Assembly Instructions

Professional GardenHose Reels

2-Wheel Cart Reel Model GH164-CT

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10 Year Warranty

Coverage Rapid-Reel® and Reel Quick, Inc. (collectively here after referred to as the "warran-tor"), guarantees this hose reel, components and parts, unless otherwise specified, tobe free from defect, malfunction or failure in material, or workmanship, under normaluse and service, for a period of 10 years (240 months). Warranty period starts fromoriginal invoice date.

HoseHose supplied by warrantor carries a warranty of sixty (60) days from original invoicedate of purchase. Hose is selected from reliable commercial sources and is recom-mended for application on the basis of data supplied by the manufacturer.

ExemptionsWarranty does not cover leaking due to damage caused by the use of acid, harshchemicals or mineral deposits. Warranty does not apply when products are used inexcess of their rated capacities and design functions or under abnormal conditions.The effects of corrosion, and normal wear and tear are specifically excluded from thiswarranty. This warranty does not cover damage which occurs in shipment or failureswhich are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor or failures which resultfrom accidents, mishandling, faulty installation, freezing, misuse or misapplication,abuse or neglect. Warranty is void if the product or any part thereof has been tam-pered with, altered or repaired by anyone other than warrantor or damage that isattributable to acts of God. The warrantor covers the replacement or credit of defec-tive parts only and does not allow for field labor charges for removal, installation,analysis or travel expenses. In no event shall the warrantor or its suppliers be liablefor any damages, whatsoever, arising out of the use of or inability to use this product.(Some states do not allow the exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequentialdamages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you). The warrantorand its suppliers disclaim all other expressed or implied warranties. Some states donot allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitationmay not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may alsohave other rights which vary from state to state.

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Back FlangeFront FlangeInlet HoseSwivelBack BushingFront BushingAdjustable BrakeCrank HandleNylon Insert NutKink-Free Spring5/8” Phillips Screw1/4” Serrated NutHex KeyHose StrapFrame TubeT-HandleFrame WyeElbow AssemblyTire Spindle1-3/4” Tube ScrewTireTire WasherCotter Pin Axle Lock NutCT Front BumperCT / PL Axle

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Ref. Part # Qty. Description

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C

B

G

F H

J

D

E

M

P

Q

R

SO

N

U

X

Y

Z

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Reel Specifications5/8” Capacity ............150 feet3/4” Capacity ............100 feetMax. Temperature ....140° FMax. Pressure ..........100 PSI

ReleaseButton

Patent Pending

Reel capacities may vary dependingon hose brand and style.

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VT

K

Reel & Cart Assembly

1 2

Click

Press back bushing(E) into back flange(A). Press firmlyuntil all tabs “click”into place.

Press front bushing (F) intofront flange (B). Press firmlyuntil all tabs “click” into place.

F

A

E A

B

Click

4

3x

3x

3

Actual size of # 3 screwdriver.

3x

3x

Using a #3 Phillips screwdriver, connectthe two flanges together using three ser-rated nuts (L) and three 5/8” screws (K).

L

K

Using a #3 Phillipsscrewdriver, attach thehandle (H) using threenylon insert nuts (I) andthree 5/8” screws (K).

K

I

H

Tighten firmly as the nylon

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2x

2x 2x

2x

3x3x

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2x

3x

Q

OT L

R

T L

Slide three frametubes (O) onto theframe wye (Q).

Secure the frametubes to the framewye using three1-3/4” screws (T)and three serratednuts (L). For now,hand tighten only.

Secure the elbowsto the frame tubesusing two 1-3/4”screws (T) and twoserrated nuts (L).For now, handtighten only.

Slide the two elbowassemblies (R) intothe frame tubes.

Slide the twotire spindles (S)onto the elbowassemblies.

S

Be sure to takenote of properpositioning ofspindle notches.

Slide two frame tubes (O)onto the elbow and into thetire spindles and align holes.

O

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2x

2x

2xAttach the elbow, spindle andtube together using serratednuts (L) and 1-3/4” screws (T)For now, hand tighten only.

T

L NOTE: These two serrated nuts (L) must beplaced into the spindle notches hex side first.

Slide the frontbumper (Y) intothe frame tubes. Secure the bumper to frame

tubes using two 1-3/4” screws(T) and two serrated nut (L).For now, hand tighten only.

YL

T

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2x

P

Slide the T-handle (P)into the frame tube.

T

M

Using the hex key (M),firmly tighten all tentube screws.

Secure the T-handle tothe frame tube using a1-3/4” screw (T) and aserrated nut (L).

L

NOTE: Be sure to align the stubon the axle with the notch in theframe wye.

X

U

Slide the two tires (U)onto the tire axles.

Z

Attach the axle (Z) to theframe wye using the axle lock nut (X). Hand tighten FIRMLY.

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2x 2x

VW

Firmly push theadjustable brake(G) onto the axle.Make sure it isfully seated intothe front bushing.

Push firmly

DO NOT tighten thebrake at this time!

Slide flange assemblyonto the reel axle.

Place the two tirewashers (V) ontothe tire axles.

Insert the two cotter pins (W) through theholes in the tire axles. Then spread the pins.

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C

D

Lock the swivel onto the reel by aligningit’s tabs with the slots in the axle andthen firmly press the tabs into the slots.

Swivel Removal ProcedureNOT the next step. For reference purposes only.

Simply place the screwdriverinto the opening next to the taband rotate 90° either direction.

Attach swivel (D) to inlet hose.

Hand tighten.

No sealant required.

Firmly pushthe swivelonto the axle.

If you need to remove theswivel once the tabs areengaged, you will need touse a standard screwdriver.

Feed the male endof the inlet hose (C),through the axle.

Set cart reelupright.

29b 29c

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2832 in.82 cm

Hose Attachment

Push

Push

Pull

Feed hose strap (N),with smooth sideup, through squarehole in flange.

Align the 32” markwith the squarehole in flange.

N

Measure 32 inches from thefemale end of your gardenhose. Then lay the hoseacross the top of the reel tothe right, not the left.

Left

Right

32” mark

Tighten hosestrap firmly.

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ClickClickClick

Reel in hose. Clicking sound duringrewind is normal.

Feed female end of gardenhose through flange opening.

Attach garden hoseto brass swivel.Hand tighten.

J

Insert kink-free spring(J) into garden hose.

NOTE: The Kink-Free Spring (J) is designed to prevent a hosekink during STEP 32. Rapid Reel currently supplies thisone spring size which will fit into most 5/8" gardenhoses. However, it may not fit into certain brands, suchas Craftsman® hoses. Use of the spring is not requiredand TRITON reels are designed to operate properly with-out it. If the spring does not fit into your garden hose,simply use care during STEP 32 to avoid a hose kink. Ifyou are going to purchase a new garden hose for thereel, we recommend that you take the spring with youwhile shopping to ensure it will slide into the hose.

Brake Adjustment

1/4 turn

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2007© Eley Corporation P.O. Box 22640

Lincoln, NE 68542 Patent Pending

Congratulations! Assembly and installationare complete. Enjoy your hose reel.

M

Test brake ten-sion, (or drag), bypulling out a fewfeet of hose.

If the brake effectivelyslows the reel, and pre-vents self-unwinding,then no further adjust-ment is needed.

If the brake DOES NOTslow the reel, and self-unwinding occurs, thensome brake adjustmentis needed.

Tighten the brake 1/4turn using hex key (M).DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN!