Reelcraft 40 User Manual

Operating Instructions

Series 40 Hose Reels

IMPORTANT

Read this manual carefully before installing,

operating or servicing this equipment.

Series 40 with gear drive

Safety Precautions

Personal injury and /or equipment damage
may result if proper safety precautions are
no observed.

• Ensure that reel is properly installed
before connecting supply line (see
installation instructions).

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• Before connecting supply line to reel,
ensure that supply line pressure does
not exceed maximum rated working
pressure of reel.

Installation Instructions

Mounting

1. Unpack and inspect reel for damage.

Rotate sheave (1) to check for
smooth operation. Check for
completeness.

2. Ensure that mounting surface is flat

to prevent binding of reel after it is
installed.

3. Secure reel to mounting surface by

inserting four screws or bolts
(customer supplied) through the
four mounting holes (2) located in
reel base (3). Tighten securely to
ensure a solid, rigid attachment.

• Even low pressure is very dangerous
and cause irreparable damage or death.

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• Do not wear loose fitting clothing while
operating reel.

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• Be aware of other personnel and
machinery in work area.

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• If a leak occurs in the hose or reel,
remove supply line pressure immedi­ately.

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• If reel is electric driven, check for
loose, frayed and broken wires before
operating.

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• Treat and respect a hose reel as any
other piece of machinery, observing all
common safety practices.

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• Even low voltage can cause irreparable
damage or death! Exercise extreme
caution while operating or servicing
this equipment.

DOUBLE POLE SINGLE-THROW SWITCH

Hot

Neutral

110 Volt A.C.

Connection shown
gives counterclock­wise rotation look­ing at end of motor
shaft. To reverse
rotation interchange
Leads 5, 6.

Manual Driven Reels

Additonal mounting instructions are not
required.

Reelcraft Industries, Inc. • 2842 E Business Hwy 30, Columbia City, IN 46725
Ph: 800-444-3134 / 260-248-8188 • Fax: [phone]
Customer Service: 855-634-9109 • [e-mail] • www.reelcraft.com

SINGLE POLE SINGLE-THROW

12/24 VOLT D.C.

Form# 261787 Rev: 6/2013

Series 40 Hose Reels

Air Driven Reels

1

2

WARNING: Do not exceed 100 PSI
motor inlet pressure. Use an FRL or
control valve (in line) to adjust speed of
motor.

1. If location of motor does not satisfy
mounting/operating requirements refer
to “Modifications” in this manual.

2. Connect inlet air line (1) to motor (2).

Connecting the Output Hose

CAUTION: Do not connect the output

hose to the connecting tube assembly
until after reel is installed and motor
connections are complete.

1. Apply thread compound to connecting
tube assembly (1) and output hose
fitting threads (2).

2. Hand thread output hose fitting (2)
into connecting tube assembly (1).

3. Using a wrench, firmly hold
connecting tube assembly (1) while
tightening output hose fitting (2).

Connecting the Supply Line

Operating Instructions

WARNING- PREVENT STATIC
SPARKING

When working around flammable
liquids such as solvents, paints,
chemicals, or petroleum products,
ensure that the hose reel, hose, and
equipment being serviced is properly
grounded. Use a grounded hose (static
wire). Use an ohmmeter to check
continuity of the ground circuit. Fire
and/or explosion can result if proper
grounding is not achieved.

CAUTION: If reel is electric, air, or
hydraulic driven be careful of chain/
sprocket and/or gear drive system. Keep
hands clear and do not wear loose fit­ting clothing while operating reel. If reel
ceases to unwind or rewinds, remove
power immediately. Do not pull or jerk
on hose. Find and remedy problem
before continuing. Pull hose by grasp­ing hose itself, not the control valve or
swivel.

Service Instructions

Replacing the Output Hose

Hydraulic Driven Reels

1. If location of motor does not satisfy
mounting/operating requirements refer
to “Modifications” in this manual.

2. Apply thread compound to inlet/outlet
hydraulic line fittings (1) and motor
inlet threads (2).

3. Thread hydraulic line fittings (1) into
motor inlet/outlet (2). Tighten securely.

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NOTE: A flexible coupling must be used
to compensate for any offset between the
supply line and reel swivel.

1. Apply thread compound to swivel (1)
and connecting hose fitting (2) threads.

2. Thread connecting hose fitting (2) into
swivel (1). Tighten securely.

3. With control valve open, fully extend
and charge hose to purge system of
gases. When fluid appears at control
valve, close valve. This prevents
flattening of hose and excessive
pressure on drum when fluid supply is
reinitialized at a later time.

1. Using a wrench, firmly hold the
connecting tube assembly (1) while
removing the connecting hose fitting
(2).

2. To install new hose, see “Connecting
Output Hose” in Installation
Instructions.

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