Troubleshooting - RIDGID PowerClear Manual

PowerClear™ Drain Cleaning Machine

Troubleshooting

PRoBLeM
Cable kinking or break-
ing.
Cable stops rotating while
foot switch is depressed.
Restarts when foot switch
is re-depressed.
Cable turns in one
direction but not the
other.
Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter trips when
machine is plugged in or
when foot pedal is
depressed.
AUTOFEED unit doesn't
work.
Machine wobbles or
moves while cleaning
drain.
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PoSSIBLe ReASoNS
Cable is being forced.
Cable used in incorrect pipe diameter.
Motor switched to reverse.
Cable exposed to acid.
Cable worn out.
Cable not properly supported.
Hole in foot switch or hose.
Hole in diaphragm switch.
Faulty FOR/OFF/REV switch.
Damaged power cord.
Short circuit in motor.
Faulty Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter.
Moisture in motor, switch box or on plug.
AUTOFEED unit full of debris.
AUTOFEED unit needs lubrication.
Cable not evenly distributed.
Bumpers are not on ground.
Ground not level.
SoLuTIoN
Do Not Force Cable! Let the auger do the work.
Use correct cable for pipe.
Use reverse only if cable gets caught in blockage.
Clean cables routinely.
If cable is worn, replace it.
Support cable properly, see instructions.
Replace damaged component.
If no problem found with pedal or hose, replace
diaphragm switch.
Replace switch.
Replace cord set.
Take motor to your nearest RIDGID Independent
Service Center.
Replace cord set.
Take drain cleaner to your nearest RIDGID
Independent Service Center.
Clean the AUTOFEED unit.
Lubricate the AUTOFEED unit with lightweight
machine oil.
Pull all cable out and feed again, evenly distribute.
Place on level stable surface.
Place on level stable surface.