RIDGID SeeSnake microReel, Manual

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Ridge Tool Company
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SeeSnake ® microReel Inspection System
Figure 20 – Optional CountPlus Keypad Callout
Operating Instructions
WARNING
Always wear eye protection to protect your eyes
against dirt and other foreign objects.
When inspecting drains that might contain haz-
ardous chemicals or bacteria, wear appropriate
protective equipment, such as latex gloves, goggles,
face shields or respirators, to prevent burns and in-
fections.
Do not operate this equipment if operator or ma-
chine is standing in water. Operating machine while
in water increases the risk of electrical shock.
Rubber soled, non-slip shoes can help prevent slip-
ping and electric shock, especially on wet sur-
faces.
Follow operating instructions to reduce the risk of
injury from electrical shock and other causes.
Performing An Inspection
1. Make sure all equipment is properly set up.
2. Pull several feet of pushrod from the reel. Make sure
the camera window is clean. In some cases, a slight
film of detergent on the window may minimize debris
sticking to the window. Place the camera unit into the
line to be inspected.
DO NOT ATTEMPT to negotiate toilet traps
with the microReel pushrod. It is less flexible than the
microDrain System pushrod and will not handle the close
tight turns of a standard P-trap, closet bend or S-trap
which the microDrain may pass through. The microReel is
designed for longer inspection runs and can readily ne-
gotiate normal 90° and 45° joints.
3. Turn the CCU on. As per the specific CCU operator
manual, adjust the camera head LED lighting bright-
ness and the display image. As the pipe material
and other factors vary, it may be necessary to make
adjustments as the drain is being inspected. For in-
stance, white PVC pipe requires less light than black
PVC. Slight adjustments in lighting brightness can
be used to highlight issues discovered during an in-
spection. Always use the least amount of lighting to
maximize picture quality and reduce heat build up.
4. If recording the inspection, follow the instructions in the
specific CCU Operator’s manual.
5. If possible, run water through the system during the in-
spection. This helps to keep the system clean and
makes pushing the pushrod easier. It also helps to ori-
ent the image to the bottom of the pipe. This can be
done by placing a hose down the line or turning on a
fixture/flushing a toilet. The flow can be shut off as
needed for viewing.
6. Grip the pushrod and carefully start to feed it into
the drain to be inspected. It is recommended that
rubber gripper type gloves be used to manipulate
the pushrod. They improve grip and help to keep
hands clean.
Figure 21 – Using The microReel
When pushing the pushrod in to the line, keep the pushrod
clear of any sharp edges on the inlet that could cut, grab
or damage the pushrod. Grasp and push short sections of
pushrod at a time and keep your hands near the inlet to
better control the pushrod and prevent it from folding
over, snapping, cutting the pushrod jacket or other dam-
age. Cutting the pushrod jacket could increase the risk of
electrical shock.
NOTICE
Sonde
Key
Left
Arrow
Text Key
Up/Edit Arrow
Down Arrow
Distance
Key
Menu/Back Key
RightArrow
Zero/Select Key
Time KEY
LED
Brightness
Key
(For Use
With Future
CCU’s)