Valor VORTEX MINI
OWNER’S MANUAL
DRAINCABLES DIRECT (DCD)
, A McAlear Group Company
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MAINTENANCE
Use towel to wipe debris while retracting cable
into drum.
Cable installed is pre-lubricated. If additional
lubrication is necessary: lay machine on back,
remove any chain knockers or cutters, add
lubricant at operating end of cable and run drill
in REVERSE to distribute lubricant throughout
cable.
In the event of excessive debris buildup in the
drum, remove drill, cable, and feed tube (remove
snap ring on back of machine to release). Machine
can be flushed with water and mild detergent and
wiped out with cloth. Let dry completely before
re-assembly.
CABLE REPLACEMENT
1. Extend cable so that it is no longer coiled in
the drum.
2. Loosen drill chuck and release drive adapter
from drill.
3. Using flat head screwdriver, release the cable
clamp on top of machine by inserting where
indicated on clamp and opening.
4. Remove cable by pulling through drum
opening and feed tube, being aware of areas
where the drill adapter may get caught.
5. Insert new cable drill adapter first through
feed tube. Thread through side opening of
drum and toward top of machine.
6. To ensure proper positioning of cable: attach
drill adapter to installed drill, then secure
cable in clamp by closing and firmly pressing
on top of clamp.
7. Lay machine on back and feed rest of cable
into the drum. Note: cable should feed in a
counterclockwise spiral.
8. Attach necessary chain knocker and operate.
