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Near-Infrared Borescope
Pre-Installation Guide 1 - 1
Pneumatic Auto Retract System
1Introduction
This Guide provides you with information regarding the preparatory work which needs to
be completed prior to AMETEK Land / SVA supervising the installation the Pneumatic
Auto Retract Device for the NIR-B Borescope camera.
Make sure that you read and understand these instructions before doing any work on the
installation.
Also, make sure that all the work described in this guide is completed before AMETEK
Land / SVA supervise the installation of the retraction device and camera.
If you are in any doubt about anything described in this guide, contact AMETEK Land for
further information.
Clearly, each installation is unique in terms of both the physical electro-mechanical
installation and the wiring. A local team of site-trained personnel will be required to work
under the supervision of AMETEK Land / SVA. Work will involve, but not be limited to,
portage of equipment, mounting of framework by welder/erectors, mounting of services
by tters, alignment of retraction mechanism and connection of cables by electrical/
control engineers.
1.1 Safety Instructions
Before connecting and operating the system, read the safety instructions and Installation
& User Guides provided with all equipment.
The Installation & User Guide must be kept in a safe place such that the operator can
access it any time.
The manufacturer accepts no liability for damages caused by improper handling and non-
compliance of safety precautions.
• It is imperative to always wear safety glasses, face protection and reproof clothing
when working;
• When working on a system near the furnace, another person must be present for
supervision;
• The system and related components must never be kept without water and air
cooling in a hot area at which the ambient temperature is more than 80°C;
• The ambient temperature, without ame contact at the probe tip, may not exceed
2000 °C, provided the probe is water- and air-cooled;
• The system must be protected against intrusion of moisture;
• Electrically powered equipment must be opened only by suitably qualied service
personnel;
• Ensure all plugs and cables are connected correctly before the system is connected
to the power supply;
• The connectors and cables must only be dismantled when system is in a de-
energised state;
• In case of maintenance work on the system, which requires shutting o the water or
air, the opening to the furnace must be sealed by appropriate measures in order to
prevent escape of ue gases and ames.
1.2 System Overview
The Pneumatic Auto Retract System for the NIR-B Borescope comprises the following main
components:
• Retraction Device;
• NIR-B Borescope Camera Housing;
• NIR-B Borescope Camera
• Media Bar;
• Media Cabinet;
• Air Filter Unit;
• Remote Control Unit.
A complete System Overview diagram is provided in Fig. 1-3 (overleaf).
An overview of the components covered in this Pre-Installation Guide is given in Fig. 1-4.
This shows the components which must be installed by the customer prior to AMETEK
LAND / SVA service personnel supervising the installation of the Auto Retract System.