manualshive.com logo in svg

RIDGID SeeSnake Max rM200, Operator'S Manual

Share
Download
RIDGID SeeSnake Max rM200 Operator'S Manual Download Page 1

Original Instructions  –  English  –  1

Operator’s Manual

  

  

Record product serial number below as it appears on the nameplate.

Serial 

No.

WARNING!

Read this Operator’s Man-

ual carefully before using 

this tool. Failure to under-

stand and follow the con-

tents of this manual may 

result in electrical shock, 

fire and/or serious person-

al injury. 

Summary of Contents for SeeSnake Max rM200

Page 1: ...ct serial number below as it appears on the nameplate Serial No WARNING Read this Operator s Man ual carefully before using this tool Failure to under stand and follow the con tents of this manual may result in electrical shock fire and or serious person al injury ...

Page 2: ...rake 6 Assembly 6 Camera Head Routing 6 Installing System Cable 7 rM200 Pipe Guides 7 rM200 Handles and Docks 8 Pre Operation Inspection 9 Work Area and Equipment Set Up 9 rM200 Placement 10 Connecting the rM200 to a CCU 10 Electrical Checks 10 Counter 10 Operating Instructions 11 Retrieving the Camera 13 Maintenance and Cleaning 13 Camera Maintenance 13 Push Cable Maintenance 15 Rewinding the Pus...

Page 3: ...e use of protective equipment such as a dust mask non skid safety shoes a hard hat and hearing protection will reduce personal injuries Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times This enables better control of the equipment in unexpected situations Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry Keep your hair clothing and gloves away from mov ing parts Loose clothes jewelr...

Page 4: ...ctrician Do not operate this equipment if operator or rM200 is standing in water Operating the rM200 while in water increases the risk of electrical shock The rM200 system camera and push cable are water proof The camera control unit CCU and other electri cal equipment and connections are not waterproof To decrease the risk of electrical shock do not expose the equipment to water or rain Do not us...

Page 5: ... diameter The rM200 comes with a built in sonde integrated counter and a removable system cable that can be connected to any SeeSnake Max or SeeSnake Original CCU Specifications Table 1 SeeSnake MAX rM200 Specifications Weight 34 1 lb 15 5 kg Dimensions Length 20 8 in 527 mm Depth 13 8 in 349 mm Height 24 0 in 610 mm Drum diameter 17 0 in 432 mm Camera specifications Length 1 25 in 31 75 mm Diamet...

Page 6: ...e directional drag brake automatically elic its either higher or lower force When the user pulls the push cable from the rM200 the directional drag brake will automatically increase the drag on the push cable to ensure a controlled release While pull ing the push cable from the rM200 the user will hear a dis tinct click noise The click acts as an audible cue to indi cate the effectiveness of the d...

Page 7: ...ted along the length of the camera to allow for better movement in pipes For example placing two ball guides near the front of the camera may bias the camera head upward to allow bet ter viewing of the top of the pipe during an inspection Ball guides can also help negotiate some passages Figure 7 Ball guide in use The ball guides are designed to slip easily onto the camera spring and lock into pla...

Page 8: ...he rear case when in use especially in small spaces Against the front case for storage and transport when going up or down ladders Figure 10 Pull handle locked upright Figure 11 Pull handle as a kick stand Figure 12 Pull handle in the back left and front right Carry Handle The provided shoulder strap can be connected directly to the frame of the rM200 as well as onto the pre attached carry handle ...

Page 9: ...reely Inspect the push cable for any cuts breaks kinks or ruptures 4 Inspect any other equipment being used per its in structions to make sure it is in good usable condition 5 Correct any problems before use Work Area and Equipment Set Up WARNING Set up and operate the rM200 and work area in accor dance with these procedures to reduce the risk of injury from electrical shock fire crushing injuries...

Page 10: ...em Cable plug to the matching SeeSnake System Connector on the CCU 2 Align the guide pin to the guide socket and push the connector straight in Ensure the guide ridge molded into the top of the cable connector points up when the plug to show that it is correctly aligned See Item 1 Figure 17 3 Tighten the outer locking sleeve Figure 17 SeeSnake System Connector NOTICE Only twist the outer locking s...

Page 11: ... powering ON the system Wait for the initialization screen on the CCU to disappear before moving the camera head At the entrance to the line press and hold the Zero Key for about 3 seconds to perform a hard reset so the beginning of the line is at zero Avoid moving the reel once you have started your measurements When spooling the cable into the drum maintain a uniform friction or drag on the cabl...

Page 12: ...ons could damage the camera head or cause it to be caught in the obstruction preventing removal A slow steady push through the system works best At changes in direction such as P traps Tees Ys and elbows use a quick push to pop the camera head around the bend by pulling the camera head back from the bend approxi mately 8 in 200 mm and then quickly thrusting it through the bend Be as gentle as poss...

Page 13: ...on To avoid damaging the camera or push cable do not force the push cable or exert excessive force during retrieval Also keep clear of any sharp edges and do not pull at sharp angles at the inlet NOTICE Always use short strokes to feed back small lengths of the push cable back into the drum Pushing back longer lengths of push cable or forcing the push cable may cause it to loop kink and break See ...

Page 14: ... hand to grasp the ribbed portion of the lock ing sleeve and use the other hand to grasp the camera When viewed from the rear unscrew the ribbed por tion of the sleeve counter clockwise See Figure 23 If necessary use pliers to begin turning the locking sleeve Do not exert excessive pressure Exerting excessive pressure can crush or deform the locking sleeve Figure 23 Removing the camera head Do not...

Page 15: ...otating drum The inevitable twisting and bend ing of the push cable that results from forcing it into the drum without the use of the outer case to rotate it will damage the push cable If the push cable has unwound from the drum place the drum back into the case before reinserting the push cable See Figure 25 Figure 25 Drum properly seated in casing If space permits and if the entire drum has unsp...

Page 16: ...air can make the rM200 unsafe to operate Service and repair of the rM200 must be performed at a RIDGID Independent Authorized Service Center For information on your nearest RIDGID Independent Ser vice Center or any service or repair questions Contact your local RIDGID distributor Visit www RIDGID com or www RIDGID eu to find your local Ridge Tool contact point Contact RIDGID Technical Services Dep...

Page 17: ...rce as described in display unit operator s manual Check CCU Video Source setting See CCU manual Batteries low Recharge or replace batteries Count accuracy seems unreliable Settings incorrect for reel or cable being used Verify the settings are correct for the SeeSnake cable length cable diameter and reel type you are using Counting from a zero point other than the one intended Confirm you are mea...

Page 18: ...18 English ...

Page 19: ...English 19 NOTES ...

Page 20: ... product Due to product development the photos and other presentations specified in this manual may differ from the actual product Other trademarks or registered trademarks mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective owners Printed in U S A May 2012 744 026 514 0A 01 P3 English Rev A Ridge Tool Company 400 Clark Street Elyria Ohio44035 6001 U S A www RIDGID com 1 800 474 3443 Rid...

Reviews:

No comments

Brands by name

Popular brands

Load more brands