Manual for 68285 - Troubleshooting and error codes + PDF Download

Manual for 68285 - Troubleshooting and error codes + PDF Download

Brand: HYDROSTAR DRAIN MONSTER

Category: Drain Cleaner

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Uploaded: April 8, 2025, 1:49 p.m.

Warranty Summary

This product has a 90 day warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.
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Manual Feed Operation (For Item 68285):
  • Position Drain Cleaner 2 feet from drain.
  • Position Drain Cleaner to operate Foot Switch and control cable with one hand.
  • Ensure Rotation Switch is in Forward.
  • Pull cable from drum and feed into drain.
  • Step on Foot Switch to feed cable into drain.
  • If cable slows/winds, it indicates blockage. Continue feeding slowly.
  • Do not allow cable to build up outside drain.
  • For lodged cable, release Foot Switch, use sharp downward thrusts to pass obstruction.

Troubleshooting and error codes

Problem Probable Cause(s) Solution(s)
Motor shuts off during use. 1. The motor may have been shut off by its internal thermal protection switch, or auto reset breaker.
2. GFCI breaker tripped.		 1. Turn motor off. Allow motor to cool off completely before restarting and stay clear of cable when turning motor back on.
2. Make sure all electrical components are dry and all insulation is in good repair. Press reset button. If GFCI trips again, have machine serviced by qualified electrician before further use.
Cable kinks, twists, or breaks. 1. Too much force on the cable.
2. Too much slack between Drain Cleaner and drainpipe inlet.
3. Cable used is wrong size for drain pipe.
4. Cable exposed to acid.
5. Cable worn out.		 1. Do not force cable. Let cutter do the work.
2. Move Drain Cleaner to within two feet of drainpipe inlet.
3. Change cable size.
4. Clean and oil cable regularly.
5. Replace cable.
Cable tangles in drum. 1. Too much force on the cable.
2. Motor running in reverse.
3. Distributor tube frozen.		 1. Do not force cable. Let cutter tool do the work.
2. Retract Cable with the Motor Direction Switch in the Forward position.
3. Technician should lubricate distributor tube bearings.
Power Cord GFCI trips when unit is plugged in or when Foot Pedal is pressed. 1. Motor Direction Switch defective.
2. Frayed Power Cord.
3. Short circuit in Motor.
4. Excess moisture touching Power Cord or Drain Cleaner.
5. Faulty GFCI unit.		 1. Repair or replace Motor Direction Switch.
2. Repair or replace the Power Cord.
3. Have Motor repaired by a qualified technician; Replace Motor.
4. Dry cord and unit.
5. Electrician must Replace Power Cord with GFCI.
Motor does not operate or the Foot Pedal sticks. Pneumatic Foot Pedal may have a leak. Check for leaks in air line leading from Foot Pedal. Check for tears and holes in Foot Pedal. Replace if needed.
The "Forward/ Reverse" Switch does not work. The centrifugal switch requires the motor to come to a complete stop before it will allow the direction of the motor to be changed. Move the "Forward/Reverse" Switch to the "Off" position and allow the motor to stop before changing from "Forward" to "Reverse" or vice versa.

Troubleshooting and error codes

Problem Probable Cause(s) Solution(s)
Motor shuts off during use. 1. The motor may have been shut off by its internal thermal protection switch, or auto reset breaker.
2. GFCI breaker tripped.		 1. Turn motor off. Allow motor to cool off completely before restarting and stay clear of cable when turning motor back on.
2. Make sure all electrical components are dry and all insulation is in good repair. Press reset button. If GFCI trips again, have machine serviced by qualified electrician before further use.
Cable kinks, twists, or breaks. 1. Too much force on the cable.
2. Too much slack between Drain Cleaner and drainpipe inlet.
3. Cable used is wrong size for drain pipe.
4. Cable exposed to acid.
5. Cable worn out.		 1. Do not force cable. Let cutter do the work.
2. Move Drain Cleaner to within two feet of drainpipe inlet.
3. Change cable size.
4. Clean and oil cable regularly.
5. Replace cable.
Cable tangles in drum. 1. Too much force on the cable.
2. Motor running in reverse.
3. Distributor tube frozen.		 1. Do not force cable. Let cutter tool do the work.
2. Retract Cable with the Motor Direction Switch in the Forward position.
3. Technician should lubricate distributor tube bearings.
Power Cord GFCI trips when unit is plugged in or when Foot Pedal is pressed. 1. Motor Direction Switch defective.
2. Frayed Power Cord.
3. Short circuit in Motor.
4. Excess moisture touching Power Cord or Drain Cleaner.
5. Faulty GFCI unit.		 1. Repair or replace Motor Direction Switch.
2. Repair or replace the Power Cord.
3. Have Motor repaired by a qualified technician; Replace Motor.
4. Dry cord and unit.
5. Electrician must Replace Power Cord with GFCI.
Motor does not operate or the Foot Pedal sticks. Pneumatic Foot Pedal may have a leak. Check for leaks in air line leading from Foot Pedal. Check for tears and holes in Foot Pedal. Replace if needed.
The "Forward/ Reverse" Switch does not work. The centrifugal switch requires the motor to come to a complete stop before it will allow the direction of the motor to be changed. Move the "Forward/Reverse" Switch to the "Off" position and allow the motor to stop before changing from "Forward" to "Reverse" or vice versa.