RIDGID SeeSnake microReel Operator's Manual
Inspection System
SeeSnak e®microReel
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Table of Contents
Recording Form for Machine Serial Number..............................................................................................................1
Safety Symbols..............................................................................................................................................................2
General Safety Information
Work Area Safety........................................................................................................................................................2
Electrical Safety ..........................................................................................................................................................2
Personal Safety ..........................................................................................................................................................2
Equipment Use and Care............................................................................................................................................2
Service........................................................................................................................................................................3
Specific Safety Information..........................................................................................................................................3
SeeSnake microReel Inspection System Product Safety ..........................................................................................3
Description, Specifications And Standard Equipment
Description..................................................................................................................................................................4
Specifications..............................................................................................................................................................4
Standard Equipment ..................................................................................................................................................4
Icon Legend ...................................................................................................................................................................4
microReel System Components ..................................................................................................................................5
Assembly
Camera Head Routing ................................................................................................................................................5
Opening The Case......................................................................................................................................................6
Installing System Cable ..............................................................................................................................................7
Reversing/Installing The Display Cradle (microEXPLORER Camera Monitor) ..........................................................7
Connecting microEXPLORER Camera Monitor to microReel System ......................................................................8
microReel System Ball Guides ..................................................................................................................................8
Installing Ball Guides ..................................................................................................................................................8
Pre-Operation Inspection ............................................................................................................................................8
Work Area And Equipment Set Up ..............................................................................................................................9
Setting Up The microReel System..............................................................................................................................9
CountPlus Settings ..................................................................................................................................................10
Operating Instructions................................................................................................................................................11
Performing An Inspection..........................................................................................................................................11
Using The CountPlus Counter Option ......................................................................................................................12
Locating The microReel System Sonde....................................................................................................................14
Retrieving The Camera ............................................................................................................................................14
Cleaning Instructions..................................................................................................................................................15
Accessories ................................................................................................................................................................15
Transport And Storage ..............................................................................................................................................16
Service and Repair......................................................................................................................................................16
Disposal ......................................................................................................................................................................16
Troubleshooting..........................................................................................................................................................16
Lifetime Warranty ........................................................................................................................................Back Cover
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General Safety Rules
WARNING
Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow
the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Work Area
• Keep 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 by-standers away while oper-
ating equipment. Distractions can cause you to lose
control.
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 condi-
tions. Water entering equipment will increase the risk
of electrical shock.
• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the equipment.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase
the risk of electric shock.
• If operating equipment in a damp location is un-
avoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter
(GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces
the risk of electric shock.
• Keep all electrical connections dry and off the
ground. Do not touch equipment or plugs with
wet hands. This 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 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 personal injury.
• Use personal protective equipment. Always wear
eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust
mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce
personal injuries.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. This enables better control of the equipment in unexpected situations.
Equipment Use And Care
• Do not force equipment. Use the correct equipment for your application. The correct equipment will
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 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 indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE indicates information that relates to the protection of property.
This symbol means read the operator’s manual carefully before using the equipment. The operator’s 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.
NOTICE
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
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do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
• Do not use equipment if the switch does not turn it
ON and OFF. Any equipment that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
• Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or
the battery pack from the equipment before making
any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing.
Such 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 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.
• 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 could result in a hazardous situation.
• 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 and clean; free from oil and
grease. Allows for better control of the equipment.
Service
• Have your equipment serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts. This
will ensure that the safety of the equipment is maintained.
Specific Safety Information
WARNING
This section contains important safety information
that is specific to this equipment.
Read these precautions carefully before using the
SeeSnake
®
microReel Inspection System to reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire or other serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Keep this manual with the equipment for use by the operator.
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Product Safety
• An improperly grounded electrical outlet can cause
electrical shock and or severely damage equipment. Always check work area for a properly grounded
electrical outlet. Presence of a three prong or GFCI outlet does not insure that the outlet is properly grounded.
If in doubt, have the outlet inspected by a licensed electrician.
• Do not operate this equipment if operator or ma-
chine is standing in water. Operating machine while
in water increases the risk of electrical shock.
• The microReel System camera and pushrod are
waterproof. The monitor and other electrical equipment and connections are not. Do not expose the
equipment to water or rain. This increases the risk of
electrical shock.
• Do not use where a danger of high voltage contact
is present. The equipment is not designed to provide high voltage protection and isolation.
• Read and understand this operator’s manual, the
monitor operators’ manual, and the instructions for
any other equipment in use before operating the
microReel System. Failure to follow all instruction
may result in property damage and/or serious personal injury.
• Always use appropriate personal protective equip-
ment while handling and using equipment in drains.
Drains may contain chemicals, bacteria and other substances that may be toxic, infectious, cause burns or
other issues. Appropriate personal protective equipment always includes safety glasses, and may include
equipment such as drain cleaning gloves or mitts, latex
or rubber gloves, face shields, goggles, protective
clothing, respirators and steel-toed footwear.
• If using drain cleaning equipment at the same time
as using drain inspection equipment, only wear
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RIDGID Drain Cleaning Gloves. Never grasp the rotating drain cleaning cable with anything else, including
other gloves or a rag. They can become wrapped
around the cable, causing hand injuries. Only wear
latex or rubber gloves under RIDGID Drain Cleaner
Gloves. Do not use damaged drain cleaning gloves.
• Practice good hygiene. Use hot, soapy water to
wash hands and other exposed body parts exposed to
drain contents after handling or using drain inspection
equipment. Do not eat or smoke while operating or
handling drain inspection equipment. This will help
prevent contamination with toxic or infectious material.
Description, Specifications
And Standard Equipment
Description
The SeeSnake®microReel Inspection System is a portable
pipe inspection diagnostic reel and camera. It comes with
a sonde (transmitter) within the camera head and there is
also an optional CountPlus counter to measure the pushrod
distance traveled. The microReel has a unique removable
cable drum, for convenience in cleaning or replacing
pushrods. It also has a removable system cable, enabling
the microReel to be configured for use with any SeeSnake
®
camera control units (CCU) or for use with the lightweight
hand-held microEXPLORER™ Digital Inspection Camera
monitor.
The microReel uses a 100 foot (30 meters) pushrod of
more rigid design than the microDrain pushrod. Where the
microDrain pushrod is built for maneuverability and short
runs through toilets and P Traps, the microReel has a
stiffer pushrod design that makes it suited for longer runs in
pipes 11/2" to 4" (3.8 to 10.2 cm) in diameter.
DO NOT ATTEMPT to negotiate toilet traps with the
microReel pushrod. It is less flexible than its cousin
the SeeSnake microDrain™ pushrod and will not handle
the close tight turns of a standard P-trap, closet bend or Strap which the microDrain may pass through.
With an appropriate SeeSnake control unit, the operator
can connect an external Line Transmitter and use a standard locator to line-trace the path of the microReel push
cable in a pipe.
Specifications
Weight ...........................12.2 lbs (5.5 kg) (with
microEXPLORER Camera
Monitor),
10.3 lbs. (4.7 Kg) (without
microEXPLORER Camera
Monitor)
Dimensions:
Length .........................13.25" (33.6 cm)
Depth...........................6.6 " (16.7 cm)
Height..........................14.2" (36 cm) (without
microEXPLORER Camera
Monitor Cradle)
Line Capacity.................1
1
⁄2" to 4" (3.8 to 10.2 cm)
Maximum Run ...............100' (30 m)
Sonde Transmitter.........512Hz
Reel & Frame
Diameter........................12.75" (32 cm)
Camera Diameter..........0.98" (25 mm)
Camera Length..............1.48" (37.6 mm)
Push Cable Diameter ....0.265" (6.7 mm)
Operating Environment:
Temperature................32° to 115° F (5°C to 46°C)
Humidity ......................5% to 95%
Storage Temperature....-4°F to 158°F (-20°C to 70°C)
Waterproof Depth ........266' (81 m)
The microReel System is protected under pending U.S.
and International patent applications.
Standard Equipment
• Operator’s Manual
• Instructional DVD
• Ball Guides
• Sonde (Transmitter)
Slip-Ring Unlock Position
Slip-Ring Lock Position
Icon Legend
.............................656 x 492 NTSC
Video
Number Of Pixels ..........323K NTSC
Lighting..........................6 High Flux LEDs
768 x 576 PAL
442K PAL
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Figure 1 – Front View (SeeSnake Configuration)
microReel System Components
System Cable for
SeeSnake CCU
Camera Head
Shoulder Strap
Camera Clip
Case Latch
Pushrod
Guide
Feet
Front Case
Figure 2 – Rear View (microEXPLORER Camera Monitor
Configuration)
Assembly
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury during use, follow
these procedures for proper assembly.
Camera Head Routing
1. Set the unit on a level surface laying it on its side.
2. Unfasten the case latches on either side of the
microReel
(Figure 4)
.
Figure 4 – Unlatching the microReel Case
3. Open the case carefully and only far enough to slip
the camera out through the cable guide. When routing the camera head out through the cable guide be
careful to avoid letting the pushcable spring out of
the drum or uncoil freely. Close the case and secure
the camera head in the provided clip.
microEXPLORER
Camera Monitor
Slip Ring Module
System Cable for
MicroEXPLORER
Camera Monitor
Case Latch
Feet
Rear Case
microEXPLORER
Camera Monitor
Connector Plug
microEXPLORER
Camera Monitor
Cradle
Cord Wrap
Figure 3 – Opening The Case
Camera
Head
Removable
Pushrod Drum
Pushrod
CountPlus
Keypad
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