AMES 64623 Assembly instructions

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Important Safety Information
Work Area Safety
1. Keep your work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered benches and dark
areas may cause accidents.
2. Operate the Unit in a
well-ventilated work area.
3. Do not operate the Unit in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases, or heavy dust.
4. Keep a fire extinguisher suitable for
gasoline/chemical/electrical fires nearby.
5. Keep bystanders, children and visitors
away while operating the Unit.
6. This product is not a toy. Do not allow
children to play with or near this .
7. Use as intended only.
8. Inspect before every use; do not use
if parts are loose or damaged.
9. Maintain product labels and
nameplates. These carry
important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
Electrical Safety
1. Before inspecting walls, shut off the
circuit breakers to the whole house.
2. Before inspecting pipes that may
contain an electric charge, have them
checked by a qualified electrician.
3. Before inspecting an engine,
turn off the automobile.
4. Do not use the Unit while
standing in water.
5. Avoid body contact with grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators,
ranges and refrigerators.
6. Do not expose the Handheld Display
Unit to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering the Display Unit
increases the risk of electric shock.
7. Do not place the Imager Head
and Cable into any place that may
contain a live electric charge or
moving parts, which increases
the risk of electric shock.
8. Make sure your hands are dry
before operating the Unit.

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Scope Safety
1. The Handheld Display Unit is not
waterproof. The Imager Head and
Cable are rated to IP67.
See “Specifications” on page 4.
2. Do not use the Unit if condensation
forms in the Imager Head.
Let condensation evaporate before use.
3. Do not submerge the Imager
Head and Cable into corrosive
substances, such as drain cleaner.
4. Do not get gasoline or oil on the
Imager Head and Cable.
5. Do not use excessive force to insert or
withdraw the Imager Head and Cable.
6. Do not use the Unit near
moving machinery.
7. Do not place the Unit on any
unstable cart or surface.
8. Handle the Unit with care. If
the Unit is dropped, check for
breakage and any other conditions
that may affect its operation.
9. Store the Unit, cables and
accessories in a locked area
out of the reach of children.
Personal Safety
1. Wear ANSI-approved safety
goggles during use.
2. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
Keep your hair, clothing, and
gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair
can be caught in moving parts.
3. Do not use the Unit while tired or under
the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
medications. A moment of interruption
can result in serious personal injury.
4. Do not over-reach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times. Proper footing
and balance enables better control of
the Unit in unexpected situations.
5. Do not use the Unit for personal
inspection or medical use in any
way. This is not a medical Unit.
6. People with pacemakers should
consult their physician(s) before
use. Electromagnetic fields in close
proximity to heart pacemaker could
cause pacemaker interference
or pacemaker failure.
7. The warnings, precautions, and
instructions discussed in this instruction
manual cannot cover all possible
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.
Service
There are no user serviceable parts. Unit service must be
performed only by qualified repair personnel.

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Specifications
Battery Type 4 AA (Included)
Display Screen 320 x 240
Handheld Display Unit Operating Temperature 32°F to 113°F
Imager Head 9mm (0.35")
Imager Head Lights 4 x Adjustable LED
Image Sensor 1/6" VGA CMOS
Imager Head IP67
Imager Head and Cable Operating Temperature 14°F to 176°F

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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Setup- Before Use:
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the
beginning of this document including all text under subheadings therein
before set up or use.
Components
Cable
Hook Mirror Sleeve
Magnet
Imager
Head with
Light
Display
Screen
Cable
Connector
Handheld
Display
Unit

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Installing/Replacing Batteries
CAUTION! Do not mix old and
new batteries. Do not mix alkaline,
standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable
(nickel-cadmium) batteries. Position
batteries in proper polarity. Do not
use swollen or leaking batteries.
The battery compartment is located
on the bottom of the handle.
1. Remove screw, then
remove Battery Cover.
2. Insert batteries.
3. Replace Battery Cover,
then replace screw.
Tool Set Up
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ELECTRICAL SHOCK:
Make sure that the Unit is OFF before performing any procedure in this section.
1. Connecting Cable:
a. Carefully push Cable’s key
into Cable Connector’s slot.
b. Turn Cable Connector
counterclockwise until the
Cable and Cable Connector
are securely attached.
2. Disconnecting Cable:
a. Turn Cable Connector clockwise
until the Cable and Cable
Connector are detached.
b. Remove Cable.
Cable
Key
Slot
Cable
Connector
3. Attaching Accessories:
a. Hold the accessory against
the Imager Head, placing
the Hook in the hole.
b. Match the slot on the Sleeve
to the accessory, then slide the
Sleeve down the Imager Head
until it covers the Hook.
Imager
Head
Accessory
Sleeve
Hook

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Operating Instructions
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the
beginning of this document including all text under subheadings therein
before set up or use of this product.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY AND DEATH:
Always wear eye protection. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles during use.
Before inspecting walls, shut off the circuit breakers to the whole house.
Before inspecting pipes that may contain an electric charge, have them checked by a
qualified electrician.
Before inspecting an engine, turn off the automobile.
Handheld Display Unit Controls
Zoom
In
Zoom
Out
Dim
Light
Brighten
Light
Flip
Image
Power

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General Operating Instructions
Live Viewing
View on Display Screen
1. Press the Power button to
turn the Display on.
2. Adjusting Light: Press Dim Light
button to dim and turn off light. Press
Brighten Light button to turn on
light and increase brightness.
3. Zooming: Press Zoom In
button to zoom in. Press Zoom
Out button to zoom out.
4. Flip Image: Press the
Flip Image button to flip image
horizontally and vertically.
5. When finished, press the Power
button to turn the Unit off, then clean
and store according to “Inspection
and Maintenance” on page 10.

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Inspection and Maintenance
Procedures not specifically explained in this manual
must be performed only by a qualified technician.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ELECTRICAL SHOCK:
Make sure that the Unit is OFF before performing any procedure in this section.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM TOOL FAILURE:
Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise or vibration
occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.
Inspection
1. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the
general condition of the tool. Check for:
• condensation in Imager Head,
• cracked or damaged Cable,
• cracked or broken parts, and
• any other condition that may
affect its safe operation.
Cleaning and Storage
1. AFTER USE, use a mild detergent
on a clean cloth to remove any oil,
grease or dirt from the handheld
unit, especially on the buttons,
being careful to not put excessive
pressure on the display screen.
2. Store the handheld unit, cable
and accessories in a locked area
out of the reach of children.
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions
Display is on, but does
not show image.
1. Cable connection loose.
2. Imager Head is dirty.
1. Check that Cable is connected.
2. Clean Imager Head.
Light is dim at maximum
brightness.
Low Batteries. Replace Batteries.
Display won’t turn on
or turns itself off.
Low Batteries. Replace Batteries
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool.
Disconnect power supply before service.

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Parts List
Part Description Qty
1 Handheld Display Unit 1
2 Cable with Imager Head 1
3 45° Mirror Accessory 1
4 Hook Accessory 1
5 Magnet Accessory 1
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Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only,
and are not available individually as replacement parts.

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