Root 66

Root 66

The Root 66 is a real advance in sectional cable machine design. No mid-range machine has its versatility and power.

Look at its versatility. You can drive 5/8" cables for lines up to 3" and 7/8" cables for 4" lines – and you can switch from one to the other in seconds, without touching the jaws, without an adapter, without tools. And for sink drain work, slip on a drum that holds smaller cables.

To operate, just feed a cable into the line and slide the back end into the machine. The excess cable goes into a guide tube. Turn on the sealed motor, press down on the handle, and the Root 66 starts spinning the cable at 400 rpm.

The cable stops rotating as soon as you lift the handle, so there’s no additional torque buildup. When using a drum for small drain work, the drum stops turning when you lift the handle to the neutral position.

The Root 66 has a wide four point base for greater stability. Its interlocking tubular construction also gives it excellent durability. To protect the gears from dirt and for easier cleaning, the machine has two internal plastic shields. A ground fault circuit interrupter is standard equipment.

Root 66

Cables for the Root 66

Root 66

7-1/2 ft. x 5/8" (2.3m x 15.6 mm)
for 1-1/4" through 3" (31 mm – 75 mm) lines
(Cat. No. 7.5R8).

15 ft. x 7/8" (4.6 m x 21.9 mm)
for 2"–4" (50 mm – 100 mm) lines
Cat no. 15R10).

“T” slot couplings slide together to lock and uncouple with a pin key.

Cutter Set for 5/8" Sectional Cables with "R" Connector Catalog # R-8CS
Cutter Name	Part Number	Application	Photo
Arrow Head	R-AH	Starting Drill (Gets water flowing)
Boring Gimlet	R-BG	For removing loose objects
1-1/2" U-Cutter	R-1-1/2 UC	For cutting and scraping
Retrieving Tool	R-RTR-1	For removing loose objects and broken cables
Coupling Key	RCK-8	To disconnect cables and cutters

Cutter Set 7/8" Sectional Cables with "R" Connectors Catalog # R-10CS
Cutter Name	Part Number	Application	Photo
Spear Head	R-SHD-10	Starting Drill (Gets water flowing)
Hook Auger	R-HA-10	For removing loose objects
2" & 3" U-Cutter	R-2UC-10 R-3UC-10	For cutting and scraping
Retrieving Tool	R-RTR-10	For removing loose objects and broken cables
Coupling Key	RCK-10	To disconnect cables and cutters

Root 66 Units - Complete and Ready to Operate
Includes rear guide hose.

RT-66-A with six 7.5R8 sections, a CC cable carrier and an R-8CS cutter set.

RT-66-C with five 15R10 sections, a CC cable carrier, and an R-10CS cutter set and a tool box.

RT-66-D Combines Units A and C.

RT-66-E Same as RT-66-D, plus drum with 25 ft. x 5/16" cable (25HE1-A) installed. (Cat No. 66-25A)

To substitute 7/8" Proflex sections for standard 7/8" sections on any complete units, add suffix "P", as RT-66-C-P

220/230 & 240 Volt/50 Hz units are available.

Root 66 ™ Specifications

Weight:
42 lbs. (19 kg)

Dimensions:
16" deep; 14" wide; 17" high. (40 cm x 35 cm x 43 cm)

Motor:
Sealed 1/2 hp with forward – off – reverse switch, ten foot power cord and
ground fault circuit interrupter.

Drum:
(Optional) Holds 25 ft. of 5/16” cable for 1-1/2” to 2” lines, or 35 ft. x 3/8” cable for 2” to 3” lines.

Drip Guards:
Two shields to protect bearings and motor from dirt and moisture.

Clutch:
Pull down two position handle to spin cables at 400 RPM. Lift to stop.
Brake stops spinning drums instantly.

Cables:
7 1/2 ft. x 5/8" (Cat #7.5R8) for 1-1/4 to 3" lines up to 100 ft.
15 ft. x 7/8" (Cat # 15R10) for 2 to 4" lines up to 125 ft.
“T” slot couplings slide together to lock and uncouple.

Cutter set for 7/8" cables:
Spear Head, 2" U-Cutter, 3" U-Cutter, Hook Auger and Retrieving Tool.

Cutter set for 5/8" cables:
Arrow Head, Boring Gimlet, 1-1/2” U-Cutter and Retrieving Tool.

Jaws:
Drive both 5/8" and 7/8" cables without adjustment; also grip containers for smaller diameter cables.
Keyed for longer life and less slippage.

Leather Gloves:
Double palm, for hand protection when guiding cable.

General Pipe Cleaners, Division of General Wire Spring Company
1101 Thompson Avenue
McKees Rocks, PA 15136 USA
800-245-6200 or 412-771-6300
FAX 412-771-2771