Summary of Contents for Retra REALEZY 320 Series
- Page 1 THE PROVEN PERFORMERS Owner’s Operation and Maintenance Manual 320, 450, 530 and 700 Series Hose Reels 1300 242 504 sales@retragroup.com.au www.retragroup.com.au...
- Page 2 & civil applications across the country. This manual explains operation, inspection, basic maintenance, and repair. If you have any questions about this manual or your Real Ezy Hose Reel, please contact Retra Fluid Handling Systems. NOTE: Retra Fluid Handling Systems is always improving its range and developing its products continually improving on our reels’...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Installation Warranty................... Pre-use inspection................Mounting the reel................Connection of the inlet and main hose.......... General operation................Maintenance Lubrication..................Fastener and fixing inspection............Checking for leaks................Cleaning.................... Storage....................Repair Rebuilding or replacing swivel............Replacing bearing blocks..............Replacing electric motor..............Replacing pinion................ -
Page 4: Installation
Installation Warranty Real Ezy Hose Reels manufactured by Retra Group Pty Ltd are warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship for 10 years from the date of invoice or delivery (whichever is earlier). Retra Group Pty Ltd’s warranty does not cover damage caused by accident, misuse, use in applications other than that for which the Reel was designed, unauthorised modification, faulty installation, or fair wear and tear. -
Page 5: Pre-Use Inspection
Pre-use inspection Before installation and use of your reel, ensure you: 1. Check the reel for any damage it may have sustained during shipping. 2. Confirm all parts are supplied as per your order. 3. Lubricate all moving parts to ensure reliable performance. 4. - Page 6 2. Wall-mounted on a vertical surface. 3. Roof-mounted upside down on a horizontal surface.
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Page 7: Mounting The Reel
Depending on your application, modifications to the hose guide arms may need to be made as the reel will perform best when the guide allows the hose to pull straight off the spool at the angle you are situated, rather than making heavy contact with the hose guide. We can make changes to the arms whilst manufacturing the reel to suit your specific requirement. - Page 8 Main hose 4. First lay the hose out along the floor in a straight line, removing any twists or kinks. 5. Remove the clip cover from the drum rods and feed the end of the hose through the gap and then the semi-circle hose guide.
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Page 9: General Operation
7. Fit your nozzle or valve to the other end of the hose. 8. Pressurise the reel & hose and vent the line of any air if need be. Pressurising the hose will stop it from collapsing as you load it onto the reel, this will be essential for most 32 mm, 38 mm and 50 mm ID hoses. -
Page 10: Maintenance
If you require service information outside what is listed below, please feel free to contact Retra Fluid Han- dling Systems. -
Page 11: Storage
Do not apply any degreaser to the drive chain, sprockets, or bearings. Lubrication after cleaning will help displace moisture from moving parts and prevent rust. You must lubricate the bearings, swivel & brake assembly after washing, also dry the chain with a rag or paper towel and lubricate. Storage There are preventative measures to consider if you are going to be storing your hose reel for extended pe- riods. - Page 12 3. Have a clean container ready to catch the ball bearings. 4. Remove the locking screw with a flat head screwdriver and the grease nipple with a 7 mm ring spanner. 5. Remove all the ball bearings by facing the hole down and rotating the swivel back and forth. You will not be able to slide the male and female components apart until all 42 of the balls are out.
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Page 13: Replacing Bearing Blocks
9. Press the two components together. Insert 21 ball bearings in each hole and retrain with the locking screw and grease nipple. 10. Apply some grease to the swivel and rotate to ensure it operates smoothly. 11. Install using thread sealant where applicable and permitted. 12. - Page 14 Handle side 1. Remove the handle and locking collar with a 3 mm Allen key. 2. Undo the bolts holding the bearing block to the A-frame with a 9/16 ring spanner or socket. 3. Slide the bearing block off the axle. Installation follows the same procedure.
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Page 15: Replacing Electric Motor
Replacing electric motor Ensure the electricity supply to the reel is isolated and the hose depressurised. 1. Remove the hose roller guide from the guide arms with a 9/16 ring spanner or socket. 2. Remove the chain guard with a 3/16 Allen key and slide the guide up over the guide arm. - Page 16 3. Remove the chain by disassembling the connecting link.
- Page 17 4. Remove the motor using a 9/16 ring spanner and socket. 5. Install the new motor using the same steps.
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Page 18: Replacing Pinion
Replacing pinion Ensure the electricity supply to the reel is isolated, depressurise the hose reel and drain the hose. Motor pinion Always replace pinion and chain at the same time. 1. Remove the electric motor (as per above). 2. Remove the grub screw and pry the pinion off the motor shaft using two levers or similar. -
Page 19: Adjusting Or Setting Friction Brake
3. Install the new pinion and firmly tighten the grub screw. If you feel it necessary, a small amount of low-strength Loctite may be applied to the grub screw to ensure it does not work loose over time. Adjusting or setting friction brake The friction brake is used to lock the reel during transport and prevents the hose from over-spooling. - Page 20 3. Slide the bearing block off the axle and take the brake assembly out of the bearing block. 4. You will notice the lower brake lock is loose on the threaded rod, that should not be the case. The top cap nut should also be fixed with Loctite to the threaded rod. 5.
- Page 21 Before the Loctite dries you will need to: 6. Place the brake assembly back into the bearing block. 7. Ensure the cut-outs on the upper and lower locks are facing in towards the axle. 8. Hold the upper lock up and slide the bearing block with the brake onto the axle. 9.
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Page 22: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions Q. What can I do to stop my rewind handle from falling off the reel and getting lost? A1. Fix a nut and bolt A common solution is to simply drill a hole through the handle and axle and place a nut and bolt to fix the handle to the reel. - Page 23 Figure 1: Left hand rewind hose reel Figure 2: Right hand rewind hose reel...
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