Macnaught RETRACTA Series 2 OA100 Instruction Manual

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a Retracta Auto Rewind Hose
Reel.
The Retracta range of hose reels are 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.
stabilised, 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, combined with the Macnaught
guarantee of dependable after sales service, 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 new retractable hose
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
Macnaught distributor, or local Macnaught service centre.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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 advise
of potential practices or procedures which may cause
damage to your equipment.
RETRACTA (Series 2)
OA100 OXY-ACETYLENE HOSE REEL
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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.
PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE USE.
The following additional safety information applies to
the Retracta Oxy-Acetylene Reel. For your safety please
read and follow the safety instructions detailed below.
Oxygen Acetylene Gas is hazardous material that can
cause serious accidents and injuries if proper
precautions and safe practices are not followed.
Operation and maintenance of Oxy Acetylene
Gasequipment should conform to the provisions of the
American National Standard Z49-1 "Safety in Welding
and Cutting".
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