K-6200 Drain Cleaning Machine
Ridge Tool Company14
Wiring Diagram
White
115V/60Hz
Keyway
Wire Nut
Black
Air Switch
Green
Black
Black
Yellow
Red
Blue
Motor
F/O/R
Switch
PROBLEM POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION
Cable kinking or breaking.
Drum stops while pedal is
depressed. Restarts when
pedal is re-depressed.
Drum turns in one direc-
tion but not the other.
Ground Fault Circuit Inter-
rupter trips when machine
is plugged in or when foot
pedal is depressed.
Motor turning but drum
is not.
Autofeed does not work
properly.
Autofeed does not nest
properly.
Machine wobbles or
moves when cleaning
a drain.
Chart 1 Troubleshooting
Cable is being forced.
Cable used in incorrect pipe diameter.
Motor switched to reverse.
Cable exposed to acid.
Cable worn out.
Hole in pedal or connecting hose.
Hole in diaphragm switch.
Faulty reverse switch.
Damaged power cord.
Short circuit in motor.
Faulty Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter.
Torque limiter slipping because cable is being forced.
Autofeed is not routinely cleaned and fills with debris.
Autofeed is not greased enough.
Drum may not be tight onto rear gear box drive.
Kickstand not engaged.
Do Not Force Cable! Let the cutter do the work.
Use
5
/
8
″ cables in 3″ to 6″ lines. Use Trap Leader
Use reverse only if cable gets caught in pipe.
Clean and oil cables routinely.
If cable is worn, replace it.
Replace damaged component.
If no problem found with pedal or hose, replace
diaphragm switch.
Replace switch.
Replace cord set.
Take motor to authorized service center.
Replace cord set that includes a Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter.
Do not force cable.
Disassemble autofeed and clean monthly.
Apply grease to fittings weekly.
Nest drum tightly to rear drive lug.
Engage kickstand.
Set on level surface.