microDrain™ System Manual SeeSnake microDrain Inspection System ® ™ WARNING! Read this Operator’s Manual carefully before using this tool. Failure to understand and follow the contents of this manual may result in electrical shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 Phone 781-665-1400 Toll Free 1-800-517-8431 Visit us at www.TestEquipmentDepot.
SeeSnake® microDrain™ Inspection System Table of Contents Recording Form for Machine Serial Number ..............................................................................................................1 Safety Symbols..............................................................................................................................................................2 General Safety Information Work Area Safety...................................................................................
SeeSnake® microDrain™ Inspection System SeeSnake® microDrain™ Record Serial Number below and retain product serial number which is located on nameplate. Serial No. Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431 - 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 - TestEquipmentDepot.
SeeSnake® microDrain™ Inspection System Safety Symbols In this operator’s manual and on the product, safety symbols and signal words are used to communicate important safety information. This section is provided to improve understanding of these signal words and symbols. This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
SeeSnake® microDrain™ Inspection System do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed. • Do not use equipment if the switch does not turn it ON and OFF. Any equipment that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. • Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the equipment before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of injury.
SeeSnake® microDrain™ Inspection System RIDGID Drain Cleaning Gloves. Never grasp the rotating drain cleaning cable with anything else, including other gloves or a rag. They can become wrapped around the cable, causing hand injuries. Only wear latex or rubber gloves under RIDGID Drain Cleaner Gloves. Do not use damaged drain cleaning gloves. • Practice good hygiene. Use hot, soapy water to wash hands and other exposed body parts exposed to drain contents after handling or using drain inspection equipment.
SeeSnake® microDrain™ Inspection System microDrain System Components System Cable for SeeSnake CCU Shoulder Strap Camera Head Case Latch Case Latch Case Latch Pushrod Guide Rear Case Camera Clip Camera Head Front Case Removable Pushrod Drum Pushrod Figure 3 – Inside Case Feet Assembly Figure 1 – Front View (SeeSnake Configuration) WARNING To reduce the risk of serious injury during use, follow these procedures for proper assembly.
SeeSnake® microDrain™ Inspection System If the system cable slip-ring module is not installed, squarely insert the slip-ring module into the hub and twist it clockwise until it locks into position. (See Figure 8.) If changing system cable, twist slip ring module counter clockwise to unlock and squarely retract. Install new cable as shown previously.
SeeSnake® microDrain™ Inspection System and threading it two or three turns into the nut, you can pull the nut out. 3. Without taking the nut off the screw, insert the nut into the hole on the opposite side of the cradle from which the screw was removed. Firmly seat the nut into the friction-fit at the bottom of the hole. 4. Unthread the screw. Repeat for each of the remaining three nuts. 5. Position the cord-wrap arm and cradle on the rear of the case, facing in the opposite direction.
SeeSnake® microDrain™ Inspection System Pre-Operation Inspection WARNING Before each use, inspect your microDrain System camera and reel and correct any problems to reduce the risk of serious injury from electrical shock or other causes and prevent machine damage. 1. Confirm that the power is off and if used with a camera control unit (CCU) other than the MicroEXPLORER Camera monitor confirm that the CCU is not connected to the unit. Inspect the system cable and connectors for damage or modification. 2.
SeeSnake® microDrain™ Inspection System outer locking sleeve on the cable connector to retain the system cable in place. Do not twist the cable while tightening the locking sleeve. This can damage the cable. See Figure 13 and 14. 2. Set the microDrain Reel approximately six feet (two meters) from the entry point. This provides ample pushrod for grasping and manipulating without excess dragging on the ground. When properly located, push cable will only come off the reel when you pull it.
SeeSnake® microDrain™ Inspection System adjustments as the drain is being inspected. For instance, white PVC pipe requires less light than black PVC. Slight adjustments in lighting brightness can be used to highlight issues discovered during an inspection. Always use the least amount of lighting to maximize picture quality and reduce heat build up. Lowering the LED brightness setting to minimum activates the built-in Sonde.
SeeSnake® microDrain™ Inspection System camera through bends. Do not force the camera head through if there is a large amount of resistance. Be especially careful through Tee’s, as the pushrod could fold over in the Tee and make retrieval difficult or impossible. Watch to make sure that the drum does not hang up during use.
SeeSnake® microDrain™ Inspection System Controlling the Sonde from a SeeSnake CCU is described in the Operator's Manual for the CCU and depends on the model being used. Typically, the Sonde can be turned on and off from the CCU. If you are using the microDrain System with the microEXPLORER Camera hand-held monitor, the Sonde is activated by turning the LED brightness control down to zero. Once the Sonde has been located, the LEDs can be returned to their normal brightness level to continue the inspection.
SeeSnake® microDrain™ Inspection System Cleaning Instructions Transport and Storage WARNING Make sure that the system cable is disconnected from the CCU prior to cleaning to reduce the risk of electrical shock. Clean the microEXPLORER Camera monitor or CCU as per its operators manual. Prior to cleaning the microDrain, remove the microEXPLORER Camera monitor from the display cradle. Do not allow the microEXPLORER Camera monitor or CCU to get wet during cleaning.
SeeSnake® microDrain™ Inspection System Chart 1 Troubleshooting PROBLEM PROBABLE FAULT LOCATION SOLUTION Camera video image not seen. No power to SeeSnake CCU or microEXPLORER Camera monitor connector. Check power is correctly plugged in. Connections faulty. Check alignment and pins of connection to microDrain System unit from camera control or display unit. Check switch on monitor/display unit. Check orientation, seating, and pin condition in the SeeSnake connection. SOS blinking on LCD.
