Assembly Instructions | Wall-Mount Garden Hose Reel
STANDARD-Capacity Assembly & Installation Videos
Model 1041 onto Wood-Frame Walls
This step-by-step video walks you through the assembly and installation of the standard-capacity ELEY Model 1041 wall-mount hose reel on stud-framed walls, including lap siding, stucco, and various wood surfaces. The reel can be assembled and installed in one of two pull directions:
- Parallel Mount: pulls the hose out alongside the wall.
- Perpendicular Mount: pulls the hose out straight away from the wall.
Model 1041 onto Masonry Walls
This step-by-step video walks you through the assembly and installation of the standard-capacity ELEY Model 1041 wall-mount hose reel on masonry surfaces, including brick, concrete, stone, and cinder block. The reel can be installed in one of two pull directions:
- Parallel Mount: pulls the hose out alongside the wall.
- Perpendicular Mount: pulls the hose out straight away from the wall.
Model 1041 onto Wood Posts
This step-by-step video walks you through the assembly and installation of the standard-capacity ELEY Model 1041W post-mount hose reel, which is built from two products:
- Model 1041 wall-mount hose reel
- Item 1125 wood-post kit
EXTRA-Capacity Assembly & Installation Videos
Model 1041X onto Wood-Frame Walls
This step-by-step video walks you through the assembly and installation of the extra-capacity ELEY Model 1041X wall-mount hose reel on stud-framed walls, including lap siding, stucco, and various wood surfaces. The reel can be assembled and installed in one of two pull directions:
- Parallel Mount: pulls the hose out alongside the wall.
- Perpendicular Mount: pulls the hose out straight away from the wall.
Model 1041X onto Masonry Walls
This step-by-step video walks you through the assembly and installation of the extra-capacity ELEY Model 1041X wall-mount hose reel on masonry surfaces, including brick, concrete, stone, and cinder block. The reel can be assembled and installed in one of two pull directions:
- Parallel Mount: pulls the hose out alongside the wall.
- Perpendicular Mount: pulls the hose out straight away from the wall.
Model 1041X onto Wood Posts
This step-by-step video walks you through the assembly and installation of the extra-capacity ELEY Model 1041WX post-mount hose reel, which is built from three products:
- Model 1041 wall-mount hose reel
- Item 1044 extra-capacity kit
- Item 1125 wood-post kit
PDF Assembly Manuals
Model 1041 Hose Reel Assembly & Installation FAQs
How do I mount this reel to my house?
This linked article covers the basic how-to steps and dos and don'ts for mounting a garden hose reel to various types of structures.
How to Mount a Garden Hose Reel to Your House.
Can this model be mounted to stucco?
Yes, the ELEY model 1041 wall mount garden hose reel can be mounted to stucco. However, it is extremely important that the reel is anchored into a solid surface behind the stucco finish. The reel must be anchored into the wall studs and may require longer lag screws than provided.
If there is masonry behind the stucco finish, use sleeve anchors or masonry anchors. If you are not confident in your ability to locate the studs, we recommend considering a post mount, cart, or free-standing hose reel.
If you attempt to mount the hose reel to a stucco finish without locating the studs, the reel will more than likely fall off, causing damage to the reel and your stucco finish.
Additional information can be found in the following linked article: How to Mount a Garden Hose Reel to Your House
For brick, should I mount into the brick face or the mortar?
When mounting to brick, it is acceptable to mount the reel into the mortar joints or directly into the brick or block itself. Watch the video below for mounting to a masonry surface.
Additional information can be found in the following linked article: How to Mount a Garden Hose Reel to Your House
Can the wall plate be mounted vertically instead of horizontally?
Yes, the model 1041 wall-mount hose reel can be mounted vertically with the wall plate, provided the reel is set up in the parallel configuration only. The mounting holes will be 7-5/16 inches apart left-to-right, and 16 inches on center, top-to-bottom. The wall plate of a perpendicular configured hose reel must remain horizontal.
What is the best height to mount the reel to the wall?
Because we are only discussing one variable at this time (height), consider the following ergonomic principles:
- All work activities should permit the worker to adopt several different, but equally healthy and safe postures;
- Where muscular force has to be exerted, it should be done by the largest appropriate muscle groups available.
- Work activities should be performed with the joints at about the mid-point of their range of movement. This applies particularly to the head, trunk, and upper limbs. If possible, position the center of the reel six inches below your belt.
Is it okay to mount this aluminum-alloy reel to pressure-treated lumber?
The pressure treatments ACQ – (Alkaline Copper Quaternary) and CA – (Copper azole) are highly corrosive, and contact with aluminum should always be avoided. We advise placing the included mounting-hole standoffs between the reel and the pressure-treated lumber. If space does not allow the standoffs, then stainless steel washers should be used.
What size are the enclosed anchor bolts and wood screws, and what drill bit size is needed?
The mounting hardware supplied with the hose reel includes stainless steel lag bolts for stud wall mounting (1/4" x 2") and stainless-steel sleeve anchors for masonry applications (5/16" x 1-3/4").
For wood lag screws, use a 1/8-inch drill bit and drill a hole 1-1/2 inches deep. For masonry surfaces, use a 5/16-inch masonry bit and drill the hole 1-1/2 inches deep.
Can this model be mounted on a trailer?
No, the ELEY model 1041 garden hose reel is not designed for nor intended for over-the-road applications. The product warranty does not apply when products are used beyond their rated capacities or design functions, or under abnormal conditions.
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