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Controlling the Sonde from a SeeSnake CCU is de-

scribed in the Operator's Manual for the CCU and de-

pends on the model being used. Typically, the Sonde

can be turned on and off from the CCU. If you are using

the microDrain System with the microEXPLORER Camera

hand-held monitor, the Sonde is activated by turning the

LED brightness control down to zero. Once the Sonde has

been located, the LEDs can be returned to their normal

brightness level to continue the inspection.

When the microDrain System Sonde is turned on, a lo-

cator such as the RIDGID SR-20, SR-60, Scout, or

NaviTrack

II set to 512 Hz will be able to detect it. The

most workable approach to tracking the Sonde is to run

the pushrod into the pipe about five or ten feet (1.5 to 3

meters) and use the locator to find the Sonde's position. If

desired, you can then extend the pushrod a similar dis-

tance further down-pipe and locate the Sonde again start-

ing from the previous located position.

To locate the Sonde, turn the locator on and set it to

Sonde mode. Scan in the direction of the Sonde's prob-

able location until the locator detects the Sonde. Once you

have detected the Sonde, use the locator indications to

zero in on its location precisely. For detailed instructions

on Sonde locating, consult the Operator's Manual for the

locator model you are using.

Retrieving The Camera

Once the inspection has been completed, pull the pushrod

back with slow, steady force. Continue running water

down the line if possible to help clean the pushrod. A towel

can be used to wipe off the pushrod as it is withdrawn.

Pay attention to the force required to withdraw the

pushrod. The pushrod may get hung up while being re-

trieved, and may need to be manipulated as done during

insertion. Do not force the pushrod or exert excessive

force. This could damage the camera or pushrod. 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.

As the pushrod is withdrawn from the inlet, feed it back into

the drum.

Using Guide Tubes

To avoid marring or scratching toilet bowls or other porce-

lain surfaces or to avoid sharp edges at the inlet you

may find it valuable to have a guide piece fabricated

from PVC or flexible tubing. Two possible types of guide

tube are shown below in

Figure 23

Figure 23 – Guide Tubes

The PVC tube guide is fabricated from sections of PVC

pipe and conduit so it has a curved access tube at the

bottom which guides the pushrod and cable past the

scratchable surface of the toilet

(Figure 24)

Figure 24 – Using A PVC Guide Tube

The flexible guide tube is fashioned from ribbed flexible

conduit, and is used in a similar fashion

(Figure 25)

Figure 25 – Using The Flexible Guide Tube

SeeSnake

microDrain™ Inspection System

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