General Pipe Cleaners Gen-Eye POD, Gen-Eye MINI-POD User Manual
Gen-Eye POD™ & MINI-POD™
Video Pipe Inspection/Location System
Operating Instructions
Your Gen-Eye POD/MINI-POD is designed to give you years of trouble-free,
profitable service. However, no machine
is better than its operator.
Read, understand and follow all safety
warnings and instructions provided with
the product. Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions may result in electric
shock and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Gen-Eye POD™ & Gen-Eye MINI-POD™
WARNING! Read and understand all
instructions. Failure to follow all instruc-
tions listed below may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious personal injury. Replacement manuals are available upon request at no
charge, or may be downloaded from our website, www.drainbrain.com. Instructional videos
are available for download on our website, and
may be ordered. If you have any questions or
problems, please call General’s customer
service department at 412-771-6300.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
These instructions are intended to
familiarize all personnel with the
safe operation and maintenance
procedures for the Gen-Eye POD &
Gen-Eye MINI-POD.
Electric shock resulting in
death can occur if you plug
this machine into an improperly wired outlet. If the ground
wire is electrified, you can be
electrocuted by just touching
the machine, even when the
power switch is off. A ground
fault circuit interrupter will not protect you in this situation. Use a
UL approved tester to determine
if the outlet is safe.
Do not operate power tools in
explosive atmospheres, such
as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
Power tools create sparks which
may ignite the dust or fumes.
Always wear safety glasses
and rubber soled, non-slip
shoes. Use of this safety equip-
ment may prevent serious injury.
SAFETY SYMBOLS
This is the safety alert symbol. It is
used to alert you to potential personal
DANGER indicates a hazard with a high level of risk
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazard with a medium level of risk
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazard with a low level of risk which,
if not avoided, will result in minor or moderate injury.
injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury or death.
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Gen-Eye POD™ & Gen-Eye MINI-POD™
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or
serious injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Work Area
1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark
areas invite accidents.
2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such
as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
3. Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operat-
ing a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Electrical Safety
1. Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet, properly
installed and grounded in accordance with all codes and
ordinances. Check with a qualified electrician if you are in
doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. If the
tool should electrically malfunction or break down, grounding
provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the
user.
2. This plug will fit a polarized outlet only one way (one blade
is wider than the other). If the plug does not fit fully in the
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do not change
the plug in any way.
3. Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk
of electric shock if your body is grounded.
4. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water
entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
5. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tools
or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from heat,
oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Replace damaged cords
immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock.
6. When operating a power tool outside use an outdoor exten-
sion cord marked “W-A” or “W”. These cords are rated for
outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock.
7. Keep all electric connections dry and off the ground. Reduces the risk of electric shock.
8. Do not touch plugs or tools with wet hands. Reduces the risk
of electric shock.
Personal Safety
1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense
when operating a power tool. Do not use tool while tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A mo-
ment of inattention while operating power tools may result in
serious personal injury.
2. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Con-
tain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away
from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
3. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all
times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the
tool in unexpected situations.
4. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust
mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection
must be used for appropriate conditions.
Tool Use and Care
1. Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application.
The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for
which it is designed.
2. Disconnect the plug from the power source before making
any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool.
Such preventative safety measures reduce the risk of starting the
tool accidentally.
3. Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained
persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
4. Inspect for misalignment or binding of moving parts, break-
age of parts, and any other condition that may affect the
tool’s operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before
using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
5. Only use accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for
one tool may become hazardous when used on another tool.
Service
1. Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified repair
personnel could result in a risk of injury.
2. When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts.
Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance
Instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury.
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Gen-Eye POD™ & Gen-Eye MINI-POD™
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert
1. Wear rubber gloves. Sewer lines are unsanitary and may contain harmful bacteria.
2. Be sure that the unit is plugged into a properly grounded
receptacle. If in doubt, check receptacle before plugging in
machine. Check the power cord to see that there are no cuts or
frays, and that the grounding prong on the plug is still in place.
3. If the power cord supplied with the machine is not long
enough, be sure to use a 16 gauge heavy duty extension
cord no more than 50 feet long and in good condition. Using
lighter cords can result in severe power loss and motor overheating.
4. Be careful when inspecting drains where cleaning chemicals
have been used. Avoid direct contact with corrosive drain cleaners. Drain cleaning chemicals can cause serious burns, as well
as damage the cable and camera.
5. Do not operate machine if operator or machine is standing
in water. Will increase risk of electrical shock.
6. Wear safety glasses and rubber soled, non-slip shoes. Use
of this safety equipment may prevent serious injury.
7. Only use this tool in the application for which it was de-
signed. Follow the instructions on the proper use of the machine. Other uses or modifying the machine for other applica-
tions may increase risk of injury.
8. The Gen-Eye POD should not be used in wet locations or in
the rain. Moisture may cause damage to the unit.
9. The POD will operate on 120vAC and 12vDC Line Voltage.
When using 120 volts AC, care should be taken to ensure
that it is plugged into a properly grounded receptacle to
prevent damage to the unit. If the intended receptacle is not
properly grounded, do not use it and look for another one.
10. If the POD does not seem to be operating properly, or if you
suspect a problem with the electronics, do not operate it and
call the factory for a service center near you.
you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury or death.
Electric shock resulting in death can occur if you
plug this machine into an improperly wired outlet. If
the ground wire is electrified, you can be electrocuted
by just touching the machine, even when the power
switch is off. A ground fault circuit interrupter will not
protect you in this situation. Use a UL approved tester to
determine if the outlet is safe.
Always wear safety glasses and rubber soled, nonslip shoes. Use of this safety equipment may prevent
serious injury.
ABOUT THE INSPECTION CAMERA
Although manufactured for the harsh environments in which it will
be used, the camera should be treated carefully as damage may
occur if dropped or “butted” severely against the pipe or any
other hard surface. The stainless steel camera housing is made
to protect the camera and electronics to a large extent; however,
it can be damaged by denting which may cause possible failure
of the protective and watertight O-ring seals that may cause the
camera to fail. The camera, housing, and front viewing lens
should be checked thoroughly after each use for signs of damage and if required should be corrected prior to further use.
The camera should always be cleaned and inspected after every
use as dirt, grime and grease can cause unnecessary problems
such as failure of the camera seals.
The camera lens, front nose piece and lights should be cleaned
and checked after every use for possible damage to the lens or
light covers and to prevent a build up of dirt and grime which may
cause a degradation of the video picture.
Should camera disassembly be required for any reason (for re-
placing seals, etc.) always ensure the camera has first been
cleaned and taken to a clean area for disassembly. Take extra
precaution to avoid dirt getting into the camera body and any
mating components such as the nosepiece, main body, and connectors.
FEATURES
Case Lid/Sun Shield
7” LCD
Color Monitor in
Padded Case
Rubber Foot for
Horizontal Operation
Gooseneck
w/355° swivel
Color Camera
& 3” Skid
Video Out
Push Rod
LED Dimmer Control
Power Input
Connection
Connection
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