Warning. Possible hazards, ensure you have full knowledge of the task being carried out.

Warning. Moving parts, keep away from moving parts and pinch points.

Warning. Part under tension, this area contains a tensioned spring.

Warning. Never let the hose rewind uncontrolled.

Consult Topring.

 

Figure 1. General dimensions

Installing the reel

The hose reel is fitted with an all-position latch system which allows the reel to operate in all positions. 

The reel is supplied with swivel mounting brackets for ceiling or wall installation. A fixed mounting bracket (item 79.142) is available as an option for a fixed installation that does not require the reel to swivel.

The optimum height for wall installation should allow the hose to be pulled at an angle of no more than ≈ 15°.  An angle exceeding this risks creating excessive friction and potentially causing premature wear to the hose guide bracket of the reel.

The optimum height for ceiling installation is a maximum of 15 feet (4.6 m). When the reel is higher, it becomes difficult to guide the hose reel correctly, which could hinder complete rewinding.

Always support the weight of the reel during its installation in the mounting bracket.

The orientation of the swivel mounting brackets is important, follow the illustrations carefully.

Figure 2. Installation options.

When installing the reel, DO NOT leave the reel hanging unsupported in one (1) mounting bracket. Leaving the reel hanging from a single bracket places unnecessary pressure on the lower knob and may cause the knob to fail immediately. If it does not break immediately, the knob can be severely weakened and fail later during normal use (Figure 3).

Figure 3. Pommel breakage.

 

Connecting the air supply hose

A flexible inlet connection between the hose reel and the air supply is necessary to prevent possible misalignment and jamming. A non-flexible connection will void the warranty. 

The pressure rating of the inlet hose must be equal to or greater than the rating of the main hose. 

Use appropriate hose fittings to connect the supply line to the inlet connection of the reel. 

Use thread sealants where appropriate. Never over-tighten or under-tighten fittings.
Once the connection has been made to the inlet of the reel, turn the supply valve on slowly and check for leaks.

Figure 4. Air supply hose.

When pulling out the hose, you will hear a clicking noise. This is the locking pawl running over the ratchet teeth. When this noise is heard, stop pulling, and allow the hose to retract a little. The hose will lock at approximately every 3 ft (1 m). 

To rewind the hose, pull it out about 1 ft (30 cm), then let it retract while holding the hose. To stop rewinding and re-lock it in position again, pull some hose out until you hear it click and let it retract a little, locking the hose in position.

Never let the hose rewind back uncontrolled. This can cause damage to property or persons. Always keep a firm hold of the hose as it is retracting back into the reel.

Locking the reel

We recommend inserting a locking pin through the outer casing to prevent the drum from being able to rotate during maintenance work or when the reel is being transported.

• Rotate the drum by pulling the hose slowly and look into one service pin hole (one on each side, Figure 5). 
• When the pin holes line up, insert the pin right through the reel so that it protrudes out the opposite side. Secure the pin to prevent movement.

Figure 5. Pin lock.

Leak detection

We recommend checking for leaks on a regular basis. Soapy water is the simplest test. Soapy water brushed around each joint will indicate a leak if/when bubbles appear.

Checking for hose damage

Pull the entire hose from the reel and lock it in the final position. Slide the hose between your hands, and check for cuts, cracks, blistering or hardening of the hose’s outer layer. Should you find any of these conditions, replace the hose.

Replacing the swivel

• Pull the hose all the way out of the reel and use a locking pin to lock the reel (see Locking the reel section).
• Disconnect the inlet air supply from the reel and depressurize the hose.
• Remove the six (6) screws of the inlet side plate.
• Remove the inlet side plate and pull out the swivel.
• The hose is connected to the inner drum with a cable tie. Cut the cable tie being careful not to cut the hose.
• Pull the hose out far enough to allow free access to the swivel.
• Disconnect the swivel from the hose.
• Reconnect the main hose to the new swivel.
• Replace the new swivel in position.
• Replace the cable tie to secure the hose to the inner drum.
• Replace the inlet side plate and the six (6) screws.
• Reconnect the inlet air supply and check for leaks (see Leak Detection section).
• Remove the locking pin while holding the hose and allow the hose to retract.

Never open the tension side plate with the hose fully or partially extended from the reel. All of the hose must be fully wound onto the reel.

Figure 6. Accessing the pivot.

Increasing the tension

Never adjust the tension with the hose fully or partially extended. All of the hose must be fully wound onto the reel.

• With the hose fully recoiled in the reel, remove the two (2) inner screws of the centre tension cap on the tension side plate (Figure 7).
• Using the tension adjustment tool, (optional, 79.144), rotate the cap clockwise one (1) full turn (The tensioning cap is a ratchet system, a clicking sound will be heard when turning the cap).
• Only add one (1) full turn at a time. NEVER add more than three (3) turns.
• Before replacing the screws, pull on the hose to ensure that all the hose comes out.
• If it is not possible to unwind the hose completely with no hose remaining in the reel, the spring is over-tensioned. In this case, remove the excess tension (see Decreasing Tension section).
• When tension is satisfactory, replace the two (2) screws to lock the cap in position.
  
  

Figure 7. Increase tension.

Decreasing the tension

Never adjust the tension with the hose fully or partially extended. All of the hose must be fully wound onto the reel before beginning.

• With the hose fully wound in the reel, use the tension adjustment tool, (optional, 79.144), to hold the central tension cap, and remove the four (4) screws (Figure 8).

There is tension on this cap and it will want to turn anti-clockwise. Hold tightly.

• Once the screws have been removed, allow the cap to unwind in a controlled manner.
• When all the tension is released, the cap will remain stationary.
• Replace the four (4) screws making sure to align the cap and the tension side plate.
  
  

Figure 8. To remove tension

 

Replacing the hose guide bracket

The amount of wear on the hose guide bracket depends on the use frequency.

• Pull a small amount of hose from the reel and latch it in position.
• Remove the 4 screws as shown below.
• Slightly separate the housings to pop the hose guide bracket out.
• Remove the hose bumper and slide the hose guide bracket off. 
• Fit the new hose guide bracket in reverse order to the previous steps.

Figure 9.  Access to pipe alignment support.

Replacing the hose

Ensure the replacement hose is the same length and diameter as the hose originally supplied on the reel. Longer lengths or larger diameters will damage the reel and void the warranty.

Pull the hose all the way out of the reel and use a locking pin to lock the reel (see Locking the Reel section).

• Disconnect the inlet air supply from the reel and depressurize the hose.
• Remove the six (6) screws of the inlet side plate.
• Remove the inlet side plate and pull out the swivel.
• The hose is connected to the inner drum with a cable tie. Cut the cable tie being careful not to cut the hose. 
• Full the hose out far enough to get free access to the swivel.
•  Disconnect the swivel from the hose.
• Feed the replacement hose through the hose guide bracket of the reel and then through the opening in the drum.
• Connect the replacement hose to the swivel.
• Fit the swivel in position.
• Replace the cable tie to hold the hose to the inner drum.
• Replace the inlet side plate and the six (6) screws.
• Reconnect the inlet air supply and check for leaks (see Leak Detection section).
• Remove the locking pin while holding the hose and allow the hose to retract.

Never open the tension side plate with the hose fully or partially extended from the reel. All of the hose must be fully wound onto the reel.

Figure 10. Pivot access.

Replacing the latch system

Never open the tension side plate with the hose fully or partially extended. The entire hose must be fully wound onto the reel.

• With the hose fully wound in the reel, use the tension adjustment tool, (optional, 79.144) to hold the central tension cap, and remove the four (4) screws.

There is tension on this cap and it will want to spin anti-clockwise. Hold tightly.

• Once the screws have been removed, allow the cap to unwind in a controlled manner.
• When all the tension is released, the cap will remain stationary.
• Remove the six (6) screws holding the side tension plate and the one (1) screw located in the centre of the tension cap.
• Remove the tension side plate.
• Inspect the ratchet teeth located on the inner drum for damage. If the ratchet teeth are damaged or broken, replace the spring drum canister (see Replacing the spring drum section). 
• Install the new tension side plate assembly and the six (6) screws.
• Replace the central tension cap and the one (1)+ four (4) screws.
• Re-tension the reel (see Adding tension section). 

Figure 11. Access to locking mechanism.

Replacing the spring drum

Never open the tension side plate with the hose fully or partially extended. The entire hose must be fully wound onto the reel.

Never open the spring drum assembly as it contains a coiled spring and could cause serious injury.

• Disconnect the inlet air supply from the reel and depressurize the hose. 
• With the hose fully wound in the reel, use the tension adjustment, (optional, 79.144) tool to hold the central tension cap, and remove its 4 screws.

There is tension on this cap and it will want to spin anti-clockwise. Hold tightly.

• Once the screws have been removed, allow the cap to unwind in a controlled manner.
• When all the tension has been released, the cap will remain stationary.
• Remove the six (6) screws holding the tension side plate and the one (1) screw located in the centre of the tension wheel.
• Remove the tension side plate.
• Remove the six (6) screws holding the inlet side plate.
• Remove the inlet side plate and pull out the swivel.
• The hose is connected to the inner drum with a cable tie. Cut the cable tie being careful not to cut the hose. 
• Pull the hose out sufficiently to allow free access to the swivel.
• Disconnect the swivel from the hose.
• Remove the screws around the outer case and split the two (2) halves. 
• Install the new spring drum into the case halves and replace the outer case screws.
• Feed the hose through the hose guide bracket of the reel and then through the opening in the drum.
• Reconnect the main hose to the swivel. 
• Fit the swivel in position.
• Replace the cable tie to secure the hose to the inner drum.
• Replace the inlet side plate and the six (6) screws. 
• Reconnect the inlet air supply and check for leaks (see Leak Detection section). 
• Replace the tension side plate and the six (6) screws.
• Replace the central tension cap and the one (1)+ four (4) screws.
• Re-tension the reel (see Adding tension section).

Replacing the spring drum (continued)

Figure 12. Access to spring drum.

 Not all items are sold as individual parts; complex assemblies and spring assemblies are sold in sub-assembly kits (Figure 13).

Use only original Topring components; failure to do so will void the warranty. 

 

Inlet side plate and Swivel assembly