Safety Instructions - General Pipe Cleaners Kinetic Water Ram Manual De Instrucciones

Kinetic Water Ram™

Safety Instructions

The Kinetic Water Ram provides a safe, clean way to
clear small pipes and drains. However, as with any tool,
certain safety precautions are necessary. Remember
these safety rules as you use the Water Ram.
WARNING
!
Always wear safety glasses or
goggles to protect your eyes from
any debris thrown from the drain.
Never use the tool in a drain with
a chemical drain cleaner in it. Any
hazardous chemicals in the drain
water should be siphoned out or
otherwise
proceeding.
READ AND UNDERSTAND
ALL INSTRUCTIONS!
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may
result in serious personal injury.
Call General's customer service department at
412-771-6300 if you have any questions.
What is the Water Ram
The Kinetic Water Ram easily clears debris, sediment,
scale, and grease in 1-1/4" to 4" drain lines. It's an ideal
tool for maintaining apartment buildings, hotels, schools,
universities, restaurants, hospitals, RV and trailer parks,
and other locations with multiple drains. It's safer than
chemicals, cleaner than snakes, and less expensive and
more precise than CO cartridges.
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The Water Ram is particularly effective when the
stoppage is on the far side of a drum trap or a series of
difficult bends that would stop a traditional plumbing
snake.
How does it work?
The Kinetic Water Ram uses a burst of compressed air,
which strikes the column of water in the clogged pipe.
The resulting shock wave, called kinetic energy, hits the
stoppage at a speed of approximately 4,700 feet per
second, quickly clearing the blockage and flushing the
waste particles away. Since the shock wave travels so
fast, it bypasses vents and stacks, and 98% of the force
hits the clog head-on. There's no pressure build-up in
the system, so pipes and joints aren't affected.
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Features
Built-in air compressor – The Ram pumps up very
easily to about 60 lbs.
Pressure Gauge – Though the pressure gauge can
show up to 160 lbs. of pressure, do not use more
than 80 lbs. to clear a line.
Schraeder Valve – For a higher charge of air, use
the Schraeder valve and an external compressor.
Standard Accessories
4" Tapered Rubber Cone – Fits 1-1/4' to 3" drain
openings. Used in most applications.
Set of 5 Tapered Rubber Plugs – For use when a
tighter fit is required in the drain opening. Set
includes 1-1/4", 1-1/2", 2", 3" and 4" plugs.
Caulking Hose – For use when the operator is
unable to tightly seal the rubber plug into the drain
opening due to the faucet interfering with the Ram.
Optional Accessories
Toilet Attachment – Enables you to position the cone
in the bowl to get a tighter seal. As a result, you can
strike the blockage with greater impact and no
splash back.
6" Tapered Rubber Cone – Fits 1-1/4" to 4" drain
openings.
Expansion Plugs – For use when a tighter seal is
needed or when high pressure is needed for clearing
extreme blockages. They are available in 1-1/2", 2",
3", and 4" sizes.