QUIK CORP RFR Series User manual

RFR Upgradeable Fire Hose Reels
RFR, RFRA and RFRB Series
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Model RFR 1 Manual
Model RFR 2 Powered
Model RFR 3 Self Guided
Model RFR 4 Remote Control Self Guided
Quik Corp® Pty Ltd
1800 645 688 www.qcfe.com.au
INNOVATION | QUALITY | PERFORMANCE | CUSTOMER SERVICE

We would like to thank you for investing in this hose reel. These
speciality hose reels are manufactured to the highest standard
of quality to give our customer the best product and after sales
service possible.
This instruction manual should be considered a permanent part of
your Hose Reel unit and should remain with it at all times .
IMPORTANT
READ THIS INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THE UNIT
Congratulations
No part of this manual may be reproduced without written permission. All
information in this manual is based on the latest product information available at
the time of printing, August 2015.

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BASIC OPERATION...................................................................... 4
MAINTENANCE ............................................................................ 6
HANDY HINTS .............................................................................. 7
RFRB............................................................................................. 8
DRUM DRIVE BELT ...................................................................... 8
UPGRADE................................................................................... 11
TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................ 13
TUNING TRANSMITTER ............................................................ 14
WARRANTY POLICY.................................................................. 15
WARRANTY FORM..................................................................... 17
Contents
When you write or call us, about any problem, please provide the
following information.
»Model and serial number (from serial number plate on reel).
»Who the unit was purchased from.
»Date of purchase.
»Your name, address and telephone number.
»A detailed description of the problem.
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»Disengage Reel lock before operation
»Adjust Friction Brake tension to minimize hose “run on”.
»The Reel will free-wheel out to desired distance
»To engage rewind, insert handle into reel shaft by depressing the lever. This
will lock handle in place.
»Ensure tension is applied to hose.
»Guide the hose on, to ensure it is wound neatly.
»Adjust Friction Brake tension to minimize hose “run on”.
»The Reel will free-wheel out to desired distance
CAUTION: Do not pull hose out too fast, as reel may “run on”, causing hose
to become tangled.
CAUTION: Do not pull hose out too fast, as reel may “run on”, causing hose
to become tangled.
»When ready to rewind hose, press and hold button to retract hose back to
unit. Ensure hose is always in front of the operator.
»Guide the Hose on to ensure it is wound neatly.
»Release the button 2 meters prior to the end of the hose.
CAUTION: Be ready to release button when approaching reel, as injury may
result. This unit has been designed to operate in a continous start/stop mode
without damage to the unit. Keep tension on hose when rewinding.
A circuit breaker must be connected in the main power lead at battery end,
to prevent re, in case of accidental short circuit. The reel is able to draw up to
100amps at full load. We recommend using a 80amp circuit breaker to ensure
safe operation.
Manual Reel (RFR-1)
Powered Reel (RFR-2)
Basic Operation
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Guided Reel (RFR-3)
»Adjust Friction Brake tension to minimize hose “run on”.
»The Reel will free-wheel out to desired distance
CAUTION: Do not pull hose out too fast, as reel may “run on”, causing hose
to become tangled.
CAUTION: Do not pull hose out too fast, as reel may “run on”, causing hose
to become tangled.
»When ready to rewind hose, press and hold button to retract hose back to
unit. Ensure hose is always in front of the operator.
»Release the button 2 meters prior to the end of the hose.
A circuit breaker must be connected in the main power lead at battery
end, to prevent re, in case of accidental short circuit. The reel is able to
draw up to 100amps at full load. We recommend using an 80amp circuit
breaker to ensure safe operation.
Remote Reel (RFR-4)
»Turn power switch on
»Adjust Friction Brake tension to minimize hose “run on”.
»The Reel will free-wheel out to desired distance
»Press button on remote to operate the electric motor on the reel
»Press and hold button to retract hose back to unit. Ensure hose is always in
front of the operator.
»Release the button 2 meters prior to the end of the hose.
A circuit breaker must be connected in the main power lead at battery end,
to prevent re, in case of accidental short circuit. The reel is able to draw up to
100amps at full load. We recommend using an 80amp circuit breaker to ensure
safe operation.
OR
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Maintenance
Daily Check battery condition, water level and
voltage (12 or 24v) All safety guards and
decals are in place. Inspect all bolts, nuts
and hose ttings for tightness.
20 Hrs Remove chain guard and check chain
tensions.
Check “freeness” of swivel and Lubricate if
required.
200 Hrs Grease all bearings (if tted with grease
nipples).
Yearly Motor brushes must be checked by auto-
electrician.
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1. Turn radio switch o󰀨 when not in use.
2. If hose becomes caught, release button immediately or damage to
motor could result.
3. Keep machine under cover when not in use.
4. A low power or voltage battery will cause weak or intermittent
operation of the units motor.
5. Do not wash electrical components of the reel with high pressure
water.
6. Use mild detergent (not truck wash) to clean the reel.
7. Only connect the reel to the appropriate voltage.
Contact Quik Corp for further information and pricing on the upgrade options.
Handy Hints
Upgradability
The RFR range of reels
has been specically
designed with the ability
to upgrade.
Model RFR4
Self Guided Remote Control
Model RFR1
Manual
Model RFR2
Powered
Model RFR3
Self Guided

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RFRB
Nozzle Holder
On/O󰀨 Switch
Rewind Switch
Radio Aerial
Guiding Head
Friction Brake
Remote Control Self Guided (4) reel pictured
(60 m 25mm ID hose, 24V, self guided, remote rewind)
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2-3. Remove 4xM6 bolts (A) and
6xM6 bolts (B)
4. Loosen 4xM6x20 bolts (C)
A
BB C
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Drum Drive Belt Adjustment
Check belt drive every 6 months.
If hose does not retract, belt may be ‘slipping’. Tension on belt is adjusted by
moving motor forwards to tighten or backwards to loosen.
Tools needed:
G-Clamp, Screwdriver, 10mm Ratchet
1. Disconnect Anderson Plug at rear of the hose reel.
2. Remove the self guide guard by removing the 4xM6 bolts (2 at
either end) (A)
3. Remove the front cover by removing the 6xM6 bolts (B)
4. Loosen 4xM6x20 bolts (C) on the RH side of the motor mount. Do
not remove completely.
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5. Apply G-clamp 6. Move motor to tighten belt
7. Tighten bolts
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Drum Drive Belt Adjustment
Continued from previous page
NB: Hose reel assembly can make accessing these bolts di󰀩cult
5. Apply G-clamp as shown in picture below.
6. Tighten G-clamp to put tension on motor and move motor
towards you to tighten belt.
7. With G-clamp still in place, tighten 4x bolts (C)
8. Remove G-clamp.
9. Re-t front cover.
10. Re-t self guide guard.
11. Ensure all bolts have been securely fastened.
12. Reconnect Anderson Plug and test operation of hose reel.
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