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999-995-082.10_REV D8
PowerClear™ Drain Cleaning Machine
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 (Figure 6A).
• For a sink with a pop up drain plug: Remove lift rod
and drain plug. Be sure to place a container under
the clean out or trap to catch any water that may
come out. (Figure 6B).
• For other sinks a clean out plug or trap may need to
be removed. Be sure to place a container under the
clean out or trap to catch any water that may come
out. (Figure 6C).
• Bathtub overflow: 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 (Figure 6D).
Figure 6 – Drain Access
7. Position the drain cleaning machine so it sits square-
ly and firmly on the rubber feet. Do not place the
machine on carpet or other surfaces that could block
the air vents on the underside of the machine. The
end of the AUTOFEED unit must reach within 6"
(15cm) of the drain access. The guide hose should not
be pulled tight or kinked to reach this position. Greater
distances from the drain access increases the risk of
the cable twisting or kinking. If the machine cannot be
placed with the drum opening within 6" (15cm) of
the drain access, extend the drain access with similar
sized pipe and fittings (See Figure 7). Improper cable
support can allow the cable to kink and twist and
can damage the cable or injure the operator.
Figure 7 – Example of Extending Drain to within 6"
(15cm) of AUTOFEED Unit.
8. Evaluate the work area and determine if any barriers
are needed to keep bystanders away from the drain
cleaner and work area. The drain cleaning process
can be messy and bystanders can distract the oper-
ator.
9. Position the foot switch for easy accessibility. You
must be able to hold and control the guide hose and
AUTOFEED levers, control the foot switch, and reach
the FOR/OFF/REV switch.
10. Confirm that the FOR/OFF/REV switch is in the OFF
position.
11. Run the cord along the clear path. With dry hands,
plug the drain cleaner into a properly grounded outlet.
Keep all connections dry and off the ground. If the
power cord is not long enough, use an extension
cord that:
• Is in good condition.
• Has a plug similar to that supplied on the drain
cleaner.
• Is rated for outdoor use and contains a W or W-A in
the cord designation (i.e. SOW), or complies with
H05VV-F, H05RN-F types or IEC type design
(60227 IEC 53, 60245 IEC 57).
• Has sufficient wire size. For extension cords up to
50' (15,2 m) long use 16 AWG (1,5mm
2
) or heavier.
For extension cords 50'-100' (15,2m – 30,5m) long
use 14 AWG (2,5mm
2
) or heavier
When using an extension cord, the GFCI on the
drain cleaner does not protect the extension cord. If
the outlet is not GFCI protected, it is advisable to
use a plug in type GFCI between the outlet and the
extension cord to reduce the risk of shock if there is a
fault in the extension cord.
Drain plug
Pivot Nut
Lift Rod
Set
Screw
Figure A
Figure C
Figure B
Cross
Hairs
Clean-out
Plug
Figure D
Drain Extension
6" Maximum
(15cm)
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