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Summary of Contents for RIDGID seesnake compact2
- Page 1 Operator’s Manual WARNING! Read this manual careful- ly before using this tool. Failure to understand and follow the contents of this manual may result in elec- trical shock, fire, and/or se- rious injury. GlobalTestSupply www. .com Find Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Electrical Safety ................................4 Personal Safety ................................4 Equipment Use and Care ............................5 Pre-Operation Inspection Specific Safety Information SeeSnake Compact2 Safety ............................6 Product Overview Description ................................. 7 Specifications ................................8 Standard Equipment ..............................8 System Components ..............................8 Operating Instructions Placement ................................ -
Page 3: Regulatory Statements
Introduction Safety Symbols In this manual and on the product, safety symbols and The warnings, cautions, and instructions dis- signal words are used to communicate important safety cussed in this manual cannot cover all possi- information. This section is provided to improve under- ble conditions and situations that may occur. -
Page 4: General Safety Rules
• Avoid traffic. Pay attention to moving vehicles when • If using drain cleaning equipment and drain in- using on or near roadways. Wear high-visibility cloth- spection equipment at the same time, wear RIDGID ing or reflector vests. drain cleaning gloves. Never grasp the rotating drain... -
Page 5: Equipment Use And Care
Pre-Operation Inspection Equipment Use and Care • Do not force equipment. Use the correct equipment WARNING for your application. The correct equipment does the job better and more safely. • Do not use equipment if the power switch does not turn it on and off. -
Page 6: Specific Safety Information
This section contains important safety information inside the drum. Over-winding the push cable may re- that is specific to the SeeSnake Compact2. Read sult in property damage and/or serious injury. During these precautions carefully before using the equip-... -
Page 7: Product Overview Description
The SeeSnake Compact2 camera reel offers fast, easy The CS6Pak is a compact, portable digital reporting mon- setup and can take on the most diverse and demanding itor that you can use to capture audio, video, and photos inspection conditions. -
Page 8: Specifications
Standard Equipment Specifications • SeeSnake Compact2 Weight 8 kg [17 lb] • Docking System Overall Dimensions • Operator’s Manual Length 625 mm [25 in] • Product Video Height 432 mm [17 in] • Pipe Guide Kit Width 360 mm [14 in] Drum Diameter 432 mm [17 in] • Spanner Wrench... - Page 9 Push Cable Guides Spring Clip There are three push cable guides on the frame, one On the outermost push cable guide, press the tab to- inner guide and two outer guides. When using the ward the outer edge of the push guide to lock open the Compact2, the camera, spring, and push cable should clip and free the camera spring.
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Page 10: Operating Instructions
Rubber-soled, non-slip shoes can help prevent slip- ping and electrical shock on wet surfaces. Placement Place the SeeSnake Compact2 and the CS6Pak near the pipe entrance so you can manipulate the push cable while viewing the display. 4. Return the spring clip to the operation position to se-... -
Page 11: Connecting To A Seesnake Monitor
Connecting to a SeeSnake Monitor Docking System The Compact2 can connect to any SeeSnake monitor The Compact2 comes with a docking system assembly with the SeeSnake system cable. installed so that a compatible monitor can be mounted onto the reel for easy transport. Tilt the docked monitor 1. -
Page 12: Inspection Overview
Advanced Options Inspection Overview Both basic and advanced pipe inspections can include The SeeSnake Compact2 can be used for basic taking pipe segment distance measurements, adjusting or advanced pipe inspections. To perform a basic the camera’s LED brightness, or activating the sonde. -
Page 13: Best Practices
Best Practices • Some inspection conditions can cause the spring to fold back so that the camera faces the wrong way. Refer to the following tips and recommendations to If the push cable is visible on the display, the spring perform the pipe inspection with efficiency and ease. -
Page 14: Pipe Guides
Pipe Guides Camera Head Guide Installation Pipe guides center the camera in the pipe, improve The 36 mm [1.4 in] camera head guide can be used in picture quality, and help keep the lens clear. Use pipe smaller pipes to push the camera through stubborn fit- guides when possible to reduce wear and tear on the tings. -
Page 15: Locating The Sonde
512 Hz signal that can be detect- 1. Make sure the ball guide is unlocked. ed by receivers such as the RIDGID SeekTech SR-20, 2. Slide the ball guide beyond the camera on to the SR-24, SR-60, Scout , or NaviTrack ™... -
Page 16: Line Tracing The Push Cable
Line Tracing the Push Cable Retrieving the Camera You can locate the path of a pipe by line tracing the push After completing the inspection, pull the push cable back cable. This is especially useful for inspecting non-metal- out of the pipe with slow, steady force and return it to the lic or non-conductive pipes. -
Page 17: Individual Components Self-Leveling Camera
Individual Components System Cable Removal 1. Disconnect the system cable from the reporting Self-Leveling Camera monitor and remove the monitor from the docking system. The bearings and weight of the self-leveling camera may create a swinging effect when you push the push cable 2. -
Page 18: Docking System
Docking System System Cable Installation To install the system cable, follow these steps: WARNING 1. Align the arrow on the slip-ring dial with the unlock Carrying the system incorrectly can cause the mon- symbol on the frame and insert the slip-ring dial itor’s docking handle to disengage from the docking into the slip-ring cavity. - Page 19 Mounting the Monitor 1. Turn the docking joints on sides of the docking han- dle so that the openings point down. Docking Handle Front Handle Docking Joint 2. Center the CS6Pak over the docking fins and align the docking joints with the joint sockets on the dock- ing fins.
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Page 20: Maintenance And Support Maintaining Components
Maintenance and Support Removing the Monitor 1. Place the Compact2 so you can grasp both quick-re- Maintaining Components lease knobs. 2. Pull both knobs out and away from the docking fins. Camera Head In the same motion as pulling the knobs out, turn The camera head requires little maintenance other than the knobs together in either direction to disengage keeping the LED ring and sapphire window clean. -
Page 21: Cleaning
Cleaning 3. Spin the drum to loosen the debris. For light cleaning, use a soft, damp cloth to wipe down 4. Tip the drum opening down to empty the water. the Compact2. If desired, you can use a disinfectant. 5. In a large area, pull the push cable through the guides and completely out of the drum. -
Page 22: Accessories
Disposal • Storage temperature should be -10°C to 70°C [14°F Parts of the SeeSnake Compact2 contain valuable mate- to 158°F]. rials that can be recycled. Dispose of the components in • Do not expose to heavy shocks or impacts during compliance with all applicable regulations. -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Probable Fault Solution No power to the SeeSnake Check to make sure the power source is properly monitor. connected. Check all alignment and connection pins. Slip-ring assembly is broken or the connection is faulty. Check placement and pin condition in the slip-ring No video feedback assembly. -
Page 24: Appendices
Appendices Appendix B: Camera Fault Isolation 1. Remove the camera from the push cable. Appendix A: Docking Fin Removal Note: Refer to Appendix C for instructions on how to If you are using the Compact2 with a monitor that does remove the camera. -
Page 25: Appendix C: Camera Removal
Appendix C: Camera Removal 4. Unscrew the locking sleeve from the camera. 1. Snap the included spanner wrench onto the spring, just behind the camera. 5. Pull the camera straight out of the sonde’s socket. 2. Align the notch inside the spanner wrench with the end of the spring coil. -
Page 26: Appendix D: Camera Installation
Appendix D: Camera Installation 4. The sonde will twist when you thread the camera onto the spring. Rotate the camera one turn counter- 1. Align the camera head pins with the sonde’s socket clockwise to counteract the twisting and then thread and push together.