Gen-Eye Micro-Scope2
®
Video Pipe Inspection/Location System
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DO NOT BEND THE PROBE ROD TIP AT AN
ANGLE GREATER THAN 30 DEGREES!
DO NOT BEND THE PROBE ROD WHERE IT
CONNECTS TO THE DISPLAY UNIT!
SKIDS
It is highly recommended that you use a skid at all times to protect the
camera head from abrasion in the pipe. Skids lift the camera off the
bottom of the pipe and center it in the line for a better view and to
allow the camera to glide more easily though the line.
Two skids are sold separately for the Micro-Scope2, a ball
skid (GM-28MM) and a brush skid (GM-28MMSB).
To attach the skid, slide it over the front of the camera
head, with the lip of the skid at the front. Make sure the
camera body is clean and the set screws are tightened
only until they touch the camera body. Do not over
tighten, as you may damage the camera housing. The
nylon brushes of the brush skid may be trimmed down to
fit the pipe opening.
5. Make sure you have established live image on the monitor prior
to recording. Use the ZOOM IN or ZOOM OUT buttons as re-
quired to capture the image needed. You can also use the MIR-
ROR IMAGE & ROTATE button to flip or rotate the image as
needed.
6. Slide the camera into the line. Be sure that the push rod is rated
for the size pipe you are inspecting. Be careful not to force the
camera around tight bends.
If you see an obstruction, stop. Do
not attempt to clear the pipe by using the camera head as a
battering ram.
Always use the proper tool for the job.
7. Once the camera is in the pipe, adjust the lights to a level which
produces the best picture with the least amount of light. This will
vary depending on pipe conditions. In some cases white or
lighter colored objects may cause the picture to “flare” or “wash
out”. If this happens, simply adjust the light level until a good
picture is achieved.
8. Push the camera slowly and carefully during the inspection -
taking note of the pipe condition for possible hazards that may
entangle or damage the camera on entry or retrieval.
9. When negotiating a corner, care should be taken not to butt the
nose of the camera against the sidewall with any force. It would
be better to let the camera “work” its way around the corner.
10. Should resistance become extreme, or the camera gets entan-
gled or stuck, slowly push and pull back and forth to free it. Do
not force the camera through a collapsed pipe.
11. To record video or snapshots of inspection, see page 7.
12. When inspection is complete, retract Push-Rod from drain and
secure in the reel.
Tip: It's often helpful to have a small stream of water running in the
line to clean the Push-
Rod and Camera Head while it’s still in the
drain line.
NOTE: The micro push rod is designed to be used in 1-1/2” to 3”
lines ONLY. Do not use it in larger or smaller lines, or you may
damage the push rod.
INSPECTION CAMERA OPERATION
CAMERA REEL
Reel Type
Pipe Sizes
Lengths
Available
Micro-Reel
1-
1/2” to 3”
(38 to 100mm)
100 ft.
(30 m)
NOTE: The micro push rod is designed to be used in 1-1/2” to 3”
lines ONLY. Do not use it in larger or smaller lines, or you may
damage the push rod.
1. Connect camera cable and power cord.
2. Insert USB Flash Drive (Part #184490)
into port of the left side of the
Command Module.
3. Press and hold POWER button. Start up screen will appear in a
few seconds.
4. When the image from the camera appears on the screen, begin
the inspection. To adjust the brightness of the camera lights, use
the LED Dimmer Control located on the face of the Command
Module.
