Virax 290150 Kinetic Water Ram User Guide

Kinetic water ram
User guide

Réf. 290150
TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL MANUAL

Safety instructions

No tool is better than its operator. We therefore suggest that you read these instructions through CAREFULLY before using your kinetic water ram. This will enable you to operate it more efficiently and assure you satisfactory performance.

Maintenance and storage
Store your tools in a safe place. Unused tools must be stored in a dry, locked place, out of the reach of children. Maintain your tools carefully. Keep your tools clean to work better and more safely. Follow maintenance instructions and indications concerning changing accessories. Keep handles dry and free of oil and lubricants.
Check whether your tool is damaged. Before using the tool, always carefully check that parts are functioning perfectly. Check whether moving parts are functioning correctly,
whether they do not stick or if they are damaged. All the components must be assembled correctly and meet the safety conditions to guarantee the tool’s perfect operation.
Caution! Ensure that you use the tool and its accessories in accordance to the safety instructions. Also understand the tool’s possibilities by paying attention to the working conditions and the task to be undertaken. Using the tool for tasks other than those intended may be dangerous.
Have your tool repaired by a qualified technician. This tool satisfies safety rules. All repairs must be undertaken by qualified professionals with original spare parts; if not, the tool may a danger for the user and cancel the warranty.

Safety instructions for the user:
Wear appropriate working clothes. Do not wear loose clothing or jewels; they could be caught by moving parts. When working outside, it is recommended to wear rubber gloves and anti-skid heeled shoes. Wear a hair net if you have long hair.
Wear protective goggles. Also use a face mask if the work produces dust. Avoid to adopt a tiring position. Make sure that you stand firmly on the ground and that
you maintain your balance at all times. Always be attentive. Look at your work, act in a sensible way and do not use the tool when
you are tired. Safety instructions relative to the working area
Keep order in your working area. Disorder in the working area increases the risk of an accident. Take into account of the working area environment.
Ensure that the working area is well-lit.
WARNING: any hazardous chemicals in the drain water should be siphoned out or otherwise removed before proceeding

Diagram of kinetic water ram

accessories

How it works :
The kinetic water ram uses a burst of compressed air that drives a shock wave through water to break up a stoppage. This force is called kinetic energy.
A gauge indicates when the tool has been pumped up to the desired pressure. 98% of the ram’s kinetic force hits the stoppage, while only 2% is spent against the walls of the pipe. The instant impact protects pipes and joints since there is no build-up of pressure in the plumbing system.

Installing rubber adapters

• Slide the cone onto the metal tube. It should appear as shown in the following diagram.

General operating instructions

Instructions for use
Go to the drain or clean-out closest to the stoppage. Pump the ram up to required pressure.(See “Specific Applications”)
Wedge tip of rubber cone into drain
To avoid splash back, press down firmly, putting your weight behind the ram Snap trigger quickly for triphammer effect
It is quite easy to achieve a pressure of 6 bars. For a higher charge of air, use the schraeder valve and an external compressor. Although the pressure gauge is graduated up to 16 bars, never exceed a pressure of 8 bars to clear a line. Most lines can be cleared using only 2 to 4 bars of pressure.
The ram must hit a solid column of water, not air.

Procedure for clearing a pipe

• Go to the drain or clean-out closest to the stoppage

• Insert the rubber adapter of the pipe cleaning gun into the pipe opening. There must be some water in the basin, so that the nozzle of the ram is under water when placed in the drain opening.

• Pump the ram up to required pressure.

• Snap trigger to release the pressurized air.
  Observation:
  Push hard against the pipe cleaner to avoid splash back.

• The obstruction is destroyed at the moment of impact.

• Remove the pipe cleaning gun from the opening of the pipe.

• Flush line with water to remove any residue left after clearing.

• If low pressure is unsuccessful, increase pressure. Never exceed a pressure of 8 bars

Using accessories
Extension for difficult access
This extension is suitable for use in cases where access is difficult.

• Remove the rubber adapter from the end of the gun.
• Screw the extension piece (A) onto the end of the pipe cleaner gun.
• Slide the adapter best suited to the task to be performed onto the extension piece (A).
• Place the adapter in the pipe opening.

Observation:
If the rubber adapter does not fully block the opening, place damp cloths around it to form a seal.

• Pump the ram up to required pressure.
• Snap trigger

Observation:
Push hard against the pipe cleaner to avoid flash back.

• The obstruction is destroyed at the moment of impact.
• Remove the ram from the opening of the pipe.
• Run warm water in the pipe to remove any residue left after clearing.
• If low pressure is unsuccessful, increase it till stoppage is cleared. Repeat the above steps, increasing the
• pressure in stages. Do not exceed a pressure of 8 bars

Special toilets extension

• Screw the special toilets extension onto the pipe cleaner gun.
• Place the rubber adapter in the opening.

Observation:
If the rubber adapter does not fully block the opening, stuff a rag around the cone to form a good seal.

• Bring the pipe cleaner gun up to a pressure of 3 bars.
• Snap trigger to release the pressurized air.
• The obstruction is destroyed at the moment of impact.
• Remove the pipe cleaning gun from the opening of the pipe.
• Run warm water in the pipe to remove any residue left after clearing.
• If low pressure is unsuccessful, increase it till stoppage is cleared. Do not exceed a pressure of 6 bars.

Special uses
Wash basins and sinks

• Push the rubber adapter into the plughole.
• Block the overflow vent with a wet rag or towel before firing ram. Run some water to avoid splash back.
• Bring the pipe cleaner gun up to a pressure of 2 bars.
• Snap the trigger to release the pressurized air.

Observation:
Push hard against the pipe cleaner to avoid splash back.

• Remove the pipe cleaning gun from the opening of the pipe.
• Run warm water in the pipe to remove any residue left after clearing.
• If low pressure is unsuccessful, increase it. Do not exceed a pressure of 8 bars

Combination sinks

• To unclog double compartment sinks, use the ram in the sink section leading directly into the trap and stack
• To avoid splash back, seal off adjacent sink covering firmly with large towel or rag.
• Bring the pipe cleaner gun up to a pressure of 2 bars.
• Snap trigger to release the pressurized air.

Observation:
Push hard against the pipe cleaner to avoid flash back.

• The obstruction is destroyed at the moment of impact.
• Remove the pipe cleaning gun from the opening of the pipe.
• Run warm water in the pipe to remove any residue left after clearing.
• If low pressure is unsuccessful, increase it till stoppage is cleared repeating the above steps, increasing the pressure in stages. Do not exceed a pressure of 8 bars

Toilets

• Screw the special toilets extension onto the pipe cleaner gun.
• Place the rubber adapter in the opening.

Observation: If the rubber adapter does not fully block the opening, stuff a rag around the cone to form a good seal.

• Bring the pipe cleaner gun up to a pressure of 3 bars.
• Snap trigger to release the pressurized air.
• The obstruction is destroyed at the moment of impact.
• Remove the pipe cleaning gun from the opening of the pipe.
• Run warm water in the pipe to remove any residue left after clearing.
• If low pressure is unsuccessful, increase it till stoppage is cleared insufficient pressure is used, the obstruction may not have been destroyed. Repeat the above steps, increasing the pressure in stages. Do not exceed a pressure of 6 bars.

Bath tubs

• Remove the drain plug.
• Insert the rubber adapter in the opening.
• Bring the pipe cleaner gun up to a pressure of 2 bars.
• Press firmly on the trigger to release the pressurized air.

Observation:
Push hard against the pipe cleaner to avoid a back flow of water.

• The obstruction is destroyed at the moment of impact.
• Remove the pipe cleaning gun from the opening of the pipe.
• Run warm water in the pipe to remove any residue left after clearing.
• If insufficient pressure is used, the obstruction may not be destroyed. Repeat the above steps, increasing the pressure in stages. Do not exceed a pressure of 8 bars

Observation:
If water comes out of the overflow, unscrew the protective screen. Insert a cloth in the overflow and put the screen back in place.

Summary of pressures

The following table summarizes the pressures to be used in each of the special cases:

Observation:
In general, obstructions in pipes are cleared with a pressure of 2 to 4 bars.

Maintenance

• The leather seal in the ram’s pump should be oiled occasionally to keep it from drying out. This can be done by lifting rod up and then applying a few drops of oil through the air.
• Clean the rubber components in warm water, using soap or detergent.

Diagnostics and repairs

Lack of pressure

Guaranty

The pipe cleaner gun is guaranteed for 2 years, with the exception of the rubber adapters and the leather seal.

Find the list of our dealers on www.virax.com

FRANCE
Tél : +33 (0)3 26 59 56 78
Fax : +33 (0)3 26 59 56 20
client.fr@virax.com| INTERNATIONAL
Tel: +33 (0)3 26 59 56 97
Fax: +33 (0)3 26 59 56 70
export@virax.com| ACHATS/PURCHASING
Tel: +33 (0)3 26 59 56 06
Fax: +33 (0)3 26 59 56 10
purchase.dpt@virax.com
---|---|---

VIRAX : 39, quai de Marne – CS 40197 – 51206 Épernay Cedex – France
Tél. : +33 (0)3 26 59 56 56 – Fax : +33 (0)3 26 59 56 60
Société par Actions Simplifiée au capital de 3 276 320 € – RCS REIMS 562 086 330 – SIRET 562 086 330 00064 – CODE APE 25 73B – TVA : FR 41 562086330

888357 – BO – 2021/12b

References

• Virax

Read User Manual Online (PDF format)

Download This Manual (PDF format)

Download this manual  >>