Supplementary Document

Kinetic Water Ram™
6
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Problem Solution
Probable Cause
Solution
Cannot clear
drain.
No water in drain.
Water must be in the drain. Open water faucet to allow drain to back
up. Turn off before firing Ram.
Use optional Check Valve Assembly (G-CVK) to provide water in slow
draining sinks and tubs.
Not enough pressure.
Increase pressure in 10 lb. increments until stoppage is cleared. If
pumping becomes difficult, attach external compressor to Schraeder
valve. Do not exceed 80 lbs.
Ram is not at the
correct drain opening.
Ram must be used at the closest drain opening to the stoppage.
Getting splash
back.
Seal is not tight enough
Push down on Ram as it is being fired for a tighter seal.
Use Tapered Plugs or Expansion Plug for a tighter seal.
Wedge a rag around the Rubber Cone or Caulking Hose for odd
shaped openings, or wrap a strip of rubber around an Expansion Plug
to increase the diameter.
Overflow or other drain
is not covered.
Cover overflow in sink or other drain opening in combination sinks.
Ram will not
pump up to
pressure.
Dry leather seal.
Leather seal must be lubricated every 3 to 6 months to keep it from
drying out. To do so, lift the pump rod and apply a few drops of neat’s
foot (leather) oil to the seal through the air hole.
Worn leather seal.
If the leather seal is completely worn, it must be replaced. It is
recommended that the Valve Seat Washer (G-10) be replaced at the
same time. Be sure to clean the inside of the Air Pump Cylinder (G-18)
and Pump Bottom Cap (G-8) of any oil and residue before
reassembling unit.
Ram will not
hold pressure.
Worn seals.
Seals will wear over time. All seals may easily be replaced at the same
time using the Ram Repair Kit (Cat # KRRK). Be sure to clean the
inside of the Air Pump Cylinder (G-18) and Pump Bottom Cap (G-8) of
any oil and residue before reassembling unit.
See page 19 and 20 for Parts List and Schematic Diagram.