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better control the pushrod and prevent it from folding

over, snapping, cutting the pushrod jacket or other dam-

age. Cutting the pushrod jacket could increase the risk of

electrical shock.

As the pushrod is fed into the line, watch the monitor to

know what is coming. When the lights are set at less

than maximum setting, it may help to occasionally turn the

brightness up to see what is coming further down the

line. Be aware of obstructions (such as crushed pipe) or ex-

cessive hard build up in the line that could prevent retrieval

of the camera. Do not try to use the camera head to clear

obstructions. The microReel System is a diagnostic tool,

not a drain cleaner. Using the camera head to clear ob-

structions could damage the camera head or cause it to be

caught in the obstruction, preventing removal (Figure 18) .

Figure 18 – Encountering An Obstruction – Do Not Use

Camera Head To Clear Obstructions

Most of the time a slow steady push through the system

works the best. At changes in direction such as P-traps,

Tee's, Y's, elbows, etc., it may be necessary to use a

quick push to "pop" the camera head around the bend.

This is done by pulling the camera head back from the

bend approximately 8" (20 cm) and giving it a quick thrust

through the bend. Be as gentle as possible, and use no

more force than required to do this. Excessive force can

damage the camera head. Do not hammer or snap the

camera through bends. Do not force the camera head

through if there is a large amount of resistance. Be es-

pecially careful through Tee's, as the pushrod could fold

over in the Tee and make retrieval difficult or impossible.

The microReel can travel through multiple 45 and

90 degree bends and Y-junctions. DO NOT force it

through a P-trap or T-fitting if there is a large amount

of resistance. The microReel should not be used to in-

spect toilet traps, as the bends are too extreme for the

pushrod to navigate safely.

Watch to make sure that the drum does not hang up

during use. If the drum hangs up and the pushrod con-

tinues to be pulled from the reel, the pushrod will tighten

around the hub of the drum and cause the pushrod to jam

in the drum and stress the pushrod.

SeeSnake

microReel Inspection System

Pushrod

Figure 19 – Avoid Pulling At Sharp Angles

When inspecting the line, moving the camera head past

the area to be inspected and slowly pulling it back may

give better results. Usually pulling the camera head back

allows for more controlled and consistent viewing. When

pulling the pushrod, keep clear of any sharp edges and do

not pull at sharp angles to the inlet to prevent damage to

the pushrod (Figure 19) . If needed, jiggle the camera

head in any standing water to rinse any debris from the

camera window.

Depending on what is encountered during the inspec-

tion, it may help to add, remove or change the position of

ball guides on the camera head. Ball guides may be able

direct the camera towards a section of the line (such as the

top), raise the camera head out of the liquid in the pipe, or

help negotiate bends. (See Figure 20) . See the Assembly

Section for information on ball guide attachment.

Figure 20 – Ball Guide In Use