RS 32-05000 Operation Manual

6” crawler transport vehicle

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Summary of Contents for RS 32-05000

  • Page 1 Design and Manufacture of Video Pipeline Inspection Systems A full Service Company www.rstechserv.com ” ”...
  • Page 2 Page 4 Operator and Equipment Safety Page 6 Equipment Compatibility Page 7 Accessory Kits Page 8 System Power and Operation Page 9 Maintenance Page 15 Warranty Page 17 Page 19 Copyright © 2002 RS Technical Services Document Number 900-21806 Rev C...
  • Page 3: Product Overview

    Product Overview R.S.Technical Services: 6” CRAWLER The RST crawler is a tread drive camera transporter designed to carry the OEIII series cameras using R.S. Technical Service single conductor cable. The compact, easy to use unit is adaptable for use in sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and water main pipelines 6”...
  • Page 4: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications: R.S.T. 6” CRAWLER Minimum pipe size: 6” Maximum pipe size: 15 “ Maximum distance: 1500 feet. (Depending on cable and line conditions) Speeds: 3 forward, up to 55-feet per minute max. 1 reverse. (Low speed only) Stop/hold. Free wheel rapid retrieval. Power: 70 to 120VDC from camera cable.
  • 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 RST crawler 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. RST Main Line Reel RST Portable Reel RST Omni Eye III Zoom RST Omni Star It may be possible for the RST crawler to operate with other brands of inspection...
  • Page 7 Accessory Kits for 6” Crawlers The RST crawler generally comes with the following accessories: Standard extension & camera mounting kit for 6” to 15” applications Part number 840-30586. Document Number 900-21806 Rev C...
  • Page 8 840-30586 KIT, ACCESSORIES, 6” CRAWLER 1 701-30994 BOX, TOOL, PLASTIC, W/TRAY 1.0 EA. 2 706-30754 LABEL, KIT, ACCESSORIES, 6" CRAWLER 1.0 EA. 3 867-30920 ASSY, COUPLING, EXTENSION, .87", CRAWLER 2.0 EA. 4 867-30921 ASSY, COUPLING, EXTENSION, 1.50", CRAWLER 2.0 EA. 5 867-31713 ASSY, COUPLING, EXTENSION, 2.37", CRAWLER 2.0 EA.
  • Page 9 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 10 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 11 Crawler 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 Increase power control knob until a red bar appears on the screen. Decrease power knob until red bar just leaves the screen. Camera and transporter power does not increase after red bar limit appears on the screen. OVER- VOLTAGE INDICATOR SHOWN ON A MONITOR SCREEN...
  • Page 13 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. Turn Rt. Turn Iris Cl.
  • 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 Crawler / camera through pipeline slowly enough to spot defects. Do not force Crawler /camera past any large amount of debris. Beware of large root masses.
  • Page 15: Maintenance

    Maintenance Each time the crawler is removed from the pipeline the entire assembly should be washed cleaned. A light spray of chain oil should be used on each track assembly. Inspect individual crawler feet for damage. Replace if necessary. Inspect the power cable, bridle, and connector to make sure they have not been damaged.
  • Page 16 Document Number 900-21806 Rev C...
  • Page 17 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 Instructions Returns will not be processed without Customer Information. Note: There will be a charge of $25.00 to research incomplete information. MRA # - Enter the number assigned to this return by RST. Customer Return Address – If this item is to be returned to you, enter your shipping address. Bill To –...
  • Page 19 Design and Manufacture of Video Pipeline Inspection Systems A Full Service Company SALES SERVICE PARTS THE FOLLOWING FORM IS 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 R.S. Technical Services, Inc. 1327 Clegg Street Date: ______________________ Petaluma, CA 94954 MRA # 707-778-1974 Customer Return Address: Bill To / Distributor: ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Contact: ___________________________ Phone: ________________________ Fax: _________________________ Return Authorized by: _________________________________________________ P.O. Required # __________________________ Replacement Estimate Required if over ____________________ Credit Invoice # ___________________...

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