RIDGID seesnake compact2 Operator's Manual
WARNING!
Operator’s Manual
Read this 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 injury.
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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
Specific Safety Information
SeeSnake Compact2 Safety ......................................................................................................................................6
Product Overview
Description
Specifications
Standard Equipment ................................................................................................................................................... 8
System Components .................................................................................................................................................. 8
Operating Instructions
Placement ................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Routing the Camera .................................................................................................................................................10
Connecting to a SeeSnake Monitor .......................................................................................................................... 11
Inspection Overview ................................................................................................................................................. 12
Best Practices ........................................................................................................................................................... 13
Pipe Guides .............................................................................................................................................................. 14
Locating the Sonde .................................................................................................................................................. 15
Line Tracing the Push Cable ..................................................................................................................................... 16
Retrieving the Camera .............................................................................................................................................. 16
Individual Components
Self-Leveling Camera ............................................................................................................................................... 17
System Cable Assembly ........................................................................................................................................... 17
Docking System ........................................................................................................................................................ 18
Maintenance and Support
Maintaining Components .......................................................................................................................................... 20
Cleaning ...................................................................................................................................................................21
Accessories .............................................................................................................................................................. 22
Transport and Storage .............................................................................................................................................. 22
Service and Repair ................................................................................................................................................... 22
Disposal ....................................................................................................................................................................22
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................................23
Appendices
Appendix A: Docking Fin Removal ............................................................................................................................24
Appendix B: Camera Fault Isolation .........................................................................................................................24
Appendix C: Camera Removal .................................................................................................................................25
Appendix D: Camera Installation ..............................................................................................................................26
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Introduction
The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this manual cannot cover all possi-
ble conditions and situations that may occur. It
must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot
be built into this product, but must be supplied
by the operator.
Regulatory Statements
The EC Declaration of Conformity (890-011-
320.10) will accompany this manual as a separate booklet 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.
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 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 operator’s 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 explosive atmo-
spheres, 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 operat-
ing equipment. Distractions can cause you to lose
control.
• Avoid traffic. Pay attention to moving vehicles 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.
Personal Safety
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating equipment. Do not use
equipment 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 clothing 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 protective equip-
ment 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 in-
spection equipment at the same time, wear RIDGID
drain cleaning gloves. Never grasp the rotating 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.
• Do not expose equipment to rain or wet condi-
tions. 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 car-
rying, pulling, or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord
away from heat, oil, sharp edges, and moving parts.
Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electrical shock.
• If operating equipment that is powered by an AC
adapter in a damp location is unavoidable, use a
ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected
supply. Use of a GFCI with an AC adapter reduces
the risk of electrical shock.
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Equipment Use and Care
• Do not force equipment. Use the correct 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.
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.
• 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 dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
• Maintain equipment. Check for misalignment or bind-
ing 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 recommended 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.
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 transport 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 away.
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Specic Safety Information
WARNING
This section contains important safety information
that is specific to the SeeSnake Compact2. 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!
SeeSnake Compact2 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 instruction
may result in property damage and/or serious injury.
Keep this manual with the equipment for future use.
• Do not carry the Compact2 by the monitor’s dock-
ing handle or its front handle when transporting
the system long distances or under conditions
where disengagement of the docking system
would be hazardous. An unexpected disengagement
of the docking system may result in property damage
and/or injury.
• Placing the Compact2 where the drum cannot spin
freely may result in the push cable over-winding
inside the drum. Over-winding the push cable may re-
sult in property damage and/or serious injury. During
operation, place the Compact2 on a stable surface
and make sure the drum can spin freely.
• Operating the equipment while in water increas-
es the risk of electrical shock. Do not operate the
Compact2 if operator or equipment are standing in
water.
• The digital reporting monitor’s battery and other
electrical equipment and connections are not waterproof. Do not expose the equipment to wet loca-
tions.
• The equipment is not designed to provide high
voltage protection and isolation. Do not use where
a danger of high voltage contact is present.
• To prevent damage to the Compact2 and to de-
crease the risk of injury, do not expose the
Compact2 to mechanical shocks. Exposure to me-
chanical shocks can damage equipment and increase
the risk of serious injury.
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Product Overview
Description
The SeeSnake Compact2 camera reel offers fast, easy
setup and can take on the most diverse and demanding
inspection conditions. The Compact2 features a self-leveling camera at the end of a push cable stiff enough to
give you the power to push through small or restricted
pipes, yet flexible enough to make multiple tight turns.
The Compact2’s unique docking system gives you ultra-fast setup. Tilt the CS6Pak to the desired viewing
angle while docked or easily remove it from the dock for
convenient placement in your work area.
The CS6Pak is a compact, portable digital reporting monitor that you can use to capture audio, video, and photos
of your pipe inspections. When you use the CS6Pak with
the Compact2, you can deliver a USB drive containing
an automatically generated professional report of the inspection to your customer before leaving the premises.
The Compact2 has a 30m [100ft] long, friction-reducing
push cable and a 25mm [1in] self-leveling camera designed to inspect pipes ranging from 38mm to 152mm
[1.5in to 6in] in diameter, depending on pipe conditions.
Once a point of interest has been found in the pipe, use
the integrated 512Hz sonde and a receiver to locate its
position.
All SeeSnake monitors can connect to the Compact2 with
the SeeSnake system cable. The SeeSnake CS6Pak is
specifically designed to mount on the Compact2’s docking system for viewing ease, quick setup, and effortless transport. You can retrofit the SeeSnake MiniPak to
mount on the docking system with the Docking Handle
Kit, sold separately.
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Specifications
Weight 8kg [17lb]
Overall Dimensions
Length 625mm [25in]
Height 432mm [17in]
Width 360mm [14in]
Drum Diameter 432mm [17in]
Camera
Type Self-leveling
Length 38mm [1.5in]
Diameter 25mm [1in]
Light source 6 LEDs
Sonde 512Hz
Resolution
NTSC
656 × 492 pixels
PA L 768 × 576 pixels
Spring Assembly
Type Single
Length including camera 325mm [12.8in]
Push Cable
Length 30m [100ft]
Diameter 6mm [0.26in]
Fiberglass core diameter 3mm [0.14in]
Minimum bend radius 63mm [2.5in]
Pipe Capacity
§
38mm to 152mm
[1.5in to 6in]
System Cable Length 3m [10ft]
Operating Environment
Temperature ‡
Storage temperature
Ingress protection
without monitor
-10°C to 50°C
[14°F to 122°F]
-10°C to 70°C
[14°F to 158°F]
IP×5
Relative humidity 5 to 95 percent
Altitude 4,000m [13,120ft]
§ Actual pipe capacity depends on pipe conditions.
‡ While the camera can function in extreme temperatures,
some image quality changes may occur.
Standard Equipment
• SeeSnake Compact2
• Docking System
• Operator’s Manual
• Product Video
• Pipe Guide Kit
• Spanner Wrench
System Components
SeeSnake System Connector
Frame
SeeSnake System Cable
Frame Handle
Frame
Docking System
Cable Wraps
Drum
Serial Number Label
Rubber Feet
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