Electric Eel Model S Rain Cleaning Machine Instruction Manual
- June 17, 2024
- Electric Eel
Table of Contents
Electric Eel Model S Rain Cleaning Machine
Safety Instructions
The following safety rules for operating ELECTRIC EEL’s Model S Drain Cleaning equipment MUST be read carefully before operating this equipment.
DANGER
TO PREVENT SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND AVOID DANGER FROM ROTATING CABLES AND EQUIPMENT:
General Safety
- ALWAYS wear heavy reinforced leather gloves and safety glasses when operating this equipment.
- Place this machine within 2 feet of the inlet between the drain opening and the machine. Keep one hand on the tool’s pistol grip handle and the other on the red hand guard at the front of the tool BEHIND the chuck.
- NEVER HANDLE ANY CABLE UNDER TENSION.* ALWAYS relieve all tension build- up before attempting to handle cable, by releas- ing the trigger switch and turning off the power by UNPLUGGING the cord.
- Keep good footing and balance at all times. DO NOT OVERREACH!
- DO NOT WEAR loose clothing or jewellery while operating this machine.
- The Model “S” Drain Cleaning Machine should be OPERATED BY ONE PERSON ONLY. Additional personnel in the work area should observe all safety instructions.
- Wear rubber-soled NON-SLIP SHOES, HEAVY LEATHER gloves, and EYE protection.
- ALWAYS AVOID direct contact of drain water with skin, facial area and especially the EYES. Chemical compounds used in drains can result in serious burns and other injuries.
- REPLACE fittings, cables, and any rotating parts as soon as they become visibly worn. REPLACE any cables that become fractured, bent, kinked, or otherwise damaged.
- NEVER attempt to service equipment beyond the recommendations of the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified Electric Eel service personnel.
- To maintain safe operation, USE ONLY identical replacement parts and cables from Electric Eel.
- ALWAYS KEEP CLEAR of rotating parts.
- DO NOT continue to operate the tool when it becomes stuck in an obstruction. EXCESS TWISTING AND TORQUE ON A CABLE COULD CAUSE IT TO FRACTURE. FRACTURES CAN CAUSE INJURIES.
- Reverse rotation if necessary to prevent unnecessary twisting or build-up of torque on a cable. Keep the machine under control at all times.
- NEVER force a tool and cable into pipeline blockage. This may overload the cable or tool and cause a fracture to either or both.
- Use CORRECT TOOL for the job or application. Check the tool chart and use the proper tool for the size of the line being cleaned.
- To maintain safe and efficient operation CLEAN THOROUGHLY all cables and tools with fresh water after use. Chemicals in the drain and sewer lines can attack and deteriorate the metal of the cables and tools. Deterioration can cause premature fracture or breakage in tools or cables.
DANGER
TO AVOID SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND TO AVOID DANGER FROM ELECTRICAL SHOCK:
- ALWAYS use a ground fault interrupter circuit with a properly grounded outlet for all electrical cords, connections, and parts as installed by the factory. DO NOT make any alterations.
- NEVER use the machine in damp or wet conditions. Do not stand in water or on wet floors.
- NEVER expose the machine to rain.
- THE USER SHOULD NEVER ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. For safety reasons, all electrical replacement components should be installed by a qualified electrician.
- Before making adjustments or changes to power units, unplug and disconnect from the electrical source.
READ SAFETY INFORMATION THOROUGHLY!
Description/Specifications
NOTE: Always refer to Operating and Safety Instructions before operating any drain and sewer cleaning equipment.
DESCRIPTION
The ELECTRIC EEL Model S Drain Cleaning Machine has an excellent reputation for handling Small Drain Problems. This machine is specifically designed for cleaning 1-1/4 to 2-1/2 inch diameter drain lines, using cable diameters of 1/4, 5/16, or 3/8 inches, 25 to 35 feet long.
SPECIFICATIONS
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Line Capacity. 1-1/4 to 2-1/2 inches
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Kit Weight. 35 Ibs (with 35 feet of cable).
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Frame. 1″ open space framework of welded tube
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Power
Variable speed 0 to 600 RPM, 120 VAC, 60 Hertz, 3.2 AMPS, Type 4, 1/2″ reversing drill with double ball bearing gear head for longer life. Double Insulated motor for increased operator protection and smooth. quiet performance. -
Cable Chuck.
Jacobs type easy-to-tighten, made of new composite material with a hardened steel liner and jaws, fits securely in place and resists rust for longer life. -
Cable Drum.
Made of lightweight Stainless steel providing excellent dura- ability and is corrosion-resistant when exposed to the harsh liquids used in cleaning drains. The red Cast aluminium the hand guard is designed for safety and ease-of-use. -
Cables
Constructed of certified music wire. Inner core, (IC) cables have a genuine galvanized aircraft wire inner core for corrosion resistance and long-lasting operation. -
Expanded end cables, (E), are available to open kitchen and bath drains or go down vents in 1/4″. 5/16″, and 3/8* diameters.
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Expanded end inner core cables, (EIC), are specifically designed to break through tough clogs while resisting kinks, and is available in 5/16 and 3/8 diameters.
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Special tools can be easily attached to 5/16 and 3/8 inner core cables, (IC), using a DH-4 swivel fitting, (Drop Head), to enable the cleaning tools to follow the contour of the drain.
Operating Instructions
DANGER
OPERATOR MUST BE THOROUGHLY FAMILIAR WITH ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT
The Model S Drain Cleaner is designed to clean drain pipes that are between 1-1/4″ and 2-1/2* in diameter. A variety of accessory cables and heads are listed on the following pages of this manual. The following chart shows the recommended cable dimensions for cleanina the various size drains.
DRAIN SIZE
- 1-1/4′
- 1-1/2′
- 2* – 2-1/2°
CABLE SIZE
- 1/4 or 5/16*
- 5/16 or 3/8*
- 5/16 or 3/8°
DO NOT use a cable in a larger drain than recommended: damage to the cable, tool, or personal injury could result.
DRAIN CLEANER CHUCK
The Drain Cleaner is equipped with a KEYLESS type chuck. To operate chuck, grasp the outer body of the chuck with your hand and twist it counter- clockwise to OPEN: twist it clockwise to CLOSE. (see Fig. 1).
INSTALL CABLE INTO DRUM
CAUTION: UNPLUG AND DISCONNECT THE DRAIN CLEANER FROM THE POWER SOURCE.
- Use a vice or pair of pliers to make a bend in the tail end of the cable. This bend should be approximately 30 degrees, and located about 1′ from the tail end of the cable, (see Fig. 2).
- Turn Drain Cleaner chuck counterclockwise to open.
- Insert the tail end of the cable through chuck jaws and into drum. Use short (10″ to 12″ at a time), thrusts to feed the remainder of the cable into the drum.
- Turn the chuck body clockwise to close the chuck jaws, securing the cable in the drum.
TO START AND STOP DRAIN CLEANER
CAUTION: Make sure the TRIGGER SWITCH on the tool is OFF, (see Fig. 3). Make sure that you are plugging into a household 120 Volt ground fault interrupter circuit. Make sure cable is fully retracted into drum. Connect Drain Cleaner to power circuit.
- Squeeze TRIGGER SWITCH (Fig. 3), to start motor. Release trigger switch to stop motor. The motor speed will increase the more the trigger switch is squeezed.
- The REVERSING SWITCH is located above and in front of the trigger 1. switch, (see Fig. 3), and changes the direction of rotation of thecable.
- FORWARD rotation is used when feeding the cable into the drain and when removing cable from drain.
- REVERSE rotation is ONLY used to free up the cable if it gets hung up.
- FOR CLOCKWISE ROTATION release the trigger switch and allow drum to stop rotating, push the reversing switch to the left side of the Drain Cleaner.
- FOR COUNTERCLOCKWISE ROTATION release trigger switch and allow drum to stop rotating, push the reversing switch toward the right side of the Drain Cleaner.
- CAUTION: Allow the drum to completely stop rotating before changing direction of rotation.
- NOTE: Never attempt to change the direction of rotation while switch is ON. You may damage the switch interlock feature.
HOW TO HOLD THE DRAIN CLEANER
Place one hand on the pistol grip handle at the rear of the tool and keep the other hand on the red handguard at the front of the tool BEHIND the chuck, (see Fig. 4). KEEP CLEAR of the rotating drum while tool is in operation.
INSERTING CABLE INTO DRAIN
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Make certain that the reversing switch is set for FORWARD rotation, and that the power source matches the voltage on the tool’s specification plate. Connect Drain Cleaner to ground fault interrupted power source.
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Open the chuck and pull out approximately one foot of cable.
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Close chuck lightly.
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Operate Drain Cleaner at low speed while slow- ly feeding cable into the drain.
NOTE: If cable binds; STOP the tool immediately. Set switch for reverse rotation. Operate motor slow- ly while pulling back lightly on the Drain Cleaner to free the cable. DO NOT operate the tool in reverse for extended periods. Extended reverse operation can damage the cable. -
Continue to operate the tool at low speed while repeating steps 2 through 4 to feed additional cable into the drain until the obstruction is cleared.
TOILET GUIDE (OPTIONAL)
A Toilet Guide and Holder are optionally supplied with the Drain Cleaner kit. This accessory provides a guide to help start the drain cleaner cable into a toilet bowl, (see Fig. 6).
STORAGE
The cable should always be thoroughly cleaned with fresh water and oiled prior to storing the Drain Cleaner.
CAUTION: UNPLUG AND DISCONNECT DRAIN
CLEANER FROM POWER SOURCE.
- Open the chuck and remove the entire cable from the drum.
- Wash cable thoroughly and allow to dry.
- Use an oily rag to coat cable with oil.
- Reinstall the cable into the drum.
MAINTENANCE
KEEP TOOL CLEAN
Periodically blow out all air passages with dry compressed air. All plastic parts should be cleaned with a soft damp cloth. NEVER use solvents to clean plastic parts. They could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material.
CAUTION : Wear Safety Glasses while using compressed air.
FAILURE TO START
Should your tool fail to start, check to make sure the prongs of the plug on the cord plug are making good contact in the outlet. Also, check for blown fuses or open circuit breakers in the line.
SERVICE AND REPAIRS
All quality tools will eventually require servicing or replacement of parts due to wear from normal use. These operations, including brush inspection and replacement, should only be performed by either an AUTHORIZED SKIL or ELECTRIC EEL Service Center. All repairs made by these agencies are fully guaranteed against defective material and workmanship. We cannot guarantee repairs madeor attempted by anyone other than these agencies. Should you have any questions about your tool, feel free to write us at anytime. In any communications, please give all information shown on the nameplate of your tool (model number, type, serial number, etc.).
OPTIONAL DROP-HEAD TOOLS
MODEL S DRAIN CLEANING MACHINE
Note:
- Includes Item 7
- S-SA Includes Items 10 through 15
- Prior to Serial No. 13871 use Part Number S-TRSWO – April 1999
References
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