Sewerooter T-3™
General Wire Spring Co.
1101 Thompson Avenue
McKees Rocks, PA 15136
412-771-6300
www.drainbrain.com
© General Wire Spring Co. 2018
C-T3OI-1018
TANGLED CABLE
If a cable loops over itself in the drum, it will not feed properly. Remove and reload the cable to restore function. If the cable kinks, it is evidence of
abuse and results from the use of too much pressure or use of the wrong size cable for the line. Do not force the cable — let the cutter do the work.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE (Table 3)
Problem
Probable Cause
Solution
Cable kinks or breaks.
Operator forcing the cable.
Do not force the cable. Let the cutter do the work.
Too much slack between machine
and drain.
Allow no more than two feet between machine and drain.
Cable used in wrong size drain line.
A cable that is too large or too small in diameter for a line is
more likely to kink. (Consult Table 1—Cable Applications.)
Cable exposed to acid.
Clean and oil cables regularly.
Cable tangles in drum.
Operator forcing the cable.
Do not force the cable. Let the cutter do the work.
Machine running in reverse.
Do not run the machine in reverse to retract the cable from the
drain.
Distributor tube frozen.
Lubricate distributor tube bushings.
Drum stops while foot pedal de-
pressed.
Hole in pedal or hose.
Replace as required.
Hole in diaphragm switch.
Thermal overload activated.
If no hole found in pedal or hose, replace diaphragm switch.
Allow motor to cool. Press reset button.
Drum turns in one direction but not
other.
Reverse switch failure.
Replace reverse 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 inter-
rupter.
Replace ground fault circuit interrupter.
Failure to feed.
Cable tangled in drum.
Do not run machine in reverse. Use proper cable size. (Consult
Cable Application Chart—Table 1).
Feed misadjusted.
If feed tension knob is too loose the cable will slip. If it is too
tight the feed rollers will wear prematurely.
Feed roller frozen.
Clean and lubricate feed rollers regularly. Replace worn rollers.
Worn cable.
When cable coils wear flat, cable should be replaced.
