AQC MAXIREEL User manual

Owner’s manual for installation,
use and maintenance
This manual is property of the owner. Leave with the unit when set-up and start-up are complete.
AQC Dust Collecng Systems inc. reserves the right to change design and specicaons without prior noce.
HR (spring) model and HRM (motorized) model

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INDEX
   ................................................. 3
  .............................. 3
   ................................................. 4
3.1 Each spring hose reel unit includes ................................ 4
3.2 Each motorized hose reel unit includes ............................. 4
4 Model numbers .............................................. 5
5 Normal use .................................................. 5
   ........................................ 5
   ................................... 6
7.1 Motorized hose reel components ................................. 6
 7.2 Inspeconofgoods ............................................. 7
 7.3 Locaon....................................................... 7
  .................................. 8
   .................................................. 8
 9.1 Typicalhosereelinstallaon...................................... 8
 9.2 Singlehosereelsystemwithdirectmountexhaustfan ................ 9
9.3 Hose reel with extension swing boom (single pivot only) .............. 9
 9.4 Oponalequipment............................................. 10
   ...................................... 10
10.1 Start up (Motorized hose reel with wall mount, pendant or wireless
remote controls) ............................................... 11
  ..................................... 11
  ..................................... 14
   ..................................... 15
13.1 Replacing hose (spring reel) ...................................... 16
 14 Electricalconnecons ........................................... 16
14.1 Wall mounted motorized reel UP / DOWN / STOP control
  switchwiringconnecon......................................... 16
   ................................... 17
   .............................................. 17
   ................................................... 19
   .......................................... 20
   ................................................. 20
20 Governing law ............................................... 20

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1 INTRODUCTION
ThispresentmanualreferstotheMAXIREELhosereel.Itincludesimportantinformaonconcerning
theinstallaon,usageandmaintenanceofyourunit.Readthismanualthoroughlyandapplythe
direcvesandprocedures.Staandpersonnelusingthesystemwillhavetotrainedonsafety
measuresandmaintenanceinstrucons.
2 
Model: Serial number:
Delivery date: Date of installaon:
Name of customer:
Address:
Accessories:
Other:

Theuseofthefumearmwillrequire
properinstallaonandhandling.ContactA.Q.C.Inc.ifyou
haveanydoubtinregardtotheuseofyourextension
swing boom. 

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  
TheMAXIREELhosereelisdesignedtobeinstallednearthesourceoffumeorCOcreatedby
vehicleswhilerunningandtobeexhaustedoutsideofthefacility.Atailipeadaptororhoodatthe
endoftheexiblehoseisrequiredforpropersourcecaptureofcontaminants.
The exible hose can also reach inside of tanks, ship’s hulls or other conned areas where
convenonalequipmentcannotreachinordertofacilitatetheextraconofpollutedairfrom
workingareas.
Flexiblehosemountedonthereelallowsextraconofgas-airmixturestoamaximum1500°F,
815°C(dependingonthehoseselected).Otherspecialhosesmaybesuppliedasperapplicaon.
  
• Boltedreinforcedsteelframe
• Flexiblehoseinletconnecon
• Exhaustoutlet(tofanormainduct)
• Galvanized hose storage drum and drum cover
• Hoseguideforproperexiblestoragearoundthedrum.
• 3steppaintpreparaon:degreasing,primerandpolyurethanebasepaintnalcoat
• Single or double heavy duty spring(s)
• Springcassees
• Hosetype,diameterandlengthaccordingtocustomerrequirements
• Tailpireadaptoraccordingtocustomerrequirements
• Flexible hose stop
TheMAXIREELhosereelisdeliveredfullyassembled.Springtenssionisadjustedatthefactorybut
canbeeldmodiedifrequired.
  
• Boltedreinforcedsteelframe
• Flexiblehoseinletconnecon
• Exhaustoutlet(tofanormainduct)
• Galvanized hose storage drum and drum cover
• Hoseguideforproperexiblestoragearoundthedrum.
• 3steppaintpreparaon:degreasing,primerandpolyurethanebasepaintnalcoat
• Tubemotor(0.33HP/115V)directdrive
• Handset, pendant or wall mounted UP/DOWN/STOP switch
• Hosetype,diameterandlengthaccordingtocustomerrequirements
• Tailpireadaptoraccordingtocustomerrequirements
UP/DOWN/STOP limit switchesare adjustedatthe factorybutcan beeld modiedif
required.

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  
Becauseofthewidevarietyofmodelnumbers,itissuggestedtorefertothepromoonalleaet.
  
TheMAXIREELhosereelisarotangstorageanddispensingdeviceforexhausthosesindiameters
of3"(75mm),4"(100mm),5"(125mm),6"(150mm)and8"(200mm).Theexiblehose and
aachednozzlearerolledontothedrum.
  
Duringnormaloperaon,theMAXIREELhosereeltailpipeadaptorisedontothevehicleexhaust
pipe. The tailpipe adaptor must be larger in diameter than the vehicle exhaust pipe in order to draw
ambiantairandcooltheexhaustfumetemperature.Thespringrecoilsystemorthemotorized
motorallowtheexiblehosetobestoredontothereeldrumthusreducingtherisksofcrushing
thehosebynotlayingitontheoorwhennotinuse.

Flammable and /or explosive solids
andsolventsmaycreateareorexplosionwithinthehose
reel.Suchmaersshouldnotbevacuumedunlessthehose
reelisdesignedtothateectandequippedwithappropriate
hosespecicaons.Specialcareismandatorywhenthe
hosereelisusedforammableand/orexplosivesolidsand
solvents.Anyobjectonreorbearingarehazardsuch
assparkscreatedbygrinding/bungorsmokingmaterial
should not be allowed to enter the source capture area as it
maycauseareorexplosion.

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  
 Tubular structure
 Side panel
 Drum
4. Drumsheaf
5. Hose guide
6. Hose clamp
 Hose stop bar
8. ø6"airoutlet
 Springcassee
10. Flexible hose
11. Hose stop
12. Nozzle
  
 Tubular structure
 Side panel
3. Drum
 Drumsheaf
 Airoutletconnecon
 Internalexiblehoseconnecon
 Direct drive tube motor
 Tube motor crown adaptor
 Tripod
10. Drum cover (not shown in drawing for
clarity purposes)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
1.
2.
3.
4.
8.
6.7.
8.
9.
10.

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  
TheMAXIREELhosereelmaybeshippedonone(1)skidoraachedinpairs.Proceedwithavisual
inspeconuponreceivingthematerialforanydamagesormissingskid(s).
Note 1:Ifdamagesareapparentuponreceivingthematerial,indicatesoonreceivingslip(freight
waybill)andconrmbyhavingthetruckdriversignthewaybillwithanydiscrepancy.AQCtakes
photosofmaterialpriortoshipping.Inspecthosereelappearancewhenreceivingthegoods.
Reportdamagestocarrierimmediately.Failuretodosowillvoidfutureclaims.
Note 2 :Certainoversizedtailpipeadaptorsmaybeshippednotaachedtoexiblehoses.Minimal
assemblymayberequiredatjobsite.
  
1. Theareawherethehosereelwillbeinstalledshouldbeabletosustaintheweightofsuch
alongwiththeaccessories,ducng,fanoranyoponalequipment.
 Installershouldensureareaaroundthehosereelwillbefreeofobstaclessuchasbeams,
lighngxtures,overheadcranes,etc.
3. Heightofinstallaonforhosereelbracketshouldnotbehigherthantheactuallengthof
exiblehose.Ifpermied,nozzleandhoseshouldbehangingabout7'(2.2m)abovetheoor
inorderfortheusertograbthenozzleandpullonhose.Ifnotpermied,acableandhandle
shouldbeinstalledonthenozzlesousercangrabhandletopulldownexiblehosewhen
needed.
4. Forsafetymeasures,aminimumtwo(2)mancrewshouldbeappointedfortheinstallaon
ofthehosereel.

Installaonofequipmentmustbeperformedasperlocal
buildinglawsandregulaons.Structuremustmeetproper
weightsupportofarmandequipment.Installaonmust
beperformedbyacompetentandqualiedcontractor.
Structuralgradefastenersmustbeusedforholdingthehose
reelandcomponentstoceiling,trussesorjoyces.

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  
Note:Wallmountedhosereelshouldhavehoseawayfromthewall.
  

Hose reel is operated by two (2) heavy duty springs. Do not
removehosestopfromexiblehosewheninstalling.Hose
reelspringratchetlockmaydisengageifremovedcausing
injuriesand/orpropertydamages.



  
Mulplehosereelsystemwithsingleexhaustfan.
NOT RECOMMENDED
RECOMMENDED
WALL INSTALLATION CEILING OR TRUSS INSTALLATION

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  
 Locatetheareawherethehosereelwillbeinstalled.Ensurehosereelairoutletfacesthe
properdireconforconnecontomainexhaustductsystem.
 Boltthehosereeltubularstructuretojoycesorwall.
 Connectexiblehoseorspiralpipefromhosereelairoutlettomainexhaustductsystem.
 Ifhosereelisequipedwithdirectmountedexhaustfan,connectspiralpipetoexhauststack
outsideofthefacility.
  

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  
 Movement sensor with hose stop for automac exhaust fan START/STOP.(requires reel
mounted control panel)
Note:Forproperoperaon,hosestophastobealignedwithmovementsensorandreector.
ContactAQC,foremoredetailsoneletricalpanel(refertoelectrcialseconofthismanual).
 Mechanicalspringdamperatreeloutlet.Usuallyrequiredifhoseisequippedwith"open"
type nozzles.
 Low to extreme temperature hoses.
4. Dierenttailpipeadaptors.
5. Directmountexhaustfan.
6. Lightweightaluminumcanenozzlesforhightruckstacks.
7. Telescopicpolewithgrabhooktoreachfullycoiledhosenozzleontohosereel.
  
Priortousingthehosereelfortherstme,thechecklistmustbefollowedtoensureaproper
connuousoperaon.
1. Pulldownontailpipeadaptortouncoiltheexiblehosefromthehosereeldrum.
2. Ensureyouhearaclickingsoundtellingtheoperatortheratchetlockismovingoverthe
springcasseegears.
 It is important to leave
halfaloopofhosearoundthedruminordertocoilitbackonreel.
REFLECTOR
HOSE STOP
MOVEMENT
SENSOR