Reelcraft Spring Driven Reels - Condensed Version - Manual

Operating Instructions
Reelcraft Industries, Inc. • 2842 E Business Hwy 30, Columbia City, IN 46725
Ph: 800-444-3134 / 260-248-8188 • Fax: 800-444-4587 / 260-248-2605
Customer Service: 855-634-9109 • [email protected] • www.reelcraft.com
Form #1212-1108 Rev: 7/2014
Spring Driven Reels - Condensed Version
Air / Water / Oil / Grease Reels
Series RT Series 4000/5000
Series 5005 Series 7000
Series DP5000/DP7000 Series D8000
Series 80000/D80000 Series SD
Series 9000
Read these instructions carefully before attempting to install, operate or
maintain this product. Only qualified persons should install this product.
Failure to comply with instructions may result in personal injury and/
or property damage. Every attempt is made to ensure the accuracy and
completion of these instructions; however, manufacturer is not responsible for ommissions. To obtain the complete version of Reelcraft’s
service manuals, please visit www.reelcraft.com or call Customer Service
during business hours. For Technical Bulletins and support, please visit
www.reelcraft.com.
Safety
1. Only use designated fluid media as speci-
fied by manufacturer. Contact manufacturer
for information regarding other fluid media
uses.
2. Before connecting reel to supply line, en-
sure that pressure and temperature does
not exceed maximum working pressure
rating of reel.
3. Remember, even low pressure is very dan-
gerous and can cause personal injury
or death.
4. Do not exeed maximum installation height
of 16 feet unless specified.
5. A high tension spring assembly is con-
tained within the reel. Exercise extreme
caution. Do not open tamper-resistant
compartment in Series RT / 80000 /
D80000 / SD / 9000 reels.
6. Remove all spring tension before beginning
disassembly process.
7. Ensure that reel is properly installed before
connecting input and output hoses.
8. Bleed fluid/gas pressure from system
before servicing reel.
9. If a leak occurs in the hose or reel, remove
system pressure immediately.
10. Pull hose from reel by grasping the hose
itself, not the hose end attachment.
11. If reel ceases to unwind or rewind, remove
system pressure immediately. Do not jerk
excessively on hose!
12. Treat and respect the hose reel as any other
piece of machinery, observing all common
safety practices.
Installation
A flexible hose connection must be used be-
tween the hose reel inlet and the source of
supply to prevent possible misalignment and
binding. Series 80000, D80000, SD and 9000:
the swivel union is packed separately in the reel
carton, use teflon tape or pipe sealant to assure
a satisfactory seal when installing swivel. Do not
over tighten.
Mounting & Guide Arm Adjustment
The hose reel is equipped for universal mount-
ing so that it can be mounted on a structurally
sound floor, wall or ceiling; whichever provides
maximum performance. The hose guide arm
must be rotated to a position that allows the
hose to feed through the roller brackets with
minimal bending. Replace the fasteners. When
rotating guide arm, the U-bolt must be placed
in the proper location, otherwise the reel might
“latch or lock out” during use. Refer to complete
version of online manual for proper U-Bolt loca-
tions (not applicable for Series RT, DP5000,
DP7000 or SD).
Lubrication
Hose reel spring and bearings are factory-
lubricated and require no further lubrication.
Install/Replace the Hose
CAUTION: Exercise extreme caution when add-
ing or removing spring tension.
Ensure reel
base is fastened down prior to adjusting
tension. Do not move spool while tightening
hose or latch will disengage. Do not let go of the
hose until latch mechanism is engaged.
1. To achieve proper tension, wind spool
flange required number of turns (refer to
Tech Bulletin online). Do not over-tighten.
2. Engage hose latching mechanism.
3. Insert hose through roller guide.
4. Connect hose fitting to female outlet. Install
hose bumper stop at desired position.
Spring Tension Adjustments
To adjust spring tension, add or remove wraps
of hose from the spool, one wrap at a time, until
desired tension is obtained (
refer to safety
cautionary statements). Hose latching
mechanism can be removed for constant tension
applications.
Repairs
To avoid damage and/or injury, extensive repairs
should only be performed by the manufacturer’s
service center. Noncompliance may void war-
ranty.
CAUTION: Remove all spring tension and
system pressure before disassembly process.
Two Year Limited Warranty
Reelcraft now offers a two year limited warranty
on most products. For complete warranty
information, online warranty registration, service
manuals and return information, please visit
www.reelcraft.com.
Series RT Series 4000/5000 Series 5005 Series 7000 Series DP5000/DP7000
Series SD Series D8000 Series 80000/D80000 Series 9000