TM 9-4940-568-20
11-63
(10)
Install elbow (8) and adapter (7) on hose
reel assembly (5).
Hose reel assembly is under
pressure. Avoid releasing
latching mechanism during
removal and installation. Failure
to comply could result in injury
to personnel.
NOTE
Prior to hose installation it is
necessary to preload the hose reel
assembly. Perform Step (11) to
preload the hose reel assembly.
(11)
Manually turn hose reel assembly (5) until
spring is tight, back off three turns, and
then latch.
(12)
Route hose (4) through hose reel assembly
(5) and tighten fitting (6).
When adding wraps of hose, be
careful not to exceed the winding
mechanisms spring capacity.
Adjust enough wraps of hose to
achieve the desired tension.
Damage to the winding
mechanism will result if spring is
over-tensioned.
NOTE
If necessary, adjust spring tension
on 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.
(13)
Retract hose (4) on hose reel assembly (5).
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