Pre-Operation Inspection; Work Area And Equipment Set Up - RIDGID SeeSnake NanoReel Operator's Manual

Use ball guides whenever possible to reduce wear and
tear on the camera system. Ball guides can be easily
removed or adjusted to allow for better movement in
pipes as needed. For example, placing two ball guides
near the front end of the camera may bias the camera
head upward to allow better viewing of the top of the
pipe during an inspection. Ball guides can also help
negotiate some passages, such as those shown in the
Operating Instructions of this manual.
The nanoReel has two different ball guides: a clip-on ball
guide and a smaller guide called a Camera Head Pipe
Guide.
Installing Ball Guides
The ball guides are designed to slip easily onto the
camera spring and lock into place. The ball guide has two
red sliding locks and two blue latches (See Figure 12).
Figure 12 – Ball Guide Installation
Install the ball guides in accordance with the following:
1. Slide the red sliding locks away from the blue
latches on both sides of the guide.
2. Press the small tabs on the blue latches so they
click outward (away from each other).
3. Slide the ball guide into position over the camera
head.
4. Press down on the shoulders of the blue latches so
the latches are pressed in toward each other and
lock into the spring.
5. Slide the two red sliding locks back over their
respective blue latches so they cannot pop out
while in use.
For smaller pipes, tubes, or voids, the Camera Head
Pipe Guide may be installed in lieu of the clip-on ball
guide. To install the Camera Head Pipe Guide perform
the following.
1. Unscrew the two securing screws holding the two
halves of the ball guide together.
2. Seat the two halves around the camera head with
their screw-holes aligned.
3. Fasten the two halves together with the two screws
provided. Do not over-tighten.
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Pre-Operation Inspection

WARNING
Before each use, inspect your nanoReel and cor-
rect any problems to reduce the risk of serious in-
jury from electrical shock or other causes and pre-
vent machine damage.
1. Confirm that the power is OFF. If using the
nanoReel with a camera control unit (CCU) other
than the micro CA-300, confirm that the CCU is not
connected to the unit. Inspect the system cable and
connectors for damage or modification.
2. Clean any dirt, oil, or other contamination from the
nanoReel to aid in inspection and to prevent the
unit from slipping from your grip during transport
or use.
3. Inspect the nanoReel for any broken, worn, missing,
misaligned, or binding parts, or any other condition
that might prevent safe, normal operation. Confirm
that the unit is properly assembled. Make sure that
the drum turns freely. Inspect the push cable for
any cuts, breaks, kinks, or ruptures.
4. Inspect any other equipment being used to ensure
it is in good, usable condition as specified by the
manufacturer.
5. Correct any problems before use.

Work Area and Equipment Set Up

WARNING
Set up and operate the nanoReel and work area in
accordance with these procedures to reduce the
risk of injury from electrical shock, fire, crushing
injuries, and other causes, and to prevent damage
to the nanoReel.
Always wear eye protection to protect your eyes
against dirt and other foreign objects.
1. Check work area for the following:
Adequate lighting.
Flammable liquids, vapors, or dust that may ignite. If
present, do not work in area until sources have been
identified and corrected. The nanoReel is not explosion
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