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Maintenance Instructions
WARNING
FoR/oFF/ReV switch should be oFF and machine
unplugged before performing any maintenance.
Always wear safety glasses and other appropriate
protective equipment when performing any main-
tenance.
opening Drain Cleaner/Removing Drum
To open the machine to clean or change cable:
1. If needed, drain the machine. Remove guide hose
(see Assembly section).
2. Feed cable into drum.
3. Loosen (but don’t remove) the three (3) cover screws.
(see Figure 13).
4. Pull front housing straight off.
5. Remove drum by pulling straight forward.
6. Reverse the process to reassemble. Drum may need
to be rotated to seat onto the drive. Make sure drum
washer is properly placed on drum.
Figure 13 – Opening Drain Cleaner
Cleaning
After each use, clean the machine. Remove the guide
hose and drum/cable from the machine. A mild detergent
or antibacterial solution can be used if desired. Do not use
solvents, abrasives or other harsh cleaning agents.
Machine – use a damp, soft cloth to wipe off the machine
and wipe out the drum cavity. Do not submerge or flush
the machine with water. Do not allow water to enter
motor or other electrical components. Make sure unit is
completely dry before plugging in and using.
Front Housing – Remove from machine, flush with water
and wipe clean with a damp, soft cloth.
Drum and Cable – Flush drum and cable with water
after every use to prevent damaging effects of sediment
and drain cleaning compounds. Allow to dry before
installing drum to reduce cable corrosion.
AUTOFEED Unit – Flush AUTOFEED assembly with
water and lubricate with lightweight machine oil.
Guide Hose – Flush with water and drain.
Replacing the Cable
1. Remove the guide hose (see Assembly section) and
the front housing/drum (Figure 13).
2. Pull the cable out of the front of the drum.
3. Remove five (5) screws holding back of the drum
(Figure 14).
4. Disconnect the cable end from the drum back (Figure
15). Completely remove cable from drum.
5. Feed the end of the new cable through the outlet of
the drum. Attach end to the drum back as shown in
Figure 15.
Figure 14 – Removing Drum Back
6. Place the drum on back and manually feed the new
cable into the drum.
999-995-082.10_REV D12
PowerClear™ Drain Cleaning Machine
Housing
Screw
Drum
Washer
Housing
Screw
Screws
Cable
End
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