Troubleshooting Guide - General Pipe Cleaners Kinetic Water Ram Mode D'emploi

Kinetic Water Ram™
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Problem Probable Cause
Cannot clear No water in drain.
drain.
Not enough pressure.
Ram is not at the
correct drain opening.
Getting splash Seal is not tight enough
back.
Overflow or other drain
is not covered.
Ram will not Dry leather seal.
pump up to
pressure.
Worn leather seal.
Ram will not Worn seals.
hold pressure.
See page 19 and 20 for Parts List and Schematic Diagram.
Solution Solution
Water must be in the drain. Open water faucet to allow drain to back
up. Turn off before firing Ram.
Use optional Check Valve Assembly (G-CVK) to provide water in slow
draining sinks and tubs.
Increase pressure in 10 lb. increments until stoppage is cleared. If
pumping becomes difficult, attach external compressor to Schraeder
valve. Do not exceed 80 lbs.
Ram must be used at the closest drain opening to the stoppage.
Push down on Ram as it is being fired for a tighter seal.
Use Tapered Plugs or Expansion Plug for a tighter seal.
Wedge a rag around the Rubber Cone or Caulking Hose for odd
shaped openings, or wrap a strip of rubber around an Expansion Plug
to increase the diameter.
Cover overflow in sink or other drain opening in combination sinks.
Leather seal must be lubricated every 3 to 6 months to keep it from
drying out. To do so, lift the pump rod and apply a few drops of neat's
foot (leather) oil to the seal through the air hole.
If the leather seal is completely worn, it must be replaced. It is
recommended that the Valve Seat Washer (G-10) be replaced at the
same time. Be sure to clean the inside of the Air Pump Cylinder (G-18)
and Pump Bottom Cap (G-8) of any oil and residue before
reassembling unit.
Seals will wear over time. All seals may easily be replaced at the same
time using the Ram Repair Kit (Cat # KRRK). Be sure to clean the
inside of the Air Pump Cylinder (G-18) and Pump Bottom Cap (G-8) of
any oil and residue before reassembling unit.
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