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CA-300 Operator’s Manual micro CA-300 Inspection Camera WARNING! Read this Operator’s Man ual carefully before using this tool. Failure to understand • Français – 19 and follow the contents of this manual may result in electri- • Castellano – pág. 39 cal shock, fire and/or serious person al injury.
Work Area Safety ......................2 Electrical Safety.........................2 Personal Safety .........................2 Equipment Use and Care ....................2 Service ..........................3 Specific Safety Information micro CA-300 Inspection Camera Safety ................3 Description, Specifications and Standard Equipment Description ........................4 Specifications ........................4 Standard Equipment......................4 Controls ..........................5 FCC Statement ........................5 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) ................5...
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CA-300 micro CA-300 Inspection Camera micro CA-300 Inspection Camera Record Serial Number below and retain product serial number which is located on nameplate. Serial...
CA-300 Inspection Camera 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 understand- ing of these signal words and symbols .
• Maintain equipment. Check for missing hand-held display unit is not. parts, breakage of parts and any other • Do not place the micro CA-300 Inspec - condition that may affect the equipment’s tion Cam era anywhere that may con- operation.
AC Adapter 5 V, 1.5 Amp Description Weight......5.5 lbs (2,5 kg) The RIDGID micro CA-300 Inspection Cam era is a powerful handheld digital recording device. Standard Equipment It is a complete digital platform that allows you to perform inspections and record pic- The micro CA-300 Inspection Camera comes tures and videos in hard to reach areas.
Figure 3 – Right Side Port Cover ment. The RIDGID micro CA-300 Inspect - NOTICE ion Camera conforms to all applicable EMC Reset Button TV-Out standards.
Powering with the AC Adapter and microphone ON or OFF during recording and playback. The micro CA-300 Inspection Camera can al - Automatic Power Off – Device will auto- so be powered using the supplied AC Adapter. matically shut down after 5, 15 or 60 min- utes of inactivity.
Cable or Extension Cables screen, along with the number of images or length of video that can be stored on the SD To use the micro CA-300 Inspection Cam er a, card. the imager head cable must be connected to the handheld display unit. To connect the...
5. Inspect the camera head lens for con- densation. To avoid damaging the unit, do Set up the micro CA-300 In spec tion Cam - not use the camera if condensation forms era and work area according to these inside the lens.
Live Screen inspection. The live screen is where you will do most of If the micro CA-300 Inspection Camera is not your work. A live image of what the camera the correct piece of equipment for the job, sees is displayed on the screen. You can zoom,...
Figure 15 – Adjusting LED Zoom : The micro CA-300 Inspection Camer - a has a 2.0x digital zoom. Simply press the up and down arrows while in the live screen to zoom in or out.
Press the shutter button again to stop the video. It may take several seconds to save the video if saving to the internal memory. The micro CA-300 features an integrated mi- crophone and speaker for recording and play- back of audio with video. A headset with inte-...
Select the About function to display the firm - tion Equipment. When connected in this man- ware revision of the micro CA-300 as well as ner, the micro CA-300 Inspection Camera will display the camera view and can be used the software copyright information.
Sonde locating, consult the Oper - Microphone ator's Manual for the locator model you are using. Further information on accessories speci fic to this tool can be found in the RIDGID Catalog and online at www.RIDGID.com or www.RIDGID.eu.
According to the European Guide - unsafe to operate. line 2002/ 96/EC for Waste Elec - Service and repair of the micro CA-300 In - trical and Electronic Equipment and spec tion Camera must be performed by a its imple men tation into national legislation,...
Reduces the risk of electrical shock. To reduce the risk of serious injury, read these precautions carefully before using • The RIDGID Battery Charger is not intend - the battery charger or battery ed for use by persons (including children)
Description parts. If any problems are found, do not The RIDGID Battery Charger (Catalog Num - use charger until the parts have been ber 37088), when used with appropriate batter- repaired or replaced.
5 charging and dis- Further information on accessories specific charging cycles. to the charger can be found in the RIDGID 1. Set up charger according to the Charger Catalog and online at www.RIDGID.com or Inspection and Set Up section.
Service and repair of the charger must be performed by a RIDGID Independent Author - ized Service Center. For information on your nearest RIDGID In - depen dent Service Center or any service or repair questions: • Contact your local RIDGID distributor.
Operator’s Manual n a n o 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 n a n o result in electrical shock, Record product serial number below as it appears on the nameplate. fire and/or serious person- Serial al injury.
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n a n o Table of Contents Recording Form for Machine Serial Number ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1 Safety Symbols ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3 General Safety Rules �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3 Work Area Safety ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3 Electrical Safety ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3 Personal Safety�������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3 Equipment Use and Care ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3 Service �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4 Specific Safety Information ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4 SeeSnake nanoReel Safety �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4 Description, Specifications, and Standard Equipment ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������5 Description �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������5...
n a n o Safety Symbols In this operator’s manual and on the product, safety symbols and signal words are used to communicate important safety in- formation. This section is provided to improve understanding of these signal words and symbols. This is the safety alert symbol�...
If using drain cleaning equipment at the same performance� time as drain inspection equipment, only wear RIDGID drain cleaning gloves. Never grasp the ro‑ tating drain cleaning cable with anything else, includ‑ ing other gloves or a rag which can become wrapped around the cable and cause hand injuries�...
n a n o Specifications gloves� Do not use damaged drain cleaning gloves� • Practice good hygiene. Use hot, soapy water to Table 1 wash hands and other body parts exposed to drain SeeSnake nanoReel Specifications contents after handling or using drain inspection Weight equipment�...
n a n o Assembly WARNING To reduce the risk of serious injury, properly assem‑ ble the nanoReel in accordance with these proce‑ dures. Camera Head Routing 1� Set the unit on a level surface and lay it on its back� 2�...
(See Item 2 and Item 3, Figure 9)� Remove the cord‑wrap arms after removing the screws� Figure 10 – Connecting the micro CA-300 Camera Monitor nanoReel Ball Guides Ball guides help center the camera in pipes and keeps the camera clear of bottom sludge in the pipe�...
n a n o Pre‑Operation Inspection Use ball guides whenever possible to reduce wear and tear on the camera system� Ball guides can be easily WARNING removed or adjusted to allow for better movement in pipes as needed� For example, placing two ball guides near the front end of the camera may bias the camera head upward to allow better viewing of the top of the pipe during an inspection�...
n a n o proof� Electrical connections can cause sparks� • Clear, level, stable dry place for machine and operator� Do not use the machine while standing in water� If required, remove the water from the work area� Ensure the nanoReel is stable� •...
n a n o Operating Instructions NOTICE Use of the nanoReel camera in porcelain ap- pliances scratch the surface finish of the porcelain. To WARNING avoid scratching, use a curved non-marking pipe segment (such as PVC or ABS pipe) to lead the camera past the por- celain bowl and into the drain.
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n a n o 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�...
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�...
Avoid hosing the contact board on the back of the drum� Accessories WARNING The following RIDGID products have been designed to function with the nanoReel. Other accessories suitable for use with other tools may become haz‑ ardous when used with the nanoReel. To reduce Figure 23 –...
Contact your Service and repair of the SeeSnake nanoReel must be local waste management authority for more information� performed at a RIDGID Independent Authorized Service For EC Countries: Do not dispose of Center� electrical equipment with household waste!
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+ 32 (0)16 380 280 RIDGID reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware, software, or both as described in this manual without notice. Visit www.seesnake.com for current updates and supplemental information pertaining to this product. Due to product development, the photos and other presentations specified in this manual may differ from the actual product.