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- Page 1 REAM-A-MATIC Tube Cleaning Machine Operating and Maintenance Instructions Read before operating.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Thank you for purchasing this Goodway “RAM 5” vari-speed reversing self-feeding tube cleaner. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you in the future. As with all Goodway products, you can be assured that the finest quality components and workmanship have gone into this machine. -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Use personal safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, non-skid rubber sole safety shoes, hard hat, gloves, and hearing protection are recommended. Use only GOODWAY recommended accessories and replacement parts. This unit is to be used only by trained operators. RAM 5... -
Page 4: Electrical Precautions
Check flexible shaft for weak or worn condition before each use. Make certain that all connections are tight and secure. • If the machine does not operate properly or is damaged contact Goodway Customer Service. • Disconnect the plug from the power source and turn off water supply before disconnecting hoses, fittings, or flexible shaft and before making any adjustments or changing accessories. -
Page 5: The Ram 5 Ream-A-Matic
• Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition which may affect the tool’s operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools. • If servicing this unit, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. -
Page 6: Setting The Speed
• Smooth-Bore Tubes: The operator needs only to select a comfortable rotational speed and feed rate. Setting the Speed • The rotational speed of the flexible shaft is controlled by the Speed Control on the unit’s control panel. • For enhanced tubes start speed at 400 RPM. Increase speed as needed. •... -
Page 7: Operation - General
OPERATION - GENERAL Connect water hose to water inlet. Water supply should be clean (use screen washer) to avoid clogging solenoid valve. Consult Goodway catalog for heavy- duty water hoses. Open water supply. DO NOT RUN DRY. Solenoid valve in power unit will allow water to flow only when the machine is running. -
Page 8: Operation - Speed-Feed Mode
THE SHAFT MUST COME TO A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE REVERSING DIRECTION. Attach Goodway nylon brush to flexible shaft. Securely tighten the small lock nut. USE ONLY SMALL LOCK NUTS SUPPLIED WITH GOODWAY BRUSHES. Use of a larger nut will jam the guide rollers. GTC-703Q and GTC-704Q Quick Disconnect Flexible Shafts and brushes can be used for 9/16"-1"... -
Page 9: Installing The Shaft Stop
INSTALLING THE SHAFT STOP INSTALL THE REAR CONE, COLLAR, SPRING AND THE FRONT CONE AS FOLLOWS: Insert the shaft through the RAM-5, advancing the shaft through the guide tube and gun handle, then into the tube to be cleaned for the desired length – let the brush go halfway out of the tube on the other end. -
Page 10: Flexible Shafts
FLEXIBLE SHAFTS Please refer to the booklet “Flexible Shafts – Operating and Maintenance Instructions” for important information about proper use, maintenance, and storage of flexible shafts. SPEED-FEED TROUBLESHOOTING SHAFT WILL NOT FEED FORWARD: • Check to see if shaft casing is caught on drain assembly (2257). Trim casing if needed. -
Page 11: General Troubleshooting
Runs for short period of • Electrical short to ground • If GFCI continually trips call time and stops (power Goodway - there may be an light off), GFCI trip/won’t unsafe electrical condition!! reset Motor jerks or runs •... -
Page 12: Storage
STORAGE Disconnect water supply line. Disconnect the flexible shaft and drain water to prevent rusting of shaft. Do not store machine where residual water in machine may freeze. Refer to Flexible Shaft manual for flexible shaft storage. Routine Maintenance • Lubricate Chain and Sprockets every 100 hours of running time with a good grade non-detergent SAE 20 to 50 weight petroleum-based oil or NLGI no. -
Page 13: Parts List
PARTS LIST KEY# PART# DESCRIPTION QTY. 1056 Barbed Fitting 1417 Light 1719 Roll Pin, 1/16", Control Gun 2200 Base 2201 Cover 2203 Gear Box 2203-4 Snap Ring, 40mm 2204 Gear Box Cover 2205-702 Driver Roller/Gear (for GTC-702 shaft) 2205-703 Driver Roller/Gear (for GTC-703 shaft) 2205-704 Driver Roller/Gear (for GTC-704 shaft) 2206-702... - Page 14 PARTS LIST KEY# PART# DESCRIPTION QTY. Seal 825-R5 Bearing 2286 Sprocket, 48T x 1/2” Bore 2285 Sprocket, 17T x 5/8” Bore 2287 Chain, 18" Long w/Master Connecting Link 833-1 Bearing Latch Bumper GFCI Plug & 30 ft 14 AWG Cord, (115V Models) 1 842A GFCI Plug &...
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Page 15: Parts Diagram
PARTS DIAGRAM SQC-ASSM-892-R5 RAM 5... - Page 16 RAM-5 GT 2219-702 2219-703 2219-704 RAM 5...
- Page 17 PARTS LIST KEY# PART# DESCRIPTION QTY. 1321-1 Outer Sleeve 15' (4.6m) 2216 Hose Fitting, Female 2217-15 Guide Tube 15' (4.6m) 2218 Control Handle 2219-2 Coil Spring 2219-703-1 Cone 2219-703-2 Collar (for GTC-703 shaft) 2219-704-2 Collar (for GTC-704 shaft) 2219-703-4 Rear Cone (for GTC- 703 shaft) 2219-704-4 Rear Cone (for GTC-...
- Page 18 WIRING DIAGRAMS RAM-5-DC, 115 VOLT WIRING DIAGRAM RAM 5...
- Page 19 RAM-5A-DC, 230 VOLT WIRING DIAGRAM RAM 5...
- Page 20 Visit: www.goodway.com P/N RAM-5DC ©Copyright 2019 Goodway Technologies Corp., Stamford, CT USA Effective date March 13, 2019 Goodway is a Trademark of Crossford International. Goodway reserves the right to improve products; contact the factory for the latest configuration and uses.
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Ram-5SF Serial #004565 date: 3-23-2007. parts diagram needed