There are no user serviceable parts for the hose reel. Maintenance is limited to replacing the
input /output hoses only. For all repairs, refer directly to Spirax Sarco Limited. Failure to do so
may result in personal injury and /or equipment damage and may void warranty.
Pressure
Before attempting any maintenance of any kind, consider what is or may have been in the pipeline.
Ensure that any pressure is isolated using the incoming ball valves and then safely vented to
atmospheric pressure before attempting to maintain any component e.g. hose, swivel coupling
etc. This is easily achieved by fitting Spirax Sarco depressurisation valves type DV (see separate
literature for details). Discharge the contents of the hose and hosedown station by pulling the
gun trigger and eliminate pressure until water flow stops. Do not assume that the system is
depressurised even when a pressure gauge indicates zero.
Temperature
Allow time for temperature to normalise after isolation to avoid the danger of burns. For personal
protection wear protective clothing, especially heavy duty gloves and safety glasses. If the
temperature exceeds 99°C (210°F) the internals of the reel can expand thus preventing operation.
A fall in temperature will allow the internals to contract and the reel should operate normally.
Personal safety
Personal injury and /or equipment damage may result if proper safety precautions are not
observed.
• Ensure that the reel is properly installed before connecting the input /output hoses.
• Bleed fluid /gas pressure from system before servicing the reel.
• Before connecting the reel to the supply line, ensure that pressure does not exceed the
maximum working pressure rating of the reel.
• Remember that even low pressure is very dangerous and can cause personal injury or death.
• Be aware of machinery and personnel in the work area.
• If a leak occurs in the hose or reel, remove system pressure immediately.
• A high tension spring assembly is contained within the reel. Exercise extreme caution.
• Pull hose from reel under tension by firmly holding both the gun and the hose.
• If reel ceases to unwind or rewind, remove system pressure immediately. Do not pull or jerk
the hose.
• Treat and respect the hose reel as any other piece of machinery, observing all common
safety practices.
Installation
WARNING: Ensure that the reel, hose and equipment are properly grounded.
Use an ohmmeter to check ground continuity.
Caution:
The reel is provided pre-tensioned, ready for use. Use extreme caution and avoid
releasing the latch mechanism.
Mounting
The adjustable hose guide allows for floor, wall or ceiling mounting. A flexible hose connection
must be used between the hose reel and the mixing valve station to prevent possible misalignment
and binding. The maximum installation height between the mixing valve station and reel is 4.8 m
(15 ft). This must not be exceeded. However, Spirax Sarco supply a 2 m (6 ft) length of hose
with the reel for this purpose.
A. Unpack and inspect the reel for damage. Turn by hand to check for smooth operation.
Check for completeness.
B. Configure the reel for top, side or bottom hose dispensing by removing the bolts (2) from one
side of the guide roller bracket and loosening the four guide arm bolts (3) on each side of the
hose reel. Rotate and remove each guide arm then reinstall in the desired configuration. If
bottom wind is desired, bolts (13) and bolts (2) must be removed and replaced after the guide
arm is in position.
C. Position reel on floor, wall or ceiling. Secure into place using four (customer supplied) bolts.
D. Unwrap cellophane from hose before use.