Retrieving The Camera; Maintenance And Cleaning; Camera Maintenance - RIDGID SeeSnake Max rM200 Operator's Manual

To locate the activated sonde, run the SeeSnake push
cable from 5 ft to 10 ft [1�5 m to 3 m] into the pipe and use
the locator to find the sonde's position� To locate the sonde,
turn the locator ON and set it to sonde mode� Scan in the
direction of the sonde's probable location until the locator
detects the sonde�
For additional instructions on sonde locating, consult the
operator's manual for the locator model you are using.
Line Tracing the SeeSnake Push Cable
When used with a compatible CCU such as the cM6, the
rM200 enables users to trace the path of the push cable un-
derground using a locator� To line trace the push cable, set
up the transmitter by clipping one connector to the ground-
ing stake and clipping the other connector to the Transmitter
Clip-on Terminal on the CCU� For best results, use higher
frequencies�
Figure 20 – Line tracing the Push Cable
For additional instructions on line tracing, consult the op-
erator's manual for the transmitter model or visit http://www.
ridgid.com/Tools/Utility-Locating-Training/EN/index.htm to
view the Integrated Line Trace video.

Retrieving the Camera

After completing the inspection, pull the push cable back
with slow, steady force� If possible, continue running water
down the line to help clean the push cable� Use a towel to
wipe off the push cable as you withdraw it and feed it back
into the drum�
Pay attention to the force required to withdraw the push
cable� The push cable may get hung up during retrieval and
may need to be manipulated as done during insertion� To
avoid damaging the camera or push cable, do not force the
push cable or exert excessive force during retrieval� Also,
keep clear of any sharp edges and do not pull at sharp
angles at the inlet�
NOTICE
Always use short strokes to feed back
small lengths of the push cable back into the drum�
Pushing back longer lengths of push cable or forcing
the push cable may cause it to loop, kink and break
(See Figure 21)� Lay the rM200 drum on its back for
more stability when retrieving the push cable�
Figure 21 – Rewinding the Push Cable

Maintenance and Cleaning

WARNING
Maintain equipment in accordance with these proce-
dures to reduce the risk of serious injury and damage to
the equipment.
Disconnect the system cable from the CCU before clean-
ing to reduce the risk of electrical shock.
Use a soft, damp cloth to wipe the rM200 clean� If desired,
use a disinfectant to clean the rM200� Never use solvents to
clean any part of the system as they can crack the LED ring
and affect waterproofing�
If desired, use a hose or pressure washer to clean the drum�
Avoid hosing the contact board on the back of the drum�
To thoroughly clean the reel and drum, stand the reel up-
right and fill the bottom of the drum with lukewarm water
and a mild detergent� Spin the drum to loosen the grime�
Remove the water, pull out the cable and run a rag over
the cable while feeding it back into the drum� Do not fill the
drum with water while the unit is tipped on its back as water
can enter the hub and damage the slip rings�

Camera Maintenance

Camera Head
Use a soft nylon brush, mild detergent and rags and spong-
es to clean the camera, spring assembly, and cables� When
cleaning the camera, do not use scraping tools as they may
permanently scratch the camera�
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