Assembly Video - Model 1042X, Extra-Capacity Free-Standing Hose Reel

Assembly Video Demonstration for ELEY Model 1042X

Extra-Capacity -Free-Standing- Garden Hose Reel

 

⏱️ Time Chapters What You'll Learn
0:00 Introduction & Unboxing Unpack the hose reel and identify all included components.
1:18 Install the Extra-Capacity Spacer Add the drum spacer that increases hose capacity.
2:19 Drum, Hose & Brake Setup Assemble the drum and install the hose guide and brake components.
2:56 Install the Extra-Capacity Axle Attach the longer axle required for the Extra-Capacity Kit.
4:56 Attach the Reel Arm to the Base Secure the reel arm to the free-standing base.
5:32 Install the Flange, Hose Strap & Cam Brake Complete the reel assembly with the front flange and braking system.
5:58 Swivel, Winding & Adjustments Install the swivel and make final reel adjustments.
7:14 Attach the Garden Hose Connect your hose correctly for smooth winding and operation.
9:53 Completion & Support Final inspection, operating tips, and where to find additional help.

Assemble ELEY Garden Hose Reel Free-Standing

In this video, the manufacturer demonstrates how to assemble an ELEY hose reel free-standing. The video demonstration, closed captions, and detailed instructions on this page were created to provide additional clarification during the assembly process.

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Key Instructions and Takeaways from the Video

Introduction

Warren Eley demonstrates the assembly process for ELEY garden hose reel free-standing, Model: 1042X. Every hose reel comes with a very detailed step-by-step instruction manual. For best results, lay the box down before opening, open the end, then grab the cardboard sleeve and slide the parts trays out of the box.

CONNECTING FLANGES

The front flange and back flange are held together with three screws.

  • The front flange has three holes for attaching it to the back flange, a large opening for your garden hose, a rectangular opening for the hose strap assembly, and an extruded base for the crank handle.
  • The back flange is a solid flange with three equidistant pre-installed nuts for attaching it to the front flange.

Instructions: Attach the front flange to the back flange by aligning the holes with the pre-installed nuts. Use the hex key wrench and start threading the screws into the back flange. Do not tighten until all three are installed, then tighten firmly.

ATTACHING THE CRANK HANDLE

The crank handle is attached to the front flange.

  • Remove the pre-installed screw from the crank handle center post.

Instructions: With the front flange facing up, insert the crank handle post into the extruded base from above and insert the screw from below. Use the hex key wrench, tighten firmly.

INSERTING THE HOSE & PLACING THE DRUM AND HOSE STRAP

The inlet hose will need to stay in place, fed through the axle far enough to attach to the swivel.

  • Insert the hose before placing the drum or hose strap.
  • Make sure the drum is pushed all the way on and the front flange is facing forward.

Instructions: Feed the male end of the hose through the axle until it just shows out the front. Next take the hose strap assembly and feed the nylon strap through the rectangular opening, pushing the assembly into place.

INSTALLING THE CAM-LEVER BRAKE

ATTACHING THE HOSE TO THE SWIVEL

The inlet hose will thread into the port with the aluminum collar on the swivel.

  • The swivel can be rotated in either direction to make it easier to install onto the reel.
  • Make sure the O-ring gasket is in place before attaching the swivel.

Assembly Tip: Be sure to tighten the inlet hose firmly to prevent this connection from developing a leak. Use pliers to tighten more securely.

Instructions: Using a firm grip on the swivel's aluminum collar, attach it to the inlet hose. Then attach the swivel to the reel's axle. Make sure the hex head of the screw is facing up toward the opening in the front flange. Feed the hex key wrench through the opening in the flange to tighten the aluminum collar onto the axle of the reel.

Attaching the Garden Hose to the Reel

You can set up your hose reel for right-handed or left-handed rewinding. Position the stem of the swivel and feed the garden hose through the opening based on the direction you want to wind.