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0420 Roto-Jet  

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing this Elliott product.  More than 100 years of experience have been employed 
in the design and manufacture of this control, representing the highest standard of quality, value and 
durability.  Elliott tools have proven themselves in thousands of hours of trouble free field operation.

If this is your first Elliott purchase, welcome to our company; our products are our ambassadors.  If 
this is a repeat purchase, you can rest assured that the same value you have received in the past will 
continue with all of your purchases, now and in the future.

The Elliott Roto-Jet has been designed for cleaning tubes in the following types of equipment:

Heat Exchangers

Condensers

Chillers

If you have any questions regarding this product, manual or operating instructions, please call Elliott at 
+1 800 332 0447 toll free (USA only) or +1 937 253 6133, or fax us at +1 937 253 9189 for immediate 
service.

Summary of Contents for Roto-Jet 0420

Page 1: ...www elliott tool com Tube Pipe Cleaners Tube Testers Tube Plugs Tube Removal Tube Installation 0420 Roto Jet Cleaning System Operating and Maintenance Instructions...

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Page 3: ...Contents Introduction 4 Safety 5 Operation 7 Operating Position Diagram A 8 Drive Coupling Diagram B 10 Air Supply Requirements 12 Maintenance 13 Technical Data 15 Trouble Shooting Guide 17 Records 2...

Page 4: ...rchase welcome to our company our products are our ambassadors If this is a repeat purchase you can rest assured that the same value you have received in the past will continue with all of your purcha...

Page 5: ...y Provide barriers or shields as needed 7 Use the Right Cleaning Device Do not use a cleaning device or attachment to do a job for which it is not recommended Refer to the Elliott E 100 catalog for al...

Page 6: ...issing contact an Elliott service facility for a replacement 20 Stop the Machine Immediately if the Flexshaft Starts to Coil Flexshaft damage will occur if flexshaft is operated in a coiled position 2...

Page 7: ...and cleaning attachments Carry the machine to the location where the cleaning will take place Position the machine at a right angle to the tube sheet or cleaning area This will keep the flexshaft at...

Page 8: ...8 0420 Roto Jet DIAGRAM A Tube Bundle Roto Jet TOP VIEW CORRECT OPERATING POSITION...

Page 9: ...crews See Diagram B page 8 Insert the square drive into the manifold of the machine Rotate the flexshaft by hand to properly seat the square drive of the flexshaft into the manifold Thread the brass m...

Page 10: ...mation see Technical section TOOL TIP Measure the length of the tubes being cleaned from the tube sheet to the tube sheet at the opposite end Transfer this measurement to the flexshaft from the END of...

Page 11: ...r repellant nonskid foot wear Avoid contact with objects other than the tube when the machine is in operation WARNING DO NOT ALLOW THE FLEXSHAFT TO COIL Coiling of the flexshaft could cause binding wi...

Page 12: ...st prevention The recommended lubricant to be used is a detergent SAE 10 automotive engine oil Excessive moisture in the air line can cause rust formation in the motor and might also cause ice to form...

Page 13: ...efficient it may become necessary to flush the motor with a cleaning agent to remove the contaminants To flush the motor Move the throttle valve to the off position disconnect the air supply water sup...

Page 14: ...two part epoxy paint coating that is very durable and should last the life of the machine Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean your machine Certain cleaning solvents can be harmful to the pain...

Page 15: ...Match the prefix numbers to your shafting size See Fig 3 and 4 Wet Shafts Fig 3 Prefix Flexshaft Number Maximum Torque Inch Pounds Newton Meters 0511 xx 16 1 8 0512 xx 105 11 9 0513 xx 210 23 7 0514A...

Page 16: ...2 3 2 5 2 6 2 8 2 9 0513 xx 2 4 2 8 3 8 4 4 4 7 5 1 5 4 5 9 0514A xx 2 8 4 1 5 3 6 2 6 4 6 7 7 7 8 4 0514 xx N A 6 0 8 4 10 7 12 1 13 4 14 8 15 8 0515 xx N A N A 11 9 15 7 19 0 22 6 25 0 27 3 Above fi...

Page 17: ...ce longer than 5 000 hours Ser vice Repair Kit 04230 is available Remove machine cover and check the muffler for corrosion or restrictions Machine rotates but no water is flowing from the end of the f...

Page 18: ...rced through a tube blockage Reduce the rate of feed on the flexshaft and allow cleaning device additional time to clear the blockage See Operation section Flexshaft coils up when cleaning device is i...

Page 19: ...0420 Roto Jet 19 NOTES...

Page 20: ...20 0420 Roto Jet ELLIOTT CHART TUBE MEASUREMENTS UNIT NUMBER _____________________________ TUBE I D TUBE LENGTH UNIT NUMBER _____________________________ TUBE I D TUBE LENGTH...

Page 21: ...0420 Roto Jet 21 ELLIOTT CHART CLEANING SCHEDULES EFFICIENCIES EFFICIENCY BEFORE CLEANING AFTER CLEANING DATE OF CLEANING EFFICIENCY BEFORE CLEANING AFTER CLEANING DATE OF CLEANING...

Page 22: ...Half Grommet 04121 1 19 Solenoid Valve 04123 1 20 1 8 Male Elbow Swivel 04128 1 21 1 4 Male Elbow Swivel 04129 1 22 3 8 Tubing 15 Long 04131 15 1 23 Connector 04132 1 24 Foot Valve Complete 04134 1 25...

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Page 24: ...of the coupling Note When replacing the motor coupling insure that the square washer has been placed onto the core before inserting the motor coupling 4 Locate the assembly of the core and coupling i...

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Page 27: ...800 332 0447 Fax 1 937 253 9189 www elliott tool com Printed in the USA 07 2013 Elliott Tool Technologies Ltd TM 1 PL 1 Elliott Tool offers a complete line of precision tube tools to meet your needs...

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