Standard and Mini SeeSnake Diagnostic Equipment
Kollmann
Ridge Tool Company
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nents removed.
Exposure to internal parts increases
the risk of injury.
•
Do not place the camera control unit in water or
on a wet surface.
Water entering the housings will in-
crease the risk of electrical shock.
•
Do not use as a chair or table. Do not drop or
shock.
Can result in damage to the unit which in-
creases the risk of electrical shock.
•
Product and cart should be moved with care.
Quick
stops, excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause
the product and cart combination to overturn.
Camera head can get HOT! Turn
OFF camera while not in use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Description, Specifications and
Standard Equipment
Description
The RIDGID/Kollmann SeeSnake pipe inspection sys-
tem is a powerful set of tools that helps you locate and
diagnose problems in drain and sewer systems. The
SeeSnake family of diagnostic equipment includes
Standard and Mini camera reels, a choice of camera
control, video display and recording options, and a lo-
cating system to help you quickly pinpoint problems under
ground. Every component in the SeeSnake system has
been engineered and tested to ensure rugged and reliable
operation on the kinds of jobs you encounter every day.
SeeSnake pipe inspection cameras are ideal for inspect-
ing 2
w
to 12
w
(Standard SeeSnake) and 1
1
/
4
w
to 8
w
(Mini
SeeSnake) drain lines. Their flexible camera heads can ne-
gotiate multiple hard 90° bends. The fiberglass-reinforced
push cable is flexible enough to easily travel through
bends, yet stiff enough to push the camera head up to 325
v
(Standard SeeSnake) and 200
v
(Mini SeeSnake).
System Components
The SeeSnake pipe inspection system contains the fol-
lowing four sub assemblies: Camera Head, Reel/Frame,
Camera Control Unit and a Locating System. Please
take a moment to learn the following details and the
functions of each of these components.
(Figures 1 - 9)
1) Camera Head
The
camera head
has adjustable lighting elements and
a highly scratch-resistant sapphire window (Lens Port).
This coupled with the stainless steel armoring allows
the camera to withstand repeated battering in cast iron
pipes. The Camera is rated to a water depth of 330
v
.
•
Damage to the product that requires service.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer ser-
vicing to qualified service personnel under any of the
following conditions:
• When the power cord or plug is damaged;
• If liquid has been spilled, or object have fallen into
product.;
• If product has been exposed to rain or water;
• If product does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions;
• If the product has been dropped or damaged in any
way.
• When the product exhibits a distinct change in per-
formance.
If you have any questions regarding the service or repair
of this machine, call or write to:
Ridge Tool Company
Technical Service Department
400 Clark Street
Elyria, Ohio 44035-6001
Tel: (800) 519-3456
E-mail: TechServices@ridgid.com
On the Web: www.ridgid.com
or www.seesnake.com
In any correspondence, please give all the information
shown on the nameplate of your tool including model
number, voltage and serial number.
Specific Safety Information
WARNING
Read this operator’s manual carefully before using
this Diagnostic Equipment. Failure to understand
and follow the contents of this manual may result in
electrical shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
Call the Ridge Tool Company, Technical Service Depart-
ment at (800) 519-3456 if you have any questions.
Tool Safety
•
Before using, test the Ground Fault Circuit Inter-
rupter (GFCI) provided with the power cord to
ensure it is operating correctly.
GFCI reduces the
risk of electrical shock.
•
Extension cords are not recommended unless they
are plugged into a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI) found in circuit boxes or receptacles.
The
GFCI on the camera control unit power cords will not
prevent electrical shock from the extension cords.
•
Do not operate the system with electrical compo-
CAUTION
