IFEX Technologies 3000 - Routine Maintenance; Operation of the Drum Brakes; Brake Adjustment; Rewind Problems

IFEX Technologies GmbH IFEX 3000 Impulse Fire Fighting Technology N°: IF3000-130
Instruction Manual
Instructions for Use and Operation
Appendix B
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Hansestraße 18, 27419 Sittensen
Type IFEX 3072 Fire Extinguishing Unit with hose reel Date: 30.11.12
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2. Routine maintenance
Every 6 months: (regular operating conditions). Lubricate the drum bearings and the spindle
of the rewind mechanism with general purpose grease through the grease nipples. Release
the brake and check the reel for easy rotation.
3. Operation of the drum brakes
a) Lower (rewind) position:
The drum is unbraked.
This position should be selected when the hose is being rewound.
b) Middle (braked) position:
The brake is partially applied. This position will allow a control of the drum during
unwind of the hose. This position will prevent the drum from rocking excessively when
the pressure is turned on and off.
c) Upper (locked) position:
The brake is fully applied. This position should be selected during transit or when the
hose is in use if a positive lock on the drum is required.
4. Brake adjustment
Move the brake lever to the lower rewind bottom position.
Apply pressure to the end of the brake rod. Sufficient pressure must be applied to
compress the spring and move the nut on the end of the rod clear of the brake shoe, so
that the nut can be rotated. Rotate the nut (clockwise when viewed from the back of the
reel to increase braking and anti-clockwise to decrease braking). The adjustments should
be made a little at a time. After each adjustment, move the brake lever to the braked
(middle) position and test the effectiveness of the brake. Repeat the operation until the
desired effect is achieved.
5. Rewind problems
If it should be difficult to rewind the hose to the reel, check the following:
Check that the hand wind brake is released. The brake should be in the lower (rewind)
position. Check that the drum bearings are lubricated, apply grease to the nipples.
If the drum is still tight, it is probably because the frame is mounted with a „twist“ in it. Try
loosening the bolts which fasten the reel down and if necessary put a packing piece
under one corner of the frame when re-tightening.
If the reel has been damaged during operation or otherwise, please contact your local
IFEX dealer or IFEX Technologies GmbH Sittensen, Germany.