General Instructions
Note: the circlips restrain the hose, when fully extended, from pulling its
fittings out at the swivel joint.
8. Carefully release the locking ratchet and
slowly
allow the hose to retract into
the reel.
9. Final spring tension adjustment is accomplished by
adding
wraps of hose
around the drum to
increase
the tension, or
removing
wraps of hose to
decreas
e
the tension.
7. The male hose fitting should now be on the outside of the drum. Apply teflon
tape or pipe joint compound and conect the hose fitting to the swivel joint and
secure the hose rigid with the hose clamp.
Troubleshooting:
6
Trouble
Cause
Remedy
Hose will not fully retract
* Outlet nozzle, gun or tool
* Add spring tension. See
is too heavy
"Spring Tension Adjustment"
section.
* Spring is fatigued
* Same as above. Replace
spring canister if required.
* Replacement hose is too long
* Call local distributor for
correct specified hose length
Hose will not retract at all
*Spring has lost all tension
* Reinstall spring tension
or has possibly broken
* Replace spring canister. See
"Spring Canister Replacement"
Reel will not latch
* Incorrect operation
* Reel latches on first, second,
third or fourth "click". After fourth
click it automatically rewinds.
* Dog spring or locking cam is
* Replace dog spring or locking cam
broken or worn
Fluid leaks from swivel
* Swivel seals are worn
* Replace swivel seals. See
"Spring Canister Replacement"
Hose locks up when
* Hose clamp is in the incorrect
* Relocate hose clamp to operational
fully extended
position
location
