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Abstract

A sewer and catch basin cleaner includes a system for injecting water under pressure into a sewer for cleaning same and a vacuum loading system for removing water and debris from the sewer catch basin. The cleaner includes a water storage tank for providing the cleaning water and a body for receiving the material removed from the catch basin or manhole. A water reclamation system is provided for replenishing the water tank from the body to facilitate uninterrupted operation of the device. The cleaner further includes a system for directing water from the body to the catch basin when sufficient water is in the water tank and a sensing arrangement for automatically keeping the desired amount of water in the respective containers. The body of the sewer cleaner of the present invention also includes a tailgate and an ejector plate for pushing debris from the body when cleaning is completed or when the body is full of debris. The ejector plate and tailgate are interconnected so that the tailgate is automatically raised as the ejector plate moves from the front toward the rear of the body. The tailgate includes an air pressurized seal to insure proper sealing to the body.

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