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Motorized Exhaust Reel (MER) - Hose reels & hose drops - Plymovent
Motorized Exhaust Reel (MER) - Hose reels & hose drops - Plymovent
Motorized Exhaust Reel (MER) - Hose reels & hose drops - Plymovent
Motorized Exhaust Reel (MER) - Hose reels & hose drops - Plymovent
Motorized Exhaust Reel (MER) - Hose reels & hose drops - Plymovent
Motorized Exhaust Reel (MER) - Hose reels & hose drops - Plymovent
Motorized Exhaust Reel (MER) - Hose reels & hose drops - Plymovent
Motorized Exhaust Reel (MER) - Hose reels & hose drops - Plymovent
Hose reels & hose drops

Motorized Exhaust Reel (MER)

The Motorized Exhaust Reel (MER) is designed to retract the hose with the assistance of a high-torque electrical motor. We recommend this hose reel for use in light and heavy duty vehicle workshops where hoses and nozzles can be heavy and overhead cranes are used.

Features
  • Easy to operate
  • Efficient exhaust extraction

The Motorized Exhaust Reel (MER) for light and heavy-duty vehicle workshops

The MER is the ideal solution for light and heavy-duty vehicle workshops. Whether you service trucks, buses or construction off-road vehicles this is the right choice. With workshops where high ceilings and heavy high temperature hoses are the norm, the strength of the MER gives you every possibility for storing large and heavy exhaust extraction hoses.

Recommended for 

  • Use in light and heavy-duty vehicle workshops

Features

  • Easy to operate
  • Efficient exhaust extraction

Easy to operate

Trouble-free operation is provided through the use of a gear motor drive system which allowing maximum lifting capacity to handle any exhaust hose and nozzle. Whether you choose a wall-mounted control unit, pendulum controls or even radio control, the motorised hose reel is easy to use and enables extraction of hazardous exhaust gases.

Efficient exhaust extraction

The heavy-duty design of the MER can cope with any vehicle application. With sufficient power margin it is built to be a reliable performing hose reel you can count on to function whenever you need it. With a number of options you can determine the complexity of your system to suit your budget, always ensuring that the hazardous exhaust gases do not represent a risk for persons in the workshop.

A hose reel alone, won't do much!

The Motorized Exhaust Reel (MER) can be attached to a combination of the following products:

Exhaust hoses:

Nozzles:

Fans:

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Motor type

120V
No. of phases
1 ph
Frequency
60Hz
Output
0.75 HP
(0,55 kW)
Motor RPM
1080 rpm
Uncoiling speed (with gearbox 1:70)
15 rpm
230 or 460V
No. of phases
3 ph
Frequency
60Hz
Output
0.75 HP
(0,55 kW)
Motor RPM
900 / 1080 rpm
Uncoiling speed (with gearbox 1:70)
13 / 15 rpm
575V
No. of phases
3 ph
Frequency
60Hz
Output
0.75 HP
(0,55 kW)
Motor RPM
920 rpm
Uncoiling speed (with gearbox 1:70)
15 rpm

Lifting Capacity

Maximum load (hose and nozzle)
Three phase:
50 kg (110 lbs)
Single phase:
34 kg (75 lbs)

Installation

On ceiling, wall or boom

Order information

Article no.:
see remaining specifications
Number/package:
1 (Bolted on Skid)

Hose Mounting Kits (MER 850 and -1050)

MAP-100
4 in. (100 mm) hose
MAP-125
5 in. (125 mm) hose
MAP-150
6 in. (150 mm) hose

Airflow volume: general guidelines

Automobile
cfm (m3/h)
270-300 (460-510)
Hose Diameter
4 in. (100 mm)
Motorcycle
cfm (m3/h)
600-650 (1020-1105)
Hose Diameter
6 in. (150 mm)
Trucks (Public Works, Rental Fleets, etc.)
cfm (m3/h)
500-550 (850-935)
Hose Diameter
5 in. (125 mm)
Heavy Duty Trucks
cfm (m3/h)
650-800 (1020-1360)
Hose Diameter
6 in. (150 mm)
Off-Road (Constr., Compressor Tests, etc.)
cfm (m3/h)
1000-1400 (1700-2400)
Hose Diameter
8 in. (200 mm)
Note:
Make sure the weight of the hose and tailpipe adapter selected do not exceed the MER lifting capacity.

Accesories

Hose Types:
EG2
Hiqh quality fabric composite hose designed for exhaust gas temperatures of 350°F (177°C) continuous. Spike temperature capability: 400°F (205°C). Recommended for areas that service cars and light trucks.
EF2
Hiqh quality fabric composite hose designed for exhaust gas temperatures of 570°F (300°C) continuous. Spike temperature capability: 660°F (350°C). Recommended for areas that service heavy trucks and off-road vehicles.
Other hoses are available. Consult Plymovent for additional data and details.
Nozzles:
See separate data sheet for nozzles.
Fans:
See separate data sheets for F-Series and TEV fans.
Hose Mounting Kit:
Kits includes U-clamp, reducer and edge protection.
Up/Down Switch Options:
MER includes a standard control box with up/down buttons. Optionally, you can choose a hanging pendant or wireless remote.
Fan Mounting Kit:
Direct mount fans to hose reels are available: Plymovent fans include FUA- 1800 to 2700 models, selected for the required airflow and static pressure. Not available for MER-1250-200 version. Consult Plymovent or your authorized distributor for details.
Micro Switch MSR-24/2:
Used for fan start/stop and damper operation signal.
Fan Starters:
Allows remote start of fan from hose reel. Choose from SA-24, ES-90, and DCV, including magnetic coil contractors, overload, transformer and fuses. UL/CE CSA Listed.
Motor-driven Damper:
MD-160 or 200: Motorized damper 160 or 200 mm (Ø 6.3 or 8 in.). Power supply 24 VAC.
Transformer TR-24:
Transformer 115/230 to 24 volt to supply motor-driven dampers when no other control equipment is used.
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Exhaust hose reels Brochure EN

Brochure
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Motorized Exhaust Reel (MER) Manual EN

Manual
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The Motorized Exhaust Reel (MER) is in accordance with the following directives:

  • Machine Directive 2006/42 EC 
  • EMC 2014/30 EU

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Fixed Exhaust dropper on Boom arm (FEB)

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Fixed Extractor hose drop (FE) & (FEF)

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The Fixed Extractor (FE) single hose drop is a simple and economic solution when you have to extract exhaust gases and cover more than one service bay while using a central extraction system. We recommend this application for small workshops with limited available space.

Hose Reel on Boom

Hose reels & hose drops

Our hose reel on boom (HRB) is ideal for facilities in which an extended reach is needed to accommodate a larger working area, or reach over or under an obstruction such as a bridge crane.

Motorized Hose Reel (MHR)

Hose reels & hose drops

The motorized hose reel (MHR) (Protected under U.S. Patent No. 6,802,336) is designed to retract the hose with the assistance of an electric motor. We recommend this hose reel for use in general and light duty vehicle workshops with a low ceiling where overhead cranes are used.

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