Reelcraft Series DGM - Underground Reels - Manual

Personal injury and/or equipment damage may result if proper safety precau-
tions are not observed.
• Ensure that reel is properly installed before connecting input and output
hoses.
• Bleed water pressure from system before servicing reel.
• Before connecting reel to supply line, ensure that pressure does not ex-
ceed maximum working pressure rating of reel.
• Remember, even low pressure is very dangerous and can cause personal
injury or death.
• Be aware of machinery and personnel in work area.
• If a leak occurs in the hose or reel, remove system pressure immediately.
• 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.
• If reel ceases to unwind or rewind, remove system pressure immediately.
Do not pull or jerk on hose!
• Treat and respect the hose reel as any other piece of machinery, observ-
ing all common safety practices.
Operating Instructions
DGM Hose Reels
Low Pressure Model Numbers:
Reelcraft Industries, Inc. • 2842 E Business Hwy 30, Columbia City, IN 46725
Ph: 800-444-3134 / 260-248-8188 • Fax: 800-444-4587 / 260-248-2605
Customer Service: 855-634-9109 • [email protected] • www.reelcraft.com
Form# 1132-1002 Rev: 8/2013
DGM 83075 OLP DGM 84050 OLP DGM 85100 OLP
Dimensional Data
Personal Safety
IMPORTANT
Read this manual carefully before
installing, operating or servicing this
equipment.
PREPARATION
1. Determine a suitable location for the un-
derground reel. An ideal location would
have good soil drainage, and a level
surface.
2. Remove the sod or landscaping, and dig a
hole approximately 48” x 48” x 51” deep.
3. Place 12” of drainage stone on the bottom
of the hole. See Figure 3.
NOTE: Installing a drainage pipe may be neces-
sary in poorly drained soils. See Figure 4. The
drainage pipe may be connected to an existing
drainage system, a submerged dry well, or a
culvert outlet.
NOTE: Consult local construction codes and
regulations before connecting to an existing
drainage or storm sewer system.
CAUTION: The reel will be damaged if it
becomes submerged in water. Adequate soil
drainage must be provided.
4. Add and level more drainage stone to
bring the bottom of the hole to 39 ¼”
from the top. Do not overfill the hole, it is
easier to add more stone later if necessary.
INSTALLATION
5. Place reel unit in the hole and level.
Compare the height of the riser opening
with the finished grade, the top of the riser
should be at grade level. See Figure 3.
Add or remove stone to adjust the height
of the riser to grade level.
6. Connect reel to the water line. See Figure
5. Use the supplied connection hose to
connect the reel to water supply. Do not
use rigid plumbing for the connection;
this will void the warranty.
WARNING: Ensure that the supply line pres-
sure does not exceed maximum working pres-
sure of reel. Apply thread sealant to all pipe
threaded connections. Do not over tighten
connection. The top cover may be removed for
access to the inlet hose of the reel. A hole may
be cut in the reel case at any convenient point
to route the hose or pipe. Seal the hole with
silicon or similar sealant after the hose or pipe
has been connected. As an alternative, the sup-
ply line may enter the case from the opening in
the bottom if hard pipe is used. A shut off valve
is recommended in the supply line in case the
reel should need servicing. See Figure 5 for
preferred plumbing diagram. See Figure 6 for
alternate plumbing diagram for installations
using existing irrigation systems.