INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE VAL 80 MANUAL DRAIN
CLEANING MACHINE ref.2912 00
For drains from 30 to 100 mm
We strongly recommend that you read these instructions carefully before using the drain cleaning machine.
VIRAX VAL 80. This will help you make the best and most efficient use of it.
The non-respect of these instructions may lead to personal injury and/or damaged
equipment.
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Be sure that the appliance is connected to a properly earthed mains power supply.
If in
doubt check the plug before connecting. Be sure that the power cable is intact and not damaged
in anyway.
Safety notice
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Use a correctly earthed extension lead when the machine's power cable is too short. The use of
an inferior extension lead may lead to loss in power and thus motor over-heating.
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If the working area is wet wear rubber boots and glove inserts. The machine must not be
operated whilst the operator is standing in water.
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This equipment is designed for operation by no more than one person.
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Wear eye protection when using the machine.
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Leather gloves, not fabric ones, must be worn when manipulating the cable.
Fabric gloves
may be caught in the spirals of the cable as it rotates.
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Neutralise or remove any chemical drain cleaning products present in the drain before starting.
Exposure to such products may injure the operator and damage the cable.
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Before starting insure that the cable in the drum is neither broken nor twisted by pulling out the
cable and checking for signs of wear or breakage.
Always replace worn (twisted or broken) cables with official VIRAX spare-parts.
Cable usage table
6.35 and 8 mm cables must be used with drum ref: 2912 23
Ø cable
(mm)
Ø drain (mm)
Usage
6.35
30 to 50
Sinks, baths and shower waste
water pipes
8
40 to 50
Sinks, baths and shower waste
water pipes
9.5
50 to 75
Down-spouts and smaller waste
water pipes
12.7
75 to 100
Down-spouts and smaller waste
water pipes
