to clean 2" (50mm) to 8" (200mm) drain lines and up to
200 feet (61m) in length depending on size of cable.
Applications include laterals, main lines, commercial
lines.
A FOR/O-OFF/REV switch controls cable rotation and pro-
vides ON/O-OFF control of the motor. An integral Ground
Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) is built into the line cord.
The K-5208 is designed to use
7
/
8
" (22mm) and 1¼"
(32mm) diameter sectional-type cable, having a quick-
change coupling system for connecting and disconnect-
ing cables and tools. The cable is manually fed in and out
of the drain and rotates at a speed of 700 RPM.
The rotation of the cable is controlled by a clutch lever
handle. The cable stops instantly when the clutch lever
handle is released.
A cable decoupler is provided for disconnecting the cables
and tools.
Figure 1 – K-5208 Drain Cleaning Machine
Figure 2 – Machine Serial Number - The last 4 digits in-
dicate the month and year of the manufac-
ture. (06 = month, 18 = year).
Specifications
Drain Line Capacity..........2-8” (50 to 200 mm)
See Chart
Cable .............................
7
/
8
" and 1¼" Cable
All Cables come in 15' (4.5 m) lengths
Motor Type ....................Induction, 3/4 HP Nominal
Output
Motor Ratings
Refer to on product serial plate for information specific to
unit.
Controls .........................FOR/O-OFF/REV Switch
Clutch lever handle
Operating
Temperature..................-20° F to 120° F (-29° C to 49° C)
999-995-137.10_REV. B
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K-5208 Drain Cleaning Machine
Ridge Tool Company, Elyria, Ohio,
U.S.A.
RIDGID.com
Model No.
K-5208
VCF123450618
120
60
5011050
10.4
700
Serial No.
o
n
V
A
W
Hz
/min Duty
Cable Size
Drain Size
Reach
7
/
8
" (22 mm)
2" to 4"
Up to 175' (53 m)
(50 to 100 mm)
C-10
2" to 4"
(50 to 100 mm) Drains
C-10 IC
2" to 4"
(50 to 100 mm) Drains
1¼" (32 mm)
3" to 8"
Up to 200' (61 m)
(75 to 200 mm)
C-11
3" to 8" (75 to 200 mm)
All Purpose,
Drains, 4" (100 mm) Traps
3
/
8
" (10 mm) pitch
C-11 PC
4" (100 mm) Traps
C-11 w/Plastic Core
C-12
4" to 8" (100 to 200 mm) Drains,
Extra Heavy Duty,
Not for 4" (100 mm) traps
3
/
8
" (10 mm) pitch
C-14
3" to 8" (75 to 200 mm) Drains,
Heavy Duty,
Not for 4" (100 mm) traps
½" (13 mm) Pitch
C-15
3" to 6" (75 to 150 mm),
Extra Flexible,
Good for traps
½" (13 mm) Pitch
FOR Direction
Marking
Cable Outlet
(Front of Machine)
Clutch Lever Handle
Warning Label
Clutch Cover
Lock Pin
Cord Clips
Frame
Belt
Tensioner
Drain
Plug
GFCI
Motor Cover
Clutch Cover
Clutch Adjustment
Lever
Rear Guide
Hose Pins
(Rear
of Machine)
O
FOR OFF REV
Switch
Serial Plate
Decoupler
Holder
Decoupler
Volts (V)
120
220-240
110
Frequancy (Hz)
60
50/60
50
Current Draw (A)
10.4
5.2
10.4
Power (W)
1248
1248
1144
No Load Speed (
Ƞ
o)
700
585/700
585
