ATD Tools ATD-8031 User Manual

ATD-8031

3/8” Air Hose Reel

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing your ATD-8031 3/8” Air hose reel.
This hose reel is a breakthrough in industrial quality hose reel design, performance, durability, versatility and cost.

The efficiency, safety and convenience benefits of auto rewind hose reels are now available for most situations where a hose is
required.

Manufactured from the highest quality weather resistant materials, the tough high – impact polypropylene is U.V. stabilized,
designed for all purpose corrosion-free durability. The rewind mechanism is lubricated and sealed for trouble-free operation.

This retractable hose reel promotes a neat and tidy good looking work area, reducing the possibility of accidents, and
improves the work environment. Safety is enhanced by low recoil tension even with the hose fully extended.

With your appropriate care you will be assured of continuous safe, efficient and reliable product operation.

GENERAL INFORMATION

This manual assists you in operating and maintaining your new Retractable hose reel. The information contained will help you
ensure many years of dependable performance and trouble free operation.

Please take a few moments to read through this manual before installing and operating your Retractable reel. If you
experience problems with the product; refer to the procedures contained within this instruction manual. If you require further
assistance please contact your local distributor.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

PLEASE READ THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE USE.
Please read and retain this instruction manual to assist you in the operation and maintenance of this quality product.
Your safety is important to us. Please read, understand and follow all safety instructions listed below. Some of these instructions

alert you to the potential for personal injury. “Cautions” listed throughout the manual advises of potential practices or procedures
which may cause damage to your equipment.

Make sure all operators have access to adequate instructions about safe operating and maintenance procedures.
This hose reel contains a pre-tensioned spring inside the drum assembly. For safety reasons the drum assembly is a non-repairable

item. DO NOT under any circumstances try to open the drum assembly. A new drum assembly will be required if the spring is
damaged.

• DO NOT exceed the maximum working pressure stated on the product label.

• The maximum installation height is 4.5 meters (15ft) above the ground.

• The maximum weight of hose end tools is 2kg (4lb).

• This reel contains a positive latching mechanism, which enables the reel to be mounted in any position.

INSTALLATION

a) Attach the carry handle to the reel casing above the reel/hose mouth, using the screws provided.
b) The reel can be mounted in any position. The most common mounting positions are shown below. (Refer Fig 1,2,3,4)

If you choose the most popular positions (1) and (2) you should use the standard (8031-17) bracket.
If using positions (3) and (4) you will need the optional bracket (8031-16).

c) Fix mounting bracket in required location and position reel onto bracket. Brackets can be padlocked for additional security.
d) Connect supply hose to reel inlet allowing sufficient space for reel to swivel 180° on bracket.

Swivel rotation can be avoided (in the overhead position only) by adding the locking bracket (8031-18) supplied.

POSITIVE LATCH OPERATION

Pull out the hose to the required length.
Note: A clicking noise can be heard every half revolution of the drum. To latch the reel, allow the reel to slowly retract after hearing
the 1st, 2nd or 3rd click. To unlatch the reel, slowly pull out the hose until the clicking noise stops, then let the hose slowly retract
until the hose stopper rests against the reel mouth.

CAUTION

To prevent injury or damage occurring, do not let go of the hose during rewinding.

MAINTENANCE

This section details the step-by-step procedures that you may require for the general use and maintenance of your reel.
Please keep this instruction manual for future reference.

REMOVAL / REPLACEMENT OF INLET CONNECTION SIDE PLATE

a) Pull the hose out until it is fully extended and allow the hose to latch after hearing the 1st, 2nd or 3rd click.
b) Place reel on a clean bench with the inlet side plate (1) face up. Remove screw located at the edge of the inlet plate. Rotate plate

clockwise.

c) Swivel assembly and hose will come away attached to the inlet side plate.
d) To replace inlet side plate, suspend reel between your body and edge of bench. Reposition plate and turn countercl ockwise and

relocate the side screw.