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Recording Form for Machine Model and Serial Number ...........................................................................................1
General Safety Information
Work Area Safety ........................................................................................................................................................2
Electrical Safety...........................................................................................................................................................2
Battery Precautions ..................................................................................................................................................2
Personal Safety ...........................................................................................................................................................2
Tool Use and Care ......................................................................................................................................................3
Service ........................................................................................................................................................................3
Equipment Safety ........................................................................................................................................................4
Description ..................................................................................................................................................................4
System Components ...................................................................................................................................................4
Camera Head ..............................................................................................................................................................4
Reel/Frame..................................................................................................................................................................5
Monitor Pack Camera Control Unit (CCU) ..................................................................................................................5
Locating System (Optional) .........................................................................................................................................7
Specifications ..............................................................................................................................................................7
Standard Equipment....................................................................................................................................................7
Equipment Set Up .......................................................................................................................................................7
Connections .............................................................................................................................................................8
Operation..................................................................................................................................................................9
Video Recording.......................................................................................................................................................9
At the Job Site .............................................................................................................................................................9
Transportation & Storage ...........................................................................................................................................11
Centering Guides
Installing Star-Type Centering Guides ...................................................................................................................12
Removing Star-Type Centering Guides .................................................................................................................12
Preventative Maintenance.........................................................................................................................................13
Camera Head .........................................................................................................................................................13
Spring Assembly ....................................................................................................................................................13
Push Cable, Reel/Frame ........................................................................................................................................13
Monitor Pack ..........................................................................................................................................................14
Locating Faulty Components.....................................................................................................................................14
Service and Repair ......................................................................................................................................................14
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................................................................15
Icon Legend .................................................................................................................................................................15
Lifetime Warranty..........................................................................................................................................Back Cover
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Compact and Color Compact
Star-Type Centering Guides..............................................................................................11
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Ridge Tool Company
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
SeeSnake ® Compact and Color Compact Table of Contents Recording Form for Machine Model and Serial Number ...................1 General Safety Information Work Area Safety ................................2 Electrical Safety................................2 Battery Precautions ..............................2 Personal Safety ................................2 Tool Use and Care ..............................3 Service ..................................3 Specific Safety Information Equipment Safety ................................4 Description, Specifications and Standard Equipment... -
Page 2: Work Area Safety
SeeSnake ® Compact and Color Compact General Safety Information Minimum Wire Gauge for Extension Cord Nameplate Total Length (in feet/meters), CAUTION! Read and understand all instructions. Failure Amps Gauge (in AWG/mm to follow all instructions listed below may 0 - 25/0 - 8 26 - 50/8 - 15 51 - 100/15 - 30 result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious... -
Page 3: Tool Use And Care
• Provide proper cleaning. Unplug this product from the Tool Use and Care wall outlet and remove battery before cleaning. Do • Always transport the SeeSnake Compact with the not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. -
Page 4: Specific Safety Information
LED Window – The donut shaped window that covers hard 90° bends and be pushed up to 100' (30m). and protects the LEDs from abrasion. The SeeSnake Compact reel is a UL Listed accessory, in- tended for use only with the following UL Listed SeeSnake Ridge Tool Company... -
Page 5: Reel/Frame
® batteries are approved for use with connection between the drum and frame. this system: 1422 (RIDGID P/N 83407), 1433 and 1434. Frame – The sturdy, powder coated metal structure that Monitor Shield – Protects the monitor and internal elec- holds the reel and Monitor Pack. - Page 6 SeeSnake ® Compact and Color Compact Monitor Controls – Brightness and contrast may be ad- • Press and hold to cycle through the brightness set- justed with the monitor controls. On the B&W version tings of the camera’s LED lighting. there is also an image inverter and a Day/Night switch to •...
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Page 7: Locating System (Optional)
Drum and Camera mits at the industry standard of 512Hz and is compatible • Monitor Pack (CCU) with a Black and White or Color with all RIDGID locators (Figure 9) . Monitor • In Line Transmitter • 115V Power Supply or 100-240V Power Supply •... -
Page 8: Connections
SeeSnake ® Compact and Color Compact Unwrap the Interconnect Cord from its holder on the The Monitor Pack can be tilted to several different viewing frame and plug its connector into the matching connector angles. When a battery is installed, it can be tilted to rest on on the Monitor Pack. -
Page 9: Operation
SeeSnake ® Compact and Color Compact the “Video Out” jack of a VCR for reviewing a recording Guide Socket Guide Pin you have made. NOTE! The Interconnect Cord must be unplugged to play back video from a VCR. If you attempt to play back video while the camera’s Interconnect Cord is plugged into the Monitor Pack, the monitor’s image will be garbled. - Page 10 SeeSnake ® Compact and Color Compact Do not clear obstructions with the camera head! This may cause premature failure to your camera head. The SeeSnake ® is a diagnostic tool that iden- tifies problems. Other tools should be used to make effective repairs.
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Page 11: Transportation & Storage
SeeSnake ® Compact and Color Compact Ask customers what is in the line, or what the line is One centering guide near the front end of the camera used for, prior to putting the camera into the line. may bias the camera head upward. This could be bene- Avoid lines containing harsh solvents, chemicals, an ficial if you need to see the top of the pipe during your electrical charge and excessive heat. -
Page 12: Installing Star-Type Centering Guides
If further assistance is needed, please call the Ridge Tool (Figure 21). Company, Technical Service Department at (800) 519- 3456. Replacement guides can be ordered from your C-Rings RIDGID dealer. Installing the SeeSnake Compact, and ® FlatPack Ball-Type Centering Guides... -
Page 13: Maintenance And Cleaning
SeeSnake ® Compact and Color Compact 3. As you use the system more and more, you may be Retaining Rings surprised to find that scratches on the LED window Unlocked will have a minimal effect on the performance of the lighting. -
Page 14: Monitor Pack
Water entering the hub could damage the slip CAUTION rings inside (Figure 29). Tool should be taken to a RIDGID Independent Authorized Service Center or returned to the factory. All repairs made by Ridge service facilities are warranted against de- fects in material and workmanship. -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
Noisy picture – horizon- Transmitter is ON. tal stripes on monitor screen If further assistance is needed, please call RIDGE Tool Technical Service at (800) 519-3456. Additional information may be available at www.ridgid.com or www.seesnake.com Icon Legend Camera Connector Caution Symbol...