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Rooter 100
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General Wire Spring Co.
1101 Thompson Avenue
McKees Rocks, PA 15136
412
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771
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6300
www.drainbrain.com
© General Wire Spring Co. 2022
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FR100OI
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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Problem
Probable Cause
Solution
Flexible Shaft kinks or breaks.
Operator forcing the flexible shaft.
Do not force the flexible shaft. Let the cutter
do the work.
Too much slack between machine and drain
opening.
Allow no more than two feet between the
machine and drain.
Flexible Shaft used in wrong size drain line.
Consult Flexible Shaft Application Chart.
Shaft exposed to acid.
Clean and lubricate flexible shaft regularly.
Slip Clutch set improperly.
Consult Adjusting Slip Clutch section.
Motor stops while foot pedal is depressed.
Hole in pedal or hose.
Replace as required.
Hole in diaphragm switch.
If no hole in pedal or hose, replace diaphragm
switch.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter trips and will
not reset.
Damaged power cord or extension cord.
Replace cords.
Short circuit in motor.
Take motor to authorized repair center.
Faulty Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter.
Replace ground fault circuit interrupter.
Motor turns but flexible shaft does not.
Safety Slip Clutch engaged.
Do not force the flexible shaft.