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Adjusting Recoil Tension
Hose reel is shipped with spring tension properly set. Be aware that spring tension is calibrated to retract entire length of air
hose. If you are working with only part of the air hose length, recoil action may seem slower than expected. However, if you feel
hose rewinds too quickly or too slowly, you can easily adjust the tension of the main recoil spring by simply turning the reel drum
to a new "home" position.
DO NOT SET TOO MUCH TENSION IN SPRING. Damage to spring could result.
1. Disconnect incoming air supply.
2. Pull out about two feet of hose and lock reel in position.
3. Remove hose stopper. Pull hose backward through hose guide.
4. While firmly gripping edge of reel drum, turn reel clockwise (as viewed from air inlet side) just enough to release locking pawl.
DO NOT LET GO OF REEL DRUM, or it will spin uncontrolled until all spring tension is lost.
To Increase Tension: Turn reel drum clockwise until desired tension has been added. Lock reel in nearest locking position.
To Decrease Tension: Allow reel drum to slowly turn counterclockwise until extra tension has been released. Lock reel in
nearest locking position.
5. Feed hose through hose guide. Re-attach hose stopper.
6. Connect incoming air supply.
Adjusting Hose Stopper Position
The hose stopper determines the length of hose that remains outside of reel. To adjust stopper position, first pull
hose out past the desired position of hose stopper. Lock reel in position. Loosen (but do not remove) both stopper
bolts just enough so stopper can slide along hose. Move stopper to desired position. Tighten stopper bolts until
hose stopper cannot slide. Do not overtighten bolts.
Loosen but do not
remove bolts
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CR
EA
SE
IN
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EA
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See label
DO NOT OPEN THIS COVER!
Spring motor inside is under tension.
CAUTION
Desired length
of hose
