RIDGID SeeSnake nanoReel Operator's Manual

Operator’s Manual

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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.

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Record product serial number below as it appears on the nameplate.

Serial No.

Original Instructions – English – 1

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 Specifications ��5 Standard Equipment ��5

nanoReel Components ��6

Icon Legend �� 7

Assembly �� 7

Camera Head Routing �� 7 Installing System Cable ��8 Reversing/Installing the Display Cradle (micro CA‑300 inspection Camera) ��8 Connecting the micro CA‑300 Inspection Camera to the nanoReel System ��9 nanoReel Ball Guides ��9

Pre-Operation Inspection ��10 Work Area and Equipment Set Up ��10

Setting Up the nanoReel ��11

Operating Instructions �� 11

Locating the nanoReel Sonde ��13 Retrieving the Camera �� 14 Using Guide Tubes �� 14

Cleaning ��15 Accessories ��16 Transport and Storage ��16 Service and Repair �� 16 Disposal ��16 Troubleshooting �� 17 Lifetime Warranty ��20

2 – English

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

WARNING

CAUTION

NOTICE

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�

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�

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 Safety

• Keep your work area clean and well lit� Cluttered or

dark areas invite accidents�

• Do not operate equipment in explosive

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�

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�

• If operating equipment in a damp location is

unavoidable, 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 to reduce 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� The appropriate use of protective equipment such as a dust mask, non‑skid safety shoes, a hard hat, and hearing protection 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�

• Dress properly� Do not wear loose clothing or

jewelry� Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts� Loose clothes, jewelry, and long hair can be caught in moving parts�

• Do not abuse the cord� Never use the cord for

carrying, 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 electric shock�

Equipment Use and Care

• Do not force equipment� Use the correct equipment

for your application� The correct equipment will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed�

English – 3

• 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 dangerous in the

hands of untrained users�

• Maintain equipment� Check for misalignment 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�

• 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, clean, and free from oil and

grease� This allows for better control of the equipment�

Specic Safety Information

WARNING

This section contains important safety information that is specific to the nanoReel� Read these precautions carefully before using the nanoReel to reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or other serious personal injury�

SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!

Keep this manual with the equipment for use by the operator�

SeeSnake nanoReel 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 ensure 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

nanoReel is standing in water� Operating the nanoReel while in water increases the risk of electrical shock�

• The nanoReel system camera and push cable

are waterproof� The monitor and other electrical equipment and connections are not waterproof� To decrease the risk of electrical shock, do not expose the equipment to water or rain�

• Do not use where a danger of high voltage contact

is present� The equipment is not designed to provide high voltage protection and isolation�

Service

Ensure a qualified repair person services your equipment using only identical replacement parts to maintain the safety of the tool� Remove the batteries and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under any of the following conditions:

• If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into product�

• If the product does not operate normally when following the operating instructions�

• If the product has been dropped or damaged�

• When the product exhibits a distinct change in

performance�

4 – English

• Read and understand this operator’s manual,

the reel operator’s manual, the instructions for any other equipment in use and all warnings before operating the nanoReel� Failure to follow

all instructions and warnings may result in property damage and/or serious personal injury�

• Always use appropriate personal protective

equipment when 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 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 drain inspection equipment, only 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 under RIDGID drain cleaner gloves� Do not use damaged drain cleaning gloves�

• 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�

The information supplied with this product cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur, and should be used in conjunction with appropriate training, sound judgment, and good work practices� These factors cannot be built into the product, but must be supplied by the operator�

The EC Declaration of Conformity (890‑011‑320�10) will

accompany this manual as a separate booklet when required�

Description, Specications, and Standard Equipment

Description

The nanoReel is a modern, portable SeeSnake diagnostic

reel and camera that has the flexibility and adaptability to view small pipes, tubes, voids, and conduits� It contains a unique, removable cable drum which makes cleaning and replacing push cables convenient� Since the nanoReel comes with a removable system cable, it can be used with any SeeSnake camera control unit or with the hand‑held micro CA‑300 inspection camera�

The nanoReel uses an advanced push cable design

and a proprietary small radius camera design which allows camera inspection through pipes with very small diameters, P‑traps, and very small radius bends which conventional inspection systems often cannot inspect�

When using the nanoReel 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 nanoReel push cable in a pipe�

Specications

Table 1

SeeSnake nanoReel Specifications

Weight:

with micro CA‑300 inspection camera

without micro CA‑300 inspection camera

14�65 lb [6�6 kg]

9�15 lb [4�1 kg]

Dimensions:

Length 13�25 in [33�6 cm]

Depth 6�6 in [16�7 cm)

Height 14�2 in [36 cm]

Frame diameter 12�75 in [32 cm]

Camera specifications:

Length 0�88 in [22�5 mm]

Diameter 0�61 in [15�5 mm]

Sonde

Lighting

512 Hz

6 LEDs

Resolution:

NTSC 648 × 488 pixels

PA L

768 × 576 pixels

Push cable:

Length 82 ft [25 m]

Diameter 0�25 in [6�3 mm]

Bend radius

Pipe capacity*

1 in [25 mm]

Operating environment:

Temperature

Storage temperature

Humidity 5% – 95% RH

Waterproof depth 225 ft [70 m]

32°F – 115°F

[0°C – 46°C]

−4°F – 158°F

[−20°C – 70°C]

* The nanoReel will traverse a 1 in [25 mm] straight

pipe, but its ability to go past 90‑degree turns will depend on the material and construction of individual pipes and joints� Test the material you intend to inspect to ensure the camera can pass through turns successfully� Some fittings in small diameter joints will allow passage of the camera in only one direction�

Standard Equipment

• nanoReel

• Operator’s Manual

• Instructional DVD

• Ball Guides (two sizes)

English – 5

nanoReel Components

Push Cable Guide

Front Case

System Cable for SeeSnake CCU

Case Latch

System Cable for micro CA‑300

Case Latch

micro CA‑300 Camera Monitor

micro CA‑300 Connector Plug

Cord Wrap

Rear Case

Feet

Camera Head

Camera Clip

Rear Case

Figure 1 – Front View (SeeSnake Configuration)

Case Latch Camera Head

Push Cable

Removable Push Cable Drum

Figure 2 – Inside Case

Feet

Slip‑Ring Module

Figure 3 – Rear View (with the micro CA -300

inspection camera)

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