RIDGID SeeSnake - Manual (Page 3)

Ridge Tool Company
Tools For The Professional TM
SeeSnake ®
• If the camera is not plugged in or there is a problem with
its connection, the light on the power switch will blink in
an S-O-S pattern (3 short/3 long/3 short).
• If the power switch is glowing steadily but you don’t see
an image, the monitor may be turned off.
• Adjustments for brightness, contrast and a control for
the LED brightness are located on the monitor. These
adjustments should be made when the camera is in the
pipe.
• When the camera is in the pipe, adjust the LEDs of the
camera head using the dimmer knob (Fig. 5C).
• Feed camera head into drain by pushing the cable and
check the progress by watching the picture on the
monitor.
• Use rubber grip-type gloves for better grip.
• Clean lens in clear water before using camera.
• Do not force or kink the push cable. Avoid any sharp edges.
The camera and cable may be damaged by abrasion or by
forcing or striking obstacles.
• Keep water flowing if possible to reduce friction and help
keep camera clean.
• Do not let cable fold back on itself.
Tip: - When you let water flow into the pipe, you can easily
see the downside of the pipe. This will help you to see
the way the camera head is oriented into the pipe.
- Don’t push the cable while holding your hands too
far from the entry point. This may kink the cable and
possibly damage it, especially when you arrive at a
difficult turn. When arriving at a difficult point push the
camera further in distances of 30-40 cm.
When the inspection is finished, pull the cable from the pipe
while holding a cloth wrapped around it to remove the dirt
and feed it into the cable drum. Do not use the drum to “wind
in” the cable. Thoroughly rinse the camera head and spring
before stowing away in the drum.
• Do not use solvents or other harsh cleaners.
Mounting/Changing Guides
Slip guide over spring and secure in place with metal snap
ring. Ball guides and Roller Dolly (SeeSnake) are fixed by
pushing metal clips.
Maintenance
Keep the cable clean and check for cuts. Clean cable drum
by flushing with water - note drain plug. Wipe monitor with
dry cloth.
NOTE: do not fill the drum with water and lay the reel on its
side, this may damage the internal slip ring.
Colour SeeSnake
Capacity
- Regular SeeSnake: 50 - 300 mm, max. 99 m length
- Mini SeeSnake: 40 - 200 mm, max. 61 m length
Monitor Systems
Set up:
Activating the FleXmitter: turn the dimmer/FleXmitter knob
to the far left position. (See Fig. 5C) The LED on the power
supply will flash when the transmitter is activated and there
may be interference on the monitor.
Mon VCR (BW or Colour)
System components: Monitor + VCR
See Fig. 1 for system components
The VCR is powered by switching the unit on, you don’t have
to use the VCR power button.