Assembly & Installation InstructionsVersion 0409
Wall Mount Hose Reel
Model 1041-GH
Parallel ConfigurationPulls the hose out along side the wall.
Perpendicular ConfigurationPulls the hose out straight away from the wall.
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Contents
Reel SpecificationsMax. Temperature ....140° FMax. Pressure ..........100 PSI
Questions? Problems? Missing Parts?2375
2099
2100
See Step 5 & 6
2594
2558
2589
2538
2537
See Step 18
2367
2589
See Step B10
2598
2510
Inlet Hose
Back Flange*
Front Flange*
Arm & Axle Assembly
Brass Swivel
Wall Plate
Cam-Lever Brake
Short Hex Key Wrench
Long Hex Key Wrench
Hose Clamp Assembly
Kink-Free Spring
Crank Handle Assembly
Wood Screw
Anchor Bolt
Lap Siding Standoff
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Ref. Part # Qty. Description
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* NOTE: Both back and front flanges, have a
pre-installed bushing in the center hole. In
case one is needed, the replacement part
number for that bushing is # 2509.
Reel Assembly
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Back Flange (B)
Long Hex Key
Wrench (I)
Front Flange (C)
1/4-20 x 1/2”
Button Head Screw
(Part # 2524)
Crank
Handle
Assembly
(Part # 2589)
Step 3Using the enclosed
long hex key wrench,
remove the three pre-
installed screws from
the Crank Handle.
Step 4Using the long hex key
wrench and the three
screws you just removed
from the handle, attach the
crank handle to the front
flange. Tighten firmly.
Step 2Using the long hex key wrench
and the three screws & nuts
you just removed, attach the
Front Flange to the back
flange by aligning the three
holes and tightening firmly.
Step 1Using the enclosed Long Hex
Key Wrench, remove the
three pre-installed screws &
nuts from the Back Flange.
1/4-20 x 5/8” Button Head
Screw (Part # 2518)
1/4” Serrated Flange
Lock Nut (Part # 2330)
Long Hex Key
Wrench (I)
Determine Your Mounting Preference
This versatile hose reel can be configured for 8 different mounting possibilities: Parallel vs. Perpendicular action,Right-Hand vs. Lef t-Hand rewinding , and Stud Wall vs. Masonry surface mounting. Please take a moment to lookat the following images and identify which of these eight configurations you’ll be assembling and installing for yourparticular application & situation. Keep your choice in mind as you proceed through this manual.
Parallel Mounting Options(Pulls hose out along side the wall)
Left-Hand
Rewind
Stud-Wall
Mount
Left-Hand
Rewind
Masonry-Wall
Mount
Right-Hand Rewind
Masonry-Wall Mount
Left-Hand Rewind
Masonry-Wall Mount
Right-Hand Rewind
Stud-Wall Mount
Left-Hand Rewind
Stud-Wall Mount
Perpendicular Mounting Options(Pulls hose out straight away from the wall)
Right-Hand
Rewind
Stud-Wall
Mount
Right-Hand
Rewind
Masonry-
Wall Mount
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Arm & Axle
Assembly (D)
Wall Plate (F)
Wall Plate & Axle
Assembly
Arm & Axle Assembly (D)
Qty. 1 - Arm (# 2565)
Qty. 1 - Short Axle (# 2570)
Qty. 1 - Axle Cap (#2561)
Qty. 2 - 1/4-20” x 1” Screw (Part #2521)
Wall Plate (F)
To mount the
perpendicular
configuration for left
hand rewinding,
simply rotate the
assembly so that the
arm is attached to
the wall plate on the
right-hand side.
Left-Hand Rewind Configuration
The wall plate & axle
assembly (parallel
configuration only)
can also be rotated
90 degrees and
mounted in a vertical
position, which is
often convenient for
mounting to pillars,
posts or columns.
Vertical Mounting to Posts or Columns
16”
7-1/4”
16”
7-1/4”
Right-Hand
Rewind Configuration
Step 6 - Parallel ConfigurationUsing the enclosed, Short Hex Key Wrench, attach the
Arm & Axle Assembly to the Wall Plate as shown, with the
two screws removed in the previous step. Tighten firmly.
Step 5Using the enclosed
Short Hex Key
Wrench, remove the
two 1-1/4” socket
screws and flat washers
from the bottom of the
Arm & Axle Assembly.
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This parallel configuration
is used for BOTH right and
left-hand rewinding.
Step 6 - Perpendicular ConfigurationUsing the enclosed, Short Hex Key Wrench, attach the Arm & Axle
Assembly to the Wall Plate as shown, with the two screws removed
in the previous step. Tighten firmly.
•3/8” x 1-1/4” Socket Screw (# 2519)
•3/8” Flat Washer (# 2520)
Short Hex Key
Wrench (H)Arm & Axle
Assembly (D)
Installation Option A - Masonry Walls(For Option B, stud-wall installation, skip ahead to page 8)
NOTE: Installation for the perpendicularmounting in this manual will show justthe right-hand rewind configuration. Forthe left-hand configuration, the steps arethe same...just mirrored.
ParallelPerpendicular
Step A8Mark the four wall plateholes with a pencil ormarker.
Parallel PerpendicularStep A7
In deciding where tomount the hose reel,make sure that the outletof the axle is within a 5foot radius of the spigot.Also make sure that noother objects in thevicinity will interfere withthe operation of the reel.
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Pencil or Marker (not included)
Determine the
mounting location
Step A10Place the wall plateagainst the wall withholes aligned. Pressor lightly pound ananchor bolt througheach wall plate holeand into the holes inthe wall.
Parallel Perpendicular
Parallel PerpendicularStep A11
Using the enclosed longhex key wrench, securethe wall plate to the wallby tightening each of thefour anchor bolts.Proceed to S tep 12.
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Anchor
Bolt (N)
Step A9Using a 5/16” masonry bit, (not included),drill 1-1/2” deep holes into the wall.
Anchor
Bolt (N)
Installation Option B - Stud Walls Steps B7 thru B11 are for mounting to 16” stud walls. NOTE: If installing onto vinyl
siding, we recommend you seek advice from the Vinyl Siding Institute: www.vinylsiding.org
ParallelPerpendicular
Pencil or Marker (not included)
Step B8Mark the four wall plateholes with a pencil ormarker. NOTE: Be sureto locate the studs prior todrilling. If possible, use a“stud finder” tool.
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NOTE: Installation for the perpendicularmounting in this manual will show justthe right-hand rewind configuration. Forthe left-hand configuration, the steps arethe same...just mirrored.
Parallel PerpendicularStep B7In deciding where tomount the hose reel,make sure that the outletof the axle is within a 5foot radius of the spigot.Also make sure that noother objects in thevicinity will interfere withthe operation of the reel.
Step B11Using the enclosed longhex key wrench, securethe wall plate to the wall bytightening each of the fourwood screws.
Parallel Perpendicular
Parallel PerpendicularStep B10
Mount the wall plate tothe stud wall using lagscrews. If mounting to lapsiding, please use thefour enclosed “standoffs”,which are placedbetween the plate andthe wall. Tighten firmly.
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Step B9Using a 1/8” drill bit, (not included), drillfour 1-1/2” deep holes into the wall.
Lag Screw (#2319)
Flat Washer (#2331)
Lap Siding Standoff (#2510)
Step 13Slide the flange
assembly onto theaxle, with the crank
handle to the outside.
Parallel Perpendicular
Parallel PerpendicularStep 14Slide the Cam-Lever Brake ontothe axle. Be sureto align the tab onthe brake with thenotch on the flange.
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Cam-Lever Brake (G)
Cam-Lever Brake (G)
Step 12Feed the male end ofthe Inlet Hose throughthe back side of the axle,until about 2” or 3” issticking out of thethreaded end of the axle.
Parallel Perpendicular
Inlet Hose (A)
Inlet
Hose (A)
Step 18Using the enclosed long hex
key wrench, remove the pre-
installed screw, washer and
nut from the Hose Clamp.
Step 16Thread the swivelonto the axle asshown. Hand tighten.
Parallel Perpendicular
Step 17Attach the inlet hoseto the spigot. Handtighten.
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Parallel Perpendicular
Brass Swivel (E)Brass Swivel (E)
Step 15Thread the Brass Swivelonto the inlet hose. Handtighten firmly.
1/4-20” x 1” Screw
(Part #2521)
1/4” Flat Washer
(Part #2331)
Hose Clamp
(Part # 2539)
Serrated Flange Nut
(Part # 2330)
Hose Attachment
Step 20From the femaleend of your gardenhose, measure 32inches and pinchthe clamp onto thehose at that pointby firmly pressingthe clamp togetherwith your fingers.
Left-Hand Rewind Right-Hand Rewind
Left-Hand Rewind
Step 19Place the female endof your garden hosenear the reel and thenplace the Hose Clampover the garden hose(as shown) about 3feet from the end.
Right-Hand Rewind
Your garden hose
(not included)
Your garden hose
(not included)
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Left-Hand Rewind
Step 21With the hose clamp firmlypinched together on thehose, attach it to the reel(using the screw, washerand nut removed from theclamp earlier), by aligningthe hole in the clamp withthe hole on the reel’s centerdrum. Tighten firmly usingthe long hex key wrench.
Right-Hand Rewind
1” Screw
1/4” Flat Washer
Hose Clamp
1/4” Serrated Nut(placed on bottom side
of flange)
Garden HoseGarden Hose
Long Hex Key Wrench
NOTE: (For S tep 22 on next p age)The Kink-Free S pring is designed to prevent a kink in your gardenhose while creating the “loop” during STEP 23. Rapid Reel currentlysupplies this one spring size which will fit into most 5/8" garden hoses.However, it may not fit into certain brands. Use of the spring is not required andRapid Reel hose reels are designed to operate properly without it. If the spring doesnot fit into your garden hose, simply use care during STEP 23 to avoid a hose kink whencurving the hose around to attach it to the swivel. If you’re going to purchase a new gardenhose for the reel, we recommend that you take the spring with you while shopping to ensure itwill slide into the hose. Page 13
Wide end
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Step 22Feed the female end ofthe garden hose throughthe slot in the flange, (asshown) and insert theKink-Free S pring into thehose, with narrow endfirst. The wider, taperedend keeps the spring fromsliding down the hose.
Left-Hand
RewindRight-Hand
Rewind
Slot in flange Slot in flange
Kink-Free
Spring (K)
Wide end
Wide end
Step 23Loop the garden hosearound and attach it to thebrass swivel. Hand tighten.
Right-Hand Rewind
Garden
hose loopGarden
hose loop
Kink-Free
Spring (K)
Left-Hand Rewind
How to Use the Cam-Lever Brake
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When you stop pulling out the hose, our innovative Cam-Lever Brake is designed to prevent the reel from free-spinning and unspooling more hose than what you wanted. The brake can be turned ON and OFF with the simpleflick of a finger. Turn the brake ON when pulling the hose out, then flip it to the OFF position for easy rewinding.NOTE: See back p age for instructions on how to adjust the amount of tension, or drag.
Right-Hand
OperationLeft-Hand
Operation
Brake ONTurn the cam-lever braketo the ON position toapply tension, (or drag)to the reel as you pull thehose out.
Right-Hand
OperationLeft-Hand
Operation
Brake OFFTurn the cam-lever braketo the OFF position torelease the tension, (ordrag), as you reel thehose back in.
Pulling theHose Out
Reeling theHose In
10 Year WarrantyCoverage Rapid-Reel® and Eley Corporation, (collectively here after referred to as the "warrantor"), guarantees this hose reel, components and parts, unless otherwise
specified, to be free from defect, malfunction or failure in material, or workmanship, under normal use and service, for a period of 10 years (120 months).
Warranty period starts from original invoice date.
HoseHose supplied by warrantor carries a warranty of 1 year (12 months) from original invoice date of purchase. Hose is selected from reliable commercial sources
and is recommended for application on the basis of data supplied by the manufacturer.
ExemptionsWarranty does not cover leaking due to damage caused by the use of acid, harsh chemicals or mineral deposits. Warranty does not apply when products are
used in excess of their rated capacities and design functions or under abnormal conditions. The effects of corrosion, and normal wear and tear are specifically
excluded from this warranty. This warranty does not cover damage which occurs in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the
warrantor or failures which result from accidents, mishandling, faulty installation, freezing, misuse or misapplication, abuse or neglect. Warranty is void if the
product or any part thereof has been tampered with, altered or repaired by anyone other than warrantor or damage that is attributable to acts of God. The
warrantor covers the replacement or credit of defective parts only and does not allow for field labor charges for removal, installation, analysis or travel expenses.
In no event shall the warrantor or its suppliers be liable for any damages, whatsoever, arising out of the use of or inability to use this product. (Some states do
not allow the exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you). The warrantor and its
suppliers disclaim all other expressed or implied warranties. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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Cam-Lever Brake Adjustment
Loosen nut to
decrease brake
tension (drag).
Tighten nut to
increase brake
tension (drag).
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The amount of tension, or drag, of thecam-lever brake can be adjusted with a3/8” wrench . Simply loosen the nut(counter-clockwise) to decrease theamount of drag. Tighten the nut,(clockwise) to increase the amount ofdrag. We strongly recommend that youincrease or decrease the tension by only1/4 turn of the wrench before testing theamount of drag. Keep adjusting at 1/4turn intervals until desired level of tensionis acquired.
3/8” W rench
Located in America’s heartland, ELEY Corporation is a family-owned company that has been producing premium
quality hose reels and related accessories under the Rapid Reel® brand name for both commercial and consumer
users since 1990. Three brothers manage the organization, personally ensuring a Midwestern-style commitment
to product quality and customer service. With deep roots in Nebraska’s farm and ranch country, we understand
the value of being able to depend on high quality tools, equipment and service. We believe our customers
should expect that same level of satisfaction from our products and service. Building upon these principles has
helped Rapid Reel grow into one of the most recognized and respected hose reel brands in North America.