The 3ft and 6ft closer auger are used in a very similar manner. There are extra steps for the release of the extra cable in the 6ft auger. If you have a 3ft auger the instructions will advise which steps to miss out.
Inserting the auger…
Step 1 – Cover floor
Although using a closet auger should not be too messy a job, it is best to lay down towels or paper before you start. This will also be useful when you remove the auger and any blockages.
Step 2 – Unclip
Unclip the auger head from its storage clip.
Step 3 – Pull up handle
Holding the handle and the centre of the tube, pull the handle (and inner tube) upwards to retract the exposed snake.
Step 4 – Place auger in bowl
Place the auger into the toilet. The bowl guard should be pointing away from you and may require a little rotating to ensure it is placed correctly, with the auger head moving through the pipe.
Step 5 – Rotate and feed
Begin to rotate the handle clockwise, whilst applying minimal pressure. This will feed the inner tube, and subsequently the snake, downwards into the toilet system.
Step 6 – Rapid rotation
When the handle is fully lowered; rapidly rotate it in a clockwise direction.
For 6ft augers continue straight on, if you have a 3ft auger skip ahead to step 10.
For six foot closet augers only…
Step 7 – Push snake button
To release the extra three feet of snake and clear blockages from beyond the toilet fixture, push the button at the top of the inner tube.
Step 8 – Pull up tube
Slide the tube right up until it clicks into a new position.
Step 9- Rotate and lower
Repeat steps five and six; rotating and lowering the handle. Finish with several fast clockwise rotations.
Removing the auger…
If you have encountered a blockage during the previous steps, you may have noticed the rotation become more difficult or the water level in the toilet fall; this means the auger is working.
Don’t worry if not though, the process often needs repeating several times.
Step 10- Flush the toilet
If the water level has dropped and the blockage is caught or dislodged, flush the chain.
This will clear the pipes and clean the snake.
Step 11- Pull up handle
Pull the handle upwards to full capacity.
For 6ft augers continue straight on, if you have a 3ft auger skip ahead to step 15.
For six foot closet augers only…
Step 12- Push the button
Push the button at the bottom of the inner tube.
Step 13- Lower handle
Push the handle back to its smallest position, without rotating.
Step 14- Pull up handle
Again, pull the handle up to full capacity.
For all closet augers…
Step 15- Remove auger from bowl
Carefully remove the auger from the toilet bowl and place on the pre-laid towel or paper. This should catch drips and mess.
Step 16- Flush the toilet
Flush the toilet again to check it is draining correctly.
Step 17- Repeat if necessary
If the blockage is not cleared and the toilet is still not flushing correctly, then the whole process may need repeating.
When you have finished with your auger…
Step 18- Push down handle and clip snake
Release the snake by pushing down the handle and re-clip the auger head into position.
If the blockage is not cleared after snaking, then there may be a problem further down the drainage system and a plumber should be contacted.