WOHLER 55 Snap And Sweep Instruction Manual
- June 1, 2024
- WOHLER
Table of Contents
Wöhler Snap & Sweep
Manual
Best. – Nr. 24471 – 2023
-12-12
General Information
1.1 Operation Manual Information
Read these operating instructions carefully. They will enable you to
operate the Wöhler Snap and Sweep system safely. Please keep this manual for
your information.
The Wöhler Snap and Sweep System should be employed by professionals for its
intended use only.
Liability is void for any damages caused by not following this manual.
The Wöhler Snap and Sweep System is available in various combinations. Not all
parts described in this manual may be included in your set.
1.2 Notes
WARNING!
Not following this warning can cause injury or death.
ATTENTION!
Not following this note can cause permanent damage to the analyzer.
NOTE!
Useful information
1.3 Proper use
The Wöhler Snap and Sweep System is used for cleaning chimneys, exhaust pipes
and air ducts.
Cleaning can be carried out by one person.
For this purpose, a cleaning attachment is placed on a rod. The rod is then
extended by any number of additional rods.
For cleaning, the rods can be pushed by hand or rotated with a cordless
screwdriver or a drill. Do not use the Wöhler Hammer Probe for any other use
than set out in this manual.
ATTENTION!
The Wöhler Snap & Sweep System can be used for cleaning pipes with a diameter
of Ø 15 cm or more.
ATTENTION!
The Wöhler Snap & Sweep Strong System cannot be used in rotation. The rods
must be pushed.
1.4 Address
Wöhler Technik GmbH
Wöhler-Platz 1
33181 Bad Wünnenberg
Tel.: +49 2953 73-100
Fax: +49 2953 73-250
E-Mail: [email protected]
Important information
WARNING!
Fiberglass rods may splinter during use. Appropriate hand and eye-protection
is highly recommended.
WARNING!
If the rod is rotated with a cordless screwdriver, the hand guiding the rod
must only loosely surround the rod. Rings must be removed. Friction injuries
could result from the fast rotation.
WARNING!
Make sure that the cleaning attachments cannot touch any body parts when the
cordless drill is switched on. Chains and trimmer tools in particular can
cause injury during operation.
WARNING!
If a chain or trimmer thread gets caught in the chimney during cleaning, the
cordless drill can be knocked out of the hand. This applies in particular if
the drill does not have a slipping clutch. Therefore, always select a suitable
rotation speed!
ATTENTION!
Use the Snap & Sweep system only within the specified temperatures.
ATTENTION!
Only operate the cordless drill clockwise! In left-handed operation, the
connection adapter rotates out of the chuck.
Technical Data and application
3.1 Rods and drive unit
Rod
| Description | Data |
|---|---|
| Material: | Synthetic material |
| Length | 1 m |
| Operating Tempera-ture | – 5° C – 85 °C |
| Connections | 1 male plug and 1 female plug each |
| Stiffness |
blue rod
black rod
red rod| soft
regular
strong
Drill adapter
- For connecting cordless drill and rod
| Description | Data |
|---|---|
| Material | VA -steel |
| Chuck connection | hexagonal 10 mm |
| Rod connection | hexagonal 10 mm |
Machine setting
| Description | Data |
|---|---|
| Maximum torque | 10 Nm |
Push rod with handle
- to be mounted between drill attachment and rod (only for rotating bars)
– protects the hand
– For an easier insertion of the rod into the chimney opening, even if the opening is close to the floor
3.2 Cleaning Tools
Brush
- for cleaning of chimneys, stainless steel pipes and plastic pipes
| Description | Data |
|---|
Thickness
Available diameters
Diameter of the strings| 4 layers
15 cm, 18 cm, 20 cm, 25 cm, 30 cm 35 cm, 40 cm
2,0 mm
Material| Nylon
Working temperature| ≤ 50 °C
Connection| Snap & Sweep
Universal Rotary Head with strings
- For cleaning chimneys
| Description | Data |
|---|
Number of strings
String length| 6
30 cm or 50 cm
Diameter
Working Temperature| 3 mm
≤ 85 °C
Connection| Snap & Sweep
Universal Rotary Head with chains
- for dissolving soot in masonry chimneys
ATTENTION!
Do not use in clay pipes!
| Description | Data |
|---|---|
| Number of chains Length of the chains | 6 |
15 cm or 25 cm
Material
Working Temperatur
Connection| Edelstahl
≤ 85 °C
Snap & Sweep
Options Optionally, further cleaning tools with M10 thread can be used.
The tool is then screwed directly onto the rotation base.
The harpoon and the bird nest cutter are particu-larly suitable for removing
bird nests.
- Push the rotating milling head into the bird’s nest.
Parts
Rod 
-
Male connector with snap straps
-
Female connector
Rotary head -
Rotating body with M 10 female thread, for holding the star grip screw or an optional cleaning tool with M 10 thread
-
Clamping part
-
Star grip screw
Working with the Wöhler Snap & Sweep-System
The Wöhler Snap and Sweep System is rotated by a cordless screwdriver or a
drill. This does not apply to the “Snap & Sweep Strong” system.
NOTE!
When cleaning very big chimneys with the red rods we recommend not to rotate
the rods by a screwdriver or drill. Only push the rods.
NOTE!
For safe handling, the use of an angle battery screwdriver is recommended.
WARNING!
Before mounting the adapter, cleaning tools and rods, always block the
operating switch of the cordless screwdriver to prevent unintentional
starting!
5.1 Mounting the Adapter and the rod
- Unscrew the drill chuck (1) counterclockwise.
- Insert the adapter (2) into the drill chuck.
- Tighten the drill chuck (1) clockwise.
- Slide the male rod connector into the adapter.
The tabs of the connector must be inserted into the holes of the adapter until they snap into place.
WARNING!
The tabs of the plug must be inserted into the recesses of the drill until
they click into place!
Assembly and disassembly of the system
6.1 Assembling the cleaning tool
- Slide the male connector of the cleaning tool into the female connector of the rod.
WARNING!
The tabs of the plug must be inserted into the holes of the sleeve until they
engage with a clearaudible click.
6.2 Connecting the rods
- Connect the rods in the same way.
6.3 Disconnecting
- Press the snap straps inwards with the fingers and thumb of your left hand and simultaneously pull the rod or cleaning tool out of the female connector with your right hand.
6.4 Cleaning from below
- Place a soot bag under the chimney opening.
- Install the cleaning tool on a rod.
- Slide the rod with the cleaning tool into the chimney.
NOTE!
If necessary, you can seal the chimney opening with a soot protection cone or
a sealing element and pass the rod through a hole in the element.
- Connect a second rod to the first.
- Connect the drill to the lower end of the rod.
- Switch on the drill to rotate the cleaning at- tachment and push the rod as far as possible into the chimney at the same time.
NOTE!
Dieser Schritt gilt nicht für das System Snap & Sweep Strong. Hier nur stoßend
arbeiten!
- Separate the drill from the rod and connect it to the next rod.
- Repeat the process until the entire chimney has been cleaned.
- When pulling out the rods, work in reverse order.
NOTE!
It is recommended to spread the bag as a base.
Rods and cleaning tools can be placed there after use. This prevents a
pollution of the working area.
Installing the cleaning tools
7.1 Mounting the chains
-
Unscrew the parts of the push head adapter.
-
Place the clamping part on a straight surface.
-
Hang the last chain link over a pin. Up to 6 chains can be attached.
-
Place the rotating base on the clamping part so that the pins are inserted into the holes.
-
Screw the star grip screw onto the clamping part and the rotation base.
7.2 Inserting the line stars 
NOTE!
You can assemble up to two line stars in the same way.
7.3 Mounting the strings
- Loosen the star grip screw with two turns.
- Insert the trimmer strings through the holes on the side of the rotation base. The strings are automatically guided correctly.
- Tighten the star grip screw again to fix the strings.
Warranty
Every Wöhler Snap & Sweep system is tested in all functions at the factory and
only leaves our factory after a detailed quality control.
The warranty period for the Wöhler Snap & Sweep System is 12 months if used
properly.
This warranty is void if repairs and modifications have been made to the
system by a third, unauthorized party.
Points of sale and service
Germany
Wöhler Technik GmbH
Wöhler-Platz 1
33181 Bad Wünnenberg
Tel.: +49 2953 73-100
[email protected]
www.woehler.de| Austria
Wöhler GmbH
Burgerfeld 16
3150 Wilhelmsburg
Tel.: +43 2746 313 13 10
www.woehler.at
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USA
Wohler USA Inc.
208 S Main Street
Middleton, MA 01949
Tel.: +1 978 750 9876
www.wohlerusa.com| Czech Republic
Wöhler Bohemia s.r.o.
Za Naspern 1993
393 01 Pelhrimov
Tel.: +420 565 323 076
[email protected]
Italy
Wöhler Italia srl
Via Coraine 21
37010 Costermano VR
Tel. +39 045 6200080
[email protected]
www.woehler.it| France
Wöhler France SARL
17 A impasse de Grousset
31590 Lavalette
Tel.: +33 5 61 52 40 39
[email protected]
www.woehler.fr
| Netherlands
Wöhler Nederland B.V.
Nijverheidsweg-Noord 123 Unit A
3812 PL Amersfoort
Tel.: +31 33207760-0
[email protected]
www.woehler.nl
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