Morrison Bros. co. 610XB-0100, 610XB-0200, 610XB-0300, 610XB-0400, 610XB-0500 Installation & Maintenance Instructions Manual

Fig. 610XB Series Hose Retriever and Base

Installation & Maintenance Instructions

The 610X Series Hose Retriever is designed to suspend the fueling hose above the dispenser eliminating kinks
and tangles while keeping the hose up off the drive. The 360 degree smooth rotating retriever head assists the
operator in positioning the hose to the fueling point.

Failure to follow any or all of the warnings and instructions in this document could result in a hazardous
liquid spill, which could result in property damage, environmental contamination, fi re, explosion, serious

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injury or death.

Installation
WARNINGS

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• Any modifi cation to this unit other than those
stated in these installation instructions will void
the product warranty.

• Install in accordance with all applicable local,
state, and federal laws.

• For your safety, it is important to follow local,
state, federal and/or OSHA rules that apply to
working inside, above, or around the storage
tank and piping area. Use all personal protective
equipment required for working in the specifi c
environment.

1. Remove unit from box and remove all packaging
material. Check unit for any shipping damage. Do
NOT use if any damage is found.

2. Purchase ½” anchor bolts with a thread length

between 2” and 3”.

3. Place the base on the concrete where you wish

to install the unit, and mark the location for the
anchor holes.

4. Drill the anchor holes into the concrete and install

the anchor bolts into the holes. The base can be
installed at this time.

5. Secure the base to the concrete using anchor bolts

and washers.

6. Insert hose retriever riser pipe into tube on base

and tighten set screws.

7. Make certain unit is stable.

8. Slide the Weight into the threaded end of the
post and attach the Retriever Head onto the post.
Apply a non-hardening, anti-seize sealant to the
male threads of the post. Make certain to wrench
tighten 3.25 turns after hand tight.

9. Carefully, lift the post assembly up and slide
the post into the base. For safety reasons we
recommend this part of the assembly be done by
two people.

10. Tighten set screws on base to secure post.

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/8" Stainless
Steel Cable

Post
(80” or 100”)
2” Aluminum

Schedule 40 Post

360° Retriever Head

Closeup of

Cable Clamps and

Hose Clamp

Base

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11. If you want to adjust the cable length, or for any reason you need to remove the cable clamps, see Figure 1
below before reattaching clamps.

Figure 1

12. With everything in the proper position and all screws and nuts tightened down, make sure Hose Retriever

unit is stable. If so, you can now attach Hose Clamp and Fuel Hose. Swivels and a breakaway are
recommended at all hose ends to prevent hose twisting and protect the hose from damage.

Maintenance

This unit should be inspected at least once per year.

WARNINGS

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• For your safety, it is important to follow local, state, federal and/or OSHA rules that apply to working

inside, above, or around the storage tank and piping area. Use all personal protective equipment required
for working in the specifi c environment.

Steps

1. Pull on the hose to expose the cable. While the cable is exposed inspect it for wear or damage. If excessive
cable wear or cable damage is found, replace the cable.

2. Inspect the retriever head for signs of wear or damage. If excessive wear or damage is found, replace the
head.

3. Inspect the hose clamp for signs of wear or damage. If excessive wear or damage is found, replace the
damaged component.

4. Check for signs that the stability of the unit has been compromised such as, impact, deteriorating concrete
around the base or anchor bolts, loose fasteners, rusted components, etc. If any of these signs are present, they
should be repaired or the components replaced.

5. If painting the retriever head, use caution to insure that the paint does not get into an area that could restrict
the swivel motion of the retriever head or the spinning of the pulley.

Failure to follow any or all of the warnings and instructions in this document could result in a hazardous
liquid spill, which could result in property damage, environmental contamination, fi re, explosion, serious

!

injury or death.

rev. 08-31-15

Morrison Bros. Co. - Dubuque, IA - 800-553-4840

610XB-0110 PP

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