IMC RK15 Installation guide

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REEL KLEEN RK15
INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
PLEASE LEAVE WITH OPERATOR
A34/074 R1 ECN 8662 SEPTEMBER 2017

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INDEX
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY.................................................................................3
GUARANTEE.....................................................................................................................4
WATER SUPPLY................................................................................................................4
COMMISSIONING ............................................................................................................4
MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................4
MATERIAL CONTENT........................................................................................................4
SAFETY.............................................................................................................................5
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................................................6
INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................7
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS...............................................................................................8
PARTS LIST.....................................................................................................................16
SERVICE .........................................................................................................................19
ADJUSTMENTS...............................................................................................................21
CONTACT DETAILS .........................................................................................................22

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EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
(Guarantee of Production Quality)
We, Imperial Machine Company Limited of:
Unit 1, Abbey Road, Wrexham Industrial Estate, Wrexham, LL13
9RF
Declare under our sole responsibility that the machine
REEL KLEEN RK15
As described in the attached technical documentation is in conformity with the Machine
Safety Directive 89/392/EEC as amended by 91/368/EEC and 93/44/EEC and is
manufactured under a quality system BS EN ISO 9001. It is also in conformity with the
protection requirements of the Electro Magnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC
and is manufactured in accordance with harmonised standards EN 55014-1 Emission
and EN 55014-2 Immunity (plus product specific standards).
Approved by E Plumb, Engineering Manager
Signed at Wrexham, Date September 2017

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GUARANTEE
This equipment is guaranteed by IMC for 1 year from the date of its purchase from IMC, or
from one of its stockists, dealers or distributors. The guarantee is limited to the replacement
of faulty parts or products and excludes any consequential loss or expense incurred by
purchasers. Defects that arise from faulty installation, inadequate maintenance, incorrect
use or fair wear and tear are not covered by the guarantee.
The guarantee applies in this form to installations within the United Kingdom.
WATER SUPPLY
NOTE:These units are designed to be fitted to a mains water supply in accordance to local
water board regulations. This applies to UK installations; overseas customers should install
the machine in accordance with local regulations.
IF IN DOUBT, CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL AUTHORITY
COMMISSIONING
These instructions are designed to aid you in the installation of the REEL KLEEN.
1. All REEL KLEEN’s come with hose, they are set at the proper tension and are ready
for wall mounting.
2. The REEL KLEEN can also be mounted from the floor or ceiling.
3. When floor or ceiling mounted, the hose guide should be adjusted to allow the hose
to be pulled from the REEL KLEEN in a straight line for maximum hose life.
4. A 3/4”BSP flexible connection is supplied for connection to the water inlet.
5. Connect water supply line and tighten with a spanner.
6. Turn on water supply and check for leaks.
MAINTENANCE
Other than regular cleaning the REEL KLEEN’s require no maintenance by the end user.
MATERIAL CONTENT
The REEL KLEEN contains the following materials:
Metals Stainless steel, Mild steel (inc plated).
Plastics and rubber Neoprene rubber.

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SAFETY
Please read this manual carefully and follow the instruction. This manual contains important
information concerning the operating features of the REEL KLEEN RK15, as well as safety
precautions to be taken before, during and after installation. The following safety
precautions call attention to potentially dangerous conditions.
Warning: Indicates a situation in which personal injury may occur.
Caution: Indicates a situation in which damage to equipment or material
may occur.
Note: Provides helpful information for proper installation and operation of the hose reel.

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
These suggestions are designed to aid you in the installation. Please read them carefully for
proper installation, which will ensure that the products will give long and dependable
service, with a minimum of maintenance.
1. Shut off water supply at main source and open faucets to drain lines.
2. Do not wipe grease off parts.
3. Hand-tighten first before using wrench.
4. Handle plated surfaces with care, being careful not to scratch with tools.
5. Do not force parts together. Tighten according to directions.
6. Rest fixtures on pads whenever necessary, and use wooden blocks and boards to
brace them in position.
Use this manual for installation and ordering parts from your dealer (please see final page
of this manual for details).

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INSTALLATION
Caution: Instruct operators in the safe, proper use and maintenance of the
hose reel. Keep this manual for future reference.
Warning: Failure to read, understand and follow these instructions may
result in personal injury or even fatality.
A. Mounting:
Reels shipped with hose are ready for installation.
1. Mount hose reel with the main shaft (item 25 –see parts list on page 16) in the
horizontal position.
2. Mount reel with centre line of drum (8) in line with hose pay-out.
B. Supply hose:
Assemble input hose into main shaft (25). Do not use rigid pipe at input connection.
C. Secondary support cable:
Warning: The secondary chain must be used to protect personnel in case
of failure of mounting components or support structure.
1. Attach one end of secondary support cable to the hole in the stand cover (20).
2. Attach the other end of secondary support cable to a separate support. Do not
attach the secondary support cable to the same structure that supports the
hose reel.
Note: Make the cable as short as possible so that the hose reel will drop no more
than six inches if the main support fails.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

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PARTS LIST
Item
Number
Part
Number Qty.
Description
1 30-P-115 1 SCREW (1/4-20 x 1/2")
2 101-P-30 1 LOCK WASHER (1/4")
3 126-P-50 1 WASHER (1/4")
4 580-P-45 1 RETAINING RING
5 57844 1 COVER ASSEMBLY
6 106-P-77 6 LOCK NUT (10-24)
7 57846-2 1 RATCHET & SPRING ASSMBLY D513, D522, DB504
57846-3 RATCHET & SPRING ASSMBLY DB508
8 57827 1 DRUM ASSEMBLY
9 57812 1 GUIDE, CANOPY
10 57814 1 NOSE, GUIDE
11 ST-1 1 HOSE STOP (53732)
12 1137-P-62 4 SCREW (#6-32 x 5/16, SELF TAP)
13 160-P-77 2 LOCK NUT (10-24)
14 57855 2 CLAMP ASSEMBLY
15 576-P-46 1 RETAINING RING
16 43010 1 WASHER
17 C47040142 2 O-RING
18 M72420031 1 SWIVEL
19 576-P-46 1 RETAINING RING
20 57803 1 COVER, STAND
21 53821-27 1 HOSE ASSEMBLY (D513)
57883-1 1 HOSE ASSEMBLY (D522)
53821-26 1 HOSE ASSEMBLY (DB504, DB508)
22 671-P-10 1 HOSE CLAMP
23 658-P-49 BARB FITTING D522A, D522SA, D522GCA, D522HEA
658-P-35 BARB FITTING D513A, D504A, DB508A, D513-SA, DB504-SA, DB508-SA
24 160-P-50 4 LOCK NUT (10-24)
25 M37700002 1 MAIN SHAFT
26 160-P-77 2 LOCK NUT (10-24)
27 230-P-103 1 SELF-LOCK PIN
28 57823 1 GUIDE
29 2006 1 PIN, MOUNTING BRACKET

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30 62388 1 CABLE, SAFETY (OPTIONAL)
31 2009 1 MOUNTING BRACKET
32 57877 1 PLATE, SWIVEL
33 228-P-10 1 COTTER PIN
34 30365 1 WASHER
35 57808 1 SWIVEL
36 30-P-115 4 SCREW (1/4-20 x 1/2")
37 101-P-30 4 LOCK WASHER (1/4")
38 57807 1 BASE PLATE
39 14058-2 1 HUB, SPRING RELEASE
40 57843 1 SHAFT LEVER
41 57727 1 SPRING, RATCHET
42 57850 1 PIN, SPRING
43 151-P-20 4 NUT (1/4-20 HEX HEAD)
44 57841 1 LEVER, RATCHET
45 47378 1 WASHER
46 103-P-20 1 LOCK WASHER (#6)
47 151-P-15 1 NUT (#6-32)
OPT. 57972 1 SWING MOUNT

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SERVICE
Caution: Before attempting any service, always cut off supply input and
remove all mainspring tension.
A. Hose replacement:
1. Remove screws (item 36 –see parts list on page 17), washers (37) and nuts (43)
from base or swivel plate (38 or 32).
2. Remove retaining ring (19) and canopy guide (9).
3. Remove stand cover (20) exposing swivel (18).
4. Loosen clamp (22).
5. Remove old hose (21) from barb fitting (23).
6. Install new hose.
7. Reassemble by reversing above procedure.
Note: When replacing hose, be sure all hose fittings are secure.
B. O-Ring replacement:
1. Remove screws (36), washers (37) and nuts (43) from base or swivel plate (38 or
32).
2. Remove retaining ring (19) and canopy guide (9).
3. Remove stand cover (20).
4. Remove swivel (18).
5. Remove four nuts (24).
6. Remove swivel (18).
Note: Take care not to damage or scratch the main shaft (25) or swivel (18) during
swivel removal.
7. Remove old O-rings (17) and discard.
8. Clean all contamination from main shaft (25) and swivel (18).
9. Install new O-rings and apply a light coat of commercial grease to main shaft (25)
and swivel (18).
10. Remove all excess grease.
11. Reassemble by reversing above procedure.
C. Ratchet and spring assembly replacement:
If reel will not develop tension or retract hose, ratchet and spring assembly (7) will
need to be replaced.
To replace ratchet and spring assembly (7):
1. Remove screws (36), washers (37) and nuts (43) from base or swivel plate (38 or
32).
2. Remove retaining ring (4) and canopy guide (9).
3. Remove cover assembly (5).
4. Remove six nuts (6) and ratchet spring assembly (7) from drum assembly (8) and
replace.

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5. To reassemble, reverse above procedure.
Note: Spring is completely self-contained and safe to handle.
Caution: When reassembling ratchet and spring assembly (7), be sure
arrow on ratchet plate aligns with alignment hole in drum (8).