Troubleshooting Guide - General Pipe Cleaners Kinetic Water Ram Operating Instructions Manual

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 pump Dry leather seal.
up to pressure.
Worn leather seal.
Ram will not hold Worn seals.
pressure.
Solution
Water must be in the drain. Open water faucet to allow drain to back up. Turn off be-
fore 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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