IRAM-EX-100 Manual 11/2017
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Operation
Pre-Operation Checklist
Check for adequate water supply. Use no smaller than a 5/8” garden hose for water
supply.
Check ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). Test & reset.
Check all connections.
Connecting Flexible Shaft
1. Select the proper size flexible shaft (GTC-701, GTC-702, GTC-703, GTC-704) for tube
diameter and length to be cleaned.
2. Insert square end of flexible shaft into the square in the drive shaft of the machine. The
shaft may have to be turned up to 90 degrees for alignment.
3. Push flexible shaft strain relief into quick connect latches and turn locking peg to lock shaft
in place.
Latch Locked
Latch Unlocked
Operating Procedure
CAUTION
: Do not operate this machine without eye protection.
1. Connect water hose to water inlet of no more than 100 psi. Water supply should be clean.
Make sure screen washer is in place.
2. Plug electric cord into an outlet in accordance with the power requirements on the
nameplate and push the “Reset” button on the GFCI.
3. Ensure that the two hoses in the footswitch assembly are plugged into the two pneumatic
switches in the foot pedal compartment. Each side of the footswitch corresponds to a
different drive direction of the shaft.
4. Select proper size cleaning tool and fasten onto end of flexible shaft. Never use a tool larger
than I.D. of tube.
NOTE
: Most tubes are rolled at tube sheet. Always measure I.D. beyond roll or consult
manufacturer’s manual for tube O.D. and gauge.
5. Position shaft locator on the outside of the flexible shaft so that when the shaft is fully
inserted in the tube, the entire cleaning tool extends outside the other end of the tube.
Latch Up
Latch Down
