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Maintenance
The frequency of maintenance is dependent on the application and environment you are using your hose
reel.
For example, a re truck has its reel fully checked and serviced about 2-3 times a year when the appliance
undergoes a service at the manufacturer’s workshop. Then depending on the frequency of use, re crews
will grease the reel when they grease other components on the truck. Water trucks used on mining and
civil projects are exposed to the elements daily, so their maintenance frequency tends to be higher. Simi-
larly to hose reels used for re & emergency, they are oen just greased when components of the truck or
trailer are lubricated.
It is recommended that a service program and procedure is developed by your company so potential
faults or failures can be addressed before they become a problem and render the equipment out of
action, or cause injury to the operator.
If you require service information outside what is listed below, please feel free to contact Retra Fluid Han-
dling Systems.
Lubrication
Lubricants are required where there is metal-to-metal contact. Periodically apply grease to the swivel,
bearings & brake assembly and wipe away the old excess grease to prevent the build-up of dust and sand
around these areas. We also recommend that you occasionally apply a small amount of lubricant to the
roller guide corner blocks to ensure they spin freely. For electric-driven reels, the chain will require lubri-
cation every so oen to help clean dirt out of the links and protect from rust.
Fastener and xing inspection
You must check to make sure the fasteners and xings are tight and not working loose over time. Be
mindful of the fact that a lot of the threads are aluminium and can be over-tightened.
Checking for leaks
Some maintenance checks are very simple and only require visual or audible inspection. Liquid leaks are
easily found, and you will generally be able to hear the hiss of an air leak. However, a simple soapy water
test will help reveal any air leaks by brushing soapy water around each joint and if bubbles appear then
you know there is a leak.
Cleaning
Real Ezy Hose Reels are designed to require very low maintenance, and oen the reel is only cleaned
when the machine it is mounted to is cleaned. Cleaning will maintain performance and extend the life of
parts. Soapy water and a dustpan brush do a great job at removing any build-up of dust or mud on the
hose reel.
It is advised against the use of a pressure washer due to moisture and the entry of water causing a failure.
Do not directly blast the bearings and brake assembly or motor. The electric motors are weatherproof but
are not rated for pressure cleaning. Pressure cleaning or directly blasting the motor with water will void
the warranty.
