ROTHENBERGER RODRUM M-L Pipe Cleaning Machines Instructions

RODRUM M/L

Instructions for userothenberger.com

A Overview

B Height adjustment

C Loading

Tool case removal D

Operating E

F Spiral drum change

Please read and retain these directions for use. Do not throw them away! The warranty does notcover damage caused by incorrect use of the equipment! Subject to technical modifications!

Safety Notes

1.1 General Power Tool Safety Warnings
WARNING! Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your electrically-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

1. Work area safety
   a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents. b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes. c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

2. Electrical safety
   a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock. b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded. c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock. d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges and moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock. e) When operating a power tool outdoors only, use an extension cords suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock. f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

3. Personal safety
   a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A momentary lack of attention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury. b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries. c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents. d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury. e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations. f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts. g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dustrelated hazards. h) Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore
   tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injurywithin a fraction of a second.

4. Power tool use and care
   a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power  ool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or remove the  attery pack, if detachable, from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally. d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with  thepower tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users. e) Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools. f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control. g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed.
   Use of the power tool for operations different from those intendedcould resultin a hazardous situation. h)  Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.

5. Service
   a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

1.2 Special safety instructions
Wear rubber boots (for insulation) when performing cleaning work.
Before inserting the plug into the electrical socket, make absolutely sure that the pipe cleaning machine is switched to 0 or OFF.
Whenever using electrical devices, always observe the specified voltage and generally work with a protective tube and safety gloves.
Choose the right tool for the clog and for the pipe diameter to be cleaned, in order to prevent the tool from hooking into the clog and the spiral from ejecting from the pipe.
To prevent damage, use this machine and its accessories only to clean waste water pipes — never chimneys, wells, etc.
To prevent damage to the pipes or pipe bends, do not modify tools by whetting them, etc…
Use a camera system to spot the cause of the pipe clog.
Only work on perfect lines installed according the “VDE regulations“. The spirals must never run over the guide tube!
Mechanical pipe cleaning should always be undertaken from above in the direction of the stop plug.
Ensure that no water taps leading to the pipe to be processed are actuated during the pipe cleaning. Congestion can occur here!
During pipe cleaning never leave the machine unobserved!
Secure the operation site (the road, the shaft) so that no uninvolved persons suffer injuries and always cover open shafts or gullies.
Check the area to be investigated with a gas warner for the presence of poisonous or explosive gases!
The machine and the accessories should be cleaned and disinfected after every use.
The recommended personal protective equipment should be worn whenever any work is done: safety glasses, safety helmet, safety shoes, safety vest!
The hands should be cleaned and disinfected after every activity; there is increased risk of infection by pathogens!
1.3 Residual risks
Even when observing all of the safety instructions there are still some residual risks remaining, for example: spirals can overturn (create a loop if the operating arc is too large) thereby creating the risk of clamping. Spirals under tension can spring out of the pipe ~ a risk of injury!
1.4 Intended use
The pipe cleaning machines may only be used to clean pipes of the following diameters: 13 mm spiral: 70-100 mm; 16 mm spiral: 70-125 mm; 20 mm spiral: 150-250 mm The pipe cleaning machines are only designed for short term operation and may therefore only be operated without interruption for a maximum of 15 minutes! Do not use this  roduct in any other way as stated for normal use!

Technical Data

Voltage …………………………………………………….. 230 V, 110 V, 120 V – 50/ 60 Hz
Output P1 …………………………………………………. 620 W
Dimensions (L x W x H) ………………………………. 700 x 550 x 870 mm
Weight (with Ø 20 mm spiral) ……………………….. about 68 kg
Spiral type ………………………………………………… Ø 13 mm ……….Ø 16 mm ……… Ø 20 mm
Pipe diameter working range ……………………….. 70-100 mm …….70-125 mm …… 150-250 mm
Max. spiral length drum M ……………………………. 15 m ………………………….. 15 m ……………. –
Max. spiral length drum L …………………………….. 30 m ……………..30 m ……………. 20 m
Max. working length ……………………………………. 30 m ……………..45 m ……………. 60 m
Speed of the spiral
(according to the pipe route) ………………………… ca. 5 m/min …… ca. 6,5 m/min… ca. 8,5 m/min
Direction of rotation (switch position I) ……………. left (looking from the front onto the drum)
Protection type …………………………………………… IP X4
Operating mode …………………………………………. S2 15 min.
Noise pressure level (LpA) ……………………………. 79 dB (A) ¦ KpA 3 dB (A)
Sound power level (LWA) ……………………………… 90 dB (A) ¦ KWA 3 dB (A)
The noise level during operation can exceed 85 dB (A). Wear hearing protection!
Measured values determined in accordance with EN 62841-1.
Vibration total value ……………………………………. ≤ 2,5 m/s 2  ¦ K= 1,5 m/s2
The Vibration Total Value quoted in these instructions and the quoted noise emission values were measured according to standardized measurement procedures and can be used to compare one electric power tool with another. They can also be used to make an initial estimate of the loading.
**** The quoted vibration and noise emissions can vary during actual use of the electric power tool dependent on the way in which the electric power tool is used, in particular what type of workpiece is being processed. Establish additional safety measures to protect the operator which are based upon an estimate of the vibration loading during the actual usage conditions (in doing so taking account of parts of the operating cycle, for example times in which the electric power tool is switched and those in which it is switched on but not running under load).

Scope of delivery

– Pipe cleaning machine RODRUM M/L
– Guide tube
– Operating manual
– Tool case (according to the version)

Power connection

Connect only to the single-phase alternating current indicated on the rating plate. Connect only to sockets with protective contacts. The machine must be operated only through a ground fault circuit with max. 10 – 30 mA rated leakage current.
Always perform the operational test before starting up the device. If there is a repeated failure, have the connected device inspected.
Please keep in mind that this device cannot replace fundamental safety precautions. To prevent life-threatening hazards, be sure to use electrical devices only as intended.
Reliable personal protection against electric shock. Fault currents are recognized in a fraction of a second, and the current supply is immediately interrupted. The risk to humans and animals is drastically reduced.
– Never use the electric tool without a PRCD.
– The plug or electrical cord should be replaced only by the manufacturer of the electric tool or by its repair service.
– Keep water away from electrical parts of the electric tool and from people in the work area.
4.1 Putting the PRCD switch into operation
Only suitable for AC current! Note the mains network voltage!
Perform the following test procedure on the PRCD switch before every putting into operation of the device:

1. Connect the PRCD plug connector with the socket.
2. Press on RESET. The indicator switches to ON.
3. Pull the plug connector out of the socket. The display switches itself off.
4. Repeat 1. and 2.
5. Press on TEST. The indicator switches itself off.
6. Press on RESET to switch the device on.
   **** These protective device protect against faults in the attached device, not against such faults in the preceding plant!

Function of the Unit

5.1 Overview

1. Guide tube
2. Lever
3. Feed unit
4. Foot switch
5. Drum
6. Tool box
7. Locking bolt
8. Network cable with PRCD
9. Couplings (on the left: 20 mm square; on the right: 16 mm T-groove)

5.2 Transfer
5.2.1 Height adjustment of the transport handle (B)

•   Open both locking bolts and lock this through turning through 90°. During opening, hold the handle in position!
• Select the suitable handle height. According to the application there are four selectable handle settings. The lowest handle position is the setting for transport in a vehicle.
• Turn both locking bolts back into the locking position.
  Ensure that both locking bolts audibly engage; if necessary check through light shifting!

5.2.2 Loading the pipe cleaning machine (C)

• Place the pipe cleaning machine backwards into the loading area of the vehicle.

• Select the suitable handle height according to 5.2.1.

• Tip the pipe cleaning machine with the transport wheel on the loading area of the vehicle.

• Raise the pipe cleaning machine with both hands and push this completely onto the loading area.
  When raising the pipe cleaning. select a back-friendly operating method, crouch down first before lifting with both hands or two people lift the pipe cleaning machine as a pair!

• Place the pipe cleaning machine in the vehicle so that this does not slip during the drive.
  Never transport the pipe cleaning machine lying down!

• Stow away the cable in a manner suitable for transport.

5.3 Commissioning
**** The pipe cleaning machine should exclusively be operated by instructed and authorized personnel!

• Check the electrical installation at the work place.
• Place the foot switch in such a way that it can be easily reached and that all control elements are easy to operate.
• Push the guide tube over the spiral up to the dead stop on the feed unit housing and fix in place with the catch.
• Connect the mains power plug to the appropriate power supply network.
  Ensure that the motor switch is set to “OFF“! Never use the cleaning device without a footswitch and guide hose!

5.4 Coupling/ Decoupling the tools / spirals (A/D)

• Remove the tool box from the holding device (see Figure D).

• Select the suitable tool for use.
  Coupling:

• Push the tool / spiral until it engages with the coupling and check for firm seating.
  Decoupling:

• Push the segregation key into the bore and push the tool / spiral to the side out of the coupling.

5.5 Operation (E)
** Operation of the pipe cleaning machine may only be performed while taking account of all notes concerning safety of people and the machine!
Moving the spiral into the pipe:**

• Place the machine at a distance of about 1 m to the opening of the pipe to be cleaned.

• Couple a suitable tool at the front (p. 5.4). Select the tool according to the type of dirt/fouling (being removed). Ensure correct seating!
  Put on gloves before any further manual operations are performed! Never use the cleaning device without  the guide hose delivered!

• At the motor switch, switch the machine to ready-to-operate (switch position I).

• Hold the spiral with guide tube in the hand and switch on the motor at the foot switch.

• The spiral feed is infinitely controlled (forwards, neutral and backwards) using the pressed feed unit handle.

5.6 Removing the pipe blockage (E)
The spiral should bore its way into the blockage material; it should not be pressed in!

• If there is a perceptible counterpressure (from the blockage) and the spiral is pretensioned in a bowed apparatus, put the feed unit handle in neutral (the spiral simply turns on the spot) and push the bowed apparatus against the blockage.
• If the spiral has penetrated into the pipe so that the bowed apparatus is detensioned, set the hand lever to feed again.
• Repeat these processes until the blockage has been removed.
  If there are increased loads on the spiral (recognisable by rearing up of the guide tube), release the feed unit handle immediately to release the pressure on the spiral if necessary use the return pipe! Release pressure from the footswitch!

5.7 Pull the spiral back out of the pipe (E)

• After successful removal of the blockage, put the feed unit handle into return travel in order to pull the spiral back into the drum.
  Ensure that the spiral comes back without any great effort. If the return transport is difficult, run the spiral a short distance back into the pipe. Do not pull back the spiral by force!

• During return travel of the spiral out of the pipe, place a water hose at the mouth of the pipe and flush off the dirty spiral with water. In this way the cleaned pipe is also flushed out.

• If the coupled tool is visible again, release the feed unit handle, switch off the motor using the foot switch and the motor switch and remove the tool and the guide tube again.

• Switch on the motor again and move back the spiral until it protrudes about 20cm out of the feed unit.
  The spiral should never be fully moved back out of the drum! The change in direction of rotation (switch position II) may only be performed for a short time in order to  loosen a blocked tool!

5.8 Shut-down

• Switch off the machine through actuation of the motor switch and pull out the mains power plug.
• Remove the guide tube from the device.
• To empty water out of the spiral drum, position the drum with the openings downwards; if necessary clean with a water hose.

5.9 Changing the spiral drum (F)
**** Only change the spiral drum when the device is completely deenergized!

• Place the pipe cleaning machine securely in a level, stable state.

• Release the clamping grip (and push the feed unit to the front. In doing so fix the drum by hand on the frame.

• Pull the spiral drum to the front in the axial direction and remove.
  **** Due to the weight grip, grip the spiral drum with both hands and avoid any possible falling down on the feet!

• Push new spiral drum in an axial direction all the way onto the axis in the frame.

• Push the feed unit back again and fix in place with the clamping grip. Ensure that the lever is closed with a sufficiently high force and stands at the end, as far as possible, horizontally. The clamping grip is fitted with a setting thread in order to set the direction of the tensioning lever. A red point on the thread shows when the thread has too little overlap. For tensioning the knurled nut must be adjusted in such a way that the red point is covered otherwise the thread can be damaged.
  Ensure that all parts are free of dirt and are adequately greased! Check correct seating of the feed unit!

5.10 Extending the operating area (A)

• Fully move the spirals into the pipe.
• Decouple the spirals at the lower end from the connecting piece.
•  Fasten the spirals to the suitable coupling at the front on the frame.

• According to 5.9, exchange the empty spiral drum against a drum which is fitted with the same spirals.
• Decouple the spirals from the frame and connect these with the spirals in the spiral drum.
• To stow the spirals proceed in the reverse sequence.

Care and Maintenance

Pull out the mains power plug before performing any servicing and maintenance! The machine is maintenance-free except for the feed unit. Clean and grease the feed unit regularly and check it for damage. The ball bearings can be replaced if necessary. The device should be handled carefully and cleaned regularly. The spirals and tools should be cleaned and preserved after every use. We recommend use of our special care product “ROWONAL“.
All servicing, maintenance and repair work may only be performed by instructed specialist personnel!

6.1 Inserting new spirals

• Move the spirals with the feed unit completely from the drum and unfasten the coupling.
• Connect new spirals with the connecting piece and push in the spirals up to about 30cm.

Troubleshooting

vice Department
| Switch off the PRCD| Press the RESET button (PRCD)
| The foot switch / corn-
pressed air hose is defective| Contact our Customer Ser- vice Department
No feed| Ball bearing in the feed unit is defective| Contact our Customer Ser- vice Department
| Spiral defective| Replace the spiral

Accessories

You can find suitable accessories in the main catalog or at www.rothenberger.com

Customer service

The ROTHENBERGER service locations are available to help you (see listing in catalog or online) and replacement parts and service are also available through these same service locations. Order your accessories and spare parts from your specialist retailer or using RO SERVICE+ online: ℡ + 49 (0) 61 95/ 800 8200
+ 49 (0) 61 95/ 800 7491
service@rothenberger.com – www.rothenberger.com

Disposal

Components of the unit are recyclable material and should be put to recycling. For this purpose registered and certified recycling companies are available. For an environmental friendly disposal of the non-recyclable parts (e.g. electronic waste) please contact your local waste disposal authority.
For EU countries only:
Do not dispose electric tools with domestic waste. In accordance with the European Directive 2012/19/EU the disposal of electrical and electronic equipment and its implementation as national law, electric tools that are no longer serviceable must be collected separately and utilised for environmentally compatible recycling.
EU-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We declare on our sole accountability that this product conforms to the standards and guidelines stated.
RODRUM M/L: 2014/30/EU, 2006/42/EG, 2011/65/EU, EN 62841-1,
EN 55014-1, EN 55014-2, EN IEC 61000-6-1, EN IEC 61000-6-2, EN 61000-6-3, EN IEC 61000-6-4
Manufacturer/ authorized representative signature

ppa. Thorsten Bühl
i. V. Maximilian Gottschalk
Head of Business Unit Head of New Product
ROTHENBERGER
Development
Kelkheim, 07.06.2021
Technische Unterlagen bei/ Technical file at:
ROTHENBERGER Werkzeuge GmbH
Spessartstraße 2-4
D-65779 Kelkheim/Germany

ROTHENBERGER Werkzeuge GmbH
Industriestraße 7
D-65779 Kelkheim / Germany
Telefon +49 6195 / 800 – 0
Telefax +49 6195 / 800 – 3500
info@rothenberger.com
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References

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