At The Job Site - Ridgid Kollmann SeeSnake FlatPack Manual Del Operador

Kollmann
When the Interconnect cord is NOT plugged into the
Monitor Pack, the Video In/Out jack functions as a Video
In jack. An RCA cable can be used to connect this jack to
the "Video Out" jack of a VCR for reviewing a recording
you have made.
NOTE! The Interconnect Cord must be unplugged to play
back video from a VCR. If you attempt to play
back video while the camera's Interconnect Cord
is plugged into the Monitor Pack, the monitor's
image will be distorted.

At the Job Site

The camera pushes better when grip-style rubber
gloves are worn. It is much easier to get a grip on dirty
push cable, and the gloves also keep sludge off the hands.
Proper positioning of the equipment and pushing of
the cable will save time, be more comfortable, and
minimize the potential for equipment damage. (Figure
13.)
Set the monitor in an area where it is unlikely to
fall, and where it can be viewed while you are push-
ing the camera. A good location is right next to the
cleanout or entry point.
Set the reel about 2' to 3' (~1 meter) from the entry.
This will provide ample cable to grasp and will develop
momentum without having slack dragging on the ground.
When pushing, the end of your stroke should be as
close to the entry as possible (Figure 13). Standing too
far back with an excess of cable between your hands and
the entry may cause the cable to fold on itself outside the
entry and damage the cable (Figure 14).
Figure 13 – Equipment Set-Up
SeeSnake ® FlatPack and Color FlatPack
Ridge Tool Company
Figure 14 – Incorrect Hand Position on Push Cable
DO NOT Fold the push cable onto the sharp edge of
an entry. This can cause it to snap. Extreme caution
must be used to minimize the chance of bending the
push cable on sharp corners. This can cause push cable
failure. If the camera just does not seem to want to go any
farther, DO NOT FORCE THE CAMERA! If another entry
is available, try it, or run water down the line as ex-
plained below.
NOTE! Hands should be close to the line opening. DO
NOT catch the cable on the edge of an entry
and continue to push.
Always try to run water down the pipe undergoing in-
spection. This will keep the system much cleaner, and
allow you to push noticeably farther with less friction. This
will also help you locate the bottom of the pipe. This can
be accomplished by feeding a hose with a small amount
of flow into the entry or occasionally flushing a toilet
that drains to the pipe. If the water is preventing you from
seeing an area of importance, temporarily turn it off.
When inspecting a pipe, it is usually necessary to
give a little extra push in the bends. Back the camera
head approximately 6" (15 cm) from the bend, if neces-
sary, and give it a quick push, "popping" the camera
through a turn, using the least amount of force required.
Try to be as gentle as possible, and do not hammer or
snap the camera head through corners. In many in-
stances, 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 camera when pulling than when pushing.
Make sure the sapphire window is clean prior to en-
try. In some cases a slight film of liquid detergent on the
lens port helps minimize the possibility of grease sticking
to the lens port.
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