RIDGID SeeSnake 64612 Operator's Manual

Standard and mini pipe inspection systems

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SeeSnake
Mini Pipe Inspection
Systems
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.
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®
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  • Page 1 ® SeeSnake Operator’s Manual SeeSnake ® Standard and Mini Pipe Inspection Systems 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. •...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SeeSnake ® Standard and Mini Pipe Inspection Systems Table of Contents Recording Form for Machine Serial Number ......................1 Safety Symbols................................2 General Safety Rules Work Area Safety................................2 Electrical Safety ................................2 Personal Safety ................................2 Equipment Use and Care............................3 Service ..................................3 Specific Safety Information ............................3 SeeSnake Inspection System Product Safety ......................3 Description, Specifications and Standard Equipment Description ..................................4...
  • Page 3: Recording Form For Machine Serial Number

    ® SeeSnake SeeSnake ® Standard and Mini Pipe Inspection Systems SeeSnake ® Standard and Mini Record Serial Number below and retain product serial number which is located on nameplate. Serial GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
  • Page 4: Safety Symbols

    SeeSnake ® Standard and Mini Pipe Inspection Systems 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.
  • Page 5: Equipment Use And Care

    • If using drain cleaning equipment at the same time as using drain inspection equipment, wear RIDGID SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! Drain Cleaning Gloves. Never grasp the rotating drain cleaning cable with anything else, including other...
  • Page 6: Description, Specifications And Standard Equipment Description

    Reel & Frame Weight: cable, causing hand injuries. Only wear latex or rubber Mini SeeSnake ....24.5 lbs. (11.1 Kg) with 200' gloves under RIDGID Drain Cleaner Gloves. Do not cable use damaged drain cleaning gloves. Standard SeeSnake ..42 lbs. (19 Kg) with 200' cable 53 lbs.
  • Page 7: Seesnake System Components

    SeeSnake ® Standard and Mini Pipe Inspection Systems • SeeSnake System Cable • Universal Spanner Wrench (for Camera Head Re- moval) Sapphire Window • SeeSnake Instructional DVD LED Ring • Operator’s Manual for Reel and Count Plus SeeSnake System Components Frame Figure 3 –...
  • Page 8: Description Of The Components

    SeeSnake ® Standard and Mini Pipe Inspection Systems Description of the Components Camera Control Unit (CCU) Be sure you are familiar with the camera control unit The SeeSnake Pipe Inspection System includes four sub-assemblies: the camera head, the reel and frame, the of your system and have read its operator’s manual Camera Control Unit and a locating system.
  • Page 9: Installing The Seesnake Wheels (Standard Unit Only)

    SeeSnake ® Standard and Mini Pipe Inspection Systems The transmitters operate at the industry-standard of 4. Place second wheel on axle with six spokes facing in- 512Hz, are extremely durable, require no batteries for op- ward. eration and are flexible so they do not interfere with cam- 5.
  • Page 10: Installing Ball Guides

    SeeSnake ® microDrain™ Inspection Systems 1. Select the size of star guide appropriate for the job. Star guides may be trimmed by cutting the individual vanes with scissors. 90° or more 2. Lay out two or three star guides next to their C-rings. C-Ring Star Guide Figure 13 –...
  • Page 11: Installing The Roller Dolly

    SeeSnake ® microDrain™ Inspection Systems Slide the Roller Dolly over the camera head to the desired position and press the retaining rings closed. Retaining Rings Unlocked Figure 18 – Retaining Rings Unlocked NOTE! Spring must not be over tightened on the camera head.
  • Page 12: Work Area And Equipment Set Up

    SeeSnake ® Standard and Mini Pipe Inspection Systems 4. Visually inspect the pushrod for cuts and abrasions. If 3. Determine the correct equipment for the application. the outer jacket is cut or abraded through, the cable The SeeSnake Standard System is made for: should be replaced or repaired (re-terminated).
  • Page 13: Mechanical Checks

    If you do not get a stable picture, call RIDGID Technical Service at 800-519-3456. Count Plus Settings The Count Plus is a distance-counter which can track the...
  • Page 14: Operating Instructions

    SeeSnake ® Standard and Mini Pipe Inspection Systems The Count Plus interface allows you to set up and mod- make sure its power is turned ON and it is set to ify a number of important parameters for use with your the correct source (see CCU manual).
  • Page 15 SeeSnake ® Standard and Mini Pipe Inspection Systems Make sure the sapphire 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.
  • Page 16: Using The Count Plus

    SeeSnake ® Standard and Mini Pipe Inspection Systems If AC power for the monitor is not available, you can System Zero-Point and Local Zero Point operate the system using a voltage converter that The counter, as shown in Figure 30 , starts from zero plugs into your vehicle's cigarette lighter.
  • Page 17: Retrieving The Camera

    When the Sonde is turned ON, a locator such as the has been set. RIDGID SR-20, SR-60, Scout or NaviTrack II set to 512 Hz will be able to detect it. The most workable approach Getting Consistent Measurements...
  • Page 18: Maintenance Instructions

    SeeSnake ® Standard and Mini Pipe Inspection Systems ring to remove scratches, as it is part of the watertight As the pushrod is withdrawn from the inlet, feed it back housing. into the drum. Spring Assembly The spring assembly is the area where foreign matter is Drain Inlet most likely to accumulate.
  • Page 19 SeeSnake ® Standard and Mini Pipe Inspection Systems Figure 35 – Camera Head Separated From Spring Assembly Figure 38 – Unplugging The Camera Head 3. Grasp the ribbed portion of the locking sleeve with one hand and the camera with the other. Rotate the 4.
  • Page 20: Push Cable, Reel/Frame

    SeeSnake ® Standard and Mini Pipe Inspection Systems Push Cable, Reel/Frame The pushrod and reel/frame require almost no mainte- nance. (Of course, a clean system will last longer and be more impressive to your customers). It is important, however, to keep the pushrod clean to spot any ex- cessive cuts or abrasions, while making it much easier to grasp and push.
  • Page 21: Locating Faulty Components

    System unsafe to operate. Try to isolate the fault to one of the major components: Service and repair of the SeeSnake System must be • camera head performed by a RIDGID Independent Authorized Service • reel/frame Center. • systems cable For information on your nearest RIDGID Independent •...
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    SeeSnake ® Standard and Mini Pipe Inspection Systems Chart 1 Troubleshooting PROBLEM PROBABLE FAULT LOCATION SOLUTION Check power is correctly plugged in. Camera video image not No power to SeeSnake CCU connector. seen. Check switch on SeeSnake CCU. Connections faulty. Check alignment and pins of connection to CCU or DVR unit from SeeSnake.

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