Reelcraft Series DGM - Underground Reels - Manual (Page 2)

DGM Hose Reels
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NOTE: An installation kit, p.n. 600719, is
available to assist in connecting the reel to 1
½” PVC supply pipe.
7. Check the system for leaks. If none,
backfill the hole with drainage stone to the
anti-flotation ring located at the center of
the case. See Figure 3.
8. Replace the cover and backfill the rest of
the hole with loam. Replace the sod or
landscaping.
OPERATION
To access the hose, turn the cover until the
notches in both the cover and riser line up.
Pull up on the cover to remove. The hose may
be pulled out to any desired length. After use,
pull or carry all of the hose back to the reel
opening. The hose may damage grass or land-
scaping if allowed to retract unassisted. Feed
the hose into the reel carefully to prevent the
hose from piling up in the center of the reel. A
slight side-to-side motion works best when the
hose is being retracted.
ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: Use extreme caution; reel under
tension. Avoid releasing latch mechanism.
If necessary, adjust spring tension on reel by
manually adding or removing wraps of hose
from spool, one wrap at a time, until desired
tension is obtained. Manually add wraps to
increase tension. Remove wraps to decrease
tension.
CAUTION: When adding wraps of hose, add
just enough wraps to achieve the desired ten-
sion without exceeding the drive spring wind-
ing capacity. Properly tensioned reels allow
all hose to be freely removed from the spool.
The drive spring will be damaged if it is over
tensioned.
SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
User servicing of the reel is limited to replacing
the hose, without removing the reel from the
ground. If other repairs are required, consult
an authorized service person.
HOSE REPLACEMENT
Shut off inlet water supply, and bleed pressure
from hose. Pull all of the main hose out of
the opening. The main hose is connected to
a leader hose with a threaded fitting. Pull the
leader hose out just until the threaded fitting is
accessible, and the latch mechanism is engaged
to prevent hose retraction. Remove the main
hose by unthreading the connection. Attach the
replacement hose to the leader hose.
NOTE: Thread sealant is not required on this
connection only. Be sure to use the hose end
with tapered pipe threads for this connection.
Tighten the threaded connection. Turn on water
supply and check for leaks. If leaks are found,
tighten threaded connection. Pull on the main
hose to disengage the latch mechanism. The
hose should retract normally.
NOTE: Replacement hoses may require some
assistance in retraction for a few uses to wind
onto the spool without piling or tangling.
REEL REMOVAL
Shut off inlet water supply, and bleed pressure
from hose. Remove the sod and loam from the
top cover of the reel vault.
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the vault
from the installation for repairs to the reel. Re-
move the cover screws, and remove the cover.
Remove the eight bolts from the cross rails.
See Figure 2. Slide the reel to permit access to
the inlet hose. Remove the inlet hose from the
swivel. Pull reel vertically out of the vault. If
necessary, the reel cover, loam, and sod may be
replaced for aesthetic purposes.
REEL REPLACEMENT
Remove sod, loam, and reel cover. Lower reel
into vault, and slide to the side to allow access
to the inlet hose. Connect the inlet hose using
thread sealant. Position the reel so it is cen-
tered in the vault, and the mounting holes align.
Secure with at least 4 bolts shown in Figure 2.
NOTE: The bolts shown in Figure 2 are primar-
ily installed to prevent damage during ship-
ment. These bolts are normally not required
after installation. Turn on the water supply to
check for leaks. Bleed air out of hose. If leaks
are found, tighten connections, or repair as
necessary. After reel has been tested, replace
the lid, using the existing screws. Replace the
loam and sod.
Figure 2