Specific Safety Information; Equipment Safety; Description, Specifications And Standard Equipment Description; System Components - RIDGID SeeSnake Compact Manuel De L'opérateur

SeeSnake

Specific Safety Information

CAUTION
Read this operator's manual carefully before using
the product. Failure to understand and follow the
contents of this manual may result in electrical
shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
Camera head can get HOT! Turn
CAUTION
OFF camera while not in use.

Equipment Safety

• Extension cords are not recommended unless they
are plugged into a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI) found in circuit boxes or receptacles.
• Do not operate the system with electrical compo-
nents removed. Exposure to internal parts increases
the risk of injury.
• Do not place the unit in water. Water entering the
housings will increase the risk of electrical shock.
• Do not use the unit as a chair or table. Dropping or
shocking the unit can result in damage to the unit,
which increases the risk of electrical shock.
• If used on a cart, product and cart should be
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force and un-
even surfaces may cause the product and cart
combination to overturn.
• Only the camera head and cable are waterproof.
The monitor is splash-resistant only when the Monitor
Shield is covering the monitor screen and the unit is
operating under battery power. Do not expose AC
adapter to damp conditions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Description, Specifications and
Standard Equipment
Description
The SeeSnake Compact pipe inspection system includes
a camera reel and splash-resistant Monitor Pack mounted
on a sturdy metal frame. The Monitor Pack camera control
unit (CCU) has a built-in high-resolution monitor and can
be powered from its included AC adapter or from a
rechargeable battery. The Compact is available in both
B&W and color versions.
The SeeSnake Compact pipe inspection system is de-
signed for inspecting 1 1 / " to 4" (38mm to 102mm) drain
2
lines. Its flexible camera head can negotiate multiple
hard 90° bends and be pushed up to 100' (30m).
The SeeSnake Compact reel is a UL Listed accessory, in-
tended for use only with the following UL Listed SeeSnake
4
® Compact and Color Compact
controllers: Monitor Pack, Color Video Tool Case, Color
Monitor + VCR, Monitor + , Monitor

System Components

The SeeSnake Compact pipe inspection system contains
the following three sub assemblies: Camera Head,
Reel/Frame, and Monitor Pack (CCU). Please take a mo-
ment to learn the functions of each of these components.
(Figure 1)
Figure 1 – System Components

1) Camera Head

The camera head (Figure 2) has adjustable lighting el-
ements and a highly scratch-resistant sapphire window
(Lens Port). The Camera is rated to a water depth of 330'
(100m).
LED Window
Figure 2 – Camera Head
LED – Light Emitting Diode. The SeeSnake B&W Compact
uses infrared LEDs that are invisible to the human eye
but provide the camera's imaging sensor with enough
light for a clear picture. The color version uses white LEDs
which can be seen.
LED Window – The donut shaped window that covers
and protects the LEDs from abrasion.
+ VCR, Power + A, Power + .
Monitor Pack
Camera Head
Reel & Frame
Guide Hoops
Spring Assembly