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TM 07661B-14/1
APPENDIX A
(2)
Run the replacement hose along the handline removed from hose reel. Tie replacement hose to handline
assembly at intervals of three to five feet with wire, cord, electrical tape, or other available material.
(3)
Disconnect faulty hose from twin agent nozzle. Remove the quick-disconnect fitting from the faulty hose
and install in replacement hose. Seal pipe threads using instructions in NOTE, paragraph 3-14c.
(4)
Connect replacement hose to twin agent nozzle.
NOTE
Twin agent hoses are internally grounded by a wire which is integral with the hose. If a hose
or a section of hose being replaced in an emergency or otherwise, by a hose which is not
internally grounded; an external ground wire should be installed to ensure operator
protection against static shocks.
(5)
If, after emergency is over, a complete handline assembly is not available, the factory-supplied jacket may
be slit, the defective hose discarded and the replacement hose inserted in its place, then tied together as described in
step 2.
c.
Installation. Use the following procedure to install handline on hose reel.
(1)
String handline out in a straight line in front of hose reel, with nozzle ends away from the hose reel.
(2)
Connect handline hoses to respective outlet tubes protruding through cutout in reel drum. Tighten
securely.
(3)
Wind handline assembly evenly onto hose reel drum, using hand crank.
(4)
Attach nozzles.
(5)
Store nozzles on nozzle holder bracket.
A 3-25. HOSE REEL (SKID FRAME MOUNTED).
a.
Removal.
(1)
Ensure that nitrogen valves are closed and both systems depressurized.
(2)
For easier removal to lessen the weight of the hose reel assembly, twin handline assembly (5, figure 3-14)
should be removed from hose reel. See instructions, paragraph 3-24.
(3)
At left side of hose reel, uncouple dry chemical hose (3, figure 3-7) at nipple (4), then remove hose (3) and
elbow from swivel joint on side of hose reel.
(4)
At right side of reel, uncouple AFFF discharge hose at nipple (1, figure 3-14), then remove hose (2), and
elbow (3) from swivel joint (4) on hose reel.
(5)
Remove mounting bolts (6), flat washers (7), lockwashers (8) and nuts (9). Using a forklift or other
available lifting equipment, remove hose reel from skid frame.
b.
Installation.
(1)
Position hose reel on skid frame supports, with name plate on hose reel facing outwards. Install mounting
A 3-32
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