2020-2021 Purchasing Guide Volume 2

PLUMBING | Drain Cleaning Equipment

Drain Cleaning Made Easy Eliminate third-party drain cleaning costs.

Our simple 4-step do-it-yourself drain cleaning programmeans you can keep yourdrains running efficiently and effectively with confidence, while saving thousands of dollars on yearly outsourcing costs. We make it easy with our full line of drain cleaning products, replacement cables, and cutter blades. Now your maintenance team has everything they need to keep your drains in top condition and make a positive impact on your bottom line.

Select the Right Machine for the Job

Select the Right Cutters for the Job Match the cutter blade to the blockage type using the cutter application chart below. 2 Step

Work Slowly and Carefully Do not force the cable into the line! Make sure to let the cable and cutter turn freely as you cut through the obstruction in a back-and-forthmotion. 3 Step

Clean Your Machine Wash the cable and apply snake-oil to inhibit rust, and deodorize after each use. 4 Step

Match the machine's cable diameter to the drain line diameter using the cable application chart below. 1 Step

CABLE APPLICATION CHART

CUTTER APPLICATION CHART

DRAIN LINE SIZE

Typical Fixture

Cable Diameter

Drain Line Size

Problem

Cutter Blade

Sink, Tub/Shower, Roofstacks

1-1/4" - 2"

Small

1/4" or 5/16"

Medium

Starting Drill

Arrow Head

Side Cutters, U-Cutters, Boring Gimlets

2" - 3"

Medium Inside Drain Lines

3/8"

Medium

Cutting/Scraping

3" - 4"

Medium Main Line (no roots)

1/2" and 9/16"

Medium

Removing Loose Objects Small Retrieving Tool

3" - 6"

Medium/Large Main Line

5/8"

4" - 10"

Large

Toilets / Main Line

3/4"

Large

Starting Drill

Spearhead

5/8" (Sectional) 7/8" (Sectional)

1-1/4" - 3"

Small/Medium Sink, Tub/Shower, Roofstacks

Large

Cutting/Scraping

Saw Blades, ClogChopper

2" - 4"

Medium/Large Toilets & Main Line

Large

Removing Loose Objects Large Retrieving Tool

Troubleshooting & Tips and Tricks

Cable Is Not Getting Around Bends 1. Cable diameter may be too large for the pipe. 2. Cutting tip may be too large for the pipe. Cable Is Kinking or Breaking 1. Cable diameter may be too small and cable is doubling back in the line, causing problems. 2. Cable is being forced instead of carefully being worked back and forth through the stoppage. Cable Got Brittle in Between Uses 1. Cable was exposed to chemicals in the pipe and was not properly cleaned and oiled after use. Cable Is Not Feeding Properly (Machines with Power Cable Feed) 1. One or more of the feed rollers is not turning properly and may need to be cleaned and greased.

2. One or more of the feed rollers is worn out and needs to be replaced. (Note: It is recommended to replace all three rollers at the same time.) Cutter Is Not Doing the Job 1. Try using a different cutter or cutters to achieve the desired result. Do not allow too much slack in the cable between machine and drain opening. This can cause cable whipping.

Do not operate machine in reverse. • Reverse is only used to back cutting tool out of an obstruction.

• Do not run motor in reverse for more than a few seconds at a time as it could cause tangling or kinking in drum. • You can retract the cable in the forward position.

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