3. Should it become necessary to reconnect the standard footswitch to the
RAM-4, be sure to connect the tubing from the footswitch to the air switch
marked "FORWARD."
CLEANING INTERNALLY ENHANCED TUBES
1. Select the proper size brush and thread it onto the flexible shaft until it is
hand tight. Hold the shaft coupling with pliers and tighten the jam nut
against the shaft coupling with a wrench. This will prevent the brush from
unthreading when in the reversed direction. USE ONLY BRUSHES WHEN
CLEANING INTERNALLY ENHANCED TUBES.
Note: Use of quick connect brushes eliminates the need for wrenches and
plyers – see the Goodway catalog.
2. Position the shaft locator on the outside of the flexible shaft so that when
the shaft is fully inserted into the tube, the entire bristle portion of the brush
extends outside the tube. The bristles must clear the tube before the brush
can be reversed. Care must be taken not to allow the exposed part of the
flexible shaft to extend beyond the tube end to prevent the wires from being
cut by the sharp end of the tube.
3. The design of the brush and the spiral in the tube cause the brush to move
through the tube with very little assistance from the operator. Depress the
"FORWARD" side of the footswitch to enter the tube. To prevent undue strain
on the flexible shaft, do not change in/out direction or rotation direction until
the brush leaves the opposite end of the tube. Allow rotation to stop before
depressing the "REVERSE" side of the footswitch to exit the tube. The motor
must stop before it can reverse.
Note: Although the RAM-4 can be used to clean internally enhanced tubes,
the RAM-6 is best for this application as it will allow the brush bristles into
the grooves better. The fixed speed of the RAM-4 requires a fast feed rate,
(the speed of the shaft going into the tube). If the feed rate is not met, the
bristles jump over the grooves leaving them fouled.
CLEANING TOOLS
Consult the Goodway catalog for available cleaning tools and recommended
uses.
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