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Table of Contents

General Safety Information

Work Area Safety .......................................................................................................................................................2

Personal Safety ..............................................................................................

............................................................2

Battery Precaution ......................................................................................................................................................2

SeeSnake Micro™ Use and Care ..............................................................................................................................2

Service .......................................................................................................................................................................2

Specic Safety Information

FCC Statement ..............................................................................................

.............................................................3

SeeSnake Micro™ Safety .............................................................................................

.............................................3

Description, Specications and Standard Equipment

Description .................................................................................................................................................................3

Specications .............................................................................................................................................................3

Standard Equipment ....................................................................................................................................................4

Assembly ....................................................................................................................................................................4

Tool and Work Area Set-Up .........................................................................................................................................5

Operating Instructions .................................................................................................................................................5

Using the Imager ..............................................................................................

..........................................................5

Transportation & Storage ............................................................................................................................................6

Maintenance Instructions ............................................................................................................................................6

Service and Repair .......................................................................................................................................................6

Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................................................................6

CE Conformity ............................................................................................................................................................60

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Battery Precautions

UK

• Remove the batteries when cleaning the unit.

• Remove the batteries before storing the unit for a long time.

• When necessary, REPLACE ALL FOUR BATTERIES in this unit with

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new ones.

• Use only the size and type of battery specied.

• Be sure to install the battery with the correct polarity as indicated in

Operating Instructions

the battery compartment.

• This visual inspection tool is not designed to be used with rechar-

geable batteries.

General Safety Information

• Properly dispose of the battery. Exposure to high temperatures can

cause the battery to explode, so do not dispose of in a re. Place

WARNING! Read these instructions

tape over the terminals to prevent direct contact with other objects.

and the accompanying safety booklet

Some countries have regulations concerning battery disposal. Please

carefully before using this equipment. If

follow all applicable regulations.

you are uncertain about any aspect of using this

tool, contact your RIDGID distributor for more

SeeSnake Micro™ Use and Care

information.

• Use visual inspection tool only as directed. Do not operate the

Failure to understand and follow all instructions

SeeSnake Micro™ unless the owner’s manual has been read and proper

training has been completed.

may result in electric shock, re, and/or serious

• Do not immerse the handheld display unit in water. Store in a dry

personal injury.

place. Such measures reduce the risk of electric shock and damage.

The imager head and the cable are water resistant when the unit is fully

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

assembled, but the video display unit is not.

• Do not use the camera if condensation forms inside the lens. Let the

water evaporate before using again.

Work Area Safety

• Do not use tool if ON/OFF switch is not properly working. Any tool

• Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark

that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be

areas may cause accidents.

repaired.

• Do not operate electrical devices or visual inspection tool in explo-

• Store idle equipment out of the reach of children and other untrained

sive atmospheres, such as in the presence of ammable liquids,

persons. Equipment is dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

gases, or heavy dust. Electrical devices or visual inspection tools create

• Maintain the visual inspection tool with care. Properly maintained

sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

tools are less likely to cause injury.

• Do not use the visual inspection tool around corrosive chemicals.

• If unit is dropped check for breakage of parts, and any other condi-

Exposure to corrosive, oily environments can ruin the plastic covering on

tions that may affect the tool’s operation. If damaged, have the tool

the imager head and ruin the picture quality.

serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintaine

• Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating visual

tools.

inspection tool. Do not let visitors contact the unit.

• Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer

for your tool. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become

hazardous when used on another tool.

Personal Safety

• Dry your hands before turning the unit ON or OFF and before repla-

cing batteries.

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense. Do

• Protect against excessive heat. The product should be situated away

not use visual inspection tool while tired or under the inuence of drugs,

from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other

alcohol, or medications. A moment of inattention while operating tools

products (including ampliers) that produce heat. Do not use the unit near

may result in serious personal injury.

moving machinery or areas where the temperature will exceed 113°F.

• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpec-

ted situations.

Service

• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, non-skid

safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate

• Tool service must be performed only by qualied repair personnel.

conditions.

Service or maintenance performed by unqualied repair personnel could

• Use proper accessories. Do not place this product on any unstable cart

result in injury.

or surface. The product may fall causing serious injury to a person or

• When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow

serious damage to the product.

instructions in the Maintenance Section of this manual. Use of unau-

• Prevent object and liquid entry. Never spill liquid of any kind on the

thorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a

video display unit. Liquid increases the risk of electrical shock and

risk of electrical shock or injury.

damage to the product.

• Do not attempt to take any pieces of this unit apart unless directed

• Do not use this device for personal or medical use/inspection in any

to by this manual.

way.

• Follow instructions for changing accessories. Accidents are caused

• The unit is not shock-resistant. Do not use it as a hammer or drop it.

by poorly maintained equipment.

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• Provide proper cleaning. Do not use acetone to clean the unit. Instead,

Do not make any changes or modications to the equipment unless otherwise

use alcohol. Gently clean the LCD with a dry cloth. Remove batteries

specied in the manual. If such changes or modications should be made, you

before cleaning.

could be required to stop operation of the equipment.

• Conduct a safety check. Upon completion of any service or repair of this

product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine

SeeSnake Micro™ Safety

that the product is in proper operating condition.

• Stop using the unit if it starts smoking or emitting noxious fumes.

• Do not place SeeSnake Micro™ into anything or anywhere that may

• Remove the batteries and refer servicing to qualied service person-

contain a live electrical charge.

nel under any of the following conditions:

• FOR WALLS: For inspecting inside walls, be sure to shut off the circuit

• If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into product;

breaker to the whole house before using the SeeSnake Micro™ behind

• If product does not operate normally by following the operating instruc-

any of the walls.

tions;

• FOR PIPES: If you suspect a metal pipe could contain an electrical

• If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way;

charge, have a qualied electrician check the pipe before using the

• When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

SeeSnake Micro™. Ground circuits, in some cases, can be returned to

cast iron pipes and cause them to be charged.

If you have any questions regarding the service or repair of this machine, call

• FOR AUTOMOBILES: Be sure the automobile is not running during

or write to:

inspection. Metal and liquid under the hood may be hot. Do not get oil or

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gas on the imager head. Exposure to petroleum-based substances will

Technical Service Department

eventually degrade the imager head covering.

400 Clark Street

• GENERAL USE: Do not use anywhere the unit may come into exposure

Elyria, Ohio 44035-6001

with hazardous chemicals, electrical charges or moving parts. Such

Tel: (800) 519-3456

situations may result in serious injury or death.

E-mail: TechServices@ridgid.com

On the Web: www.ridgid.com

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Specic Safety Information

Description, Specications and

Standard Equipment

 WARNING: Read this operator’s manual carefully before using the SeeSnake

Micro™. Failure to understand and follow the contents of this manual may

result in electrical shock, re and/or severe personal injury.

Description

The SeeSnake Micro™ displays live color video from an imaging sensor and

Call the Ridge Tool Company, Technical Service Department at (800) 519-

lighting source connected to a exible cable. It can be used to look into tight

3456 if you have any questions.

spots and beam back real-time video to a color LCD. Accessories (mirror, hook

and magnet) are included to attach to the imager head to provide application

exibility.

FCC Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Specications

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

Recommended Use .................Indoor

2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference

Viewable Distance ..................1” to 12”

that may cause undesired operation.

Power Supply ...........................4 Alkaline AA 1.5-volt batteries

Estimated Battery Life .............3 hours of continuous use

Weight ......................................1.2 lbs (0.5 kg)

NOTE! This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits

for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits

Dimensions:

are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in

Length .................................7” (17.8 cm)

a residential installation.

Width ...................................3.63” (9.2 cm)

This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if

Height .................................6.25” (15.9 cm)

not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that

Display:

interference will not occur in a particular installation.

Resolution ...........................160 x 234

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television

Screen Type ........................2.5” LCD

reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the

user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the

Operating Environment:

following measures:

Temperature.........................32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C)

•

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Humidity ..............................5% to 95% non-condensing (display unit)

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Storage Temperature ...........-4°F to 158°F (-20°C to 70°C)

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Water Resistance ................Image head and extensions to 10’ (260 mm)

.............................................water depth (When assembled.)

Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of

Part 15 of the FCC rules.

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Maximum Distance ..................Optional cable extensions can be assembled

.............................................to make cable up to 30’ (762 mm) long

Standard Equipment

The SeeSnake Micro™ comes with the following items:

Battery

Compartment

Fin

Hand Held

Figure 3

Display Unit

4. Replace battery compartment, making sure the n is oriented as shown

with its taller portion toward the LCD screen.

5.

Replace battery cover (Figure 2) and screw.

To use the display unit (Figure 1), it must be connected to the imager head

cable.

Accessory Hook

To connect the cable to the display unit, make sure the keyed ends (Figure 4)

are properly aligned. Once they are aligned, nger tighten the knurled knob to

hold the connection in place.

Keyed ends

Imager Head and

Accessory

Cable

Magnet

Accessory

Magnet

Figure 1 – System Components

Assembly

To Install Batteries (4 AA):

Figure 4

NOTE! Be sure to read Battery Precautions section on Page 2.

1. Turn the hand-held viewer upside down to expose the battery compart-

To Install an Accessory:

ment cover and screw (Figure 2).

The three included accessories, (mirror, hook and magnet) (Figure 1) all attach

to the imager head the same way.

To connect, hold the imager head as shown in Figure 5.

Slip the semicircle end of the accessory, over the ats of the imager head as

shown in Figure 5. Then rotate the accessory a 1/4 turn so the long arm of the

Battery

Compartment

accessory is extending out as shown in Figure 6.

Cover

Accessory

Screw

Figure 2

Figure 5

2. Using a Phillips head screwdriver, remove screw and cover.

3. Remove battery compartment and insert four (4) new AA batteries into the

proper slots in the battery compartment (Figure 3). Proper battery orienta-

tion is indicated on the battery compartment.

Figure 6

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Tool and Work Area Set-Up

 WARNING: To prevent serious injury, proper set-up of the tool and work

area is required. The following procedures should be followed:

1.

Review General Safety Information section of this manual (Page 2).

2.

Check work area for:

Camera

• Adequate lighting

• Flammable liquids, vapors or dust that may ignite.

LEDS

3. Follow tool set-up according to specic tool operator’s manual.

Operating Instructions

CAUTION: Do not use excessive force to insert or bend the cable.

Do not use the cable or imager head to modify surroundings, clear pathways or

clogged areas, or as anything other than an inspection device.

The hand-held display unit is not water resistant.

The imager head and its covering are water resistant, but are not acid-proof

or reproof. Petroleum-based products will ruin the imager head’s protective

Figure 8

plastic covering over time. Avoid submersing the imager head into corrosive,

Typical Applications

oily places.

The SeeSnake Micro™ is designed as a remote inspection device. Typical

applications might include HVAC inspection (Figure 9), automotive inspection

Using The Imager

(Figure 10), cable routing, automotive/boat/aircraft inspection, etc.

To turn the unit on, hold the viewer with the LCD screen facing you (Figure 7).

Roll the ON/OFF switch away from you to turn on the screen. The switch then

acts as a dimmer for the twin LEDs (Figure 8) that surround the camera on the

imager head and provide lighting.

ON/OFF Switch

LCD Screen

Figure 9

Figure 7

Figure 10

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When in use, the snake should easily maneuver itself into position going

Service and Repair

forward.

TIP! The cable can be bent into a certain shape. This may help you maneuver

CAUTION: Tool should be taken to a RIDGID Independent Authorized Service

the cable into tight areas.

Center or returned to the factory. All repairs made by Ridge service facilities

are warranted against defects in material and workmanship.

If you have any questions regarding the service or repair of this machine, call

NOTE! The SeeSnake Micro™ was not designed to take the place of a drain

or write to:

cleaner or electrical/plumbing sh sticks or tapes. In limited instances, the

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SeeSnake Micro™’s accessories can be used to retrieve small items like

Technical Service Department

dropped rings or screws.

400 Clark Street

Elyria, Ohio 44035-6001

Tel: (800) 519-3456

Transportation & Storage

E-mail: TechServices@ridgid.com

For name and address of your nearest Independent Authorized Service Center,

1. Avoid exposing the unit to continuous vibration or extreme hot and cold

contact the Ridge Tool Company at (800) 519-3456 or http://www.ridgid.com or

temperatures.

www.seesnake.com

2. Always store the SeeSnake Micro™ indoors in the case it came with.

3. Always remove the batteries if the unit will not be used for an extended

period of time.

Maintenance Instructions

CAUTION: Make sure the batteries have been removed from the unit before

performing maintenance.

The SeeSnake Micro™ has been designed to require little maintenance.

However, in order to maintain its performance, you must always follow these

guidelines:

1.

Always handle the device with care. It is not shock-resistant and should

not be banged or dropped. Treat it as you would any other sensitive opti-

cal device.

2. Always clean the imager head after use with soap and mild detergent.

3. Use only alcohol swabs to clean the connections.

4. Avoid rubbing too hard on the LCD. After use, wipe the display clean

gently with a dry cloth.

5. Do not disassemble this device beyond what is shown in the manual.

Doing so will void your warranty.

Troubleshooting

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE REASON POSSIBLE SOLUTION

Display turns ON, but does not

- Loose cable connections.

- Check cable connections, clean if required.

show image.

- Re-attach.

- Imager head covered by debris.

- Visually inspect imager head to make certain it is not covered by debris.

LEDs on imager head are dim

-

Batteries low on power. - Replace batteries.

at max brightness, display

switches between black and

white, color display turns itself

OFF after a brief period.

Unit will not turn ON. -

Dead batteries. - Replace batteries.

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Table des matières

Consignes générales de sécurité

Sécurité du chantier ...................................................................................................................................................8

Sécurité individuelle .............................................................................................

......................................................8

Précautions à prendre avec les piles .........................................................................................................................8

Utilisation et entretien du SeeSnake Micro™ .............................................................................................................8

Service après-vente ...................................................................................................................................................9

Consignes de sécurité spéciques

Enoncé de la FCC ..............................................................................................

........................................................9

Sécurité du SeeSnake Micro™ .............................................................................................

.....................................9

Description, spécications et équipements de base

Description ...............................................................................................................................................................10

Spécications ...........................................................................................................................................................10

Equipements de base ...............................................................................................................................................10

Assemblage ..............................................................................................................................................................10

Préparation de l’appareil et du chantier

Utilisation de l’appareil ..............................................................................................................................................11

Utilisation de l’imageur .............................................................................................

................................................11

Transport et stockage ................................................................................................................................................12

Entretien ......................................................................................................................................................................12

Service après-vente et réparations ...........................................................................................................................12

Dépannage ..................................................................................................................................................................13

Garantie à vie ............................................................................................................................................................. 60

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• Evitez toute pénétration d’objets étrangers et de liquides. Ne jamais

verser de liquide quelconque sur l’écran de l’appareil. Toute pénétra-

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tion de liquides augmenterait les risques de choc électrique et risque

d’endommager l’appareil.

•

Ne jamais utiliser cet appareil à des ns d’auscultation personnelle

SeeSnake Micro™

ou médicale.

• Cet appareil n’est pas résistant aux chocs. Ne vous en servez pas en

tant que marteaux, ne le laissez pas tomber.

Instructions d’utilisation

Précautions à prendre avec les piles

Consignes générales de sécurité

• Retirez les piles avant de nettoyer l’appareil.

AVERTISSEMENT! Lisez attentivement ces

• Retirez les piles avant le stockage long terme de l’appareil.

instructions et le guide de sécurité qui les

• Lorsqu’il s’avère nécessaire de remplacer les piles REMPLACEZ

LES QUATRE PILES A LA FOIS.

accompagne avant d’utiliser cet appareil.

• N’utilisez que le type de pile préconisé.

Si vous avez des questions sur l’un ou l’autre

• N’oubliez pas d’installer les piles selon la polarité indiquée dans le

aspect relatif à l’utilisation de cet outil, contactez

logement des piles.

votre distributeur RIDGID.

• Cet appareil d’inspection visuelle n’est pas compatible avec les piles

rechargeables.

L’incompréhension et le non-respect de toutes les

• Disposez des piles de manière appropriée. Ne jamais incinérer les

piles, car toute exposition à des températures élevées risque de les

instructions peut provoquer une électrocution, un

faire exploser. Recouvrez les bornes des piles avec une bande adhésive

incendie et/ou des blessures corporelles graves.

an d’éviter leur contact avec d’autres objets. Certains pays ont des

réglementations visant le recyclage des piles. Respectez la réglementa-

CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS !

tion en vigueur.

Sécurité du chantier

Utilisation et entretien du SeeSnake

• Maintenez le chantier propre et bien éclairé. Les établis encombrés et

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les endroits sombres peuvent provoquer des accidents.

• Respectez les consignes d’utilisation du matériel d’inspection

• N’utilisez pas de dispositif ou d’appareil d’inspection visuelle

visuelle. N’utilisez pas le SeeSnake Micro™ sans formation appropriée

dans un milieu explosif, tel qu’en présence de liquides, de gaz ou

et sans s’être familiarisez avec son mode d’emploi.

de poussières lourdes inammables. Les dispositifs électriques et

• Ne pas immerger l’écran portable dans l’eau. Stockez l’appareil

les appareils d’inspection visuelle produisent des étincelles qui risque

dans un endroit sec. De telles mesures réduiront les risques de choc

d’enammer lesdites poussières et vapeurs.

électrique et de détérioration de l’appareil. Une fois qu’ils sont assemblés,

• N’utilisez pas cet appareil d’inspection visuelle à proximité de

la tête et le câble de l’imageur sont étanches, mais l’écran vidéo ne l’est

produits corrosifs. Toute exposition aux milieux corrosifs et huileux

pas.

risquerait d’endommager le couvercle en matière plastique de la tête de

• Ne pas utiliser la caméra s’il y a de la condensation derrière sa

l’imageur, et ruiner la qualité des images.

lentille. Laissez l’eau s’évaporer avant d’utiliser l’appareil.

• Eloignez les curieux, les enfants et les visiteurs lors de l’utilisation

• Ne pas utiliser l’appareil si son interrupteur Marche/ Arrêt ne fonc-

de l’appareil d’inspection visuelle. Ne laissez personne toucher

tionne pas correctement. Un appareil qui ne peut pas être commandé

l’appareil.

par son interrupteur est dangereux et doit être réparé.

• Rangez les appareils non utilisés hors de la porté des enfants et des

non initiés. Ce type d’appareil peut s’avérer dangereux entre les mains

Sécurité individuelle

de personnes non initiées.

• Entretenez soigneusement cet appareil d’inspection visuelle. Les

• Soyez attentif, faites attention à ce que vous faites et faites preuve

appareils bien entretenus sont moins susceptibles de provoquer des ac-

de bon sens. N’utilisez pas cet appareil d’inspection visuelle lorsque

cidents.

vous êtes fatigué, sous l’inuence de drogues, de l’alcool ou de médica-

• En cas de chute, examinez l’appareil pour signes de bris ou autres

ments. Un instant d’inattention lors de l’utilisation de l’appareil risque de

anomalies qui risquent de nuire à son bon fonctionnement. Le cas

provoquer de graves blessures corporelles.

échéant, l’appareil devra être réparé avant son utilisation. Les appareils

• Ne vous mettez pas en porte-à-faux. Maintenez votre équilibre à tout

mal entretenus sont à l’origine de nombreux accidents.

moment. Un bon équilibre vous permet de mieux contrôler l’appareil en

• N’utilisez que les accessoires prévus par le fabricant pour votre type

cas d’imprévu.

d’appareil particulier. Les accessoires adaptés à un type d’appareil peu-

• Utilisez les équipements de protection appropriés. Portez systémati-

vent être dangereux lorsqu’ils sont utilisés avec un autre type d’appareil.

quement une protection oculaire. Un masque à poussière, des chaussu-

• Séchez vos mains avant toute mise en marche ou arrêt de l’appareil,

res antidérapantes, un casque et une protection auditive peuvent s’avérer

et avant de remplacer ses piles.

nécessaires selon les conditions d’emploi.

• Protégez l’appareil contre une chaleur excessive. L’appareil doit être

• Utilisez les accessoires appropriés. Ne posez pas cet appareil sur

éloigné de toutes sources de chaleur, tels que radiateurs, bouches de

un support xe ou roulant instable. L’appareil risque de tomber et

chauffage, cuisinières et autres articles (y compris les amplicateurs)

s’endommager ou occasionner de sérieuses blessures.