VT100 Vertical Crawler™
Document: UMAH000514.docm
Revision: A14
Created by: PJ
Date: 05 Dec 2019
3029669-A14
Source Location: C:\ePDM\ISLEng\products\ah-versatrax100\manuals\UMAH000514.docm
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User Ma
nual
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Although designed for durability, the vehicle and its components or attached devices may suffer
structural damage if dropped or impacted. A lifeline or fall arrest system should be used at all time
when the vehicle is navigating on a vertical or inverted horizontal position. In addition, stepping on
the tether may pull the vehicle off the wall causing it to fall and sustain physical damage.
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All personnel operating or maintaining this equipment must be trained and competent.
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Eddyfi Technologies equipment is used in many varied environments from hot/dry to confined
spaces to deep underwater. Such diverse environment risks must be addressed by the operators
who are trained to work in such surroundings. As such, the operator is responsible to determine
safe site setup and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for operation and
maintenance of the equipment.
WARNING: Spark Hazard
- Under no circumstances should this equipment be
used in a potentially explosive atmosphere
WARNING: Trip Hazard
- Never stand on the tether. A snap load to the tether
may pull it out from underneath you and cause you to fall. Standing on the tether
may also damage its internal conductors, cause unnecessary wear, and decrease
its life. Stepping on the tether may also pull a magnetic vehicle off the wall.
WARNING: High Temperature
- The camera head, auxiliary lights, and harness
block may become hot during operation. Allow a cool-down period before
handling.
WARNING: Mechanical Pinch Hazard
– Rotating or moving components can
draw fingers into a pinch position. Do not handle the vehicle while mobile parts are
running, turn off power or disconnect the tether while reconfiguring or maintaining
the vehicle.
System Setup
Personnel Requirements
Basic deployment of the VT100™ system may be performed by one person. Operations at more complex
worksites may require two people, especially when the console location is removed from the point of
deployment.
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Console Operator:
This person is responsible for driving the vehicle, watching the pipe and
making comments about the location and pipe condition. It is also the operator’s responsibility to
assess whether a pipe is in the appropriate condition for safe passage of the vehicle or if there is
a risk of getting stuck. The operator may also assist in general site setup (cones, warning signs,
etc.), vehicle maintenance and configuration.