Machine And Work Area Set Up - RIDGID K-45 Bedienungsanleitung

K-45 Drain Cleaning Machine
Figure 5 – FOR/REV Labels
9. With the inspection complete, move the FOR/REV
switch to the FOR position (drum turning clockwise
when viewed from the motor end), and with dry hands,
unplug the machine.
Machine and Work Area Set-Up
WARNING
Set up the drain cleaning machine and work area according
to these procedures to reduce the risk of injury from electric
shock, twisted or broken cables, chemical burns, infec-
tions and other causes, and prevent drain cleaner dam-
age.
Always wear safety glasses, RIDGID drain cleaning gloves,
and other appropriate protective e quip ment when setting up
your drain cleaner. For extra protection from chemicals
and bacteria on the machine and in the work area, wear
latex, rubber or other liquid barrier gloves under the RIDGID
drain cleaning gloves. Rubber soled, non-slip shoes can
help prevent slipping and electric shock, especially on wet
surfaces.
1. Check work area for:
• Adequate lighting
• Flammable liquids, vapors or dust that may ignite. If
present, do not work in area until sources have
been identified and corrected. The drain cleaner
is not explosion proof and can cause sparks
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• Clear, level, stable dry place for machine and oper-
ator. Do not use the machine while standing in wa -
ter. If needed, remove the water from the work area
• Clear path to electrical outlet that does not contain
any potential sources of damage for the power cord.
2. Inspect the drain to be cleaned. If possible, deter-
mine the access point(s) to the drain, the size(s) and
length(s) of the drain, distance to mainlines, the nature
of the blockage, presence of drain cleaning chemicals
or other chemicals, etc. If chemicals are present in the
drain, it is important to understand the specific safety
measures required to work around those chemicals.
Contact the chemical manufacturer for required infor-
mation.
If needed, remove fixture (urinals, etc.) to allow access
to the drain. Feeding cable through a fixture could
damage the drain cleaner and the fixture.
3. Determine the correct drain cleaning equipment for the
application. The K-45 drain cleaner is made for:
• / " to 1
3
4
(9,1 m) long with
• / " to 1
3
4
(13,7 m) long with
• 1 / " to 2" (30 mm to 50 mm) lines up to 45
1
4
(13,7 m) long with
cable
• 1 / " to 2
1
4
(9,1 m) long with
Drain cleaners for other applications can be
found by consulting the RIDGID Catalog, on line at
www.RIDGID.com or www.RIDGID.eu.
4. Confirm that the equipment to be used has been
properly inspected.
5. If needed, place protective covers in the work area.
The drain cleaning process can be messy.
6. Determine if the K-45 cable outlet can be placed
within 6" (15 cm) of the drain opening. If not, the
drain opening will need to be extended using similar
size pipe and fittings so that the K-45 cable outlet can
be placed within 6" (15 cm) of the drain opening (See
Figure 6). Improper cable support can allow the cable
to kink and twist and damage the cable/fixture or injure
the operator.
Ridge Tool Company
/ " (20 mm to 38 mm) lines up to 30'
1
2
/ " (6 mm) cable
1
4
/ " (20 mm to 38 mm) lines up to 45'
1
2
/ " (8 mm) cable
5
16
/ " (8 mm) IC (Inner Core)
5
16
/ " (30 mm to 75 mm) lines up to 30'
1
2
/ " (10 mm) cable.
3
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