ELEY Rapid Reel 1042-GH Programming manual

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Contents
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2537
See Step 13
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2589
Inlet Hose
Back Flange*
Front Flange*
Arm & Axle Assembly
Brass Swivel
Base Assembly
Cam-Lever Brake
Short Hex Key Wrench
Long Hex Key Wrench
Hose Clamp Assembly
Kink-Free Spring
Crank Handle
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* NOTE:Both back and front flanges, have a pre-
installed bushing in the center hole. In case one is
needed, the replacement part number for that
bushing is # 2509.
Parts
Package
Model 1042-GH
Serial # ______________________
(Please locate the serial # on your hose reel
and write it in the space above)
Free-Standing Garden
Hose Reel
Assembly & Installation
Instructions
Version 0409
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Model 1042-GH

Reel Assembly
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Back Flange (B)
Long Hex Key
Wrench (I)
Front Flange (C)
1/4-20 x 1/2”
Button Head Screw
(Part # 2524)
Crank
Handle
Assembly
(Part # 2589)
Step 3
Using the enclosed
long hex key wrench,
remove the three pre-
installed screws from
the Crank Handle.
Step 4
Using the long hex key
wrench and the three
screws you just removed
from the handle, attach the
crank handle to the front
flange. Tighten firmly.
Step 2
Using the long hex key wrench
and the three screws & nuts
you just removed, attach the
Front Flange to the back
flange by aligning the three
holes and tightening firmly.
Step 1
Using the enclosed Long Hex
Key Wrench, remove the
three pre-installed screws &
nuts from the Back Flange.
1/4-20 x 5/8” Button Head
Screw (Part # 2518)
1/4” Serrated Flange
Lock Nut (Part # 2330)
Long Hex Key
Wrench (I)

Step 5
Get the Base Assembly from the packaging.
Base Assembly Components:
Qty. 1 - Base (#2568)
Qty. 4 - Rubber Foot (#2533)
Qty. 4 - Foot Rivet (#2583)
Base Assembly (F)
Step 6
Using the Short Hex Key Wrench (H),
remove the two 1-1/4” socket screws and
washers from the Arm & Axle Assembly.
Step 7
Attach the Arm Assembly to the Base as
shown, using the same wrench and
hardware removed in the previous step.
Step 8
Feed the Inlet Hose, (male end first)
through the axle until about 2” to 3” is
sticking out of the threaded end of the axle.
Step 9
Slide the flange assembly onto the axle,
with the crank handle to the outside.
Step 10
Slide the Cam-Lever Brake onto the
axle. Be sure to align the tab on the
brake with the notch on the flange.
Step 11
Thread the Brass Swivel onto the
inlet hose. Hand tighten firmly.
Step 12
Thread the swivel onto the axle
as shown. Hand tighten firmly.
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Cam-Lever
Brake (G)
Inlet
Hose (A)
Brass
Swivel (E)
1-1/2” Screw
(Part #2521 )
1/4” Flat Washer
(Part #2331 )
Hose Clamp
(Part # 2539)
Serrated Flange Nut
(Part # 2330)
Step 13
Using the Long
Hex Key wrench,
remove the screw
hardware from the
Hose Clamp.
Arm Assembly
Components:
•Arm (#2569)
•Short Axle (#2570)
•Axle Cap (#2561)
•Cap Screws (#2521)
•Arm Screws(#2519)
•Washers (#2520)
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Hose Attachment
Your garden hose can be
attached to this reel for either
left or right hand rewinding.
Left hand operation will
rewind the hose in a counter-
clockwise direction, while
right-hand operation will
rewind in a clockwise motion.
Step 15
From the female
end of your garden
hose, measure 32
inches and pinch
the clamp onto the
hose at that point
by firmly pressing
the clamp together
with your fingers.
Left-Hand Rewind Right-Hand Rewind
Left-Hand
Rewind
Step 14
Place the female end
of your garden hose
near the reel and then
place the Hose Clamp
over the garden hose
(as shown) about 3
feet from the end.
Right-Hand
Rewind
Your garden hose
(not included)
Your garden hose
(not included)
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Left-Hand
Rewind
Right-Hand
Rewind
Pull
Pull

Left-Hand Rewind
Step 16
With the hose clamp firmly
pinched together on the
hose, attach it to the reel
(using the screw, washer
and nut removed from the
clamp earlier), by aligning
the hole in the clamp with
the hole on the reel’s center
drum. Tighten firmly using
the long hex key wrench.
Right-Hand Rewind
1” Screw
1/4” Flat Washer
Hose Clamp
1/4” Serrated Nut
(placed on bottom side
of flange)
Garden Hose
Garden Hose
Long Hex Key Wrench
NOTE: (For Step 17 on next page)
The Kink-Free Spring is designed to prevent a kink in your garden
hose while creating the “loop” during STEP 17. Rapid Reel currently
supplies this one spring size which will fit into most 5/8" garden hoses.
However, it may not fit into certain brands. Use of the spring is not required and
Rapid Reel hose reels are designed to operate properly without it. If the spring does
not fit into your garden hose, simply use care during STEP 17 to avoid a hose kink when
curving the hose around to attach it to the swivel. If you’re going to purchase a new garden
hose for the reel, we recommend that you take the spring with you while shopping to ensure it
will slide into the hose. Page 5
Wide end

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Step 17
Feed the female end of
the garden hose through
the slot in the flange, (as
shown) and insert the
Kink-Free Spring into the
hose, with narrow end
first. The wider, tapered
end keeps the spring from
sliding down the hose.
Left-Hand
Rewind
Right-Hand
Rewind
Slot in flange Slot in flange
Kink-Free
Spring (K)
Wide end
Wide end
Step 18
Loop the garden hose
around and attach it to the
brass swivel. Hand tighten.
Right-Hand Rewind
Garden
hose loop Garden
hose loop
Kink-Free
Spring (K)
Left-Hand Rewind

How to Use the Cam-Lever Brake
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When you stop pulling out the hose, our innovative Cam-Lever Brake is designed to prevent the reel from free-
spinning and unspooling more hose than what you wanted. The brake can be turned ON and OFF with the simple
flick of a finger. Turn the brake ON when pulling the hose out, then flip it to the OFF position for easy rewinding.
NOTE: See back page for instructions on how to adjust the amount of tension, or drag.
Right-Hand
Operation
Left-Hand
Operation
Brake ON
Turn the cam-lever brake
to the ON position to
apply tension, (or drag)
to the reel as you pull the
hose out.
Right-Hand
Operation
Left-Hand
Operation
Brake OFF
Turn the cam-lever brake
to the OFF position to
release the tension, (or
drag), as you reel the
hose back in.
Pulling the
Hose Out
Reeling the
Hose In

10 Year Warranty
Coverage
Rapid-Reel®and Eley Corporation, (collectively here after referred to as the "warrantor"), guarantees this hose reel, components and parts, unless otherwise
specified, to be free from defect, malfunction or failure in material, or workmanship, under normal use and service, for a period of 10 years (120 months).
Warranty period starts from original invoice date.
Hose
Hose supplied by warrantor carries a warranty of 1 year (12 months) from original invoice date of purchase. Hose is selected from reliable commercial sources
and is recommended for application on the basis of data supplied by the manufacturer.
Exemptions
Warranty does not cover leaking due to damage caused by the use of acid, harsh chemicals or mineral deposits. Warranty does not apply when products are
used in excess of their rated capacities and design functions or under abnormal conditions. The effects of corrosion, and normal wear and tear are specifically
excluded from this warranty. This warranty does not cover damage which occurs in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the
warrantor or failures which result from accidents, mishandling, faulty installation, freezing, misuse or misapplication, abuse or neglect. Warranty is void if the
product or any part thereof has been tampered with, altered or repaired by anyone other than warrantor or damage that is attributable to acts of God. The
warrantor covers the replacement or credit of defective parts only and does not allow for field labor charges for removal, installation, analysis or travel expenses.
In no event shall the warrantor or its suppliers be liable for any damages, whatsoever, arising out of the use of or inability to use this product. (Some states do
not allow the exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you). The warrantor and its
suppliers disclaim all other expressed or implied warranties. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
2009© Eley Corporation P.O. Box 22640 Lincoln, NE 68542 Patent Pending
Cam-Lever Brake Adjustment
Loosen nut to
decrease brake
tension (drag).
Tighten nut to
increase brake
tension (drag).
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The amount of tension, or drag, of the
cam-lever brake can be adjusted with a
3/8” wrench. Simply loosen the nut
(counter-clockwise) to decrease the
amount of drag. Tighten the nut,
(clockwise) to increase the amount of
drag. We strongly recommend that you
increase or decrease the tension by only
1/4 turn of the wrench before testing the
amount of drag. Keep adjusting at 1/4
turn intervals until desired level of tension
is acquired.
3/8” Wrench
Located in America’s heartland, ELEY Corporation is a family-owned company that has been producing premium
quality hose reels and related accessories under the Rapid Reel®brand name for both commercial and consumer
users since 1990. Three brothers manage the organization, personally ensuring a Midwestern-style commitment
to product quality and customer service. With deep roots in Nebraska’s farm and ranch country, we understand
the value of being able to depend on high quality tools, equipment and service. We believe our customers
should expect that same level of satisfaction from our products and service. Building upon these principles has
helped Rapid Reel grow into one of the most recognized and respected hose reel brands in North America.