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CUES WTR III Transporter Operation & Maintenance Manual

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WTR III Transporter
Wheeled/Tracked Transformer Transporter
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
P/N TX920, Revision 3: 062320

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  • Page 1 CUES WTR III Transporter Wheeled/Tracked Transformer Transporter OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL P/N TX920, Revision 3: 062320...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    How to Install the Adapters Adapting to Different Pipe Configurations - Wheels Cable Installation and Removal Camera Connections Chapter 5: Operating the WTR III WTRIII Operations Maintenance WTR III Spare Parts www.cuesinc.com, | salesinfo@cuesinc.com CUES Inc., WTR III User Manual | TX920...
  • Page 3 Chapter 6: WTR III BOM’s & Drawings BOM’s & Exploded View Drawings Appendices Safety Precautions CUES 12 Month Warranty Material Return Policy Parts and Service Additional Safety Precautions/Labels Record of Revisions ADAPT THE TRANSPORTER BASED ON YOUR NEEDS www.cuesinc.com, | salesinfo@cuesinc.com CUES Inc.,...
  • Page 4 C/O Operator’s Manuals: ® Corporate Office 3600 Rio Vista Avenue Orlando, Florida 32805 More locations to serve you! CUES West CUES ® Corporate Office CUES ® Atlanta CUES ® Northern California 3600 Rio Vista Avenue 3755 Industrial Ct.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    WTR III Wheeled / Tracked Transformer Transporter This manual includes setup, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance instructions for the CUES WTR III Transformer Transporter. CUES uses proven video technology to provide a versatile tool to assist with sewer line inspections. The instructions provided in this manual are for multi conductor and single conductor systems.

  • Page 6: Features & Benefits

    • Existing CUES 12-pin configuration truck systems can operate the WTR III transporter system directly; CUES trucks with 5/4 cable ends can operate the WTR III transporter system with a 5/4-to- 12 pin adapter. • WTR III can be used with any 3-pin single-conductor system.
  • Page 7 In wheeled mode (TX351), WTR III can inspect 6 inch diameter pipe with a large bottom clearance. • In wheeled mode, WTR III can use all CUES existing wheel sets: from 6” steel or rubber wheels to 12”-15” pneumatic rubber wheels. Larger wheels enable faster travel speed in larger pipe: it can travel at a maximum speed of ~60fpm with 6”...

  • Page 8: System Description

    The WTR III in tracked drive mode has a similar small cross profile and shorter length as its predecessor, CUES Ultra Shorty III. With an 18” length (the same as the Ultra Shorty III), it can operate in 5” diameter pipe with more than 1” bottom clearance. Using weighted adapters, WTR III in either tracked or wheeled drive mode can inspect storm drain/wastewater pipelines up to 24”...

  • Page 9: Chapter 3: Equipment Overview

    EQUIPMENT OVERVIEW www.cuesinc.com, | salesinfo@cuesinc.com www.cuesinc.com, | salesinfo@cuesinc.com CUES Inc., WTR III User Manual | TX920 CUES Inc., WTR III User Manual | TX920...

  • Page 10: Wtr Iii Wheeled Configuration Matrices

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  • Page 15: Wtr Iii Assembly

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  • Page 16 (looking from the rear of the transporter). When installing wheel or tracks, start on the right side. LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE TX324 TX325 TX322 TX323 RIGHT SIDE LEFT SIDE TX324 TX325 www.cuesinc.com, | salesinfo@cuesinc.com CUES Inc., WTR III User Manual | TX920...
  • Page 17 Using a 3/16” hex-bit wrench, remove the bolt that secures the left side wheel module. IMPORTANT! Wheels must be torqued to 15 ft lbs. prior to usage! www.cuesinc.com, | salesinfo@cuesinc.com CUES Inc., WTR III User Manual | TX920...

  • Page 18: How To Install The Right Track Module

    5. Slide the wheel module off of the shaft. CONVERTING THE WTR III FROM TRACKS TO WHEELS NOTE: Wheel module Installation is achieved by performing the opposite steps of this removal procedure. www.cuesinc.com, | salesinfo@cuesinc.com CUES Inc., WTR III User Manual | TX920...
  • Page 19 Once bottomed-out, back-off (1) turn to prevent the track module from binding on the motor transmission module. Do not fully tighten the screws yet. www.cuesinc.com, | salesinfo@cuesinc.com CUES Inc., WTR III User Manual | TX920...

  • Page 20: Final Installation And Test

    Install the camera cradle module onto the right side track module. Align the slot of the left track module with the pin on the shaft of the motor transmission module and install. www.cuesinc.com, | salesinfo@cuesinc.com CUES Inc., WTR III User Manual | TX920...

  • Page 21: Adapting To Different Pipe Configurations - Tracks

    Adjust as necessary. Verify that the chain tension is correct. Refer to P/N’s TX324 and TX325 in the BOM section of this manual for more information. Cable Tie www.cuesinc.com, | salesinfo@cuesinc.com CUES Inc., WTR III User Manual | TX920...

  • Page 22: How To Install The Adapters

    TX342 must be removed and TX342-1 must be installed. Refer to the CABLE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL procedure in this manual for detailed instructions. Install the adapter(s) on the right side. www.cuesinc.com, | salesinfo@cuesinc.com CUES Inc., WTR III User Manual | TX920...
  • Page 23 Install the adapter(s) on the left side. Install screw P/N WM098 to affix TX337-xxx to the left adapter(s). Refer to the Configuration Matrix for the proper configuration for each pipe size to be inspected! www.cuesinc.com, | salesinfo@cuesinc.com CUES Inc., WTR III User Manual | TX920...

  • Page 24: Adapting To Different Pipe Configurations - Wheels

    Adjust as necessary. Verify that the chain tension is correct. Refer to P/N’s TX324 and TX325 in the BOM section of this manual for more information. Cable Tie www.cuesinc.com, | salesinfo@cuesinc.com CUES Inc., WTR III User Manual | TX920...
  • Page 25 For 6” configurations, align the wheel assembly tri-lobe pocket with the tri-lobe on the shaft. 5. Hold the wheel and spacer against the WTR III shaft and secure the appropriate screw using a torque wrench. www.cuesinc.com, | salesinfo@cuesinc.com CUES Inc., WTR III User Manual | TX920...
  • Page 26 When changing wheels, always apply anti- seize compound, P/N CS407, to all screw threads! Torque wheels to 15 ft lbs. Pictures for the quick-change 6” rubber and steel wheel assemblies: www.cuesinc.com, | salesinfo@cuesinc.com CUES Inc., WTR III User Manual | TX920...
  • Page 27 IMPORTANT! When changing wheels, always apply anti- seize compound, P/N CS407, to all screw threads! Torque wheels to 15 ft lbs. www.cuesinc.com, | salesinfo@cuesinc.com CUES Inc., WTR III User Manual | TX920...

  • Page 28: Cable Installation And Removal

    (2) and screw prior to securing to the transporter body.: IMPORTANT! When changing wheels, always apply anti- seize compound, P/N CS407, to all screw threads! Torque wheels to 15 ft lbs. www.cuesinc.com, | salesinfo@cuesinc.com CUES Inc., WTR III User Manual | TX920...
  • Page 29 Slide the cable out of the slot. Set the guard aside. Rotate the connector locking ring 1/8th turn and pull up on the connector to remove. www.cuesinc.com, | salesinfo@cuesinc.com CUES Inc., WTR III User Manual | TX920...

  • Page 30: Camera Connections

    Obtain the connector protective guard and carefully slide the cable into the slot. Install the screws with blue threadlocker. www.cuesinc.com, | salesinfo@cuesinc.com CUES Inc., WTR III User Manual | TX920...
  • Page 31 PCU (Power Control Unit) and other components are OFF (0). CUES OZIII Optical Zoom Pan & Tilt Camera is ‘plug and go’ and can be easily installed on the WTR III. To connect the OZIII to the transporter, perform the...
  • Page 32 (C) position to lock the camera into place. When finished, remove the Camera Connector Tool from the unit and stow. OPEN (O) position CLOSED (C) position www.cuesinc.com, www.cuesinc.com, | salesinfo@cuesinc.com | salesinfo@cuesinc.com CUES CUES Inc., Inc., WTR III User Manual | TX920 WTR III User Manual | TX920...

  • Page 33: Wtriii Operations

    OPERATING THE TRANSPORTER TRANSPORTER CONTROLLER MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS The WTR III transporter is a sensitive piece of First make sure that the power has been turned off. electronic equipment. Power surges and abrupt shut Then make all the necessary electrical connections downs can cause it to fail.

  • Page 34: Wtr Iii Spare Parts

    EXPLODED VIEW DRAWINGS & BOM’S WTR III Spare Parts: Description TX343 CABLE ASSY,12 PIN>8 PIN, WTR3/US3/OZ3 TX342 CABLE ASSY,4-PIN,WTR III,8.5”L TX342-1 CABLE ASSY,4-PIN,WTR III,16”L TX324 TRACK MODULE ASSY,RIGHTHAND,WTRIII TX325 TRACK MODULE ASSY,LEFTHAND,WTRIII www.cuesinc.com, | salesinfo@cuesinc.com CUES Inc., WTR III User Manual | TX920...
  • Page 35 TRANSPORTER ASSY,M/C,WHEELED,WTRIII, TX361 www.cuesinc.com, | salesinfo@cuesinc.com CUES Inc., WTR III User Manual | TX920...
  • Page 36 EXPLODED VIEW DRAWINGS & BOM’S TRANSPORTER ASSY,M/C,WHEELED,WTRIII, TX361 www.cuesinc.com, | salesinfo@cuesinc.com CUES Inc., WTR III User Manual | TX920...
  • Page 37 TRANSPORTER ASSY,M/C,WHEELED,WTRIII, TX361 www.cuesinc.com, | salesinfo@cuesinc.com CUES Inc., WTR III User Manual | TX920...
  • Page 38 EXPLODED VIEW DRAWINGS & BOM’S TRANSPORTER ASSY,M/C,WHEELED,WTRIII, TX361 www.cuesinc.com, | salesinfo@cuesinc.com CUES Inc., WTR III User Manual | TX920...
  • Page 39 TRANSPORTER ASSY,M/C,WHEELED,WTRIII, TX361 www.cuesinc.com, | salesinfo@cuesinc.com CUES Inc., WTR III User Manual | TX920...
  • Page 40 CS478 0032 LABEL,THERMAL XFR,1.500”W X .500”H CS221 0033 TOOL,CHISEL,5/32TIP X 5/16HEX X5L HW1886 0038 MANUAL,OPERATION,WTR III TX920 0041 CLAMP,CABLE,WTR TX095 0043 CABLE ASSY,4-PIN,WTRIII/USIII,8.5”L TX342 0044 CABLE ASSY,12P>8P,WTR3/US3/OZ3 ADAP TX343 www.cuesinc.com, | salesinfo@cuesinc.com CUES Inc., WTR III User Manual | TX920...
  • Page 41 PLATE,CABLE HOLDER,WTR III TX092 0032 LABEL,THERMAL XFR,1.500”W X .500”H CS221 0033 TOOL,CHISEL,5/32TIP X 5/16HEX X5L HW1886 0034 TOOL,3/8”DR TRQ WRNCH,MICROMTR ADJ CS472 0035 TOOL,3/8DR,1/2”X6POINT SOCKET CS486 0036 TOOL,3/8”DR,1/4”HEX BIT SOCKET CS474 www.cuesinc.com, | salesinfo@cuesinc.com CUES Inc., WTR III User Manual | TX920...
  • Page 42 Part Number CABLE ASSY,S/C,3P>8P,WTRIII/USIII TX344 TRANSPORTER ASSY,M/C,WHEELED,WTRIII TX361 CABLE ASSY,12P>8P,WTRIII>USIII TX343 TRANSPORTER ASSY,S/C,TRACK,WTRIII, TX361-3, Rev F Item Description Part Number CABLE ASSY,S/C,3P>8P,WTRIII/USIII TX344 TRANSPORTER ASSY,M/C,TRACK,WTRIII TX361-1 CABLE ASSY,12P>8P,WTRIII>USIII TX343 www.cuesinc.com, | salesinfo@cuesinc.com CUES Inc., WTR III User Manual | TX920...
  • Page 43 QUICK CARD, WHEEL SCREW GUIDE, WM961 www.cuesinc.com, | salesinfo@cuesinc.com CUES Inc., WTR III User Manual | TX920...
  • Page 44 EXPLODED VIEW DRAWINGS & BOM’S TRAN/MTR,FWD,NEU/REV,WHEEL,WTRIII, TX320 www.cuesinc.com, | salesinfo@cuesinc.com CUES Inc., WTR III User Manual | TX920...
  • Page 45 TRAN/MTR,FWD,NEU/REV,WHEEL,WTRIII, TX320 www.cuesinc.com, | salesinfo@cuesinc.com CUES Inc., WTR III User Manual | TX920...
  • Page 46 0032 BEARING,BALL,3/16 ID X 1/2 OD X5/32 300280 0033 O-RING,EP 2-038 130141 0034 BEARING,BALL,1/4 ID X 3/4 OD X 7/32 300281 0035 O-RING,2-214,EP 130145 0036 BEARING,BALL,SLD,3/8 IDX7/8 ODX9/32 300282 www.cuesinc.com, | salesinfo@cuesinc.com CUES Inc., WTR III User Manual | TX920...
  • Page 47 LUBE,ORING, SUPER O LUBE, 2 OZ TUBE 439986 0048 MRO-REMOVABLE LCK,ND 121200-2,BLUE CS036 0049 MRO-PERMANENT LOCK,ND 140500-50,RED 440060 0050 MRO-SEALANT,POURABLE TRANSLUCENT 445066 0051 MRO-SEAL.HGH PRESS,ND 440400-50,BRN 445091 0052 MRO-LUBRICANT,SIL-GLYDE W/SILICONE CS042 www.cuesinc.com, | salesinfo@cuesinc.com CUES Inc., WTR III User Manual | TX920...
  • Page 48 EXPLODED VIEW DRAWINGS & BOM’S BULKHEAD ASSY,WTRIII/USIII, TX345 www.cuesinc.com, | salesinfo@cuesinc.com CUES Inc., WTR III User Manual | TX920...
  • Page 49 BULKHEAD ASSY,WTRIII/USIII, TX345 www.cuesinc.com, | salesinfo@cuesinc.com CUES Inc., WTR III User Manual | TX920...
  • Page 50 MRO-LUBRICANT,O-RING 2 OZ TUBE 439986 MRO-GREASE,MOBIL 1 SYNTHETIC CS419 MRO-REMOVABLE LCK,ND 121200-50,BLUE 440061 TUBE,SHRINK,BLACK 3/32” 712595 TUBE,SHRINK,BLACK 1/8” 712789 RECEPTACLE,F 250V,5AMP,4WIRE,SPCL TX102 RECEPTACLE,F 250V,5AMP,8WIRE,SPCL TX103 CONNECTOR CLOSURE CAP, CPR LIFT EC1762 www.cuesinc.com, | salesinfo@cuesinc.com CUES Inc., WTR III User Manual | TX920...
  • Page 51 WHEEL MODULE ASSY,RIGHT HAND,WTRIII, TX322 www.cuesinc.com, | salesinfo@cuesinc.com CUES Inc., WTR III User Manual | TX920...
  • Page 52 SCREW,SET,6-32X3/16 SST NYLOCK 101087 0020 SCREW,CAP,BTN,HEX,¼-28UNF X .700 TX042 0021 SCREW,CP,HX,.375-16X.0625X.7,17-4PH TX030 0022 MRO-LUBRICANT,O-RING 2 OZ TUBE 439986 0023 MRO-REMOVABLE LCK,ND 121200-50,BLUE 440061 0024 MRO-GREASE,SYNTH,SIL-PTFE,14-OZ CS476 0025 MRO-LOCTITE,#380,CYANOACRYLATE GLUE CS469 www.cuesinc.com, | salesinfo@cuesinc.com CUES Inc., WTR III User Manual | TX920...
  • Page 53 Item Description DESCRIBED HEREIN OR HEREWITH CONTAINS PROPRIETARY UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED INFORMATION AND TRADE SECRETS OF CUES, INC. NEITHER THE DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES DOCUMENT NOR THE DATA IS TO BE REPRODUCED, USED OR ORLANDO, FLORIDA DISCLOSED TO ANYONE, IN WHOLE OR PART, WITHOUT THE TOLERANCES ...
  • Page 54 EXPLODED VIEW DRAWINGS & BOM’S WHEEL MODULE ASSY,LEFTHAND,WTRIII, TX323 www.cuesinc.com, | salesinfo@cuesinc.com CUES Inc., WTR III User Manual | TX920...
  • Page 55 0017 COLLET,WHEEL,SHAFT,DRIVE,WTRIII TX031 0018 SCREW,SET,6-32X3/16 SST NYLOCK 101087 0019 SCREW,CP,HX,.375-16X.0625X.7,17-4PH TX030 0020 MRO-GREASE,SYNTH,SIL-PTFE,14-OZ CS476 0021 MRO-LUBRICANT,O-RING 2 OZ TUBE 439986 0022 MRO-REMOVABLE LCK,ND 121200-50,BLUE 440061 0023 MRO-LOCTITE,#380,CYANOACRYLATE GLUE CS469 www.cuesinc.com, | salesinfo@cuesinc.com CUES Inc., WTR III User Manual | TX920...
  • Page 56 EXPLODED VIEW DRAWINGS & BOM’S TRACK MODULE ASSY,RIGHT HAND,WTRIII, TX324 www.cuesinc.com, | salesinfo@cuesinc.com CUES Inc., WTR III User Manual | TX920...
  • Page 57 TRACK ASSY,RND CLEAT, 30 CNT, USIII TX305 SCREW,CAP,HX,1/4-28X3/8,SS,NYL PLT HW1069 SCREW,FLAT,HEX,SKT,10-32X.75,18-8SS HW1889 COVER ASSY,RH,TRK MOD,WTRIII TX313 SCREW,CAP,LOW,3/8-16X.969,17-4SS TX051 SCREW,FLT,HEX,SKT,.25-28X.375,17-4 TX069 SPACER,SPROCKET,RH,TRACK,WTRIII TX052 MRO-LUBRICANT,LPS CHAINMATE,11-OZ CS478 MRO-REMOVABLE LCK,ND 121200-50,BLUE 440061 MRO-PERMANENT LOCK,ND 140500-50,RED 440060 www.cuesinc.com, | salesinfo@cuesinc.com CUES Inc., WTR III User Manual | TX920...
  • Page 58 EXPLODED VIEW DRAWINGS & BOM’S TRACK MODULE ASSY,LEFT HAND,WTRIII, TX325 www.cuesinc.com, | salesinfo@cuesinc.com CUES Inc., WTR III User Manual | TX920...
  • Page 59 WASHER,1/2IDX7/8ODX1/32THK,SST HW267 SCREW,CAP,HX,1/4-28X3/8,SS,NYL PLT HW1069 WASHER,FLAT,1/4”SST 101736 TRACK ASSY,RND CLEAT, 30 CNT, USIII TX305 SCREW,CAP,LOW,3/8-16X.969,17-4SS TX051 SCREW,FLAT,HEX,SKT,10-32X.75,18-8SS HW1889 MRO-LUBRICANT,LPS CHAINMATE,11-OZ CS478 MRO-REMOVABLE LCK,ND 121200-50,BLUE 440061 MRO-PERMANENT LOCK,ND 140500-50,RED 440060 www.cuesinc.com, | salesinfo@cuesinc.com CUES Inc., WTR III User Manual | TX920...
  • Page 60 CABLE ASSEMBLIES EXPLODED VIEW DRAWINGS & BOM’S CABLE ASSY,4-PIN,WTRIII/USIII,8.5”L, TX342 CABLE ASSY,12P>8P,WTRIII>USIII, TX343 www.cuesinc.com, | salesinfo@cuesinc.com CUES Inc., WTR III User Manual | TX920...
  • Page 61 CABLE ASSEMBLIES CABLE ASSY,S/C,3P>8P,WTRIII/USIII, TX344 www.cuesinc.com, | salesinfo@cuesinc.com CUES Inc., WTR III User Manual | TX920...
  • Page 62 (12) months from the date of shipment of materials by CUES to the purchaser. CUES’ obligation under this warranty is limited, at CUES’ option, to replacing or repairing, free of charge, any defective materials returned, freight prepaid, to the CUES designated service facility.
  • Page 63 CUES Customer Service at 1-800-327-7791. PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT & TRAINING CUES stresses the use of appropriate safety equipment while working in and around manholes and during system operation. Safety should constantly remain the utmost priority. NOTE: The user of CUES products is responsible for all training and operation under federal, state and local guidelines and regulations for both confined space entry and traffic control.
  • Page 64 CUES, at its’ option, may credit freight charges both ways. 10. The parts must be returned to CUES within 5 days of receipt of the MRA for credit to be granted. Under normal circumstances, a warranty determination can be made within 30 days, and if under warranty, the part will be replaced at no charge.
  • Page 65 PARTS WILL BE RETURNED TO CUSTOMER AT CUSTOMER EXPENSE WITHOUT AN MRA NUMBER DOCUMENTED ON BOX. CUES IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SHIPMENT FROM CUSTOMER TO CUES. Use this section as a Packing Slip.
  • Page 66 24 hours after receipt of the order. Whether you need a camera or a fuse, CUES will quickly process and ship your order in accordance with your schedule requirements! Our experienced parts professionals can help you with parts identification, shipping...
  • Page 67 As engineering changes to this hardware are made at CUES, necessary information in the manual will be revised to reflect those changes. The latest change level and the rationale for any change(s) will be explained in tabular format on this page to allow the manual user to be better equipped should the need arise to call CUES regarding technical information.
  • Page 68 Pipe profiling is accomplished via Laser for Sonar based systems. CUES has the most locations and dealers available to serve you! To find a local CUES facility, find the operating hours for a particular location, or to contact us at your most convenient stocking location, please log onto our website at www.cuesinc.com...

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