Clarke WHR 20, 7956020 User guide

20m Retractable Water Hose Reel

Model WHR20

PART NO: 7956020

USER GUIDE

11/08

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Hose Reel.
Please read this manual thoroughly and follow the instructions carefully. Before attempting to use

the hose reel, thoroughly familiarise yourself with the reel & its operation. In doing so you will
ensure the safety of yourself and that of others around you, and you can look forward to the hose
reel giving you long and satisfactory service.

GUARANTEE

This product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12 months from the date of
purchase. Please keep your receipt which will be required as proof of purchase.

This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or tampered with in any
way, or not used for the purpose for which it was intended.

Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase, no product can be returned to us
without prior permission. This guarantee does not effect your statutory rights.

PARTS & SERVICE

For spare parts and service, please contact your nearest dealer, or CLARKE International, on

one of the following numbers.

PARTS & SERVICE TEL: [phone] / FAX: [phone]

or e-mail as follows:

PARTS: [e-mail]

SERVICE: [e-mail]

ENVIRONMANTAL PROTECTION

Do not dispose of this product with general household waste. It should be
disposed of at a recognised disposal facility in accordance with local authority
guidelines.

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SPECIFICATION

This CLARKE retractable hose reel incorporates a spring-driven, automatic rewind with locking
ratchet mechanism. It can be installed in any location using the integral mounting bracket and can
be swivelled to cover a wide range of movement. The hose reel is supplied with an integral mounting

bracket & four 8 x 70mm expanding sleeve anchor bolts for fixing to a building structure.

Model: ................................................................................................... WHR20

Part No: ............................................................................................... 7956020

Inlet Hose Length .................................................................................. 1.98m

Outlet Hose Length .................................................................................. 20m

Maximum Rated Pressure: ....................................................... 6 bar / 88psi

Hose end fittings ...................‘Hoselock’ type with ¾ & ½” Npt tap adaptors

CONTENTS

IMPORTANT

Before commencing please check contents and advise immediately of any
shortages.

FIGURES IN BRACKETS REFER TO DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST ON PAGE 7

1 x Hose Reel
1 x Mounting Bracket (10)
1 x Pivot Pin (11)
1 x Fixings pack (contains four 8 x 70mm sleeve anchor bolts)
1 x User Guide (this document)

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES

1. NEVER exceed the rated operating pressure for this equipment - 6bar / 88psi.

2. NEVER allow children to use the hose reel. Keep children clear of the work area at all times.

3. NEVER allow the hose to retract freely. It should always be restrained to prevent the hose
from whipping, with resultant damage to persons or property.

4. ALWAYS check for damage before using the hose. Any damage should be properly repaired
or the part replaced. Consult your local dealer.

5. ALWAYS ensure trailing hose does not constitute a trip hazard.

INST ALLATION

The hose reel may be mounted to a wall, floor or ceiling rafter as required. Ensure the mounting
hardware and the mounting position is of sufficient strength to support the hose and reel, plus the
force required to extend the hose.

Choose a suitable mounting position close enough to the water supply that the hose can be
conveniently connected using the shorter length of hose supplied and from where, the water can
be turned on & off. The ideal position will be approx 1 metre above the ground. Expanding sleeve
anchor bolts are supplied for attaching to the building structure. Bolt holes in the mounting
bracket are positioned at 132mm and 72mm centres for the M8 fixing bolts supplied.

Fig. 1

When the reel is secured in position, attach the hose coming from the water supply to the inlet
side of the hose reel.

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OPERATION

Check the hose reel for correct operation, as follows:

Gently pull out the hose - a series of clicks will be heard, every half revolution of the drum.

When a click is heard, release the hose. It should be held by the ratchet. Continue to pull out the
hose, and after a series of clicks, at various lengths, release it to check the operation of the
ratchet.

To release the ratchet, give the hose a brief pull, and allow the hose to retract, under control, until
the stopper rests on the hose guide. Do not suddenly let go of the hose. If the hose becomes
twisted, pull out a long length of hose before retracting so as to smooth out the hose.

When not in use, avoid leaving the reel exposed to very low temperatures which will make the
hose less flexible and difficult to retract.

Avoid contact with chemicals and solvents such as acetone, white spirit etc.

The hose supplied with the reel can be used with the ‘Hoselock’ style end fittings supplied in Fig
2, and with any combination of similar fittings to connect to sprinklers etc.

Fig. 2

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MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Before carrying out any maintenance tasks always be sure
to turn off the water supply to the hose reel and release any pressure in
the hose.

Periodically, check the hose for wear and damage. Any damage or leaks should be repaired
before further use. If the hose becomes very dirty, clean it with soapy water before retraction into
the reel.

Store the reel and hose in a sheltered posion out of direct sunlight.

Swivel Seal Replacement

The swivel seals will need replacing from time to
time due to normal wear & tear. This is carried out
as follows:

1. Remove the three side cover securing screws
& lift off the cover to reveal the swivel
assembly.

2. Undo & remove the three swivel hub securing
screws ‘A’ and pull out the swivel hub ‘B’.

3. Renew the two O-ring seals and re-assemble
in reverse order.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT overtighten the swivel seal
securing screws as damage to the plastic screw
threads is irreparable.

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PARTS DIAGRAM

No. Description Part No.

1 Left End Cover WHR20001
2 Spring Tensioning Disc WHR20002
3 Gear Cover WHR20003
4 Casing Left Half WHR20004
5 Hose Reel WHR20005
6 Central Spool WHR20006
7 Hose WHR20007
8 Coil Spring WHR20008
9 Inlet Quick connector WHR20009
10 Mounting Bracket WHR20010
11 Aluminium Tube WHR20011
12 Track Disc WHR20012
13 Casing Right Half WHR20013
14 Plastic Boss WHR20014
15 Ratchet Pawl Hosing WHR20015

No Description Part No.

16 Ratchet Pin WHR20016
17 Ratchet Pin Guide WHR20017
18 Inlet Hose Connector WHR20018
19 Outlet Hose Connector WHR20019
20 Synchronising Belt WHR20020
21 Small Gear for above WHR20021
22 Guiding Pole WHR20022
23 Screw Mandrel WHR20023
24 Handle Bar WHR20024
25 Large Gear for Belt WHR20025
26 Front Cover WHR20026
27 Connector WHR20027
28 Stopper WHR20028
29 Guide Set WHR20029
30 Right End Cover WHR20030

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