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CAUTION: 

When  adding  hose,  be  careful  not  to  exceed  the  winding  mechanism’s 

spring capacity. Add just enough hose to achieve the desired tension. Damage to the winding 
mechanism will result if spring is over-tensioned

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2.  Adjusting the hose bumper 

Pull out the hose until the latch pawl is engaged. The hose bumper may be adjusted by loosening the 
slotted screws on the bumper. Slide the bumper to the desired position and tighten the screws on the 
bumper before pulling hose to disengage the latch pawl. 
 

3.  Adjusting guide arm position 

a.  Pull out hose until the latch pawl is engaged. Remove bumper by removing the slotted screws.   
b.  Disengage the latch pawl while maintaining a firm grip on spool. Turn the spool hand over hand 

approximately  two  or  three  revolutions  in  the  direction  of  the  drive  spring  until  tension  is 
removed. 

c.  Remove the nuts and washer holding the guide arm and shift to base. 
d.  Revolve  the  guide  arm  and  adjust  to  any  of  the  three  recommended  guide  arm  positions, 

depending on mounting application. 

e.  Replace and tighten the nuts and washer. 
f.  Tighten the drive spring by turning the spool two or three revolutions and engage the latch pawl. 
g.  Pull the hose through the roller opening in the guide arm and replace the hose bumper. 

 

 

SERVICING YOUR HOSE REEL 

User servicing of the reel is limited to replacing input/output hoses only. 

If the reel has anything else 

wrong,  please  contact  an  authorized  service  representative.  Do  not  repair  the  reel  yourself. 

Refer  all  other  repairs  to  an  authorized  service  person.  Failure  to  do  so  can  result  in  personal  injury 
and/or equipment damage and may void the warranty.

 

 

Replacing the hose 

1)  To remove the hose: 

a.  Pull out the hose, leaving 2 to 3 feet on the spool. Engage the latch pawl.   
b.  Unthread the hose at the connection to the swivel tube. Remove the hose. 

Summary of Contents for 486910

Page 1: ...IVEN REEL OWNER S MANUAL WARNING Read carefully and understand all INSTRUCTIONS before operating Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury Item 486910 ...

Page 2: ...d Northern Tool Equipment to determine if it can or should be performed on the product For technical questions please call 1 800 222 5381 INTENDED USE This steel spring driven reel can be used to transfer air or water under max pressure of 300 PSI This manual is applicable to the following reel only TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Item No 468910 Working Pressure Max 300 PSI Working Temperature Max 210 F ...

Page 3: ...t in moving parts å Use safety apparel and equipment Use safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields which comply with current national standards or when needed a face shield This applies to all persons in the work area Also use non skid safety shoes hardhat gloves dust collection systems and hearing protection when appropriate å Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times...

Page 4: ... dioxide or any other bottled gas as a power source å Use proper size and type air pressure line and fittings The recommended air line for this tool is 3 8 delivering no more than 300 PSI The air inlet size for this hose reel is 3 8 å Make sure the hose is free of obstructions or snags Entangled hoses can cause loss of balance or footing DIMENSIONS ...

Page 5: ...does not exceed the maximum working pressure of the hose reel 2 Unpack and inspect the reel for damage 3 Turn reel by hand to check for smooth operation Check for complete components 4 Position the reel on the floor wall or ceiling Secure into place using four mounting bolts not included and installation template 5 Depending on where the reel is placed it may be necessary to adjust the hose bumper...

Page 6: ... until tension is removed c Remove the nuts and washer holding the guide arm and shift to base d Revolve the guide arm and adjust to any of the three recommended guide arm positions depending on mounting application e Replace and tighten the nuts and washer f Tighten the drive spring by turning the spool two or three revolutions and engage the latch pawl g Pull the hose through the roller opening ...

Page 7: ...g Install hose bumper on working end of hose if required c Disengage latch pawl and allow hose to retract Replacing the swivel 1 If the swivel leaks replace the seal 9 and washer 8 by removing the lock washer 1 and the part of the swivel shift 2 If the ball bearings 5 wear out replace the bearings by removing the lock washer 2 3 Replace the new seal by clipping the lock washer 1 Replace the part o...

Page 8: ...PRING 1 7 RACHET 1 28 DRUM 1 8 WASHER 1 29 SVIWLE SHAFT 1 9 LOCK WASHER 1 30 WASHER 1 10 CLICK PULLEY 1 31 O RING 1 11 NUT 10 32 WASHER 2 12 LOCK WASHER 2 33 LOCK WASHER 2 13 WASHER 3 34 SWIVEL SHAFT 1 14 SHAFT 1 35 BEARING COVER 1 15 KEY 1 36 BEARING BALL 22 16 GUIDE SUB PLATE 1 37 BEARING WASHER 1 17 DRUM 1 38 WASHER 1 18 ROLLER AXLE 2 39 LOCK WASHER 1 19 ROLLER 2 40 BRACKET ARM 1 20 ROLLER 2 41...

Page 9: ...Page 9 of 9 Northern Tool Equipment Co 2800 Southcross Drive West P O Box 1499 Burnsville MN 55337 0499 Made in China ...

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