Locating The Nanoreel Sonde - RIDGID SeeSnake nanoReel Operator's Manual

Watch to make sure that the drum does not hang up
during use� If the drum hangs up and the push cable
continues to be pulled from the nanoReel, the push
cable will tighten around the hub of the drum, jam inside
the drum, and stress the push cable�
Figure 16 – Avoid Pulling at Sharp Angles
When inspecting the line, try moving the camera head
past the area to be inspected and slowly pull it back for
better results� Pulling the camera head back may provide
more controlled and consistent viewing� When pulling the
push cable, keep clear of sharp edges and do not pull at
sharp angles to the inlet to prevent damage to the push
cable� If needed, jiggle the camera head in standing
water to rinse any debris from the camera window�
Depending on what is encountered during the inspection,
it may help to add, remove, or change the position of ball
guides on the camera head� Ball guides may be able
direct the camera towards a section of the line (such as
the top), raise the camera head out of the liquid in the
pipe, and help negotiate bends; especially at tight turns
such as in a toilet flange (See Figure 17 , Figure 18, and
Figure 19). See the "Installing Ball Guides" section in
this Operator's Manual for more information�
Figure 17 – Camera Head Blocked in Turn
Figure 18 – Camera Head with Ball Guide in Turn
Figure 19 – Successful Passage

Locating the nanoReel Sonde

The nanoReel is equipped with a Sonde, built into the
camera head, which transmits a locatable 512 Hz signal,
allowing you to detect the camera's location underground�
Controlling the Sonde from a SeeSnake CCU is
described in the operator's manual for the CCU and
depends on the model being used� Typically, the Sonde
can be turned ON and OFF from the CCU� If using the
nanoReel with the micro CA‑300, activate the Sonde by
turning the LED brightness control down to zero� Once
the Sonde has been located, the LEDs can be returned
to normal brightness to continue the inspection�
When the nanoReel Sonde is turned ON, a locator such
as the RIDGID‑SeekTech SR‑20, RIDGID‑SeekTech
SR‑60, Scout, or NaviTrack® II set to 512 Hz can detect
it�
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