Pre-Operation Inspection; Tool And Work Area Set-Up - RIDGID micro CA-300 Operator's Manual

Figure 10 - Inserting the SD Card
Pre‑Operation Inspection
WARNING
Before each use, inspect your Inspec tion
Camera and correct any problems to reduce
the risk of serious injury from electric shock
and other causes and prevent tool damage.
1. Make sure the unit is OFF.
2. Remove the battery and inspect it for
signs of dam age. Re place battery if nec-
essary. Do not use Inspection Camera if
the battery is damaged.
3. Clean any oil, grease or dirt from the e quip -
ment. This aids inspection and helps prevent
the tool from slipping from your grip.
4. Inspect micro CA-300 Inspection Camera
for any broken, worn, miss ing or binding
parts or any condition which may pre-
vent safe and normal operation.
5. Inspect the camera head lens for con-
densation. To avoid damaging the unit,
do not use the camera if condensation
forms inside the lens. Let the water evap-
orate before using.
6. Inspect the full length of the cable for
cracks or damage. A damaged cable
could allow water to enter the unit and
increase the risk of electrical shock.
7. Check to make sure the connections be-
tween the handheld unit, extension ca-
bles and imager cable are tight. All con-
nections must be properly assembled for
micro CA-300 Inspection Camera
the cable to be water resistant. Con firm
unit is properly assembled.
8. Check that the warning label is present,
firmly attached and readable (Figure 11).
Figure 11 - Warning Label
9. If any issues are found during the inspec-
tion, do not use the inspection camera
until it has been properly serviced.
10. With dry hands, re-install the battery.
11. Press and hold the Power Button for one
second. The imager lights should come
on, then a splash screen will appear.
Once the camera is ready, a live image of
what the camera sees is displayed on the
screen. Con sult the Troubleshooting sec-
tion of this manual if no picture appears.
12. Press and hold the Power Button for one
second to turn camera OFF.
Tool and Work Area Set‑Up
WARNING
Set up the micro CA‑300 In spec tion Cam‑
era and work area according to these pro‑
cedures to reduce the risk of injury from
electrical shock, entanglement and other
causes and prevent tool damage.
1. Check work area for:
• 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 micro CA-300 In spection
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