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3/8 in x 50 Foot Retractable Air Hose Reel

Eastwood 3/8 in x 50 Foot Retractable Air Hose Reel Operating instructions

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RETRACTABLE AIR HOSE REEL
WITH 50’ X 3/8” HOSE
assemBlY & OperatinG instructiOns
(PDF version available at eastwood.com/70449manual)
(PDF version available at eastwood.com/70449manual)
Part #70449
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The Eastwood Retractable Air Hose Reel is specifi cally designed with heavy-duty components to provide years of trouble
free service. It features a confi gurable hose outlet and a fully adjustable tensioning mechanism for added convenience.
WarninGs
• Do not exceed 300 psi [20.6 bar] of inlet air pressure.
• Never let go of hose and allow it to self-retract. Personal injury and damage to adjacent property and hose reel can result.
includes
• 3/8” I.D. (Inner Diameter) x 3’ [914 mm] connector hose (1/4” FNPT ends).
• Retractable Hose Reel with 3/8” I.D. x 50’ [15.2m] hose.
speciFicatiOns
• 3/8” I.D. x 50 ft [15.2 m] air hose.
• Maximum Pressure: 300 PSI [20.6 bar].
• Maximum Airfl ow Capacity: 25 cfm [114 lm].
• Air Inlet thread size: 1/4” FNPT.
• Air Hose outlet thread size: 1/4” MNPT.
• 4 latch positions per 1/2 revolution of reel.
setup & cOnnectiOn
• Unit must be securely mounted on a wall, ceiling, fl oor, workbench etc, capable of holding the static weight of the unit
(24 lbs. [10.9 kg]) plus signifi cant pulling stresses from operation. The use of 1/2” bolts or lag screws with substantial
washers and attachment to a structural member is highly recommended.
• Use the template printed on this instruction booklet for mounting hole locations.
• If placing unit on a studded wall, the use of a 6” x ¾” board capable of spanning a minimum of 2 studs is required as
a mounting surface.
• If attaching to a hollow block wall, the use of a 6” x ¾” x 12” board affi xed to the wall using proper anchors with the
load spread is required as a mounting surface.
• It is best to locate the Reel as close to your compressor as possible to minimize PSI and CFM drop through additional
hoses and fi ttings.
• Use Tefl on tape or thread sealant when making connections to the Hose Reel inlet fi tting and adding fi ttings to hose outlet.
Do not overtighten to avoid component damage.
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Mounting
Plate
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Stop Block
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1/4” FNPT
Air Inlet
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1/4” MNPT Air Outlet
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Mounting
Bracket
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Guide Roller
Arm Bolts
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Guide
Roller Arm
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Guide
Rollers
Stop
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FIG. A
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Remove Stop Block and
feed hose through
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OperatiOn
• To Extend Hose:
- Slowly and carefully pull hose out to desired length. DO NOT LET GO OF HOSE. The internal ratchet assembly will
click 4x at every 1/2 revolution of the reel. When the ratchet assembly clicking is heard, reduce the pulling force
on the hose and the reel should lock in place.
• To Retract Hose:
- Slowly and carefully pull hose out beyond latching point (no clicking of ratchet). DO NOT LET GO OF HOSE. Guide
hose slowly and allow it to feed onto reel. When the Stop Block reaches the Guide Rollers, the hose can be released.
adjustments
• Hose Free Length: The length of hose that extends beyond the Guide Rollers is factory set at 16” however it can be
adjusted. To do so, pull the hose out several feet and allow it to latch in place. Loosen the two socket head cap screws
in the Stop Block with a 6mm hex key, slide to desired location on hose then re-tighten the screws.
• Guide Roller Location: The position of the Guide Rollers (as viewed from the side of the Hose Reel assembly) is adjustable
in four 90° increments to allow it to be parallel or perpendicular to the floor wall or ceiling as preferred. (The unit is factory
assembled with the Guide Rollers parallel to the Mounting Plate). To adjust, pull the hose out several feet and allow it to
latch in place. Loosen and remove the four nuts and bolts that attach the Guide Roller Arm to the Mounting Plate, rotate it
to place the Guide rollers in the desired position, line up the four bolt holes then replace hardware and tighten.
• Retractor Tension: The spring tension of the Retractor is factory set at a predetermined tension ideal for most users
however; it can be increased or decreased. Decreasing tension will reduce the effort required to pull hose out for use while
it will reduce the amount of spring assistance while retracting. Increasing tension will increase the effort required to pull
hose out for use and it will increase the spring assistance when retracting.
• To Adjust Tension:
- Loosen and remove the 2 socket head cap screws in the Stop Block with a 6mm Hex Key. Put the halves of the
Stop Block aside.
- Carefully feed the end of the hose backward through the Guide Rollers while firmly holding the Hose Reel. (Fig. A)
- To Decrease Tension, rotate the Hose Reel counter-clockwise (as viewed from air inlet fitting side) several turns,
feed hose end back out through Guide Rollers and check for tension by pulling hose outward. Repeat as necessary.
Caution: Do not let go of hose or reel during this operation. When the desired tension is achieved; feed the hose
end back out through the Guide Rollers then replace the Stop Block at the desired location on the hose.
- To Increase Tension, rotate the Hose Reel clockwise (as viewed from air inlet fitting side) several turns, feed hose end
back out through Guide Rollers and check for tension by pulling hose outward. Repeat as necessary. Caution: Do not
let go of hose or reel during this operation. When the desired tension is achieved; feed the hose end back out through
the Guide Rollers then replace the Stop Block at the desired location on the hose.
HOse reel maintenance:
• Always keep the hose clean and free of debris to ensure smooth operation of the unit.
• Periodically clean the surface of the Guide Rollers of any accumulated debris.
• Periodically check the air fittings for looseness, leaks, cracks or damage.
• Periodically inspect the hose for splits, cracks or leaks.
• Occasionally check the mounting hardware for looseness or damage.
© Copyright 2012 Easthill Group, Inc. Instruction part #70449Q Rev. 9/12
If you have any questions about the use of this product, please contact
The Eastwood Technical Assistance Service Department: 800.544.5118 >> email: techelp@eastwood.com
PDF version of this manual is available online >> eastwood.com/70449manual
The Eastwood Company 263 Shoemaker Road, Pottstown, PA 19464, USA
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Fax: 610.323.6268 eastwood.com
installatiOn template
Use this full-size template to mark drill holes for the Retractable Air Hose Reel mounting bracket.
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