Transportation & Storage; Maintenance And Cleaning Preventative Maintenance - Ridgid Kollmann SeeSnake KD-200 Consignes De Sécurité

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15. If the camera sits in a pipe, or any enclosed environ-
ment, heat will build-up. This may lead to the camera
head overheating which will cause fuzzy lines to ap-
pear on the monitor. In the event this happens, turn off
the system, remove the camera from the pipe (or
enclosed environment) and let the camera head cool
for 10 to 15 minutes. Running water into the line will
also help cool the camera head. Always use the min-
imum illumination required to maximize picture quality
and to avoid excessive heat build-up.
16. In the very unlikely event that you encounter
problems with your system during a job, the sys-
tem is designed to let you troubleshoot faulty
components at the job site. The procedures are
covered in the "Locating Faulty Components" section
below. One tip that may help you finish the job: if
you isolate the problem to the hub, you can disconnect
the push cable at the dry-end, remove all the cable
from the drum and pay out all the cable in a conve-
nient location. Disconnect the system cable at the
back side of the hub and connect the dry-end push
cable connector to the system cable connector.
Although this may be inconvenient, it will allow you to
finish the job. When disconnecting and joining the
connectors, be sure to pull/push the connectors
straight until fully unseated/seated. Never twist
connectors. Twist only the locking sleeves.
17. Ask customers what is in the line, or what the line
is used for, prior to putting the camera into the
line. Avoid lines containing harsh solvents, chemicals,
an electrical charge and excessive heat.
NOTE! Never use solvents to clean any part of the sys-
tem.
NOTE! See the Video Tape that came with your system
for valuable Tips and Tricks on how to handle
different situations.
Transportation & Storage
1. Slip the camera into the reel with the rest of the push
cable. Turn the brake clockwise enough so that the
reel does not rotate unless you manually turn it.
2. Unplug the SeeSnake System Cable from the CCU by
turning the locking sleeve counter clock wise and
then pulling the connectors straight out from each
other. Wrap the cable loosely onto its storage hooks
located on the frame.
3. If space allows, the reel/frame should be laid on its
back during transportation and use. You will notice that
there is a second set of feet (three) on the back of the
reel where the System Cable is stored. If there is
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not enough space to lay the system on its back,
stand it up and run a strap or cord through the frame
and secure it to the vehicle.
4. Close the sunshade over the screen of the monitor
and stow the line (power) cord.
5. Keep spare parts, tools, and this operator's manual
secure in a work bag to protect them when not in use.
6. When possible, keep the system stored in a cool, safe
place. Pointing the camera into the sun or a high
powered light source can damage the imaging chip.
Maintenance and Cleaning
Preventative Maintenance
Camera Head
1. The camera head requires little maintenance, other
than keeping the LED ring and sapphire window
clean. Use a soft nylon brush, mild detergent, and
rags and sponges from the camera head up to (but
not including) the CCU.
2. When cleaning the camera, do not use scraping
tools as they may permanently scratch these areas.
NEVER USE SOLVENTS to clean any part of the
system. Substances like acetone and other harsh
chemicals can cause cracking of the LED ring, which
could affect waterproofing.
3. As you use the system more and more, you may be
surprised to find that scratches on the LED ring will
have a minimal effect on the performance of the
lighting. DO NOT sand the LED ring to remove
scratches, as it is part of the watertight housing.
4. Another good way to extend the life of the camera is
to avoid removing obstructions from pipe with the
camera head. See Figure 14.
Spring Assembly
The spring assembly is the area where foreign matter is
most likely to accumulate. Within the spring is the splice
between the push cable and a connector. Should sharp
objects or harsh chemicals be allowed to remain in this
area for long periods, they may wear on these compo-
nents. Stretch the spring end-to-end as far as the internal
safety cables allow to check this area. Stretch again
and stir in a bucket of warm water and mild detergent to
flush this area.
Push Cable, Reel/Frame
The push cable and reel/frame require almost no main-
tenance. (Of course, a clean system will last longer and