RIDGID Auto-Clean K-30 Manual page 9

• 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.
• 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.
• Properly grounded electrical outlet. A three-prong or
GFCI outlet may not be properly grounded. If in
doubt, have outlet inspected by a licensed electrician.
• Clear path to electrical outlet that does not con-
tain 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 in-
formation.
3. Determine the correct drain cleaning equipment for the
application. The Auto-Clean drain cleaner is made for:
• Up to 1 1 / " lines up to 25' long with
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• The Auto-Clean drain cleaner is not recommended
for use with toilets.
• Drain cleaners for other applications can be found
by consulting the RIDGID Catalog
4. Make sure machine has been properly inspected.
5. If needed, place protective covers in the work area.
6. If needed, take appropriate steps to access the drain
to be cleaned.
• For many drains, the cable can be threaded through
the cross hairs in the drain (See Figure 6).
• For a sink with a pop up drain plug: Remove lift rod
and drain plug (See Figure 7) . Be sure to place a
container under the clean out or trap to catch any
water that may come out.
• For other sinks a clean out plug or trap may need to
be removed (See Figure 8.) Be sure to place a
container under the clean out or trap to catch any
water that may come out.
• For bathtubs, never try to go through the drain, this
will damage the cable. Remove the overflow plate
and any mechanism to access the drain (See Fi-
gure 9) .
Auto-Clean™ Drain Cleaning Machine
Cross
Hairs
Figure 6
Clean-out
Plug
Figure 8
7. Position the drain cleaning machine so it sits squarely
8. If the machine cannot be placed close enough to the
1 / " cable.
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Figure 10 – Example of Extending Drain to Within 6" (15 cm)
Figure 7
Figure 9
and firmly on the rubber feet provided. The end of the
AUTOFEED must be within 6" (15 cm) of the drain
opening. The guide hose should not be pulled tight or
kinked to reach this position. Greater distances from the
drain access increase the risk of the cable twisting or
kinking.
drain opening, extend the drain access back to within
6" from the AUTOFEED with similar sized pipe and fit-
tings. Improper cable support can allow the cable to
twist and kink and can damage the cable or injure the
operator. See Figure 10.
of AUTOFEED.
Drain plug
Set
Screw
Pivot Nut
Lift Rod
Extension
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