Operating Instructions
Reelcraft Industries, Inc. • 2842 E Business Hwy 30, Columbia City, IN 46725
Ph: 800-444-3134 / 260-248-8188 • Fax: 800-444-4587 / 260-248-2605
Customer Service: 855-634-9109 • reelcraft@reelcraft.com • www.reelcraft.com
Form #1212-1108 Rev: 6/2020
Spring Driven Reels - Condensed Version
Air / Water / Oil / Grease Reels
Series RT
Series 4000 / 5000
Series 7000 / RS7000
Series HD70000
Series SD
Series 3000
Series 5005
Series DP
Series 80000 / D80000
Series 9000
Read these instructions carefully before attempting to install, operate, or
maintain your reel. 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, Reelcraft is not responsible for ommissions. To
obtain the complete version of Reelcraft’s service manuals, technical bul-
letins, and other support, please visit www.reelcraft.com or call customer
service during business hours.
Safety
1. Only use designated fluid media as spec-
ified by manufacturer. Contact manufac-
turer for information regarding other fluid
media uses.
2. Before connecting reel to supply line, en-
sure that pressure and temperature does
not exceed maximum rating of reel.
3. Remember, even low pressure is very
dangerous and can cause personal in-
jury or death.
4. Do not exceed maximum installation
height. The maximum installation height
is 16 feet unless expressly specified.
5. A high tension spring assembly is
contained within the reel.
Exercise
extreme caution
. Do not open tam-
per-resistant compartment in Series RT,
80000, D80000, SD, 9000, and HD70000
reels.
6. Remove all spring tension before begin-
ning disassembly process.
7. Ensure that reel is properly installed be-
fore connecting input and output hoses.
8. Bleed fluid/gas pressure from sys-
tem before servicing reel.
9. If a leak occurs in the hose or reel, re-
move system pressure immediately.
10. Pull hose from reel by grasping the hose
itself, not the hose end attachment.
11. Operator should always walk hose back
to reel during retraction.
12. If reel ceases to unwind or rewind prop-
erly, remove system pressure immedi-
ately. Do not jerk excessively on the hose!
13. 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 be-
tween the hose reel inlet and the source of
supply to prevent possible misalignment and
binding. Series 80000, D80000, SD, 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 mount-
ing so that it can be mounted on a structurally
sound floor, wall, or ceiling; whichever pro-
vides 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, DP7000, or SD).
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 ad-
justing 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 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
safety cautionary statements
). Hose
latching mechanism can be removed for
constant tension applications.
Repairs
To avoid damage and/or injury, extensive re-
pairs should only be performed by the manu-
facturer’s service center. Noncompliance may
void warranty.
CAUTION:
Remove all spring
tension and system pressure before disassem-
bly process.
Two Year Limited Warranty
Reelcraft now offers a two year limited war-
ranty on most products. For complete warranty
information, online warranty registration, ser-
vice manuals, and return information, please
visit www.reelcraft.com.
