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Question posted by mbjjenkins60 on August 31st, 2020
I'm Not Getting Any Water Pressure
what am I doing wrong
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Answer #1: Posted by Troubleshooter101 on August 31st, 2020 9:51 AM
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Check that there are no kinks in the hose and that you have a good seal at both ends. ... Replace the hose gaskets as necessary. Check the inlet filter. A clogged inlet filter will restrict the water flow and cause the same symptoms as an inadequate water supply
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Related Ridgid KJ-3100 Manual Pages
Owners Manual - Page 1
pág. 31
Water Jetter Manual
KJ-2200/KJ-3100 Water Jetting Machines
WARNING! Failure to understand and follow the contents of this tool. Read this Operator's Manual carefully before using this manual may result in electrical shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
• Français - 19 • Castellano -
Owners Manual - Page 2
... Oil...5 KJ-2000 Transport Cart...5 KJ-3100 Handle Assembly ...5 Pre-Operation Inspection...6 Machine and Work Area Set Up ...7 Water Supply...8 Drain Preparation ...9 Hose Set-Up...9 Jetter Hose Selection Chart ...10 Jetter Nozzle Selection Chart...10 Operating Instructions ...11 Jetting The Drain ...12 Using The Pulse Mode ...13 Using Water Jetter Machine as a Pressure Washer 13 Pressure Washer...
Owners Manual - Page 3
Serial No. Water Jetter
KJ-2200/KJ-3100 Water Jetting Machines
KJ-3100
KJ-2200
KJ-2200/KJ-3100 Water Jetting Machines
Record Serial Number below and retain product serial number which is located on nameplate.
Owners Manual - Page 4
KJ-2200/KJ-3100 Water Jetting ...times. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. Keep your ...shields or goggles when handling or using the equipment to the protection of high pressure water directed at body parts, causing skin puncture and injection injuries. Keep proper ...
Owners Manual - Page 5
...respirators, and steel toed footwear.
• Practice good hygiene. KJ-2200/KJ-3100 Water Jetting Machines
it ON and OFF. Any tool that may be suitable for precautions to drain contents after handling ...direct spray at people or animals.
• Do not operate jetter above pressure rating or 140°F (inlet water temperature). Do not eat or smoke while operating or handling drain cleaning ...
Owners Manual - Page 6
... a combination of water pressure and flow to drive the triplex plunger pump.
KJ-2200 Water Jetting Machine
Figure 3 - Machine Serial Number
Date Code
The machine serial number is propelled through the drain by the reverse jets on the frame. The last 4 digits indicate the month and year of drains.
KJ-2200/KJ-3100 Water Jetting Machines
- KJ-3100 Water Jetting Machine...
Owners Manual - Page 7
... Maintenance Instruction section. Slide a wheel over each end of
axle to retain the motor/pump. KJ-2200/KJ-3100 Water Jetting Machines
Icons
Pressure Mode Pulse Mode
Standard Equipment
All Jetters come with
• Appropriate Jetter Nozzles
• Nozzle Cleaning Tool
• FV-1 Foot Valve
• Engine Operator's Manual
See the RIDGID catalog for specific equipment...
Owners Manual - Page 8
...KJ-3100 Warning Labels KJ-2200 Warning Labels
Before each use, inspect your water jetter and correct any problems are found, do not use the water jetter until the problems are corrected.
6
Figure 6B - KJ-2200/KJ-3100 Water Jetting Machines
T-Knobs
Figure 5 -
KJ... chemicals and bacteria on the equipment.
1. Inspect the water jetter and accessories for the following: • Proper assembly...
Owners Manual - Page 9
... it rests on the equipment. KJ-3100 Fuel Tank Access
9. Re-fuel in the pump and gear box (if equipped) and add oil if needed , add unleaded
Figure 8 - Make sure tank cap is securely closed. Clean water inlet filter/filter washer.Unscrew cover from bottom of injury from high pressure water, chemical burns, infections, carbon...
Owners Manual - Page 10
... aware of use of drain cleaning chemicals or other sources that is the minimum recommended size. A 3/4" I.D. Jetter
KJ-2200 KJ-3100
GPM Rating
2.4 5.5
Maximum 5 Gallon Bucket Fill Time
125 seconds 55 seconds
Insufficient water flow will not draw water from reaching the pressure rating and could damage the hose and the fixture.
3. In cases of insufficient...
Owners Manual - Page 11
...Select a jetter hose size appropriate for cleaning drains. It is getting close to the drain opening to operation point. Locate the hose...the foot valve. Close the inlet supply valve.
8. KJ-2200/KJ-3100 Water Jetting Machines
Fill the tank prior to starting jetter, ... is less flexible and can cause poor performance (low operating pressure or low flow) or may damage the jetter with similar ...
Owners Manual - Page 12
... to help clean grease and similar blockage from drain. KJ-2200/KJ-3100 Water Jetting Machines
pressures. Make sure the nozzle orifices are clear and open ... Size (OD)
1/8"
3/16"
3/16"
1/4"
1/4"
1/2"
1/4"
1/2"
3/16"
1/4"
3/8"
5/8"
3/8"
5/8"
KJ-3100
KJ-2200
JETTER NOZZLE SELECTION CHART
Thread Size Hose Size (Inside Diameter) Hose Size (Outside Diameter) Features three reverse ...
Owners Manual - Page 13
...out of bystanders and other distractions. High pressure fluid can penetrate skin and cause serious injury.
Always use wrenches or tools to turn. This can damage the pump... jetter hose whipping, causing striking and high pressure injection injuries. Controls
6.
Allow the engine to the jetter. KJ-2200/KJ-3100 Water Jetting Machines
Operating Instructions
WARNING
Always wear eye...
Owners Manual - Page 14
... the set of drain prior to moving forward.
This allows the high pressure water directed at all times to control and support the hose.
• ... the drain. Remove the nozzle and clean the orifices with the nozzle cleaning tool.
• Run the jetter without a nozzle on the hose to the jetter... KJ-2200/KJ-3100 Water Jetting Machines
• Inspect system for coiling the hose.
Owners Manual - Page 15
...coming off the water flow. If the water level gets too high, you may need to turn the pulse actuator lever counter-clockwise to release the system pressure. Using the... jetter.
6. Connect an appropriate water supply, as a Pressure Washer
The RIDGID water jetting machines can damage the pump.
13 KJ-2200/KJ-3100 Water Jetting Machines
Watch the drain water level. The pulse mode induces ...
Owners Manual - Page 16
.... Holding the nozzle too close to release system pressure. When pressure washing, detergents are only dispensed when wash wand nozzle is OFF, water recirculates in system. Wipe the unit down to start the engine. KJ-2200/KJ-3100 Water Jetting Machines
7. With the wand pointed in the low pressure position. High pressure fluid can be adjusted. Make sure that...
Owners Manual - Page 17
....
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Model No. KJ-2200/KJ-3100 Water Jetting Machines
Engine
Maintain the engine as those listed below 32°F (0°...Hose Reel and 110' x 1/2" Jet Hose Pressure Wash Package, KJ-2200 Wash Wand, KJ-2200 Wash Wand Hose 1/2" x 35' Foot Valve Quick Connect Hose Winterizing Kit Nozzle Cleaning Tool Jet Vac
15 If needed , add SAE ...
Owners Manual - Page 18
...on cold weather storage.
Tool should only be recycled. Dispose of children and people unfamiliar with 200' x 3/8" ID Hose (Fits KJ-3100) Wash Wand, KJ-3100 Winterizing Kit Foot Valve ...Department at
[email protected], or in compliance with household waste! KJ-2200/KJ-3100 Water Jetting Machines
KJ-3100 Jetter Nozzles and Hoses
Catalog No.
38698 38713 38703 38723
38693 38708...
Owners Manual - Page 19
.... Jetter nozzle thrusters are blocked.
Remove nozzle. KJ-2200/KJ-3100 Water Jetting Machines
Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
CAUSE
Jetter runs but produces Inadequate water supply. little or no pressure.
Jetter pressure gage oscillates from 500 to full operating pressure at start-up. Remove nozzle from system. Use nozzle cleaning tool to clear nozzle orifices: select proper wire size...
Owners Manual - Page 20
KJ-2200/KJ-3100 Water Jetting Machines 18
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