Electric Eel R User Manual

Customer Safety and
Operation Guide
Electric Eel Model R
100 Ft. Electric Snake 5/8” & 3/4”
Email: info@electriceel.com
Website: www.electriceel.com
Safety Topics
Safety Topics
Read and understand all safety and operational guidelines before operating
this machine. Failure to follow safety and operations
guide could result in death or serious injury. Please visit www.electriceel.com for the manufacturers operation and safety manual
for the Model R.
Safety Checklist
DANGER!!!
TO PREVENT SERIOUS BODILY INJURY:
1. ALWAYS wear heavy leather gloves and safety glasses when operating equipment.
2. DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewelry while operating this machine.
3. Use foot switch to operate machine while keeping good footing and balance at all times. DO NOT OVERREACH.
4. Machine, foot switch and cable should be operated by one person only.
5. ALWAYS keep all guards in place during operation.
6. ALWAYS wear rubber-soled non-slip shoes.
7. ALWAYS avoid contact of skin, facial area and especially eyes with drain water.
8. ALWAYS keep clear of rotating cages/drums, shafts, pulleys, belts or other rotating parts.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Electric Eel R Specifications

General

Brand	Electric Eel
Model	R
Category	Cleaning Equipment
Language	English

Summary

General Safety and Warnings

Safety Topics Overview

Covers essential safety and operational guidelines to be understood before machine operation.

Safety Checklist for Bodily Injury Prevention

Lists critical safety checks and precautions to prevent serious bodily injury during equipment use.

Electrical Safety and GFCI Protection

GFCI Testing and Usage Guidelines

Instructions for testing the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter and its importance for preventing electrical shock.

Electrical Operation Precautions

Key precautions regarding water exposure, maintenance, and proper extension cord usage for electrical safety.

Rotating Cable and Equipment Safety

Cable Handling and Tension Management

Safe practices for handling cables under tension, preventing kinks, and avoiding breakage.

Tool and Cable Maintenance Safety

Guidelines for using correct tools and cleaning cables to prevent deterioration from line chemicals.

Tool Application and Included Accessories

Tool Application Scope

Details the specific diameter and length of drain lines the machine is designed to clear effectively.

Standard Model R Kit Accessories

Lists the standard tools and accessories that are included with the Electric Eel Model R kit.

Operating Procedures: Initial Steps

Machine Setup and Cable Insertion

Steps for positioning the machine near the drain and manually feeding the cable into the line.

Cable Operation and Obstruction Navigation

Guidance on operating the rotating cable, managing tension, and safely navigating pipe obstructions.

Operating Procedures: Retrieval and Completion

Cable Retrieval and Flushing

Procedures for safely retrieving the cable from the sewer line, including recommended water flushing.

Final Removal and Machine Stop

Instructions for stopping the machine and removing the tool and cable from the drain opening.