ReelCraft RT Series Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions
Condensed Version (Air/Water/Oil/Grease)
Read these instructions carefully before attempting to install, operate or maintain this
product. Only qualified persons should install this product. Failure to comply with
instructions may result in personal injury and/or property damage. Every attempt is made
to ensure the accuracy and completion of these instructions; however, manufacturer is not
responsible for ommissions. To obtain the complete version of Reelcraft's service manuals,
please visit www.reelcraft.com or call Customer Service during business hours. For Technical
Bulletins and support, please visit www.reelcraft.com.
Safety
1. Only use designated fluid media as specified
by manufacturer. Contact manufacturer for
information regarding other fluid media uses.
2. Before connecting reel to supply line,
ensure that pressure and temperature does
not exceed maximum working pressure
rating of reel.
3. Remember, even low pressure is very
dangerous and can cause personal injury
or death.
4. Do not exeed maximum installation height
of 16 feet unless specified.
5. A high tension spring assembly is contained
within the reel. Exercise extreme caution.
Do not open tamper-resistant compartment in
Series RT/80,000/9000 reels.
6. Remove all spring tension before beginning
disassembly process.
7. Ensure that reel is properly installed before
connecting input and output hoses.
8. Bleed fluid/gas pressure from system
before servicing reel.
9. If a leak occurs in the hose or reel, remove
system pressure immediately.
10. Pull hose from reel by grasping the hose
itself, not the hose end attachment.
11. If reel ceases to unwind or rewind, remove
system pressure immediately. Do not jerk
excessively on hose!
12. Treat and respect the hose reel as any other
piece of machinery, observing all common
safety practices.
Installation
A flexible hose connection must be used between
the hose reel inlet and the source of supply
to prevent possible misalignment and binding.
Series 80,000, D80,000 and 9000: the swivel union
is packed separately in the reel carton, use teflon
tape or pipe sealant to assure a satisfactory seal
when installing swivel. Do not over tighten.
Mounting & Guide Arm Adjustment
The hose reel is equipped for universal
mounting so that it can be mounted on a
structurally sound floor, wall or ceiling; whichever
Printed in the USA
Form #1212-1108 REVISED: 12/11
provides maximum performance. The hose guide
arm must be rotated to a position that allows the
hose to feed through the roller brackets with
minimal bending. Replace the fasteners. When
rotating guide arm, the U-bolt must be placed in
the proper location, otherwise the reel might "latch
or lock out" during use. Refer to complete version
of online manual for proper U-Bolt locations (not
applicable for Series RT, DP5000 or DP7000). For
enclosed models and Series 9000 models, refer to
the complete version of the manuals online.
Lubrication
Hose reel spring and bearings are factory-
lubricated and require no further lubrication.
Install/Replace the Hose
CAUTION: Exercise extreme caution when
adding or removing spring tension. Ensure reel
base is fastened down prior to adjusting
tension. Do not move spool while tightening hose
or latch will disengage. Do not let go of the hose
until latch mechanism is engaged.
1. To achieve proper tension, wind spool flange
required number of turns (refer to Tech
Bulletin online). Do not over-tighten.
2. Engage hose latching mechanism.
3. Insert hose through roller guide.
4 Connect hose fitting to female outlet.
Install hose bumper stop at desired
position.
Spring Tension Adjustments
To adjust spring tension, add or remove wraps of
hose from the spool, one wrap at a time, until
desired tension is obtained (refer to cautionary
statements above). Hose latching mechanism
can be removed for constant tension applications.
Repairs
To avoid damage and/or injury, extensive repairs
should only be performed by the manufacturer's
service center. Noncompliance may void warranty.
CAUTION: Remove all spring tension and
system pressure before disassembly process.
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Spring Driven Reels
Series RT Series 4000/5000
Series 5005 Series 7000
Series DP5000/DP7000 Series D8000
Series 80,000/D80,000 Series 9000
Refer to page 4 for dimensional drawings.
Patent #7,150,425
Series 4000
Series RT
4625 OLP
RT650 OLP
Series 5005
A5850 OLP
Series DP5000
DP5835 OLP
Series D8000
D8850 OLP
Series 80,000
82100 OLP
Two Year Limited Warranty
Reelcraft now offers a two year limited warranty
on most products. For complete warranty
information, online warranty registration, service
manuals and return information, please visit
www.reelcraft.com.
www.reelcraft.com
Series 5000
5635 OLP
Series 7000
7850 OLP
Patent Pending
Series DP7000
DP7850 OLP
Series 9000
D9450 OLPBW