Install Instructions

Kinetic Water Ram
6
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Problem 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 be-
fore 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.