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released the hose reel will be in 'retract' mode and will retract the entire length of hose without locking again.
To lock the hose again, simply halt retraction and then extend the hose to the new desired length – again the lock will be
activated automatically when you stop pulling.
Warning
Under no circumstances should you let go of the hose. Always hold it firmly and walk back to the reel until it is fully
retracted.
If the hose is accidentally dropped and retracts itself, it is strongly recommended that you extend the hose to its full
length and then permit it to retract smoothly as you walk it back to the reel. This will allow the self layering
mechanism to layer the hose correctly on to the reel.
When the hose is extended to such a length that the warning indicator can be seen (approx 1 meter from the end
of the hose), do not pull the hose with any excessive force as this can damage the internal connection to the reel.
Do not try to force the direction in which the hose is retracting. Instead, allow the self layering mechanism to feed
the hose slowly on to the reel automatically.
5. CARE AND MAINTENANCE
This hose reel contains a high-quality hose that has been rigorously pressure tested by Hoselink. In order to keep it in
optimum shape we recommend you follow these guidelines:
1. After use turn off the tap and release the water pressure prior to retracting the hose.
2. Do not leave the hose reel exposed to very high or very low temperatures for prolonged periods of time. High
temperatures can damage the hose causing it to eventually split, and very low temperatures can cause the hose to lose
flexibility making it difficult to retract.
3. Do not spill or use any chemicals or substances with this hose such as acetone, white spirits, lactic acid etc. Damage
caused by these or other chemicals will invalidate the warranty.
4. Do not submerge the reel into water to clean it. Keep the hose clean by wiping with a damp cloth when fully extended.
5. Mount the reel in a sheltered and shaded location in order to prolong the life expectancy and to ensure a maximum
period of trouble-free service.
6. When not in use for extended periods it is best to store the hose reel in a garage or shed.
6. TROUBLESHOOTING
The most common malfunction is that the hose cannot be retracted automatically after fully extending the hose. This may
happen if the locking mechanism gets stuck in the locking state or if the hose has been extended beyond the warning mark.
There are two ways to solve this:
1. Hold the hose at the yellow warning mark, and with one hand on top of the reel, pull the hose with a short, sharp
jerking motion until the hose retracts.
2. Lay the hose reel with its right side down, and then pull on the hose until it retracts.(Fig. 7)
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