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RapidReel Triton GH168-WG Assembly Instructions And Owner's Manual

Professional garden hose reels 4-wheel wagon reel

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4 Wheel Wagon Reel
Model GH168 WG

Assembly Instructions

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  • Page 1: Assembly Instructions

    Professional Garden Hose Reels 4 Wheel Wagon Reel Model GH168 WG Assembly Instructions...
  • Page 2 1 866 523 2363 WARRANTY (toll free) MON FRI, 8AM to 5PM (CST) REGISTRATION Please take a few E mail: customerservice@rapidreel.com moments to secure your MON FRI, 8AM to 5PM (CST) 10 year warranty by registering online. Online: www.rapidreel.com 24/7/365 www.rapidreel.com/pr.aspx...
  • Page 3 Patent Pending Release Reel Specifications Button 5/8” Capacity ....225 feet 3/4” Capacity ....175 feet Max. Temperature ..140° F Max. Pressure ..100 PSI Reel capacities may vary depending Page 3 on hose brand and style.
  • Page 4 Reel & Frame Assembly Press back bushing (E) into back flange (A). Press firmly until all tabs “click” into place. Click Click Press front bushing (F) into front flange (B). Press firmly until all tabs “click” into place. Using a #3 Phillips screwdriver, connect the two flanges and the drum spacer (AA) together using three serrated nuts (L) and three 4 3/4”...
  • Page 5 Using a #3 Phillips Tighten firmly screwdriver, attach the as the nylon handle (H) using three insert nuts will nylon insert nuts (I) and require extra force. three 5/8” screws (K). Actual size of # 3 screwdriver. Slide three frame tubes (O) onto the frame wye (Q).
  • Page 6 Slide two frame tubes (O) onto the elbow and into the tire spindles and align holes. Be sure to take Slide the two note of proper tire spindles (S) positioning of onto the elbow spindle notches. assemblies. Attach the elbow, spindle and tube together using serrated nuts (L) and 1 3/4”...
  • Page 7 Slide the T handle (P) into the frame tube. Using the hex key (M), Secure the T handle to firmly tighten all ten the frame tube using a tube screws. 1 3/4” screw (T) and a serrated nut (L). Attach the axle (Y) to the frame wye using the axle lock nut (X).
  • Page 8 Insert the four cotter pins (W) through the holes in the tire axles. Then spread the pins. Place the four tire washers (V) onto the tire axles. Firmly push the adjustable brake (G) onto the axle. Slide flange assembly Make sure it is onto the reel axle.
  • Page 9 Attach swivel (D) to inlet hose. Hand tighten. No sealant required. Feed the male end of the inlet hose (C), through the axle. Lock the swivel onto the reel by aligning Firmly push it’s tabs with the slots in the axle and the swivel then firmly press the tabs into the slots.
  • Page 10: Hose Attachment

    Right 32 in. 82 cm Left HOSE ATTACHMENT Measure 32 inches from the female end of your garden hose. Then lay the hose across the top of the reel to the right, not the left. 32” mark Feed hose strap (N), Align the 32”...
  • Page 11 NOTE: The Kink Free Spring (J) is designed to prevent a hose kink during STEP 32. Rapid Reel currently supplies this one spring size which will fit into most 5/8" garden hoses. However, it may not fit into certain brands, such as Craftsman hoses.
  • Page 12: Brake Adjustment

    Brake Adjustment Test brake tension, (or drag), by pulling out a few feet of hose. 1/4 turn Tighten the brake 1/4 turn using hex key (M). DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN! If the brake DOES NOT If the brake effectively slow the reel, and self slows the reel, and unwinding occurs, then prevents self unwinding,...