CHERNE JET-BALL 254-207 User manual

INSTRUCTIONS
Pipeline Cleaning Ball
THREE SIZES: 6 -10 , 10-14 & 15-18
PART NUMBERS 254 - 207,254 - 215 & 254 - 223
The Jet - Ball pipeline cleaning ball uses the force of water to spin and scrub pipes
clean. The ball's spiral ribs create the spi n, while eyebolts on each end of the ball
allow it to move in either direction through pipe. The following instructions
describe how to install and operate your cleaning ball.
CHERNE INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED
CALL:
5700 LINCOLN DRIVE 1- 800 - THE - PLUG
MINNEAPO LIS, MN 55436 - 1695 (1 - 800 - 843 - 7584)
FAX: 1 - 800 - 843 - 7585
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Please read these instructions before using your Jet - Ball pipeline cleaning ball.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . Page 2
Installation & Operation . . Page 2
Manhole Safety Procedure . . Page 4
Limited Warranty . . . . . . Page 5
WARNING
1. Before entering any manhole, test it for toxic or flammable gases
and ventilate it if gases are present to avoid injury, asphyxiation
and death!
2. When you enter a manhole, observe all local, state and federal
regulations and follow the procedure on page 4 of this manual.
3. Wear a hard hat, safety glasses and ear protection. Use a
respirator with a self-contained air source when entering a manhole
or any other confined space.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
1. Enter the upstream manhole of the pipeline to be cleaned.
Install plugs (using inflation hoses and tethering lines) into
any pipes carrying sewage into the manhole.
2. Locate a water source close to the upstream manhole.
3. Build a catch basin in the pipe outlet of the downstream
manhole to keep debris from washing into the next section of pipe.
4. String a line to the downstream manhole. Pull a tag line with
a minimum break strength of 500 PPI (pounds per inch) from the
downstream manhole with the strung line.
5. Attach the tag line to the cleaning ball. The tag line is
used to free the ball IF it becomes stuck in the pipe.
6. Insert the proper size cleaning ball into the line at the
upstream manhole. Inflate the ball until it fits snugly in the
pipe.
7. Place a down roller assembly behind the cleaning ball and set
the steel cable under the rollers. (The down roller will help
control the ball and prevent damage to the cable and pipeline.)
8. Place the winch over the upstream manhole.

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CAUTION: Check the elevation of building
connections along the line to be cleaned -- they must have
higher elevations than the level of water you'll put in the
upstream manhole. If any building connection is too low,
plug it with a pneumatic or mechanical plug. Then warn
those in the building not to use any water until the job is
finished.
9. Fill the upstream manhole with enough water to rise two
to five feet above the top of the outlet holding the
cleaning ball.
10. Controlling with the winch, let the water carry the
cleaning ball slowly downstream.
11. Don't let the cable go slack. If it slackens, tighten it and
hold the tightness briefly (this should loosen any debris
blockin g the ball). If this doesn't work, crank the ball
back 1 - 2 feet to increase the jet stream. If this doesn't
work, let the water subside and pull the ball back. You'll
need to clear the obstruction with a different method.
12 When the cleaning ball reaches the downstream manhole,
allow the remaining water to subside.
13. Detach the cleaning ball from the winch cable and
remove
it from the manhole.
14. Rewind the cable onto the winch.
15. Remove the down roller assembly from the upstream
manhole.
16. Move the winch to the downstream manhole.
17. Attach a bucket to the winch cable and lower it into the
downstream manhole.
18. Shovel debris into the bucket and remove it from the
manhole.
19. Remove the catch basin from the downstream manhole
and re place the manhole cover.
20. Remove any pneumatic or mechanical plugs you've
installed in building connections.
21. Using inflation hoses and tethering lines, remove any
plugs installed in the upstream manhole. Don't remove
any plugs while you're in the manhole.

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MANHOLE SAFETY PROCEDURE
RECOMMENDED SAFETY PROCEDURE FOR ENTRANCE INTO MANHOLES OR CONFINED SPACES
WARNING: THIS INSTRUCTION IS TO BE USED AS A GENERAL GUIDELINE ONLY: ALTHOUGH CHERNE
RECOMMENDS FOLLOWING THESE GUIDELINES, IT DOES NOT WARRANT, DOES NOT REPRESENT AND ASSUMES
NO RESPONSIBILITY THAT THESE RECOMMENDATIONS WILL FULFILL ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE, OR
LOCAL REQUIREMENTS. CHERNE ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR EITHER PERSONAL INJURY OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES THAT RESULT FROM THE RELIANCE ON THESE RECOMMENDATIONS.
IT IS THE PRODUCT USER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO READ AND COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE REGULATIONS.
REFER TO THE CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, "CFR" PART 1926 AND ALL OTHER PERTINENT FEDERAL, STATE,
AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.
Outfit yourself with the necessary safety equipment for entrance into a manhole or confined space. This may
include, but may not be limited to, the items listed below (refer to warning stated immediately above). Ens ure
that all equipment meets or exceeds the minimum requirements of all applicable regulatory guidelines. All
equipment should be properly maintained, stored, calibrated (if necessary), and inspected prior to each use, in
compliance with applicable regulat ions and equipment manufacturer recommendations.
Recommended equipment is as follows:
A. Safety Hat G. Ear Protection
B. Safety Glasses H. Hazardous Gas Detector
C. Respirator or Self - Contained Air Source I. Manhole or Confined Space Ventilation
D. Safe ty Hamess, Ropes, and Winching System J. Protective Clothing
E. Safety Shoes or Boots K. Safety Ladders
F. Protective Gloves L. Any Other Recommended or Required Equipment
DANGER
PROPERLY VENTILATE MANHOLE OR CONFINED SPACE BEFORE ENTERING AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION WHILE
IN MANHOLE OR CONFINED SPACE.
BEFORE ENTERING MANHOLE OR CONFINED SPACE, THOROUGHLY CHECK AT ALL LEVELS FOR HAZARDOUS
GASES AND PROPER OXYGEN LEVELS (20 PERCENT MINIMUM). MONITOR THESE LEVELS CONTINUOUSLY WHEN
WORKERS ARE IN THE MANHOLE.
NEVER ENTER A MANHOLE OR CONFINED SPACE WITHOUT CO-WORKER ASSISTANCE. CO-WORKERS MUST BE
PROPERLY TRAINED IN SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESS TO MANHOLES OR CONFINED SPACES.
IF YOU ENCOUNTER OR OBSERVE ANY CONDITIONS THAT ARE NOT EXPLAINED HERE OR WHICH YOU DO NOT
FULLY UNDERSTAND, NOTIFY YOUR SUPERVISOR OR SAFETY DIRECTOR BEFORE PROCEEDING.
CONSULT WITH PROPER STATE, LOCAL, AND FEDERAL AGENCIES TO INSURE THAT ALL REQUIRED
REGULATIONS ARE BEING FULFILLED.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH PROPER SAFETY REGULATIONS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY
INJURY OR DEATH!!

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LIMITED WARRANTY
Manufacturer warrants all products manufactured by it will be free from defects in material and workmanship for
one (1) year following the date of manufacture. If any of the goods are found to be defective, such goods will, at
manufacturer's option be replaced or repaired at manufacturer's cost. The parties hereto expressly agree that
buyer's sole and exclusive remedy against the manufacturer shall be for the repair or replacement of defective
goods as provided herein. (The sole purpose of the stipulated exclusive remedy shall be to provide the buyer
with free repair and replacement of defective goods in the manner provided herein. The exclusive remedy s hall
not be deemed to have failed of its essential purpose so long as the manufacturer is willing and able to repair or
replace defective goods in the prescribed manner.) Goods which may be sold by manufacturer but are not
manufactured by it are not warranted by manufacturer, but are sold only with the warranties, if any, of the
original manufacturers thereof. (This warranty does not cover labor or other costs or expenses to remove or
install any defective, repaired or replaced goods.) Manufacturer's warranty does not apply to any goods which
have been subjected to misuse, mishandling, misapplication, neglect (including but not limited to use of
unauthorized parts or attachments), or adjustment or repair performed by anyone other than manufacturer or one
of manufacturer's authorized agents.
Any claim by buyer with reference to the goods sold hereunder shall be deemed waived by the buyer unless
submitted in writing to manufacturer within the earlier of (1) thirty (30) days following the date buyer
discovered or by reasonable inspection should have discovered, any claimed breach of the foregoing warranty, or
(2) thirteen (13) months following the date of manufacture. Any cause of action for breach of the foregoing
warranty shall be brought within one year from the date the alleged breach was discovered or should have been
discovered, whichever comes first.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. Manufacturer's liability (whether under the theories of breach of contract or
warranty, negligence, or strict liability) for its goods shall be limited to repairing or replacing parts found by the
manufacturer to be defective, or at manufacturer's option, to refunding the purchase price of such goods or parts
thereof.
DISCLAIMER OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. In no event shall manufacturer be liable for
consequential damages arising out of or in connection with this agreement, including without limitation breach
of any obligation imposed on manufacturer hereunder or in connection herewith. Consequential damages for
purposes hereof shall include, without limitation (including death) to any person, or loss of or damage to
property (including without limitation property handled or processed by the use of goods). Buyer shall indemnify
manufacturer against all liability, cost or expense which may be sustained by manufacturer on account of any
such loss, damage or injury.
DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS POLICY. To obtain performance under this warranty, any product suspected of
having a manufacturing defect in materials or workmanship at manufacturers request must be returned to
CHERNE INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED, freight prepaid, for inspection. A returned goods authorization
must be obtained before shipping any product back to CHERNE. Call 1-800-843-7584 and ask for customer
service.
CUSTOMER TRANSPORTATION REIM BURSEMENT. Whenever CHERNE repairs or replaces a
product at CBERNE'S expense CHERNE will reimburse the distributor by credit memo, the same surface freight
amount it cost CHERNE to return the warranty items.
The foregoing warranty is in lieu of all other warranties express or implied, including those of merchantability or
fitness for any purpose not expressly set forth herein. No affirmation of manufacturer, by words or action, other
than as set forth in this language shall constitute a warranty.

Form 095 - 613, Rev. E
2000 Cherne Industries Incorporated
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