Macnaught Retracta R3 User manual
Instruction Manual Page 1
Owners Manual
Quality Hose Reels
IMR3-issue 9
Model Type
Air
Air/Water
Hot/Cold Water/Coolant
Horticultural
Weed pesticide
Oil / Grease
Instruction Manual Page 2
Thank you for purchasing the Retracta R3 retractable hose reel.
PLEASE READ THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE USE.
Read and retain this instruction manual to assist you in the operation of your new product.
‘CAUTIONS’ are listed throughout this manual to advise of actions that may cause damage to you’re
the operator or to the equipment.
The following general warnings should be observed when installing, operating or maintaining hose reel equip-
ment. Further specific warnings pertaining to specific dangers may be found within this document
CAUTION
* Do not exceed the maximum working pressure for
this reel. (Refer to the product specifications)
* Only use compatible fluids with this reel.
(Refer to compatible fluids in product specifications)
* Check equipment daily for wear or damage.
(Replace worn or damaged items immediately with
genuine replacement parts).
* Use equipment for intended use only.
* Check equipment daily for leaks.
(Repair or replace as required)
* Do not alter or modify equipment.
Before attempting any maintenance
disconnect and turn off supply line,
then release the line pressure.
* Do not let go of the hose when rewinding.
* Use reel in well ventilated areas if toxic or flammable
fluids are in use
* Do not attempt to stop leaks with your hand or body.
Note,
This is not an exhaustive list of hazards and warnings. All care should be taken to maintain safe working proce-
dures when installing, operating and maintaining the equipment. It is recommended that only trained professional
trades people with the appropriate working knowledge of such equipment be charged with its installation and
maintenance.
INTRODUCTION
* Operator should wear appropriate protection
equipment to protect against personal injury .
* Caution should be observed against burning due to
hot water teperature when using hot water reels.
Instruction Manual Page 3
Fig.1 Wall mounting (max height 1.4m) Fig.2 Overhead mounting
(max height 4.5m)
Fig.4 BB200 Bracket
High wall mounting (max height 4.5m)
Fig.3 BB200 Bracket - Floor/Bench
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
INCREASE SPRING TENSION
1) Remove screws 2) Add 2 complete turns
Note: 1 click on hub equals 90 deg 3) Replace screws
CAUTION Before attempting any maintenance
disconnect and turn off supply line,
then release the line pressure.
1) Use appropriate hardwear to secure and support
the reel and bracket to desired location and weight
of the fluids.
7) Purge the air from the reel and check for any leaks
or damage before initial use.
8) Before carrying out any maintenance, close isola-
tion valve and remove all line pressure.
2) Prevent the reel from swiveling in the overhead
position (figure 2) by install locking bracket RP157
(supplied).
3) If spring recoil tension requires adjusting refer to
“Add spring tension” for correct proceedure
4) Connect the fluid supply line to the side of the reel
making sure to tighten appropriately.
5) It is recommended that an isolation valve is in-
stalled before the reel inlet.
6) Connect a desired hose-end attachment and tighten
appropriately. Thread sealant may be required.
(refer to back page for mounting bracket template)
(ALL MODELS)
Instruction Manual Page 4
REMOVE / REPLACE TENSION
SIDE PLATE
2) Hold hub and remove screws 3) Release spring tension
4) Remove screw and center hub 5) Remove screws. 6) Remove side plate
7) Fit new side plate. 8) Fit screws.
10) Fit screw.
9) Fit screws
11) Add 2 complete turns 12) Fit screws
1) Remove screws with
magnetic screwdriver
Before attempting any maintenance
disconnect and turn off supply line,
then release the line pressure.
(ALL MODELS)
Instruction Manual Page 5
1) Pull out hose and latch
HOSE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS
2) Remove screws 3) Remove screws 4) Remove plate
5) Remove cable tie 6) Remove swivel
7) Remove old hose 8) Fit new hose
9) Attach hose to the swivel 11) Fit cable tie
10) Fit swivel assembly 12) Fit sideplate
13) Fit screws. 14) Fit screws 15) Recoil hose evenly into reel
Before attempting any maintenance
disconnect and turn off supply line,
then release the line pressure.
(Air/Water/Hort) (Hot Water)
(High Press Water and Oil)
(Air/Water/Hort) (Hot Water)
(High Press Water and Oil)
(ALL MODELS EXCEPT GREASE)
Instruction Manual Page 6
(GREASE)
1) Pull out hose and latch 2) Remove screws
7) Remove hose from swivel
3) Remove sideplate 4) Remove screws
5) Remove swivel
13) Fit screws. 14) Fit side plate 16) Recoil hose evenly into reel
10) Fit hose to swivel 11) Fit cable tie
6) Remove cable tie 8) Remove old hose
9) Fit new hose 12) Fit swivel through side plate
15) Fit screws.
Before attempting any maintenance
disconnect and turn off supply line,
then release the line pressure.
HOSE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Instruction Manual Page 7
1) Pull out hose and latch 2) Remove screws
6) Remove circlip
7) a) Remove body from shaft
b) Replace o’rings
c) Apply water resistant grease
d) Re-fit swivel body and circlip
Swivel O’ring Replacement instructions
(use steps 1-7 & 9-14)
Swivel replacement Instructions
(use steps 1-5 & 8-14)
3) Remove screws 4) Remove plate
5) Remove cable tie
8) Remove swivel 9) Fit swivel assembly 10) Fit cable tie 11) Fit sideplate
13) Fit screws 14) Recoil hose evenly into reel
Before attempting any maintenance
disconnect and turn off supply line,
then release the line pressure.
12) Fit screws.
(AIR / AIR-WATER / COOLANT)
(HORTICULTURAL / WEED PESTICIDE)
SWIVEL REPLACEMENT
SWIVEL SEALS REPLACEMENT
Instruction Manual Page 8
1) Pull out hose and latch 2) Remove screws
6) Remove circlip
7)
a) Remove body from shaft
b) Replace o’rings
c) Apply water resistant grease
d) Re-fit swivel body and circlip
Swivel O’ring Replacement instructions
(use steps 1-7 & 10-15)
Swivel replacement Instructions
(use steps 1-5 & 8-15)
3) Remove screws 4) Remove plate
5) Remove cable tie
12) Fit sideplate 13) Fit screws. 14) Fit screws 15) Recoil hose evenly into reel
8) Remove hose from swivel 10) Fit swivel assembly 11) Fit cable tie
Before attempting any maintenance
disconnect and turn off supply line,
then release the line pressure.
9) Fit hose to new swivel
Oil Swivel
Hot Water Swivel
Hot Water Swivel Hot Water Swivel
Oil Swivel Oil Swivel
(OIL / HOT WATER)
SWIVEL REPLACEMENT
SWIVEL SEALS REPLACEMENT
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SWIVEL REPLACEMENT
Before attempting any maintenance
disconnect and turn off supply line
then release line pressure.
1) Pull out hose and latch 2) Remove screws 3) Remove sideplate 4) Remove screws
5) Remove swivel 6) Remove cable tie 7) Remove SB6 swivel 8) Fit new SB6 swivel
9) Fit cable tie 10) Fit swivel through side plate 13) Fit screws. 14) Fit side plate
16) Recoil hose evenly into reel
15) Fit screws.
(GREASE)
Instruction Manual Page 10
RACR ADJUSTMENT
CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS
Adjustment Screw
1. Lift centre button to unlock then lift out plug 2. Pull hose out and latch when adjustment
screw appears
3. Adjust speed as desired
4. Replace plug then press centre
button to lock
(Clockwise for slower return)
(Counter clockwise for faster return)
(FOR MODELS FITTED WITH RACR)
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