Maintenance Preventative Maintenance - Ridgid Kollmann SeeSnake KD-200 Color Manual Del Operador

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tors should be aware of this. If the camera just
doesn't seem to want to go any farther, DON'T
FORCE IT! If another entry is available, try it.
7. When inspecting a pipe, it is usually necessary to
give a little extra push in the bends. Back up, if
necessary, and "pop" the camera through a turn
using the least amount of force required. Try to be
as gentle as possible, and don't hammer or snap
the camera head through corners. After some prac-
tice, you may learn that the best way to inspect a
section of pipe is to push the camera through
quickly, then draw the camera back home slowly
and evenly. It is always easier to control the cam-
era when pulling than when pushing.
8. Make sure the sapphire window is clean prior to
entry. Some users claim that a slight film of deter-
gent on the lens minimizes the possibility of grease
sticking to the port. In any case, take advantage of
any standing water in the pipe to wash the front of
the camera by jiggling it in the water. Flushing the
pipe with water supplied by a hose or periodically
flushing a toilet can help keep the port clean and
improve performance by reducing cable friction.
9. Take advantage of the lighting to keep track of
where the camera is headed. If the particular pipe
you are inspecting is easier to evaluate with other
than the maximum lighting, periodically maximize
the lighting (using the dimmer knob on the moni-
tor/power pack) to get a look at what lies ahead. Be
aware of any obstructions, such as a crushed sec-
tion of pipe or excessive hard build-up, that may
prevent retrieval of the camera. Do not clear
clogged lines with the camera head!
10. Pipe materials and conditions vary. Adjustment of
the contrast and brightness settings, as well as the
light dimmer after the camera is within the pipe,
can greatly increase picture quality. This is particu-
larly important when your customer is supervising,
and when making recordings.
11. Whenever possible, lay the system on its side feet
for even greater stability. This is also preferred when
on a rooftop (entry through a roof vent) or hillside.
12. The system can travel through multiple 45 and 90
degree bends and wyes. Do not, however, try to
force it through a P-trap or T if there is a large
amount of resistance.
13. Do not attempt to remove or store push cable on
the reel solely by turning the reel itself. Release the
brake enough so that you can manually push or
pull cable from the reel and wind or unwind it.
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14. Be careful in T-entries not to fold the camera back
on itself, this could cause camera to stick.
NOTE! Some customers have reported success in con-
trolling camera entry into hard Ts using a "shoe
horn" made from a length of 1-inch copper pipe
of the necessary length to reach the T that has
been flattened and curved at the end. With this
device, you can position the curved portion into
the side of the T where entry is preferred and
guide the camera in the proper direction.
Maintenance
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 Monitor
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 and crazing 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. Don't 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.
Spring Assembly
1. The spring assembly is the area where foreign mat-
ter is most likely to accumulate. Within the spring is
the splice between the push cable and a connector
(and maybe a sonde unit for a pipe location sys-
tem). Should sharp objects or harsh chemicals be
allowed to remain in this area for long periods, they
may wear on these components. 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/Dolly
1. The push cable and reel/dolly require almost no
maintenance. (Of course, a clean system will last
longer and be more impressive to your customers.)
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