RIDGID SeeSnake nanoReel Operator's Manual page 12

3� Turn the CCU ON� Adjust the camera head LED
lighting brightness and the display image as
specified by the CCU operator's manual� Make
adjustments to the brightness as necessary�
For instance, white PVC pipe requires less light
than black PVC� Slight adjustments in lighting
brightness can highlight issues discovered during
an inspection� Always use the least amount of
lighting to maximize picture quality and reduce
heat buildup�
4� To record the inspection, follow the instructions in
the specific CCU operator's manual�
5� If possible, run water through the system during the
inspection to help keep the system clean, to make
pushing the push cable easier, and to help orient
the image at the bottom of the pipe� This can be
done by placing a hose down the line or turning
on a fixture (for example: flushing a toilet)� Shut off
water flow as needed for viewing�
6� Grip the push cable and carefully feed it into the
drain to be inspected� Use rubber gripper type
gloves to manipulate the push cable to improve
grip and to help keep hands clean�
NOTICE
Use of the nanoReel camera in porcelain
appliances scratch the surface finish of the porcelain� To
avoid scratching, use a curved non-marking pipe segment
(such as PVC or ABS pipe) to lead the camera past the
porcelain bowl and into the drain� See the "Using Guide
Tubes" section in this Operator's Manual for more
information�
Figure 14 – Performing an Inspection
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When pushing the push cable in to the line, keep the
push cable clear of any sharp edges on the inlet that
could cut, grab, or damage the push cable� Grasp and
push short sections of push cable at a time and keep
your hands near the inlet to better control the push cable
and to prevent it from folding over, snapping, cutting or
otherwise damaging the push cable jacket� Cutting the
push cable jacket could increase the risk of electrical
shock�
When feeding the push cable into the line, watch the
monitor to see what is coming� When the lights are set at
less than maximum setting, it may help to occasionally
turn the brightness up to see what is coming further
down the line�
Be aware of obstructions (such as crushed pipe) or
excessive hard build up in the line that could prevent
retrieval of the camera� Do not try to use the camera
head to clear obstructions� The nanoReel is a diagnostic
tool, not a drain cleaner� Using the camera head to clear
obstructions could damage the camera head or cause it
to be caught in the obstruction, preventing removal�
Figure 15 – Encountering an Obstruction: Do
Not Use Camera Head to Clear
Obstructions
A slow steady push through the system works best� At
changes in direction such as P‑traps, Tees, Ys, and
elbows use a quick push to "pop" the camera head
around the bend by pulling the camera head back from
the bend approximately 8 in [20 cm] and then quickly
thrusting it through the bend� Be as gentle as possible
and do not use more force than required� Excessive force
can damage the camera head� Do not hammer or snap
the camera through bends� Do not force the camera
head through if there is a large amount of resistance�
Be especially careful through Tees, as the push cable
could fold over in the Tee and make retrieval difficult or
impossible�