Product Manual
Page 9 of 16
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
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.
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.
4. Re-insert the hose through guide/rollers and install the stop/block at the desired distance from
the hose end.
5. Unlatch the drum and check the tension. Readjust the tension by repeating these steps.