steel spring-driven reel

STEEL SPRING-DRIVEN 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

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Thank you very much for choosing a NORTHERN TOOL + EQUIPMENT CO., INC. Product! For future reference, please complete the owner’s record below:

Model: _______________ Purchase Date: _______________ Save the receipt, warranty and these instructions. It is important that you read the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin using it.

This machine is designed for certain applications only. Northern Tool + Equipment cannot be responsible for issues arising from modification. We strongly recommend this machine is not modified and/or used for any application other than that for which it was designed. If you have any questions relative to a particular application, DO NOT use the machine until you have first contacted 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 Hose Capacity 3/8" x 33' Inlet/Outlet connection 3/8" NPT

General Safety Regulations

WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

WARNING: The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions or situations that could occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WORK AREA å Keep work area clean, free of clutter and well lit. Cluttered and dark work areas can cause

accidents. å Do not use your hose reel where there is a risk of causing a fire or an explosion; e.g. in

the presence of flammable liquids, gasses, or dust. å Keep children and bystanders away while operating hose reel. Distractions can cause you to

lose control, so visitors should remain at a safe distance from the work area. å Be aware of all power lines, electrical circuits, water pipes and other mechanical hazards in

your work area, particularly those hazards below the work surface hidden from the operator’s view that may be unintentionally contacted and may cause personal harm or property damage.

å Be alert of your surroundings. Using air-powered tools in confined work areas may put you dangerously close to cutting tools and rotating parts.

PERSONAL SAFETY å Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating your hose reel.

Do not use your hose reel while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention may result in serious personal injury.

å Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, dangling objects, or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught 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.

PNEUMATIC TOOL USE AND CARE å Do not force tools while using hose reel. Tools do a better and safer job when used in the

manner for which they are designed. Plan your work, and use the correct tool for the job. å Never use a tool with a malfunctioning switch. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with

the switch is dangerous and must be repaired by an authorized service representative before using.

å Disconnect air supply from tools and place the switch in the locked or off position before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

å Secure work with clamps or a vise instead of your hand to hold work when practical. This safety precaution allows for proper tool operation using both hands.

å Store idle tools. When tools are not is use, store them in a dry, secure place out of the reach of children. Inspect tools for good working condition prior to storage and before re-use with this hose reel.

å Keep guards in place and in working order. å Never leave tools running unattended while attached to this hose reel.

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å Compressed air only. Only use clean, dry and regulated compressed air at no more than 300 PSI with this hose reel. Never use oxygen, carbon 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

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Personal Safety

WARNING: Personal injury and/or equipment damage may result if proper safety

precautions are not observed. Even low pressure is very dangerous and cause injury or death. 1. Ensure that reel is properly installed before connecting input and output hoses. 2. Bleed fluid/gas pressure from system before servicing reel. 3. Before connecting reel to supply line, ensure that pressure does not exceed maximum working

pressure rating of reel (300 PSI). 4. If a leak occurs in the hose or reel, remove system pressure immediately. Do not use until the hose

has been properly repaired. 5. If reel ceases to unwind or rewind, remove system pressure immediately. Do not pull or jerk on

hose.

Installation Instructions 1. Prior to mounting the hose reel, ensure that the supply line pressure 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 and guide

arm to use the hose properly. See the instructions below to adjust the hose bumper and the guide arm.

ADJUSTING YOUR HOSE REEL

1. Adjusting spring tension WARNING: Use extreme caution; reel under tension. Avoid releasing latch

mechanism. If necessary, adjust spring tension on reel by adding or removing the hose from the spool, one wrap at a time, until desired tension is obtained. Add hose to increase tension. Remove hose to decrease tension. Pull out the hose until the latch pawl is engaged. Loosen the hose bumper, then add wraps and decrease the wraps until desired tension is achieved.

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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. 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.

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2) To install the hose: a. Route the hose through the guide arm rollers and opening of the spool. Apply thread tape or

sealant to hose threads. b. Screw hose fitting into threaded fitting on swivel. Tighten connection with a wrench on fitting.

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 of the swivel shift by

clipping the lock washer (2).

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PARTS LIST AND DIAGRAM

No. Description Quantity No. Description Quantity

1 NUT 1 22 GUIDE PLATE 1 2 SPRING WASHER 1 23 BOLT 4 3 WASHER 2 24 BASE 1 4 BOLT 10 25 DOUBLE BOLT 4

5 BRACKET ARM 1 26 SPRING DOG 1 6 WASHER 1 27 SPRING 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 SHAFT SLEEVE 1

21 ROLLER AXLE 2

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2800 Southcross Drive West P.O. Box 1499 Burnsville, MN 55337-0499

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