General Pipe Cleaners Kinetic Water Ram Mode D'emploi page 3

Kinetic Water Ram™
Check Valve Assembly – For use when clearing slow
draining sinks and tubs.
Hose and Universal Faucet Adapter)
Note: An Instructional Video is available.
covers operation of the Kinetic Water Ram as
well as safety procedures.
information.
Assembly
1. Thread the 4" Rubber Cone onto the spindle with the
point of the cone facing downward as shown in figure
1, not with the point facing the cylinder as shown in
figure 2.
Figure 1 – CORRECT!
2. The point of the Rubber Cone should be a minimum
of 1/4" beyond the end of the spindle.
3. Use the Lock Nut to hold the cone in place as shown
in figure 1, never as shown in figure 3.
Figure 3 – INCORRECT!
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
General Operating Instructions
Any hazardous chemicals in the drain
!
water should be siphoned out or
otherwise removed before proceeding.
1. Go to the drain or clean-out closest to the stoppage.
2. The Water Ram must hit a solid column of water, not
air. If a pipe is only partly blocked and drains slowly,
turn the faucet wide open so that water is supplied
faster than it can drain off. If this doesn't provide
enough water to create the required column of water,
use the Check Valve Assembly. (See "Clearing Slow
Draining Sinks and Tubs")
3. Pump the Ram up to 10 lbs. of pressure to start.
(Includes Water Supply
It
Call for more
Figure 2 – INCORRECT!
4. Wedge the tip of 4" Rubber Cone into the drain. If
this will not provide a tight seal, use other
attachments shown in Specific Applications.
5. To avoid splash back, press down firmly, putting
your weight behind the Ram. Then, SNAP trigger
quickly for trip hammer effect.
6. Blockage will break up on impact.
7. If the blockage persists, gradually increase the
pressure by 10 lb. increments until the blockage has
been cleared. Most lines can be cleared using only
20 to 40 lbs of pressure.
8. Follow by flushing thoroughly with water to carry off
waste particles.
SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS
Sinks
In sinks you must block the
overflow vent with a wet rag
or towel before firing the
Water Ram to prevent splash
back. Apply pressure to the
rag or towel at the moment
when you snap the trigger.
There must be some water in
the basin, so that the nozzle
of the Ram is under water
when placed in the drain opening. Use low pressure at
first to make sure you have splash back under control,
then increase in 10 lb. increments until the stoppage has
been cleared. Flush the line with warm water.
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