There had been in the past some complaints of the Ultimate Fire Hose Nozzle self adjusting or not holding a spray pattern and thanks to our forum members we were able to isolate the problem and solve it. The manufacture has been told about the reports and has adjusted their practices, but just in case you find your nozzle doesn't hold its pattern there is a very simple and quick fix.
TOOLS NEEDED:
(1) Flat Head Screwdriver
(1) Deep 3/8" Socket & Driver
(1) Shop Rag
STEP 1:
Locate the flat head screw at the center of the nozzle face and the small nut that is inside the nozzle when you look at the back. Using the screwdriver to hold the center shaft, loosen the nut inside the nozzle and remove it. The center shaft screw and spacer should slide easily out of the top of the nozzle.
STEP 2:
Grasping the 2 halves of the nozzle body turn them until they unscrew from each other. Be careful as the lower half will be covered in a grease from the factory and might be slippery. There might also be some water trapped inside from previous uses.
STEP 3:
Using a rag or shop towel wipe the excess grease from the around the threads of both sides. Be careful not to clean too much of the grease as it may cause the threads to bind during use. Make sure not to unseat the rubber O-ring either.
STEP 4:
Reattach the two halves of the nozzle body together and insert the bolt and spacer into top half of the nozzle and reattach the nut from the inside. It may be necessary to use a shallow 3/8" socket to hold the nut to start threading, then switch to the deep socket to tighten the rest of the way.
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There had been in the past some complaints of the Ultimate Fire Hose Nozzle self adjusting or not holding a spray pattern and thanks to our forum members we were able to isolate the problem and solve it. The manufacture has been told about the reports and has adjusted their practices, but just in case you find your nozzle doesn't hold its pattern there is a very simple and quick fix.
TOOLS NEEDED:
(1) Flat Head Screwdriver
(1) Deep 3/8" Socket & Driver
(1) Shop Rag
STEP 1:
Locate the flat head screw at the center of the nozzle face and the small nut that is inside the nozzle when you look at the back. Using the screwdriver to hold the center shaft, loosen the nut inside the nozzle and remove it. The center shaft screw and spacer should slide easily out of the top of the nozzle.
STEP 2:
Grasping the 2 halves of the nozzle body turn them until they unscrew from each other. Be careful as the lower half will be covered in a grease from the factory and might be slippery. There might also be some water trapped inside from previous uses.
STEP 3:
Using a rag or shop towel wipe the excess grease from the around the threads of both sides. Be careful not to clean too much of the grease as it may cause the threads to bind during use. Make sure not to unseat the rubber O-ring either.
STEP 4:
Reattach the two halves of the nozzle body together and insert the bolt and spacer into top half of the nozzle and reattach the nut from the inside. It may be necessary to use a shallow 3/8" socket to hold the nut to start threading, then switch to the deep socket to tighten the rest of the way.
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