RIDGID SeeSnake 64612 Operator'S Manual Download Page 4

Ridge Tool Company

2

SeeSnake

®

Standard and Mini Pipe Inspection Systems

General Safety Rules

WARNING

Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow
the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Work Area

Keep work area clean and well lit.

Cluttered or dark

areas invite accidents.

Do not operate equipment in explosive atmo-
spheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases, or dust.

Equipment can create sparks

which may ignite the dust or fumes.

Keep children and by-standers away while oper-
ating equipment.

Distractions can cause you to lose

control.

Electrical Safety

Do not operate the system or a camera control
unit with electrical components removed.

Exposure

to internal parts increases the risk of injury.

Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded sur-
faces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrig-
erators. 

There is an increased risk of electrical shock

if your body is earthed or grounded.

Do not expose equipment to rain or wet condi-
tions. 

Water entering equipment will increase the risk

of electrical shock.

If operating equipment in a damp location is un-
avoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter
(GFCI) protected supply.

Use of a GFCI reduces

the risk of electric shock.

Keep all electrical connections dry and off the
ground. Do not touch equipment or plugs with
wet hands. 

This reduces the risk of electrical shock.

Personal Safety

Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use com-
mon sense when operating equipment. Do not
use equipment while you are tired or under the in-
fluence of drugs, alcohol or medication.

A moment

of inattention while operating equipment may result in
serious personal injury.

Use personal protective equipment. Always wear
eye protection.

Protective equipment such as dust

mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce
personal injuries.

Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.

This enables better control of the equip-

ment in unexpected situations.

Equipment Use and Care

Do not force equipment. Use the correct equip-
ment for your application.

The correct equipment will

do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is de-
signed.

Safety Symbols

In this operator’s manual and on the product, safety symbols and signal words are used to communicate important safety
information. This section is provided to improve understanding of these signal words and symbols.

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE indicates information that relates to the protection of property.

This symbol means read the operator’s manual carefully before using the equipment. The operator’s manual contains important
information on the safe and proper operation of the equipment.

This symbol means always wear safety glasses with side shields or goggles when handling or using this equipment to reduce
the risk of eye injury.

This symbol indicates the risk of electrical shock. 

NOTICE

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

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Summary of Contents for SeeSnake 64612

Page 1: ...rator sManual WARNING Read this Operator s Manual carefully before using this tool Failure to understand and follow the contents of this manual may result in electrical shock fire and or serious personal injury www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com ...

Page 2: ...alling Star Guides 7 Installing Ball Guides 8 Installing the Roller Dolly 9 Pre Operation Inspection 9 Work Area and Equipment Set Up 10 Positioning 10 Connections 10 Mechanical Checks 11 Electrical Checks 11 CountPlus Settings 11 Operating Instructions 12 Retrieving The Camera 12 Using The CountPlus 14 Locating the Sonde 15 Retrieving The Camera 15 Maintenance Instructions 16 Cleaning Instruction...

Page 3: ...spection Systems SeeSnake SeeSnake Standard and Mini Record Serial Number below and retain product serial number which is located on nameplate Serial No www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com ...

Page 4: ...pment may result in serious personal injury Use personal protective equipment Always wear eye protection Protective equipment such as dust mask non skid safety shoes hard hat or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times This enables better control of the equip ment in unexpected situations Equipmen...

Page 5: ...rious personal in jury SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Keep this manual with the equipment for use by the oper ator If you have any question concerning this Ridge Tool product Contact your local RIDGID distributor SeeSnake Inspection System Product Safety An improperly grounded electrical outlet can cause electrical shock and or severely damage equip ment Always check work area for a properly grounded ele...

Page 6: ...nd may be recorded to DVD VCR SD or USB storage device depending on the Camera Control Unit employed A self leveling camera head is also available on the Standard SeeSnake to help keep the image upright for the viewer The CountPlus component enables the display of real time distance measurement and custom text overlays on the video screen which can also be recorded with the video as an overlay Spe...

Page 7: ...ra Head Sapphire Window LED Ring SeeSnake System Cable Universal Spanner Wrench for Camera Head Re moval SeeSnake Instructional DVD Operator s Manual for Reel and CountPlus Camera Head Figure 4 Camera Head and Locking Sleeve Figure 5 Centering Guides and Roller Dolly Figure 6 Flexmitter Male Connector Flexmitter Assembly Female In Line Locking Sleeve Female Connector Male In Line Locking Sleeve ww...

Page 8: ...to withstand repeated stresses and impacts in cast iron pipes A polycarbonate ring covers and protects multiple LED light sources A flexible stainless steel spring assembly holds the cam era to the pushrod It provides a flexible transition from camera to pushrod and protects the electrical connections within the spring Figure 7 Spring Assembly and Camera Head Modern SeeSnake systems are shipped wi...

Page 9: ...om sludge in the pipe By bringing the camera closer to the center of the pipe they improve picture qual ity allowing the camera to see equally in all directions and keeping the camera lens clear during inspections Centering guides should generally be used when pos sible because they reduce wear and tear on the camera system If you run into difficulty moving the camera through a particular pipe the...

Page 10: ...times to pre stress them Figure 14 Pre stressing The Flanges 6 Once the star guide is installed it will help to prevent loss if you adjust the C ring so that the gap is at least 90 degrees from the star guide s gap Figure 15 Separate The Gaps By 90 7 Removing Star Guides Slide the end of a flat tipped screwdriver between the C ring and the base of the vane Pry or snap the C ring off Repeat for the...

Page 11: ...spect the SeeSnake for any broken worn or miss ing misaligned or binding parts or any other condition which might prevent safe normal operation Confirm that the unit is properly assembled Make sure the cable drum rotates freely and the drum brake works correctly Ridge Tool Company 9 SeeSnake microDrain Inspection Systems Figure 18 Retaining Rings Unlocked NOTE Spring must not be over tightened on ...

Page 12: ...f needed remove fixture water closet sink etc to allow access 3 Determine the correct equipment for the application The SeeSnake Standard System is made for 2 to 12 lines up to 325 long The MINI System is made for 1 5 to 8 lines up to 200 61m long 4 Make sure all equipment has been properly inspected 5 Evaluate the work area and determine if any barriers are needed to keep bystanders away Bystande...

Page 13: ...eated into the connector attached to the hub inside the reel Likewise check that the system cable is completely plugged into the hub Electrical Checks The SeeSnake camera and the CountPlus are powered up when the connected camera control unit is turned on The system should produce a crisp picture that is free of noise and lines It may need to warm up before it will pro duce the optimum picture Loo...

Page 14: ...the monitor check to make sure its power is turned ON and it is set to the correct source see CCU manual In very cold weather the camera may take a few moments to warm up when first turned ON This is especially true if the camera has been stored in a cold environment for several hours When you turn ON the system you may notice a noisy picture for a few mo ments This is natural while the camera war...

Page 15: ...hire window is clean prior to entry Some users claim that a slight film of detergent on the lens minimizes the possibility of grease sticking to the port If necessary take advantage of any standing water in the pipe to wash the front of the camera by jiggling it in the water Take advantage of the lighting to keep track of where the camera is headed If the particular pipe you are in specting is eas...

Page 16: ...t Time and Distance Shown Distance Measured From System Zero Point System Zero Point and Local Zero Point The counter as shown in Figure 30 starts from zero when the system is powered ON This is called the sys tem zero point You can change the physical point the system measures from by powering the system OFF running the cable in or out to the desired zero point and powering ON from that point The...

Page 17: ...rned on transmits a locatable 512 Hz signal Using a SeeSnake camera control unit CCU you will also be able to activate the Sonde located just behind the camera head from the CCU Controlling the Sonde from the CCU is described in the Operator s Manual for the CCU and depends on the model being used When the Sonde is turned ON a locator such as the RIDGID SR 20 SR 60 Scout or NaviTrack II set to 512...

Page 18: ...of the watertight housing Spring Assembly The spring assembly is the area where foreign matter is most likely to accumulate Within the spring is the splice between the pushrod and a connector Should sharp ob jects or harsh chemicals be allowed to remain in this area for long periods they may wear on these components Stretch the spring end to end as far as the internal safety cables allow to check ...

Page 19: ...ulling straight Re Installing Camera Head Lay out enough cable to lay the spring assembly on a convenient work area and set the brake 1 Plug the connector and locking sleeve into the cam era head making sure that the guide pins sockets are aligned Be sure to fully seat the connectors without any twisting 2 Once the connectors are fully seated grasp the cam era head with one hand and turn the ribbe...

Page 20: ...ed Changing the CountPlus Battery The SeeSnake CountPlus has its own 3 volt CR2450 battery which is exposed in a clip holder when the CountPlus is opened by removing the four screws holding the container to the cover and lowering the container This battery should have a working life of several years To change the battery 1 Disconnect the SeeSnake System Cable from the CCU 2 Remove four screws whic...

Page 21: ...ystem Other acces sories suitable for use with other equipment may become hazardous when used with the SeeSnake System To reduce the risk of serious injury only use accessories specifically designed and recom mended for use with the SeeSnake System such as those listed below Catalog Description Various RIDGID SeekTech or NaviTrack Locators Various RIDGID SeekTech or NaviTrack Transmitters Various ...

Page 22: ...eeSnake CCU Check alignment and pins of connection to CCU or DVR unit from SeeSnake Check orientation seating and pin condition in the SeeSnake connection Check CCU Video Source setting See CCU manual Verify the settings are correct for the SeeSnake cable length cable diameter and reel type you are using Confirm you are measuring from the intended zero point Replace 3 volt battery in the CountPlus...

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