RIDGID 70808 User manual

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.

Operator’s Manual

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Regulatory Statements ............................................................................................. 3

Safety Symbols ......................................................................................................... 3

General Safety Rules

Work Area Safety ...................................................................................................... 4

Electrical Safety ........................................................................................................ 4

Personal Safety ........................................................................................................ 4

Equipment Use and Care ......................................................................................... 5

Pre-Operation Inspection .......................................................................................... 6

See Snake microReel APX Overview

Description................................................................................................................ 7

Specifications ........................................................................................................... 8

Components ............................................................................................................. 9

Specific Safety Information

microReel Safety .....................................................................................................10

Operating Instructions

Placement ................................................................................................................11

Opening the microReel Case ..................................................................................11

Installing the Drum.................................................................................................. 12

Inspection Overview ............................................................................................... 12

Pipe Guides ............................................................................................................ 13

Removing the Slip Ring Assembly .......................................................................... 13

Maintenance and Support

Cleaning ................................................................................................................. 14

Maintaining Components ........................................................................................ 14

Disposal .................................................................................................................. 14

Appendix

Appendix A: Reinserting the Push Cable ................................................................ 15

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Introduction

The warnings, cautions, and instruc-

tions discussed in this manual can­not cover all possible conditions and
situations which may occur. It must

be understood by the operator that
common sense and caution are fac-

tors that cannot be built into this
product, but must be supplied by the
operator.

Regulatory Statements

The EC Declaration of Conformity
(999-995-232.10) will accompany
this manual as a separate docu­ment when required.

This device complies with Part 15
of FCC rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harm­ful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference re­ceived, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

UK Importer
Ridge Tool UK (RIDGID)
44 Baker Street
London W1U 7AL, UK

Safety Symbols

In this 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. It is
used to alert you to potential per­sonal injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or
death.

DANGER

DANGER indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.

WARNING

WARNING indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.

NOTICE

NOTICE indicates informa­tion that relates to the pro­tection of property.

This symbol means read the man­ual carefully before using the
equipment. The manual contains
important information on the safe
and proper operation of the equip­ment.

This symbol means always wear
safety glasses with side shields or
goggles when handling or using
this equipment to reduce the risk
of eye injury.

This symbol indicates the risk of
electrical shock.

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General Safety Rules

WARNING

Read all safety warnings and instruc­tions. Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions may result in electrical
shock, fire, and/or serious injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Work Area Safety

• Keep your work area clean and well lit.

Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

• Do not operate equipment in explo-

sive atmospheres, such as in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases,
or dust. Equipment can create sparks

which may ignite the dust or fumes.

• Keep children and bystanders

away while operating equipment.

Distractions can cause you to lose con­trol.

• Avoid traffic. Pay attention to moving ve-

hicles when using on or near roadways.
Wear high-visibility clothing or reflector
vests.

Electrical Safety

• Avoid body contact with earthed or
grounded surfaces such as pipes,
radiators, ranges, and refrigerators.

There is an increased risk of electrical
shock if your body is earthed or ground­ed.

• Do not expose equipment to rain or
wet conditions. Water entering equip­ment will increase the risk of electrical
shock.

• Keep all electrical connections dry
and off the ground. Touching equip­ment or plugs with wet hands can in­crease the risk of electrical shock.

• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the

cord for carrying, pulling, or unplugging
the power tool. Keep cord away from
heat, extreme cold, oil, sharp edges,
and moving parts. Damaged or entan­gled cords increase the risk of electrical
shock.

• If operating equipment in a damp lo-

cation is unavoidable, use a ground
fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protect­ed supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the

risk of electrical shock.

Personal Safety

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing,
and use common sense when oper­ating equipment. Do not use equip-

ment while you are tired or under the in­fluence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
A moment of inattention while operating
equipment may result in serious injury.

• Dress properly. Do not wear loose cloth-
ing or jewelry. Loose clothes, jewelry, and
long hair can be caught in moving parts.

• Practice good hygiene. Use hot, soapy
water to wash hands and other body
parts exposed to drain contents after
handling or using drain inspection equip­ment. To prevent contamination from
toxic or infectious material, do not eat or
smoke while operating or handling drain
inspection equipment.

• Always use appropriate personal pro-

tective equipment when handling and
using equipment in drains. Drains may

contain chemicals, bacteria, and other
substances that may be toxic, infec­tious, and cause burns or other issues.
Appropriate personal protective equip­ment always includes safety glasses and
may include a dust mask, hard hat, hear­ing protection, drain cleaning gloves or
mitts, latex or rubber gloves, face shields,
goggles, protective clothing, respirators,
and steel toed, non-skid footwear.

• If using drain cleaning equipment and

drain inspection equipment at the
same time, wear RIDGID drain clean­ing gloves. Never grasp the rotating

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drain cleaning cable with anything else,
including other gloves or a rag which can
become wrapped around the cable and
cause hand injuries. Only wear latex or
rubber gloves underneath RIDGID drain
cleaner gloves. Do not use damaged
drain cleaning gloves.

Equipment Use and Care

• Do not force equipment. Use the cor-

rect equipment for your application. The
correct equipment does the job better
and more safely.

• Do not use equipment if the power
switch does not turn it on and off. Any
equipment that cannot be controlled with
the power switch is dangerous and must
be repaired.

• Disconnect the plug from the power

source and/or the battery pack from
the equipment before making adjust­ments, changing accessories, or stor­ing. Preventive safety measures reduce

the risk of injury.

• Store idle equipment out of the reach

of children and do not allow per­sons unfamiliar with the equipment
or these instructions to operate the
equipment. Equipment can be danger-

ous in the hands of untrained users.

• Maintain equipment. Check for mis-
alignment or binding of moving parts,
missing parts, breakage of parts, and
any other condition that may affect the
equipment’s operation. If damaged, have
the equipment repaired before use. Many
accidents are caused by poorly main­tained equipment.

• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times. This enables
better control of the equipment in unex­pected situations.

• Use the equipment and accessories

in accordance with these instructions,
taking into account the working con­ditions and the work to be performed.

Use of the equipment for operations

different from those intended can result
in hazardous situations.

• Use only accessories that are rec-

ommended by the manufacturer for
your equipment. Accessories that may

be suitable for one piece of equipment
may become hazardous when used with
other equipment.

• Keep handles dry, clean, and free from
oil and grease. Clean handles give bet­ter control of the equipment.

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Pre-Operation Inspection

WARNING

To reduce the risk of serious injury from
electrical shock or other causes, and to
prevent damage to your equipment, in­spect all equipment and correct any
problems before each use.

To inspect all equipment, follow these steps:

1. Power off your equipment.

2. Disconnect and inspect all cords, ca­bles, and connectors for damage or
modification.

3. Clean any dirt, oil, or other contami­nation from your equipment to ease
inspection and to prevent it from slip­ping from your grip during transporta­tion or use.

4. Inspect your equipment for any broken,
worn, missing, misaligned, or binding
parts, or any other condition which
might prevent safe, normal operation.

5. Refer to the instructions for all other
equipment to inspect and make sure it
is in good, usable condition.

6. Check your work area for the following:

• Adequate lighting.

• The presence of flammable liq­uids, vapors, or dust that may ig­nite. If present, do not work in area
until sources have been identified
and corrected. The equipment
is not explosion proof. Electrical
connections can cause sparks.

• A clear, level, stable, and dry
place for the operator. Do not use
the equipment while standing in
water.

7. Examine the job to be done and de­termine the correct equipment for the
task.

8. Observe the work area and erect bar­riers as necessary to keep bystanders
aw ay.

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10.

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See Snake microReel APX Overview

Description

The RIDGID® See Snake® microReel™ APX™
is a portable and customizable diagnostic
camera reel with enhanced imaging fea­tures.

The stiffer push cable makes the microReel
ideal for inspecting longer runs in pipes that
are 38mm to 102 mm [1.5in to 4 in]. The
included kickstand lets you set up the mi­croReel in the optimal position for stability
while pushing or retrieving the cable.

The microReel features a built-in sonde in
the camera head that can be located with a
utility locating receiver to find points of inter­est in the pipe.

The microReel is compatible with all
SeeSnake monitors. The CSx Via™ mobile
inspection device easily connects to the mi­croReel APX via the slip-ring cavity.

APX Features

The microReel APX is equipped with an
auto image flip feature. When connected
to a SeeSnake CSx series device, the mi­croReel APX flips your onscreen image as
the camera rotates through the pipe, ensur­ing your image remains oriented upright. An
on-screen icon indicates the vertical orien­tation with respect to the image.

TruSense Technology Description

The microReel APX includes a TruSense
technology-enabled camera. TruSense
technology establishes a two-way commu­nication link between the camera head and
a connected CSx series Wi-Fi enabled mon­itor. TruSense features advanced on-cam­era sensors that convey valuable informa­tion about the in-pipe environment.

Included TruSense-Enabled Sensors

TiltSense™

The TiltSense inclinometer measures the
camera’s degree of tilt and displays it on a
CSx series Wi-Fi enabled monitor, giving
you a useful indicator of the camera’s angle
as it lays inside the pipe.

High Dynamic Range Image Sensor

The HDR sensor expands the camera’s
dynamic range, allowing a greater ratio of
bright and dark areas to be displayed in the
same image at the same time without re­ducing visibility. The result is superior clarity
and detail, allowing you to quickly and easily
identify problem areas.

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Specifications

Specifications

Weight 5.8 kg [12.7 lbs]

Dimensions

Length 337 mm [13.3 in]

Depth 224 mm [8.8 in]

Height 411 mm [16.2 in]

Drum diameter 305 mm [12 in]

TruSense Camera

Length

26 mm [1 in]*
37 mm [1.5 in]**

Diameter 25 mm [1 in]

Resolution 640 × 480 pixels

Sonde

Type Integrated

Frequency 512 Hz

Distance Measurement

Type TruSense Counter

Data
Communication

Two-Way

Push Cable

Length 30 m [100 ft]

Diameter 6.7 mm [0.27 in]

Fiberglass core
diameter

Minimum bend
radius

Pipe Capacity

System Cable
Length

§

3 mm [0.12in]

64 mm [2.5 in]

38 to 101 mm
[1.5 to 4 in]

3 m [10 ft]

Operating Environment

0°C to 46°C

Temperature

Storage
temperature

‡

[32°F to 115°F]

-20°C to 70°C
[-4°F to 158°F]

Ingress
protection
(without

IP×5
monitor)
Relative

humidity

5 to 95 percent

Altitude 4,000m [13,123ft]

Camera depth
rating

* Measured from lens to spring.

** Measured from lens to end of threads.

§ Actual pipe capacity depends on pipe
conditions.

‡ While the camera can function in ex­treme temperatures, some image quality
changes may occur.

Waterproof to

100m [328.1ft]

Standard Equipment

• See Snake microReel

• Ball guides

• Operator’s manual

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Components

SeeSnake System
Cable

System Cable Wrap

Push Cable
Guide

TruSense
Counter

Carry Handle

Case Latch

Camera Clip

Slip Ring

Module

Kickstand

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Kickstand

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Specic Safety
Information

WARNING

This section contains important safety
information that is specific to the RIDGID
See Snake microReel. Read these pre­cautions carefully before using the
equipment to reduce the risk of electrical
shock, fire, and/or serious injury.

SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE

REFERENCE!

microReel Safety

• Read and understand this manual,
the digital reporting monitor’s manu­al, and the instructions for any other
equipment you are using before oper­ating the equipment. Failure to follow all

instructions may result in property dam­age and/or serious injury. Keep this man­ual with the equipment for future use.

• Operating the equipment while in

water increases the risk of electri­cal shock. Do not operate the system

if operator or equipment are standing in
water.

• The equipment is not designed to pro-

vide high voltage protection and iso­lation. Do not use where a danger of

high voltage contact is present.

• To prevent damage to the equipment

and to decrease the risk of injury, do
not expose the equipment to mechan­ical shocks. Exposure to mechanical

shocks can damage equipment and in­crease the risk of serious injury.

• Always use appropriate personal pro-

tective equipment when handling
and using equipment in drains. Wear

appropriate protective equipment such
as latex or rubber gloves, goggles, face
shields, and respirators when inspect­ing drains that might contain hazard­ous chemicals or bacteria. Always wear
eye protection to protect against dirt and
other foreign objects.

• Ensure the push cable is secured in-

side the drum to prevent the push
cable from unwinding itself if the
drum is removed from the case or if
the case is left open with the drum in­side. If the push cable unwinds, do not

manually twist or force the push cable
back into the non-rotating drum. The
twisting and bending of the push cable
that results from forcing it into the drum
without the use of the outer case to ro­tate it will damage the push cable. See
Appendix A for instructions on reinsert­ing the push cable if it has unwound itself
from the drum.

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Operating Instructions

Placement

Set up your microReel near the pipe en­trance so you can manipulate the push
cable while viewing the display. Use the
kickstand to position the microReel so that
it does not tip during use.

Opening the microReel Case

WARNING

Make sure the camera is completely in­side the drum before unlatching and
opening the microReel case. Do not
open the microReel case while the cam­era is stored in the camera clip. If the
camera is not in the drum, the push cable
can unwind and cause damage or seri­ous injury.

Open the microReel case to route the cam­era, replace the drum, rewind the push
cable, and to maintain and clean the system.

1. Set the unit on a level surface and lay
it on its back.

2. Unfasten the case latches on either
side of the microReel.

Case Latch

3.

Carefully open the front case and lo­cate the camera head in the push
cable drum.

4. Route the camera head out through
the push cable guide in the front of the
case.

5. Secure the camera head in the clip.

6. Close and relatch the case.

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Installing the Drum

The microReel case gives you the ability to
swap out the drum when the job requires
a different push cable and camera combi­nation. Either microReel drum can be in­stalled in the microReel case, as well as the
drums on the SeeSnake microDrain™ and
nanoReel™ systems.

To install the drum, follow these steps:

1. Open the microReel case and remove
the drum.

2. Place the drum you want to use in the
microReel case.

3. Make sure the product name label
faces up.

4. Spin the drum to make sure it rotates
freely.

5. Close and lock the case.

Inspection Overview

To perform a pipe inspection, connect any
See Snake monitor to the reel, power on the
system, push the push cable through the
pipe, and observe the display.

For advanced inspection options, such as
capturing media, locating the sonde, tracing
the push cable, and delivering reports, refer
to the manual that comes with your monitor.

Connecting to the Monitor

Connect the system cable to the monitor by
aligning the connector guide pin with the
socket and pushing the connector straight
in.

NOTICE

Socket

Only twist the outer locking
sleeve. Never bend or twist
the connector.

Guide Pin

Connector Ridge

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Outer Locking Sleeve

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Connecting to the CSx Via

The CSx Via Wi-Fi inspection device can be
connected to the microReel through the slip­ring cavity. Remove the slip-ring assembly
from the microReel and install the CSx Via
into the slip-ring cavity.

For more instructions on installing the CSx
Via, refer to the operator’s manual.

Retrieving the Camera

Pull the push cable back out of the pipe with
slow, steady force and feed small lengths
back into the drum. Wipe the push cable
with a paper towel or rag as you retrieve it.

NOTICE

Do not exert excessive
force or pull at sharp an­gles. Feeding longer
lengths or forcing the
push cable may cause it
to loop, kink, or break.

Pipe Guides

Pipe guides center the camera in the pipe,
improve picture quality, and help keep the
lens clear. Use pipe guides when possible
to reduce wear and tear on the camera sys­tem.

Removing the Slip Ring
Assembly

1. Disconnect the system cable from the
reporting monitor and remove the mon­itor from the docking system.

2. Unwrap the system cable from the
cable wraps.

3. Pop the frame cable anchor off the
frame and unhook the system cable
from the frame hook.

4. Turn the slip-ring dial counter-clock­wise to the unlocked position .

5. Pull straight out.

NOTICE

Do not touch the contact
pins inside the slip-ring
dial. Stressing the con­tact pins can cause them
to break.

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Maintenance and
Support

Cleaning

Clean your system with rags and a soft
nylon brush. If desired, a mild detergent or
disinfectant can be used. Do not use sol­vents or high pressure water to clean any
part of the system.

Maintaining Components

Camera Head

Scratches on the camera have a minimal ef­fect on its performance. Do not use scraping
tools or sand the camera to remove scratch­es.

Push Cable

Run a rag over the push cable and visually
inspect it for cuts and abrasions while push­ing it back into the drum. Replace or repair
the push cable if the outer jacket is cut or
abraded.

Storage

The microReel must be stored in a dry, se­cure area between -20°C and 70°C [-4°F
and 158°F]. Store your equipment in a
locked area out of the reach of children and
people unfamiliar with its purpose.

Disposal

Parts of your system contain valuable mate­rials that can be recycled. There are compa­nies that specialize in recycling that may be
found locally. Dispose of the components in
compliance with all applicable regulations.
Contact your local waste management au­thority for more information.

EC Countries: Do not dis­pose of electrical equipment
with household waste!

According to the European
Guideline 2012/19/EU
for Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment and its
implementation into national
legislation, electrical equip­ment that is no longer usable
must be collected separately
and disposed of in an environ­mentally correct manner.

Battery Disposal
EC Countries: Defective or used batteries

must be recycled according to the guideline
2006/66/EEC.

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Appendix

Appendix A: Reinserting the
Push Cable

NOTICE

Follow these instructions to reinsert the
push cable if it has unwound from the drum.

1. Seat the drum in the case before rein­serting the push cable.

2. If space permits, uncoil and straighten
the entire length of push cable on the
ground.

Do not use excessive
force when attempting to
rewind the push cable
into the drum. Feeding
longer lengths or forcing
the push cable may
cause it to loop, kink, or
break.

If the push cable becomes twisted or
bent, stop rewinding and untwist it be­fore continuing.

4. Ensure the drum rotates in the case as
the push cable rewinds. To avoid dam­aging the push cable, keep one hand
close to the drum when rewinding the
push cable to ensure that the drum ro­tates freely.

5. Gently route the camera head through
the push cable guide.

If replacing the camera head, only pull up
on the portion of the cable that contains
the spring to avoid bending or breaking the
push cable.

3. Using both hands, begin to rewind the
push cable into the drum. If the push
cable cannot be laid out straight, use
extreme care when rewinding the push
cable. Ensure the push cable does not
bend or get caught on or underobjects.

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