Using The Countplus Counter Option - RIDGID SeeSnake microReel Manual

As the pushrod is fed into the line, watch the monitor to
know 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 ex-
cessive 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 microReel System is a diagnostic tool,
not a drain cleaner. Using the camera head to clear ob-
structions could damage the camera head or cause it to be
caught in the obstruction, preventing removal (Figure 22).
Figure 22 – Encountering An Obstruction – Do Not Use
Camera Head To Clear Obstructions
Most of the time a slow steady push through the system
works the best. At changes in direction such as P-traps,
Tee's, Y's, elbows, etc., it may be necessary to use a
quick push to "pop" the camera head around the bend.
This is done by pulling the camera head back from the
bend approximately 8" (20 cm) and giving it a quick thrust
through the bend. Be as gentle as possible, and use no
more force than required to do this. 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 es-
pecially careful through Tee's, as the pushrod could fold
over in the Tee and make retrieval difficult or impossible.
The microReel can travel through multiple 45 and 90
degree bends and Y-junctions. DO NOT force it
through a P-trap or T-fitting if there is a large amount
of resistance. The microReel should not be used to in-
spect toilet traps, as the bends are too extreme for the
pushrod to navigate safely.
Watch to make sure that the drum does not hang up
during use. If the drum hangs up and the pushrod con-
tinues to be pulled from the reel, the pushrod will tighten
around the hub of the drum and cause the pushrod to jam
in the drum and stress the pushrod.
SeeSnake ® microReel Inspection System
Pushrod
Figure 23 – Avoid Pulling At Sharp Angles
When inspecting the line, moving the camera head past
the area to be inspected and slowly pulling it back may
give better results. Usually pulling the camera head back
allows for more controlled and consistent viewing. When
pulling the pushrod, keep clear of any sharp edges and do
not pull at sharp angles to the inlet to prevent damage to
the pushrod (Figure 20). If needed, jiggle the camera
head in any standing water to rinse any debris from the
camera window.
Depending on what is encountered during the inspec-
tion, it may help to add, remove or change the position of
ball guides on the camera head. Ball guides may be able
direct the camera towards a section of the line (such as
the top), raise the camera head out of the liquid in the pipe,
or help negotiate bends. (See Figure 24). See the Assem-
bly Section for information on ball guide attachment.
Figure 24 – Ball Guide In Use

Using The CountPlus Counter Option

With the SeeSnake connected and powered on, use the
Distance Key
with the information you prefer.
a. The Time Key will toggle the display between Date,
Date and Time, Time or No Date and Time displayed.
Press the key once for each step through the choices.
b. The Distance Key will toggle the display of distance on
the screen between on and off.
c. The distance counter will show the distance in the
units set in the Tools
Ridge Tool Company
Ball Guide
Spring
and the Time Key to set the display
/Units menu.
Drain Inlet
Camera
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