ROTHENBERGER RODRUM VarioClean Compact Drum Machine Instruction Manual

ROTHENBERGER RODRUM VarioClean Compact Drum Machine

Safety Notes

Intended use
The user bears sole responsibility for any damage caused by improper use. Generally accepted accident prevention regulations and the enclosed safety information must be observed.

RODRUM VarioClean:
The SUPERTRONIC 2000 E is a thread-cutter to be used for cutting BSPT R and NPT 1/4 – 2“ threads. This device may only be used correctly as described. Use only original ROTHENBERGER or CAS (Cordless Alliance System) battery packs and accessories.

Charger and battery:
The chargers are only suitable for charging ROTHENBERGER and CAS (Cordless Alliance System) battery packs. This tool is not designed for use by persons with physical, sensory, or mental disabilities, or with insufficient experience and/or knowledge, unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety, or have received instructions on how to use the tool by this person. Never attempt to charge batteries that are not rechargeable. The danger of explosion! Battery packs marked with CAS are 100% compatible with CAS devices (Cordless Alliance System). To select the appropriate device, please contact your ROTHENBERGER dealer. Read the relevant instructions for the devices used.

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.

Work area safety

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

Electrical safety

• 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 the risk of electric shock.
• 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.
• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
• 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.
• When operating a power tool outdoors only, use extension cords suitable for outdoor use. The use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
• If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. The use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

Personal safety

• 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.
• Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust masks, non-skid safety shoes, hard hats, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to a power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
• 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.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
• 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 dust-related hazards.
• 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 injury within a fraction of a second.

Power tool use and care

• Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate at which it was designed.
• 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.
• Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or remove the battery 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.
• Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
• 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.
• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
• 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 intended could result in a hazardous situation.
• 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.

Battery tool use and care

• Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
• WARNING! Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs and respectively battery types. The use of any other battery packs may create a risk of explosions, injury, and fire.
• When the battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts the eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
• Do not use a damaged or modified battery. Damaged or modified batteries can behave unexpectedly and lead to fires, explosions, or injuries.
• Do not expose a battery to fire or high temperatures. Fire or temperatures above 130°C (265°F) can cause an explosion.
• Follow all the instructions for charging and never charge the battery or the cordless tool outside the temperature range specified in the operating instructions. Incorrect charging or charging outside the permitted temperature range can destroy the battery and increase the fire risk.

Service

• 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.
• Never service damaged batteries. All maintenance of batteries should only be carried out by the manufacturer or authorized customer service points.

Special safety instructions

RODRUM VarioClean:

• Do not thread without using the tube clamp. The tube clamp should be used even when thread-ing the smallest sizes.
• Check that the tube clamp is perfectly mounted. If the tube is not fastened correctly, the machine would rotate on the threading head, with the consequent risk of injury to the operator. The tube fastening bolt is left loose inside the case cover and should be screwed into its corresponding hole.
• Check the condition of the ON switch. When released of pressure, check that the ON switch unblocks automatically.
• Do not thread without abundant and continuous lubrication. Good lubrication will prolong the life of your machine and threading heads. It will also improve threading quality.
• Always thread at working speed. Threading from right to left should be done at the working speed indicated on the reversing gear lever in the direction of the arrow. Fast speed will only be used to unscrew the threading head from the tube. For the left thread, insert the threading head at the opposite end of the machine and maintain rotation in the work direction.
• Do not change speeds during the threading operation. When the threading operation has been completed, stop the machine and change gears to initiate reverse movement and free the tube.
• Always use the support device supplied with the power tool. Losing control whilst working might result in injuries.
• Keep your sleeves and jackets buttoned up whilst handling the power tool. Do not reach over the power tool or the pipe. Clothing can get caught by the pipe or the power tool and then you will be entangled.
• Only one person is to control the work process and handle the power tool. Allowing additional personnel to become involved in the work process might result in unintentional actions and injuries.
• Keep the floor dry and free of slippery agents such as oil. Slippery floors can cause accidents.

Charger and battery

This charger is not intended for use by children and persons with physical, sensory, or mental limitations or a lack of experience or knowledge. This charger can be used by children aged 8 and above and by persons who have physical, sensory, or mental limitations or a lack of experience or knowledge if a person responsible for their safety supervises them or has instructed them in the safe operation of the charger and they understand the associated dangers. Otherwise, there is a danger of operating errors and injuries. Supervise children during use, cleaning, and maintenance. This will ensure that children do not play with the charger. Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.

• Danger – electrical voltage.
• Only use the charger indoors.
• Protect the charger from moisture.

Never allow children to use the machine. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the tool. Keep children away from the battery charger and the working area! Keep your battery charger out of reach of children! Pull out the mains plug immediately if the battery charger starts to smoke or flames emerge! Do not insert objects into the ventilation slots on the battery charger – there is a danger of electric shocks and short circuits! Do not recharge a fully charged battery pack!

• Protect battery packs from water and moisture!
• Do not expose battery packs to naked flame!

Do not use faulty or deformed battery packs. In areas with high metal dust exposure do not load any battery packs with AIR COOLED chargers. Do not open battery packs. Do not touch or short-circuit battery packs.

• Slightly acidic, flammable fluid may leak from defective Li-ion battery packs.
• If battery fluid leaks out and comes into contact with your skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water. If battery fluid leaks out and comes into contact with your eyes, wash them with clean water and seek medical attention immediately.

Transporting li-ion battery packs:
The contained lithium-ion batteries are subject to the Dangerous Goods Legislation requirements. The user can transport the batteries by road without further requirements. When being transported by third parties (e.g.: air transport or forwarding agency), special requirements on packaging and labeling must be observed. For the preparation of the item being shipped, consulting an expert for hazardous material is required. Only send the battery pack if the housing is intact and no fluid is leaking. Remove the battery pack from the machine for sending. Prevent the contacts from short-circuiting (e.g. by protecting them with adhesive tape). Dispatch batteries only when the housing is undamaged. Tape or mask off open contacts and pack up the battery in such a manner that it cannot move around in the packaging. Please also observe possibly more detailed national regulations.

Residual risks
Even when observing all of the safety instructions there are still some residual risks remaining, for example: spirals can overturn thereby creating the risk of clamping. Spirals under tension can spring out of the pipe ~ a risk of injury.

Technical Data RODRUM VarioClean

• Battery voltage …………………………………………18 V
• Dimensions (L x W x H) …………………………….580 x 330 x 395 mm
• Weight (without battery + without spiral)……….about 12.5 kg
• Spiral type ………………………………………………Ø 10 mm and Ø 13 mm
• Maximum spiral length in the drum ……………..15 m
• Maximum working length …………………………..14.5 m
• Working range/pipe diameter ……………………Ø 40 – 100 mm
• Spiral speed…………………………………………….about 5 – 7 m/min (depends on the pipe route as well as the selected drum speed)
• Drum working speed (Levels 1/2/3) ……………..275 / 340 / 395 min-1
• 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 were determined in accordance with EN 62841-1.
• Vibration total value …………………………………..< 2,5 m/s2 ¦ 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).

Technical Data charger and battery

Battery:

• U = Voltage
• C = Capacity
• W = Weight
• Ic = Charge current
• t = Approx. charging time (90% full)
• Charging voltage…………20,75 V DC
• Charging temperature .. 0° – 50° C, 32° – 122° F Max. discharging
• temperature. ………………5° – 50° C, 41° – 122° F
• Recharge battery pack before first use!

Charger:

• U1 = Input voltage
• f1 = Input frequency
• P1 = Input power
• U2 = Charging voltage
• I2 = Max. charge current
• Nc = No. of battery cells
• W = Weight

Pay attention to the electrical outlet voltage. Check the label on the bottom of the charger.

Scope of delivery

Variante 1:

• RODRUM VarioClean basic
• Guide tube
• Operating manual

Variante 2:

• RODRUM VarioClean basic
• Guide tube
• Operating manual
• Battery and charger in a case

Variante 3:

• RODRUM VarioClean basic
• Guide tube
• Operating manual
• Battery and charger in a case Tool case

Function of the Unit

Overview

1. Drum
2. Control panel / Controller
3. Battery
4. Footswitch
5. Feed unit with clamping lever
6. Drainage plug
7. Guide tube
8. Clamping grip
9. Lights
10. Tripod holder

Changing the battery
Slide the battery in up to the stop. Pull the battery out to remove it .

Controller

• Counter-clockwise rotation Releases the spiral
• Clockwise rotation Clears the blockage
• Speed Level 1 Unblocking
• Speed Level 2 Cleaning
• Speed Level 3 Spins for cleaning

If you press down on the foot switch, all of the LEDs will light up for 3 seconds (controller active) and so will the two LEDs in the frame. Attention! Do not look directly into the LEDs in the frame. Danger of being dazzled! The controller will switch off automatically and all of the LEDs will go out if no other switch is pressed within 30 seconds.

Coupling/decoupling the tools/spirals

Coupling:

• Push the tool / spiral until it engages with the coupling.

Decoupling:

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

Commissioning
The pipe cleaning machine should solely be operated by instructed and au- thorized personnel!

• Check the electrical installation at the work place!
• Connect up the foot switch and position it so that it can be easily reached and that all of the controls are easy to operate.
• Slide the battery into the housing and check that it is securely seated.

Operation

The pipe cleaning machine is only to be used after taking into account all of the notices 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 that has to be cleaned.
• Slide the guide tube over the spiral and up to the stop on the feed unit and then use the catch to lock it in place.
• Attach a suitable tool at the front. Select the tool according to the type of dirt to be removed. Ensure that it is seated correctly, i.e. the pin must sit in the hole in the tool!
• Put on gloves and safety goggles before handling anything else!
• Attention! Only use correct spirals!
• Hold the guide tube with the spiral in your hand and then use the foot switch to switch the machine on (see Section 5.3).
• Switch the rotational direction to clockwise and then use the foot switch to start the machine (within 10 seconds).
• Use the +/- buttons to set the speed level. Select the speed level according to the working process (unblocking, cleaning, spin-cleaning). The LEDs will light up according to your selection.
• Press the clamping lever to linearly control the spiral feed (forward, neutral and reverse). The LEDs in the frame will start to flash if the battery charge level is too low (see Trou- bleshooting).

Clearing a blocked pipe
The spiral should bore its way into the blockage material; it should not be pressed in.

• Immediately release the clamping lever if you feel a counter-pressure, i.e. if the spiral hits a blockage and counter-pressure is created in the machine. There is a risk of the spiral becoming knotted and deformed. Then you will no longer be able to use the spiral!
• If the spiral has penetrated into the pipe so that the working arc is de-tensioned, reset the hand lever to feed again.
• Repeat these processes until the blockage has been removed. If the loads on the spiral increase (the guide tube will start to bulge), let go of the clamp-ing lever immediately to release the pressure on the spiral!

Pull the spiral back out of the pipe
ATTENTION! Only speed level 1 is to be used when pulling the spiral back out!

• After you have successfully removed the blockage, you should set the clamping lever to re-turn travel so that you can pull the spiral back into the drum.
• Ensure that the spiral comes back without any great effort. If the return movement is difficult, run the spiral a short distance back into the pipe. Do not pull the spiral back by force.
• Place a water hose at the mouth of the pipe and rinse off the dirty spiral with water whilst the spiral is coming out of the pipe. This will also rinse out the cleaned pipe.
• When the attached tool can be seen again, you should release the clamping lever, use the foot switch to switch off the motor, and then remove the tool and the guide tube.
• Switch on the motor back on again and move the spiral back until it only protrudes out of the feed unit for about 20 cm.
• The spiral should never be fully moved into the drum! The rotational direction (counter-clockwise) is only to be changed for a short time in order to release a blocked tool.

Shut-down

• Switch off the machine by releasing the foot switch, wait until the drum stops, and then remove the battery.
• Remove the guide tube from the device.
• Empty the water out of the spiral drum by removing the drum from the machine and then removing the drainage stop plug.
• Insert the drainage stop plug again and reattach the spiral drums.

Changing the spiral drum

Only change the spiral drum when the device is completely de-energized!

• Release the clamping grip and then push the feed unit forward and up to the stop.
• Pull the spiral drum to the front in the axial direction and remove it.
• Slide the new spiral in through the feed unit and then slide the spiral drum in the axial direction and onto the axis in the frame.
• Push the feed unit back again and then use the clamping grip to fix it in place.
• Ensure that all of the parts are free of dirt and are adequately greased.

Charger and battery

Overview:

1. Battery pack
2. Sliding seat
3. Operation display
4. Warning display
5. Capacity indicator button
6. Capacity and signal indicator

Start of operation
Before plugging in, check to see that the rated mains voltage and mains frequency, as specified on the rating label, match your power supply. Devices such as this one, which generates direct current, may have an effect on basic residual-current circuit breakers. Use type F or better, with a release current of max. 30 mA. Before commissioning the charger, ensure that the air slots are free. The minimum distance to other objects is 5 cm/ 2″.

Self-test:

Insert mains supply plug.
The warning display (4) and the operating indicator (3) light up one after the other for approx. 1 second and the installed fan runs for approx. 5 seconds.

Battery pack:
Charge the battery pack before use (1). If performance diminishes, recharge the battery pack. The ideal storage temperature is between 10°C / 50° F and 30°C / 86° F. The permissible storage temperature is between 0°C and 50°C / 32° – 122° F.

Li-ion battery packs have a capacity and signal indicator: (6)
Press the button (5), the LEDs indicate the charge level. If one LED is flashing, the battery pack is almost flat and must be recharged. Handling

Charging battery pack:
Push the battery pack completely to the stop on the sliding seat (2). The operating indicator (3) flashes.

Conservation charge:
Once the charging process has finished, the battery charger automatically switches to conservation mode. The battery pack can remain in the battery charger and is therefore always ready for use. The operating display (3) lights up continuously.

Fault:

• The warning display (4) lights up continuously.
• The battery pack is not charged. Temperature too high/ too low. When the temperature of the battery pack is between 0 °C and 50 °C / 32° – 122° F, the charging process begins automatically.
• Warning display (4) flashes.
• The battery pack is defective. Remove the battery pack immediately from the charger. The battery pack was not pushed correctly onto the sliding seat (2).

Care and Maintenance

RODRUM VarioClean:

Pull out the mains power plug before starting any servicing or 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 using our “ROWONAL“ special care product. All of the servicing, maintaining and repair work is only be undertaken by instructed specialist personnel.

Charger:
Repairs to the charger must only be carried out by qualified electricians. If the mains connection cable of this tool is damaged, in order to prevent endangering personnel and property it must be replaced by the manufacturer, or the Customer Service of the manufacturer, or a similarly qualified person.

Inserting new spirals

• Remove the spiral drum (see Section 5.10).
• Pull the spiral fully out of the drum by hand.
• First, introduce a new spiral with the kinked end into the drum and push the spiral up to about 30 cm.
• Re-insert the spiral drum (see Section 5.10).

Troubleshooting

battery.
The machine does not start| Foot switch / compressed air hose is defective| Contact our customer service department
No feed| Spiral defective| Replace the spiral
| Ball bearing in the feed unit is defective| Contact our customer service department

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 a listing in the catalog or online) and replacement parts and services 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 * [email protected] – www.rothenberger.com.

Disposal

Components of the unit are recyclable materials and should be put into recycling. For this purpose registered and certified recycling companies are available. For environmentally friendly disposal of non-recyclable parts (e.g. electronic waste) please contact your local waste disposal authority. Old batteries can be taken to your specialist dealer who will dispose of them in conformity with environmental regulations.

For EU countries only:
Do not dispose of electric tools with domestic waste. In accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment and its implementation as national law, electric tools that are no longer serviceable must be collected separately and utilized for environmentally compatible recycling.

References

• ROTHENBERGER USA
• ROTHENBERGER USA

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