Frontgate 49226 User manual

RETRACTABLE HOSE REEL POST
Item # 49226
PART LIST:
A COVER B POST
Tools required
Metal Shovel or Post Hole Digger
Post Mounting Instructions:
Option One:
1. Pick the spot where you want to place the post.
2. Dig a hole in the ground below the frost line.
**WARNING Consult your utility company prior to digging to avoid injury and damage.**
3. Pour concrete into the hole until it is at the level of the ground.
4. Place the post into the concrete until it reaches the lip on the post. Ensure the post is
vertical (Step 4).
5. Put the Part A cover on the top of Part B body of post.
6. Wait until the concrete sets up before mounting the hose reel to the post. When properly
mounted, the hose reel will rest about 4” above the ground.

Step 2 Step 3
Step 4
Option Two:
1. Follow same steps as above.
2. After you have poured the concrete, place a pressure treated 2X4 in the concrete so that it
goes down at least two feet or more into the ground and sticks up no more than two feet
above ground.
3. Slide the post over the 2X4 and into the concrete up to the lip on the post. Ensure the post
and 2X4 are vertical.
4. Put the Part A cover on the top of Part B body of post.
5. Wait until the concrete sets up before mounting the hose reel to the post. When properly
mounted, the hose reel will rest about 4” above the ground.

Mounting the hose reel to Post:
Parts of the hose reel
Tools required
Wrench or Socket Wrench
Bolts M8 x 25 and washers, which are included as part of the hose reel. Qty 4pcs
Hose Reel Mounting Instruction:
1. Attach the Mounting Bracket (G) to Hose Reel Post using the 4 bolts and larger Diameter
Flat Washers (B).
2. Position Hose Reel Housing over the Mounting Bracket and Lock into place using the
Mounting Pin (E).
3. Connect the leader hose to water source.
Please contact one of our Product Specialists for assembly assistance or questions at 1-800-537-8484 or
email [email protected]. Specialists are available weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST or Saturday 9:30 a.m.
to 6:00 p.m.