Reelcraft Nordic Series 4800 Reels - Manual (Page 3)

Flexible
Connection
Victaulic
Connection
Hose Reel Operations Manual
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VICTAULIC INLET SWIVELS
NOTE: Victaulic - Type swivel joint inlet connections must be
carefully aligned. Two victaulic connections, correctly installed,
allow adequate flexibility for smooth rotation.
1. Connect victaulic coupling onto inlet swivel fitting and inlet
supply line.
2. Adjust inlet supply line to verify flexibility exists for proper
alignment.
3. With control valve open, fully extend and charge hose
to purge system of gases. When fluid appears at control
valve, close valve. This prevents flattening of hose and ex-
cessive presure on drum when fluid supply is reinitialized
at a later time.
NOTE: Failure to use flexible connector with any live reel will
void warranty.
For larger reels, gooseneck may be removed from reel to fit to
hose. Note that if the reel has a welded or threaded riser in the
fluid path assembly, it cannot be removed to attach the hose.
CAUTION: Do not connect the output hose to the gooseneck
(1) until after the reel is installed and motor connections are
complete. Fill the hose before winding on the reel to prevent
excessive pressure on the
drum when hose is filled.
1. Apply thread compound
to connecting gooseneck
(1) and output hose fitting
threads (2).
2. Hand thread output hose
fitting (2) into gooseneck
(1).
3. Using a wrench, firmly
hold gooseneck (1) while
tightening out put hose fit-
ting (2).
REPLACING THE SPRING CASE
Ensure reel base is fastened down before attempting to re-
place the spring case.
CAUTION: Remove all spring tension before replacing the
spring case! DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN SPRING CASE!
Serious injury may occur.
1. Loosen and remove hardware (1) securing spring case (2)
to frame.
2. Slide horizontally off frame and shaft (5).
3. Leave spring arbor (3) and key (4) on shaft (5).
4. Safely discard old spring case and install new spring case.
5. Install fasteners.
6. Tension reel acccordingly (see Install / Replace Hose).
REPLACING THE SWIVEL
CAUTION: Remove supply line pressure before performing the
following procedures.
1. Remove supply line
(2) from the swivel
(1) or inlet.
2. Remove swivel (1)
from inlet shaft (3).
3. Install replacement
swivel by reversing
steps 1 & 2.
REPLACING “U” CUP SEALS ON NORDIC SWIVELS
1. Remove supply line (3) from inlet adaptor (1).
2. Remove all three bolts (2).
3. Pull seal from recess inside of
inlet adaptor.
4. Examine new seal (5) and ring
(4) to check for damage.
5. Moisten face of seal with lu-
bricant and replace into inlet
adaptor (1).
6. Bolt adaptor back in place and
re-install supply line.