K-Rain KR1125 User manual

KR1125
User
Manual
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REEL
WARRANTY
10
HOSE
WARRANTY
RETRACTABLE
HOSE REEL 20m
THE LANDSCAPER’S CHOICE

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Contents
Overview 4
Introduction 4
Safety Warnings 4
Main Components 5
Features 6
Installation 7
Plan your Hose Reel Installation 7
Adjusting Guide Arm 8
Attaching the Tap-to-Reel Hose 9
Mounting Hose the Reel 9
Operation 12
Locking the Hose Reel 12
Retracting the Hose Reel 12
Maintenance 13
Heavy Duty Hose 13
Warranty 14
2 Year Replacement Warranty - Reel 14
10 Year Replacement Warranty - Hose 15
Product code: KR1125
Made from premium
materials and ideal for
vehicle mount, this Hose
Reel is built with
landscapers in mind.
Scan to learn more.
RETRACTABLE
HOSE REEL 20m
THE LANDSCAPER’SCHOICE

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Overview
Introduction
Your K-RAIN 20m Heavy Duty Retractable Hose Reel uses
a 12mm Premium 20m Trade Hose with a PVC core and woven
reinforcing for added strength and durability, rated to 700kPa.
®This instruction manual contains useful information on the proper use
and care of this product. Please read through all instructions before
attempting to use the 20m Heavy Duty Retractable Hose Reel.
Please keep this user guide handy for future use
Safety Warnings
ÁDo not exceed the maximum working pressure of 700kPa
ÁDo not leave the tap on–turn tap off after use and release
excess pressure before retracting hose back into Hose Reel
ÁMake sure the Hose Reel is mounted to
a stable surface before use
ÁDo not allow the hose to retract without
controlling the recoil speed
ÁDo not let go of the hose when rewinding
ÁKeep children clear of work areas at all times
Á3°C minimum working temperature

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Main Components
1. Mounting Bracket
2. 20m Outlet Hose
3. 2m Tap-to-Reel Hose
4. Guide Arm
5. Stopper
6. 2× 12mm Hose Connectors
7. 20/25mm Tap Adaptor
8. Threaded Connector
9. 4× 14mm Metal Sleeves
10. 4× M10 80mm
Mounting Bolts
11. 4× 10mm Washers
12. 4× 10mm Spring Washers
13. 4× M10 Hex Nuts
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Overview (Continued)

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Overview (Continued)
Features
LHeavy duty metal
construction
LIdeal for vehicle mount
in utes or work vans
LReconfigure mount
angles for wall, floor
or ceiling mount
LSpring loaded rewind
assist mechanism
LRatchet locking mechanism
to lock in any position
LPremium 20m Trade
Hose includes PVC core
with woven reinforcing
LTap-to-reel leader
hose included

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Installation
Plan your Hose Reel Installation
®Your Hose Reel should
be installed nearest to
your water source for
convenience of use
1. Hose Reel can be mounted
on the floor, ceiling or wall
®Mount Hose Reel to a load-
bearing structure capable
of supporting the combined
weight of your reel, hose,
and forces caused by pulling
or manoeuvring the hose
2. Consult the chart on
the left and choose the
diagram that most closely
matches your mounting
position. If necessary,
adjust GUIDE ARM position
to match diagram
Wall
Ceiling
Floor/Bench

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Installation (Continued)
Adjusting Guide Arm
1. Pull out 1 metre of hose
and allow Hose Reel
to lock in position
2. Remove the four
bolts connecting
GUIDE ARM [a] to
MOUNTING BRACKET [b]
3. Rotate GUIDE ARM in
90° increments to desired
position. Replace four
bolts and tighten
b
a
1m

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Installation (Continued)
Mounting Hose the Reel
1. Check the TAP-TO-REEL
HOSE can reach your
tap prior to installing the
MOUNTING BRACKET
2. Mark inside the centre of
each of the bracket holes
to prepare for drilling
3. Use the table below to
select the correct drill
bit for your Hose Reel
®It is very important to use the correct size drill bit, for
a very secure fit of the MOUNTING BRACKET
SLEEVE 14.0mm
MASONRY DRILL 14.0mm
BOLT 15.0mm
MAX 2m
Attaching the Tap-to-Reel Hose
®To connect the hose reel
to a tap, first assemble
the Tap-to-Reel Hose
onto the side inlet
®Use a 17mm or shifting
spanner to ensure the hose
is tight and leak-free

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Installation (Continued)
Mounting the Hose Reel (continued)
4. When ready, drill all four
holes, then hammer
MOUNTING BOLTS
and METAL SLEEVES [a]
gently into wall
(if attaching to a wall)
®If using bolts and plugs
that were not included
with your Hose Reel,
drill slightly under size
as masonry materials all
have different properties
which will ensure the wall
plugs have a secure fit
5. Tighten HEX NUTS [b]
onto MOUNTING BOLTS
to splice METAL SLEEVES
and secure MOUNTING
BOLTS to wall
6. Loosen HEX NUTS [c]
and remove to attach
MOUNTING BRACKET
a
b
c

Installation (Continued)
Mounting the Hose Reel (continued)
7. Put MOUNTING
BRACKET[d] on
MOUNTING BOLTS [e] and
fit SPRING WASHERS[f],
WASHERS[g] and
HEX NUTS [h]
8. Tighten HEX NUTS [i] using
a spanner to secure to wall
9. Connect TAP-TO-REEL
HOSE to your water source
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