ReelCraft SW Series User manual

Operating Instructions
Reelcraft Industries, Inc. • 2842 E Business Hwy 30, Columbia City, IN 46725
Ph: 800-444-3134 / 260-248-8188 • Fax: [phone]
Customer Service: 855-634-9109 • [email protected] • www.reelcraft.com
Series SW/TW4000 Welding Hose Reels
Low Pressure Model Numbers:
TW4400 OLP SW4400 OLPT SW4425 OLPT
Read this manual carefully before installing, operating or
servicing this equipment.
IMPORTANT
Four 5/16” diameter mounting holes
Dimensions
A12 7/8”
B12 3/8”
C 8”
D2 1/2”
E5 5/8”
• Ensure that reel is properly installed before connecting input and output
hoses.
• Bleed fluid/gas pressure from system before servicing reel.
• Before connecting reel to supply line, ensure that pressure does not
exceed maximum working pressure rating of reel.
• Remember, even low pressure is very dangerous and can cause per-
sonal injury or death.
• Be aware of machinery and personnel in work area.
• If a leak occurs in the hose or reel, remove system pressure immedi-
ately.
• A high tension spring assembly is contained within the reel. Exercise
extreme caution.
• Pull hose from reel by grasping the hose itself, not the control valve.
• Ensure that reel, hose, and equipment being serviced are
properly grounded. Use an ohmmeter to check ground
continuity.
• If reel ceases to unwind or rewind, remove system pressure immedi-
ately. Do not pull or jerk on hose!
• Treat and respect the hose reel as any other piece of machinery,
observing all common safety practices.
SAFETY
Personal injury and/or equipment damage may result if proper safety
precautions are not observed.
Form# 1254-828 Rev: 7/2020
IN-SERVICE CAUTION:
• The user is cautioned not to shut off the fuel gas at the regulator or supply source first, as a flashback may result, and thereby damage the
hose.
• Users are cautioned specifically to shut off the gas at the torch first, and then at the regulator or supply source, to limit permeation of gas
through the hose wall. This should be done when the torch will not be used for periods in excess of 30 minutes.
• After the flame has been extinguished and the gas turned off at the supply source, it is recommended that any remaining gas be bled to mini-
mize degradation of the rubber during long shutdowns.
• To prevent an accumulation or concentration of gas that could be explosive or otherwise harmful to personnel, adequate ventillation must be
provided at all times, particularly in confined areas where fuel gas is being used.
• Additional advice for minimizing the permeation problem has been supplied by an NWSA member who states “The source of gas (fuel gas
and oxygen) should be closed before leaving for the day or shift. After the cylinder or manifold valves have been closed, the torch valves
(both fuel gas and oxygen) should be opened to remove all pressure from hoses.
Models TW4400 OLP and SW4400 OLPT
are listed to UL 1351.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
MOUNTING
Caution: Unless reel was specified differently when ordering,
maximum installation height is 10 feet. Do not exceed this dis-
tance. Observe all applicable NEC, OSHA & local codes when
installing this equipment.
1. Unpack and inspect reel for damage. Turn by hand to
check for smooth operation. Check for completeness.
2. Configure reel for top, side, or bottom-wind hose dispens-
ing by removing bolts (or nuts) (1) securing guide arm
bracket (2).
3. Determine new guide arm bracket location and remove
corresponding bolts, (or nuts). Position guide arm bracket
to reel and replace bolts (or nuts).
4. Position reel on floor, wall or ceiling. Secure into place
using four (customer supplied) screws or bolts (3).
INSTALLING THE INPUT HOSES
Caution: Apply teflon tape to all input connections to insure
a proper seal.
INSTALLING THE OUTPUT HOSES
Caution: Use extreme caution; reel under tension, avoid
releasing latch mechanism.
1. Manually turn spool assembly until spring is tight, back
off three turns, then latch.
2. Route output hoses through guide bracket.
3. Using a wrench, firmly hold on to output fittings on swivel
while tightening the hose connector.
SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
User servicing of the reel is limited to replacing the input/
output hoses or swivel only. Refer all other repairs to an autho-
rized service person or directly to Reelcraft Industries, Inc.
Failure to do so can result in personal injury and/or equipment
damage and may void the warranty.
Caution: Rewind hose on reel, then bleed pressure from sys-
tem before performing the following procedures.
1. Replace hoses in accordance with procedures given in
“Installation Instructions” section of this manual.
REPLACING THE SWIVEL
Caution: Remove supply line pressure before performing the
following procedure.
1. Remove supply line from swivel.
2. Remove swivel assembly from inlet shaft.
3. Apply thread sealant to threaded connection and re-install
swivel assembly to inlet shaft by reversing steps 1 & 2.
ADJUSTMENTS
Caution: Use extreme caution; reel under tension. Avoid
releasing latch mechanism. If necessary, adjust spring tension
of reel by adding or removing wraps of hose from spool, one
wrap at a time, until desired tension is obtained. Add wraps
to increase tension. Remove wraps to decrease tension. When
adding wraps of hose, be careful not to exceed the winding
mechanisms spring capacity. Add just enough wraps of hose to
achieve the desired tension. Damage to the winding mechanism
will result if spring is over-tensioned.
Acetylene/fuel gas
inlet 1/4” FPT
(Red)
Oxygen
inlet 1/4” FPT
(Green)
2
1
3
Acetylene/fuel gas
inlet 1/4” FPT
Series TW
Series SW

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Series SW Swivel
Series TW Swivel

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Item
No. Description Qty. Req. TW4400 OLP SW4400 OLPT SW4425 OLPT
1Swivel Assembly 1 S260057-3 S602843-1 S602843-1
21" External Snap Ring 1 300031 300031 300031
31.005 ID X 1.312 OD Spacing Washer 2 300034 300034 300034
4Main Shaft w/Snap Ring 1 602306 602306 602306
5Self Tapping Screw 3 S295-102 S295-102 S295-102
6Flange Sheave 1 400005 400005 400005
7 U-Bolt 1 3-117440 3-117440 3-117440
8Disc Sheave 1 400006 400006 400006
9Latch Cam 1 S400019 S400019 S400019
10 10-32 X 1/2 Machine Screw 7 300002 300002 300002
11 Guide Arm 1 S400107 S400107 S400107
13 Base Assembly 1 400101 400101 400101
14 Drive Spring Assembly 1 S400030 S400030 S400030
15 Spring Case Stud 1 261360 261360 261360
16 Spring Case Assembly 1 S400103 S400103 S400103
17 10-32 Serrated Hex Nut 8 S82-15 S82-15 S82-15
18 Spring Arbor 1 S260648 S260648 S260648
19 Latch Pawl Bushing 1 S400012 S400012 S400012
20 Latch Pawl Spring 1 S400018 S400018 S400018
21 Latch Pawl Bumper 1 S400021 S400021 S400021
22 Latch Pawl Assembly 1 S400019 S400019 S400019
23 10-24 X 3/8 Self Tapping Screw 1 S32-136 S32-136 S32-136
24 10-32 X 1" Truss Head Machine Screw 1 300035 300035 300035
25 1/4-20 Hex Flange Lock Nut 2 261650-1 261650-1 261650-1
26 9/16-18 Acet. 90° Ell 1 300090 300090 300090
27 Swivel Stem 1 260054 260653 260653
28 Ethylene-Peoylene O-Ring 4 300095 S314-14 S314-14
29 Acet. Swivel Body 1 260056 260056 260056
30 Oxy. Swivel Body 1 260056 ----- -----
31 5/8 External Snap Ring 1 300087 300087 300087
32 9/16-18 Oxy. 90° Ell 1 300091 ----- -----
--- Hose Assembly 1/4” x 25 ‘ T-Grade 1 ----- ----- S601162-25