VIDEO INSPECTION SYSTEM
93765
SET uP aND OPEraTINg INSTruCTIONS
read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
SaVE ThIS MaNual.
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PErSONal SaFETY
gENEral SaFETY rulES
1. Stay alert. Watch what you are
doing, and use common sense
when operating a device. Do not
use a device while tired or under
the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
medication. A moment of inattention
while operating devices may result in
serious personal injury.
WarNINg!
rEaD aND uNDErSTaND all
INSTruCTIONS
Failure to follow all instructions listed
below may result in
electric shock, fire, and/or serious
injury.
SaVE ThESE INSTruCTIONS
2. Dress properly. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry. Contain long
hair. Keep hair, clothing, and
WOrK arEa
gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair
can be caught in moving parts.
1. Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered benches and dark areas
invite accidents.
3. Do not overreach. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times.
Proper footing and balance enables
better control of the device in
2. Do not operate in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases,
or dust. Powered products create
sparks which may ignite the dust or
fumes.
unexpected situations.
4. Wear aNSI-approved safety impact
goggles when using this product.
Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes,
and a hard hat must be used for
appropriate conditions.
ElECTrICal SaFETY
1. grounded devices must be
plugged into an outlet properly
installed and grounded in
DEVICE uSE aND CarE
accordance with all codes and
ordinances. Never modify the
plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs. Check with a
qualified electrician if you are in
doubt as to whether the outlet is
properly grounded. If the devices
should electrically malfunction or
break down, grounding provides a
low resistance path to carry electricity
away from the user
1. use the correct device for your
application. The correct device will
do the job better and safer at the rate
for which it is designed.
2. Do not use this product if the
Power Switch does not turn it on
or off. Any product that cannot be
controlled with the Power Switch is
dangerous and must be replaced.
3. Turn off the Power Switch and
disconnect the Power adapter
from the electrical outlet before
making any adjustments, changing
2. Do not expose to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a device
will increase the risk of electric shock.
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accessories, or storing the
product. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of electric
shock.
unauthorized parts or failure to follow
maintenance instructions may create
a risk of electric shock or injury.
lithium Battery Safety Warnings
4. Store idle devices out of reach of
children and other untrained per-
sons. Devices are dangerous in the
hands of untrained users.
5. Maintain devices with care. Keep
the product and its accessories
clean and in proper working order.
Properly maintained devices are less
likely to malfunction and are easier
to control. Do not use a damaged
device. Tag damaged devices “Do
not use” until repaired.
lIThIuM BaTTErIES STOrE a
largE aMOuNT OF ENErgY
aND WIll VENT FIrE Or
ExPlODE IF MISTrEaTED:
1. Keep Battery Pack dry.
6. Check for misalignment or binding
of moving parts, breakage of parts,
and any other condition that may
affect the device’s operation. If
2. DO NOT DO aNY OF ThE FOl-
lOWINg TO ThE BaTTErY PaCK:
a. Open,
b. Drop,
c. Short-circuit,
d. Incinerate, or
damaged, have the device serviced
before using. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained devices.
e. Expose to temperatures greater
than 140°F.
7. use only accessories that are
recommended by the manufacturer
for your model. Accessories that
may be suitable for one device may
become hazardous when used on
another device.
3. Charge Battery Pack only according
to the instructions indicated in this
manual.
4. Inspect Battery Pack before every
use; do not use or charge if dam-
aged.
SErVICE
1. Device service must be performed
only by qualified repair personnel.
Service or maintenance performed by
unqualified personnel could result in
a risk of injury.
5. The charge time for the Battery is
6 hours. Do not charge the Battery
for longer than 6 hours as damage to
the Battery and/or Video system may
result.
2. When servicing a device, use only
identical replacement parts. Fol-
low instructions in the “Inspec-
tion, Maintenance, And Cleaning”
section of this manual. Use of
6. Keep the Battery disconnected
unless the system is being used.
When connected, the system will
constantly drain the Battery.
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7. Switch to a fresh Battery when de-
vice performance begins to dimin-
ish. Severe heat is most destructive
to a Battery. The more heat gener-
ated, the faster the Battery loses its
power. A Battery that gets too hot
can be permanently damaged. Never
over-discharge a Battery by attempt-
ing to use the Monitor after it indi-
cates low Battery power.
or Camera undergo shaking or strong
vibration.
4. To allow air circulation, locate the
Monitor at least two inches from
walls, cabinets, or other enclo-
sures.
5. When connecting the Camera to
the Monitor the power must be off
or both units will be damaged.
8.
The battery gets hot while
charging. The built-in
charger’s heat can build
6. Maintain labels and nameplates on
the Product. These carry important
information. If unreadable or miss-
ing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a
replacement.
up to unsafe levels and
create a fire hazard if it does not
receive adequate ventilation, due to
an electrical fault, or if it is used in a
hot environment.
Do not place the battery on a flam-
mable surface. Do not obstruct any
vents on the battery. Especially
avoid placing the battery on car-
pets and rugs; they are not only
flammable, but they also obstruct
vents under the battery.
7. When replacing the Fuse in the
Battery, only use another Fuse of
the same type and rating. Use of a
different Fuse or object may result in
property damage, explosion, or fire.
8. People with pacemakers should
consult their physician(s) before use.
Electromagnetic fields in close prox-
imity to heart pacemaker could cause
pacemaker interference or pacemak-
er failure.
SPECIFIC SaFETY rulES
9. WARNING: Handling the cord on
this product will expose you to lead,
a chemical known to the State of
California to cause cancer, and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
1. If this unit is to be used with a
potable water supply, the unit
must be thoroughly sterilized and
cleaned before use. Also, flush
the water supply when finished and
before use.
(California Health & Safety Code §
25249.5, et seq.)
2. Keep the Monitor out of direct
sunlight. Do not allow the Monitor
to overheat, freeze, or be exposed to
wet conditions. Do not locate the
Monitor near radiators, ovens, or
any other heat source.
10. The warnings and cautions discussed
in this manual cannot cover all pos-
sible conditions and situations that
may occur. It must be understood
by the operator that common sense
and caution are factors which cannot
be built into this product, but must be
supplied by the operator.
3. handle the Monitor and Camera
with care. Do not allow the Monitor
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cal Code. (See Outlets for 2-Prong
Plug.)
grOuNDINg
TO PrEVENT
ElECTrIC ShOCK
aND DEaTh FrOM
INCOrrECT grOuNDINg
WIrE CONNECTION:
2. Double insulated devices may be
used in either of the 120 volt outlets
shown in the preceding illustration.
(See Outlets for 2-Prong Plug.)
Check with a qualified
Extension Cords
electrician if you are in doubt
as to whether the outlet is
properly grounded. Do not
modify the power cord plug
provided with the device.
Never remove the grounding
prong from the plug. Do not
use the device if the power
cord or plug is damaged. If
damaged, have it repaired by
a service facility before use. If
the plug will not fit the outlet,
have a proper outlet installed
by a qualified electrician.
1. Grounded devices require a three
wire extension cord. Double Insu-
lated devices can use either a two or
three wire extension cord.
2. As the distance from the supply outlet
increases, you must use a heavier
gauge extension cord. Using exten-
sion cords with inadequately sized
wire causes a serious drop in voltage,
resulting in loss of power and pos-
sible device damage.
(See Table a.)
3. The smaller the gauge number of the
wire, the greater the capacity of the
cord. For example, a 14 gauge cord
can carry a higher current than a 16
gauge cord. (See Table a.)
Double Insulated Devices:
Devices with Two Prong Plugs
4. When using more than one exten-
sion cord to make up the total length,
make sure each cord contains at
least the minimum wire size required.
(See Table a.)
5. If you are using one extension cord
for more than one device, add the
nameplate amperes and use the sum
to determine the required minimum
cord size. (See Table a.)
Outlets for 2-Prong Plug
1. Devices marked “Double Insulated”
do not require grounding. They have
a special double insulation system
which satisfies OSHA requirements
and complies with the applicable
standards of Underwriters Labora-
tories, Inc., the Canadian Standard
Association, and the National Electri-
6. If you are using an extension cord
outdoors, make sure it is marked with
the suffix “W-A” (“W” in Canada) to
indicate it is acceptable for outdoor
use.
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7. Make sure the extension cord is prop-
erly wired and in good electrical con-
dition. Always replace a damaged
extension cord or have it repaired by
a qualified electrician before using it.
8. Protect the extension cords from
sharp objects, excessive heat, and
damp or wet areas.
rECOMMENDED MINIMuM WIrE
gaugE FOr ExTENSION COrDS*
(120/240 VOlT)
ExTENSION COrD
NaMEPlaTE
lENgTh
aMPErES
(at full load)
0 – 2.0
2.1 – 3.4
18
18
18
18
18
14
12
18
18
18
16
14
12
10
18
18
16
14
12
10
-
18
16
14
12
10
-
16
14
12
12
-
3.5 – 5.0
5.1 – 7.0
7.1 – 12.0
12.1 – 16.0
16.1 – 20.0
-
-
-
* Based on limiting the line
voltage drop to five volts at
150% of the rated amperes.
TaBlE a
Symbology
Double Insulated
Canadian Standards Association
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
Volts Alternating Current
Amperes
V~
a
No Load Revolutions per Minute
(RPM)
n xxxx/min.
0
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BaTTErY
(4a)
BaTTErY aC
COrD (7B)
TO MONITOr
T
u
12 VDC
O
120 Volt, grounded,
Electrical Outlet
Figure a
3. The charge indicator on the battery
box will stay RED until the charge is
complete. Once the charge is com-
plete, the indicator will turn GREEN.
ChargINg ThE BaTTErY
1. Charge the Battery (4) first before
use. Thereafter, subsequent charge
times are 6 hours. Never charge the
Battery for longer than 6 hours, as
damage to the Battery and/or video
system will occur.
4. Unplug the AC cord from its electrical
outlet and remove it from the Battery
(4A) box. Do not charge the Battery
longer than 6 hours.
2. To charge the Battery(4A), plug Bat-
tery AC Cord (7B) to the battery box
and 120 volt, grounded, electrical
outlet. (See Figure A.)
Note: The Battery box may feel warm to
touch, which is normal during the
charging process.
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Monitor Controls:
CaMEra
C1
C2
lED DIMMEr CONT. BrIghT.
POWEr
MONITOr
(FrONT VIEW)
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
a.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
Camera Selection Switch
LED Switch
LED Dimmer
Contrast
Brightness
MIN. Max.
a
B
C
D
E
F
Monitor Power Switch
g.
h.
I.
DC 12 Volt-Input (Plug in 12VDC Power System Here)
External Video-In Switch
Video-Out (Used to Record to a VCR)
External Video-Input
J.
g
h
I
J
l
K
K.
l.
Camera 1 Input
Camera 2 Input
MONITOr
(BaCK VIEW)
C2
C1
DC 12 VOlT VCr/CaMEra
INPuT
VIDEO
OuT
VIDEO
IN
Figure B
OPEraTION
1. When connecting the Camera (1)
to the Monitor (2) the power must
be off or both units may be dam-
aged.
2. IMPOrTaNT: To avoid damage to
the Camera (1) and/or Cable (3) use
caution when inserting or retracting
the equipment in pipes, ducts, etc.
Avoid sharp corners and edges; the
cable can kink and break internally if
bent sharply. If necessary, insert the
Ball Protector (9) over the Camera for
added protection. The Ball Protec-
tor may also help keep the Camera
clean.
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TO CaMEra (1)
TO MONITOr CaMEra
INPuT JaCK (K, l)
TO MONITOr
DC 12 VOlT-
INPuT JaCK (g)
T
u
12 VDC
O
MONITOr (rEar VIEW)
VIDEO VIDEO
OuT IN
DDCC
11
2
2
VV IINN
CaM1
CaM2
TO VCr
(NOT INCluDED)
Figure C
3. Set the Monitor (2) on a clean, dry,
flat, level surface capable of support-
ing the weight of the Monitor and its
accessories. If necessary, attach
the Sunshade (8 over the front of the
Monitor to reduce glare.
terminal on the Battery (4A).
(See Figure C.)
d. Plug the other end of the Battery
Cord (5) into the DC 12 Volt-Input
Jack on the back of the Monitor (2).
(See Figure C.)
(See Figure C, and assy. Diagram.)
5-2. To Hook-Up With The Power
Adapter:
4. Plug the Cable (3) into one of the
Camera ports (K, L) on the back of
the Monitor (2).
a. Plug the Power Adapter (7) into the
nearest 120 volt, grounded, electri-
cal outlet.
(See Figures E and F.)
5-1. To Hook-Up With The Battery:
b. Plug the end of the Power Adapter’s
(7) cord into the DC 12 Volt-Input
Jack on the back of the Monitor (2).
a. Set the Battery (4A) on a dry sur-
face, on a plate or other flat, stable
surface out of the sun and close
enough for the Battery Cord (5) to
reach the rear of the Monitor (2).
(See Figure C.)
6. Set the VCR/Camera Switch (H) on
the back of the Monitor (2) to “CaM-
Era”. (See Figure B.)
7. Turn on the POWEr Switch (F) on
the front of the Monitor (2).
(See Figure B.)
b. Attach the BlaCK (–) connector on
the Battery Cord (5) to the BlaCK
(–) terminal on the Battery (4A).
(See Figure C.)
8. Press the LED Switch (4) to turn the
LED’s on. The LED’s may not be vis-
ible in a normally lit room. Point the
camera at the front of the monitor and
c. Attach the rED (+) connector on
the Battery Cord (5) to the rED (+)
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look at the monitor screen to see if
the LED’s are on or not.
(See Figure B.)
NOTE: This product is ideal for
pipes 1-1/2”-4-3/4” inner diameter
with multiple bends.
9. Push in on the Camera (A) button
if using the C1 Camera Input (K).
Leave the button out if using the C2
Input (L). An image should appear
on the Monitor (2). If not, recheck the
connections. (See Figure B.)
13. Adjust the Brightness (E) and Con-
trast (D) on the front of the Monitor
(2). If additional light is needed, push
on the LED Switch (B) on the front
of the Monitor. Adjust the brightness
of the LED lights with the Dimmer
Switch (C). (See Figure B.)
14. To reel the Cable (3) back in, care-
fully guide the Cable (3) back into the
reel with one hand, while turning the
reel with the other. To prevent dam-
age, do not sharply bend the cable.
15. When finished, carefully remove the
Camera (1) from the pipe, duct, etc.
Turn off the POWEr Switch (F) on
the front of the Monitor (2). Discon-
nect the alligator clips on the Battery
Cord (5) from the Battery (4). Then,
unplug the Battery Cord from the
Monitor. (See Figure C.)
10.
CauTION! Do not
sharply bend the cable;
the cable will be dam-
16. If necessary, use a disinfectant to
clean the Camera (1), Ball Protector
(9), and Cable (3) after use. Then
dry. Do not immerse the Monitor (2),
Battery (4), Power Adapters (7), or
any other accessory in liquid.
aged if severely bent.
Carefully remove the camera end of
the Cable (3) out the center of the
reel, as shown in the illustration
above. Thread it through the hook on
the handle.
(See assy. Diagram.)
17. Store the Video Inspection System
in its Carrying Case (6) and keep the
Carrying Case in a clean, dry location
out of reach of children.
11. Securely thread the Camera (1) onto
the end of the Cable (3) if it is not
already connected.
12. Turn the reel to unwind the Cable
from the reel while gently feeding it
into the pipe, duct, etc. until the Cable
(3) is at the desired depth. DO NOT
FOrCE CaBlE.
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2. Before each use, make sure the ter-
minal contacts on the Battery (4) are
clean and free of corrosion.
INSPECTION, MaINTENaNCE,
aND ClEaNINg
WarNINg! Turn off the power
and disconnect the battery before
performing any inspection, mainte-
nance, or cleaning procedures.
3. after each use, wipe the Camera
Lens and all components to remove
any dirt and moisture. If neces-
sary, use a disinfectant to clean the
Camera (1), Ball Protector (9), and
Cable (3) after use. Then dry. Do not
immerse the Monitor (2), Battery (4),
Power Adapters (7), or any other ac-
cessory in liquid.
1. Before each use, inspect the general
condition of the Video Inspection Sys-
tem. Check for loose screws, mis-
alignment or binding of moving parts,
cracked or broken parts, damaged
electrical wiring, and any other condi-
tion that may affect its safe operation.
If abnormal noise or vibration occurs,
have the problem corrected before
further use. Do not use damaged
equipment.
CauTION! all maintenance,
service, or repairs not mentioned
in this manual must only be per-
formed by a qualified service tech-
nician.
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TrOuBlEShOOTINg
Problem
Possible Solutions
System displays a rolling, shrunk, or
unstable picture.
1. Check all connections.
2. Charge the Battery fully.
3. Have a qualified service technician check for a
defective Battery and/or other defective components
in the System.
Camera LED’s not lit.
1. LED’s may not be seen clearly in brightly lit room.
Point Camera at monitor while on to see if LED’s are
actually on.
2. Adjust LED Dimmer to change LED brightness.
Adjust contrast and brightness.
1. Turn LED On on monitor.
LED’s light, but no image on screen.
Image on screen is dark when camera is in
pipe.
2. Adjust LED dimmer.
3. Use ball protector with camera to keep lens above
sludge.
4. Clean lens and LED’s.
5. Check cable connections are secure.
Adjust contrast and brightness.
1. Recharge/replace battery.
2. Use line power adapter.
1. Adjust dimmer.
Screen on monitor is white.
Monitor does not work with battery.
Monitor works, but LED doesn't.
2. Replace camera, if needed.
3. Check fiberglass cable and connections for damage
and replace, if needed.
Fuzzy or vertical lines on monitor screen
when the camera is used in hot environ-
ment.
1. Allow camera to cool.
2. Use in environments -20 °F to 120 °F only.
3. Have qualified technician service/replace camera.
1. Recharge/replace battery.
Monitor does not work.
2. Operate unit using line power adapter.
3. Have qualified technician service monitor.
Unit operates intermittently when short cable Replace short cable.
is moved.
Camera lens is loose, cracked or broken.
Replace camera.
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ParTS lIST & aSSEMBlY DIagraM
Part
1
2
3
4A
6
7
7B
8
9
10
Description
Qty.
Camera
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Monitor
Cable Reel w/65 Ft. Cable
Li-Ion Battery
Carrying Case
Power Adapter
Battery AC Cord
Sunshade
Ball Protector
Short Cable
10
1
2
6
9
7
4a
3
7B
8
Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not avail-
able individually as replacement parts.
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WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS.
PlEaSE rEaD ThE
FOllOWINg CarEFullY
To take advantage of this warranty,
the product or part must be returned to us
with transportation charges prepaid. Proof
of purchase date and an explanation of the
complaint must accompany the merchan-
dise. If our inspection verifies the defect,
we will either repair or replace the product
at our election or we may elect to refund
the purchase price if we cannot readily
and quickly provide you with a replace-
ment. We will return repaired products at
our expense, but if we determine there is
no defect, or that the defect resulted from
causes not within the scope of our warran-
ty, then you must bear the cost of returning
the product.
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR
HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEM-
BLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFER-
ENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFAC-
TURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRE-
SENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO
THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO
REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN
FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIB-
UTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS
AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE
UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED
TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE
BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISKS AND LIABILITY
ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO
THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT
PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR
HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS
THERETO.
This warranty gives you specific legal
rights and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
lIMITED 90 DaY WarraNTY
Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes ev-
ery effort to assure that its products meet
high quality and durability standards, and
warrants to the original purchaser that this
product is free from defects in materials
and workmanship for the period of 90 days
from the date of purchase. This warranty
does not apply to damage due directly or
indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence or
accidents, repairs or alterations outside
our facilities, criminal activity, improper in-
stallation, normal wear and tear, or to lack
of maintenance. We shall in no event be
liable for death, injuries to persons or prop-
erty, or for incidental, contingent, special
or consequential damages arising from the
use of our product. Some states do not al-
low the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, so the above
limitation of exclusion may not apply to
you. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN
LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EX-
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