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Design and Manufacture of Video Pipeline Inspection Systems
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Document Number 900-21806 Rev B
A full Service Company
www.rstechserv.com
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- Page 1 Design and Manufacture of Video Pipeline Inspection Systems A full Service Company www.rstechserv.com Document Number 900-21806 Rev B...
- Page 2 Equipment Compatibility Page 6 Accessory Kits Page7 Options Page 8 Operation and System Power Page 10 Mini Tractor Operations Page 11 Maintenance Page 15 Warranty Page 17 Page 18 Copyright © 2002 RS Technical Services Document Number 900-32028 Rev A...
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Page 3: Product Overview
Product Overview MIGHTY MINI TRACTOR, STANDARD The RST Mini Tractor is a four-wheel drive inspection vehicle developed for 4-inch lines. It has an adjustable (manual) camera mounting for central viewing in lines up to 12 inches with an optional set of tires. The Mini Tractor is designed to transport R.S.T. -
Page 4: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications MINI TRACTOR PERFORMANCE INFORMATION Minimum Pipeline Size 4-inches Maximum Pipeline Size 10-inches to 12-inches Range Up to 500-feet (depending on pipeline conditions) Nominal Pulling Force 50 pounds with optimum traction Speed Up to 25-feet per minute with 2-1/2-inch tires Power Requirement 90 to 120 Volts from Camera Cable Motor Type... -
Page 5: Operator And Equipment Safety
Operator and Equipment Safety It is important to be familiar with operations, maintenance, and safety issues when working with RST equipment. Read the entire manual before operating the equipment. To prevent personal injury or damage to equipment, turn off Camera power. When making electrical connections, width adjustments and when maintaining the tractor or camera, disconnect all power to the control station before servicing. -
Page 6: Equipment Compatibility
Equipment Compatibility The R.S. Technical Service Mini Tractor is designed for use with mainline vehicle mounted systems as well as Portable Mainline systems. This transport requires the use of a power unit, control box, cable reel and camera. It may be possible for the RST Mini Tractor to operate with other brands of inspection equipment. - Page 7 Accessory Kits for Mini Tractor The RST Mini Tractor generally comes with the following accessories: 840-30967 KIT, ACCESSORIES, MINI TRACTOR 701-30543 BOX, TOOL, PLASTIC, W/TRAY 1.0 EA. 701-15593 BAG,PLASTIC,2.5 X 3,4 MIL 1000/CS 1.0 EA. 316-16857 WASHER,FLT,#6,.438OD,.040T 5.0 EA. 301-12007 MSCR,PAN,PHH,6-32X.37 5.0 EA.
- Page 8 Options A Dedicated Color Mini Camera A Dual Purpose Color Mini Camera that can be used with a Push Cable Reel. Alternative Tire types Alternative Cable types Addition bolt on weight. Document Number 900-32028 Rev A...
- Page 9 Placement of Inspection Truck Locate the back of the truck so that the cable reel lines up in the direction of the pipeline to be inspected. Allow room to work around the opening while carrying the equipment. Pull camera/tractor far enough into pipeline to clear the bridle or cable grip. Check all camera and tractor functions again before proceeding.
- Page 10 Operation System Power CAUTION: NEVER HOOK UP OR DISCONNECT ANY EQUIPMENT WITH POWER TURNED ON! The Inspection System requires a steady supply of 120VAC to operate properly. Before starting of the generator or connecting shore power, make sure that ALL equipment inside the vehicle has been turned OFF.
- Page 11 Mini Tractor Operation Ensure that the Camera ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position before connecting camera to tractor unit, or auxiliary control box to the Controller Power Supply. Set the LIGHT INTENSITY control to “MINIMUM”, or full counter clockwise position. Set the REEL SPEED control to the ‘MINIMUM”, or full counter clockwise.
- Page 12 Caution: Do not operate equipment with the over limit red bar on screen. To engage Mini Tractor in forward gear, turn on Controller Power Supply, and press “Tractor/ Low Speed” on Auxiliary Control Box. To change speed of Mini Tractor, press “Tractor/ Med.” or “Tractor / High Speed”...
- Page 13 Auxiliary Control Box STD. Zoom High Medium Pan Left Pan RT Iris Auto Foc. Display Wht. Bal. green Free Whl. Freeze Gain Shutter BK Light reverse Stop Home hold 3 sec. RESET freewheel lights Dual Function Control Box Iris Op. Lft.
- Page 14 Pipeline Inspection Run Start the VCR. Record condition of manhole. Recording inside pipeline may have to be started before the footage is set. Run Mini Tractor / camera through pipeline slowly enough to spot defects. Do not force Mini Tractor /camera past any large amount of debris. Beware of large root masses.
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Page 15: Maintenance
Maintenance Each time the Mini Tractor is removed from the pipeline the entire assembly should be washed cleaned. Inspect Mini Tractor tires and axles seals for damage. Replace if necessary. Inspect the power cable, bridle, and connector to make sure they have not been damaged. - Page 16 Document Number 900-32028 Rev A...
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Page 17: Limited Warranty Policy
Design and Manufacture of Video Pipeline Inspection Systems A Full Service Company SALES SERVICE PARTS LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY R.S. Technical Services, Inc. (RST) warrants all items of our manufacture for defects in materials and / or workmanship for one (1) year from date of receipt by the Customer. (unless otherwise stated) This policy is limited to items manufactured by RST. - Page 18 MERCHANDISE RETURN AUTHORIZATION (MRA) POLICY A completed Merchandise Return Authorization (MRA) form MUST accompany all equipment sent in for repair or parts returned for replacement or credit. If equipment or parts are received by R.S.Technical Services, Inc. (R.S.T.), without an MRA form (or with a partially completed form), the equipment or parts will be held until an MRA form is received.
- Page 19 Design and Manufacture of Video Pipeline Inspection Systems A Full Service Company SALES SERVICE PARTS THE FOLLOWING MRA FORM AND INSTRUCTIONS ARE PROVIDED FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE MAKE COPIES OF THE FORM FOR YOUR USE. FILL OUT THE FORM COMPLETELY AND OBTAIN AN MRA NUMBER MAKE A COPY OF THE COMPLETED FORM FOR YOUR RECORDS INCLUDE THE ORIGINAL WITH THE EQUIPMENT OR PART (S) THAT ARE BEING RETURNED.
- Page 20 Design and Manufacture of Video Pipeline Inspection Systems A Full Service Company SALES SERVICE PARTS Merchandise Return Authorization (MRA) Date ___________________________ MRA # R.S.Technical Services, Inc. Customer Service Telephone: 1.800.801.1199 1327 Clegg Street, Petaluma, CA 94954 Customer Service Fax: 1.707.769.8806 SECTION I Company Name_________________________________________________________ Shipping Address_________________________________________________________...
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