General P16PIP User manual

PIPE & DUCT INSPECTION
PROBE & REEL SET
USER’S MANUAL
P16PIP
99 Washington Street
Melrose, MA 02176
Phone [phone]
Toll Free 1-800-517-8431
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99 Washington Street
Melrose, MA 02176
Phone [phone]
Toll Free 1-800-517-8431
Visit us at www.TestEquipmentDepot.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 –4
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
What’s in the Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 –6
Setup Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 –7
Attach Borescope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 –7
Operatin Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 – 10
Attachin an Accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 – 10
Operatin & Maintenance Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 – 12
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
General’s Return for Repair Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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INT ODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing General Tools & Instruments’ (General’s) P16PIP Pipe
& Duct Inspection Probe & Reel Set. Please read this manual carefully and
thoroughly before using the product.
The P16PIP is a probe and reel set that—when attached to a video borescope
inspection system from General—allows plumbers to visually inspect the
interior of water and sewer pipes carrying running water, and HVAC specialists
to visually inspect the interior of ducts. In both applications, inspections can be
documented with video clips and still photos to provide evidence and the
location of blockages or cracks.
The probe and reel set is compatible with the:
• DCS1600, DCS1600ART and DCS1800 Recording Video Borescope
Inspection Systems
• H16 Handheld Recording Console (the DCS1600 System without a probe)
• DCS1800-TR Transmitting Probe Handle/Controller, which enables video
and images captured by the P16PIP probe to be viewed on the console of
a DCS1800ART system)
KEY FEATU ES
• Ideal for examining the interior of water pipes, sewer pipes, and HVAC
ducts. Especially tailored for 2, 4 and 6 in. I.D. pipes by included probe
centering accessories
• 72 ft. (22m) long probe with 1.1 in. (28mm) diameter camera head
• Eight super-bright white EDs give probe 640 x 480 pixel (VGA) resolution;
superior optics yield excellent depth of field of 0.4 in. (10mm) to infinity
• Probe is water-tight to IP68 standard (depth of 33 ft./10m) and flexible
enough to make two or more (depending on conditions inside the pipe)
90° bends in a 1.6 in. (40mm) I.D. pipe
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• Stainless steel camera head is immune to bathroom toilet cleaner, pipe
and drain cleaning chemicals, gasoline, brake/transmission fluid and
machine oil
• Steel probe reel is sturdy and dust-tight to IP6X standard, works vertically
or horizontally, and has bracket for H16 (DCS1600) console
SAFETY INST UCTIONS
CAUTION!
Do not se the P16PIP to inspect d cts
known or s spected to contain live electric wiring
WHAT’S IN THE CASE
The P16PIP Pipe & Duct Inspection Probe & Reel Set comes in a hard plastic
protective case along with this user’s manual and the following accessories:
• One spherical metal ring for centering the probe in 2 in. I.D. pipes
• One brush set for centering the probe in 4 in. I.D. pipes
• One brush set for centering the probe in 6 in. I.D. pipes
• A 5/64-in. Allen wrench for attaching the 2 in. probe centering ring
• A plastic bag containing five spare 5/64-in. Allen screws
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P ODUCT OVE VIEW
Fig. 1 shows the key components of the P16PIP. Fig. 2 details the anatomy of
the camera-tipped end of the probe. Familiarize yourself with the names and
positions of these components before moving on to the Setup and Operating
Instructions.
Fig. 1. Th k y compon nts of th P16PIP
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Camera head
Borescope
console holder
Probe guide/camera
head stopper
Handle
Reel frame
Coiled probe
Reel stopper
Probe connector
(to borescope console
or handle/controller)

Fig. 2. Structur s
n ar th
cam ra-tipp d
nd of th prob
SETUP INST UCTIONS
ATTACH BORESCOPE
The P16PIP is compatible with the following systems and components from
General:
• The DCS1600, DCS1600ART and DCS1800 Recording Video Borescope
Inspection Systems
• The H16 Handheld Recording Console (the DCS1600 System without a
probe)
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Camera head
Rubber probe cover
Joint ball
Probe
Accessory mounting ring
Metal coil
spring sleeve

• The DCS1800-TR Transmitting Probe Handle/Controller, which enables
video and images captured by the P16PIP probe to be viewed on the
console of a DCS1800ART system
To attach th prob & r l s t to the DCS1600 or H16 console, or to the
DCS1800 handle/controller, first remove the red protective cap from the Probe
connector (see bottom of Fig. 1). Then pull back the metal collar of the
connector to expose the alignment key with a red dot. Keeping the collar pulled
back, align this dot with the red dot on the connector of your borescope console
or handle/controller and push the two connectors together. To secure the
connection, release the collar and turn it clockwise until tight. The following
figure shows the final attachment step for an H16 (DCS1600) Console.
At the top of the P16PIP is a metal bracket designed to securely hold the H16
(DCS1600) console. If you are using the probe with a DCS1800 or DCS1800ART
system, General suggests not mounting the system’s transmitting
handle/controller or receiving console. Both components can be placed
anywhere convenient—as long as it is dry. Neither component is waterproof
or water-resistant.
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OPE ATING INST UCTIONS
Before inspecting a pipe, determine its inner diameter. Then determine whether
that diameter matches the diameter of any of the three included probe-
centering accessories: 2, 4 or 6 inches. If your pipe is one of these three sizes,
attaching the correct accessory will keep the camera head in the center of the
pipe as you push the probe forward. A centered probe will be easier to push
forward and produce higher-quality videos and photos as well.
If the inner diameter of your pipe is not 2, 4 or 6 in., you can still use the probe
to good effect without the benefit of a probe-centering accessory. You may have
to exert a bit more effort to keep the camera head from getting hung up on the
pipe’s sidewalls as you push the probe forward. That is more likely if you use
the probe to inspect large pipes or rectangular ducts. In such situations, friction
will often cause the camera head to “tuck under” the probe as you push it
forward, producing a rear-facing dynamic view of the pipe’s interior. When you
begin to reel in the probe, however, the metal coil spring sleeve (see Fig. 1) will
free the camera head and point it forward. Videos and photos captured during
this “return” trip can be just as valuable as forward-facing evidence.
ATTACHING AN ACCESSORY
Before attaching any of the three
probe-centering accessories to the
probe, “play out” a few feet of the
probe from the reel. To do so, first
“unlock” the reel by separating
(opening) the Velcro closure called
the Reel stopper (see Fig. 1 and
figure at right).
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Once the reel is free to move, grab
the probe below the camera head
and begin pulling it horizontally,
rather than vertically, as shown at
right.
Extract just enough probe for the
Joint ball to pass the Probe
guide/camera head stopper (see
Fig. 1). Then—if this is the first use
of the P16PIP or its first use in
months—pull and push the end of
the probe back and forth a few
times (see figure at right) to reduce
any friction binding the reel’s
stationary and moving parts.
Once you have played out a few
feet of probe, lock the reel by
fastening the Velcro closure around
the reel frame, as shown below.
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You can now attach the 2 in. spherical
ring, the 4 in. brush set or the 6 in.
brush set to the probe tip. To attach
th ring, slide its slightly larger open
end over the camera head (it fits only
one way) until the head protrudes about
1/8 in. past the ring’s other opening. In
this position, the ring’s Allen set screw
will line up with the Accessory mounting ring of the camera head (see Fig. 2).
Secure the ring to the head by using the included Allen wrench to tighten the
screw, as shown at right.
To attach ith r prob -c nt ring brush s t, identify the end with three set
screws. Passing the camera head through the other end first, slide the probe
through the brush set until the camera head protrudes 1/8 in. past the end with
the set screws (see figures below). In this position, the three set screws will line
up with the head’s Accessory mounting ring. Secure the brush set to the head
by hand-tightening the screws.
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Screw holes

OPE ATING & MAINTENANCE TIPS
The reel operates equally well in a horizontal or vertical position.
The bracket for the H16 (DCS1600) borescope console at the top of the P16PIP
has a flexible-obedient stem that allows the console’s screen to be angled to
a comfortable viewing position. DO NOT BEND this stem at an angle greater
than 90° (see figures at right below).
Before attempting to wind the
probe back onto the reel,
remember to “unlock” the reel by
undoing the Reel stopper (see
Fig. 1). The most effective way to
rewind the probe is to push it onto
the reel through the bars of the
Probe guide (see Fig. 1) horizontally
from a distance of about 12 inches.
Continue pushing until the Joint
ball has passed through the Probe
guide. Stop when the camera
head meets the Camera head stopper (see figure at right below).
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90°
✓
12 in.

Before cleaning the P16PIP, disconnect the H16 (DCS1600) console from the
probe, remove the console from the mounting bracket and cover the probe
connector with the red protective cap, as shown above.
All parts of the probe and reel can be hosed down or cleaned with a cloth and
water or a mild solvent. After cleaning, allow fluid to drain from the unit for at
least five minutes. Then dry the unit carefully with a second cloth before
returning it and any accessories to the plastic case.
Note:
All compatibl consol s and prob controll rs ar NOT wat rproof.
B sur to disconn ct your bor scop and mov it out of th way b for
washing th P16PIP.
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SPECIFICATIONS
PROBE & CAMERA
Cam ra H ad Diam t r 1.1 in. (28mm)
Prob Diam t r 0.23 in. (6mm)
Prob L ngth 72 ft. (22m)
Prob Mat rial Fiberglass
Cam ra Light Sourc 8 white EDs
Cam ra D pth of Fi ld 0.4 in. (10mm) to infinity
Cam ra Fi ld of Vi w 150.8° (diagonal)
Wat rproof D pth (IP68) 50 ft. (10m)
Op rating T mp ratur 14° to 158°F (-10° to 70°C)
W ight 4.9 lb. (2.2kg)
REEL
Fram Diam t r 11.8 in. (300mm)
Dust and Wat r R sistanc To IP65 standard
Op rating T mp ratur 14° to 158°F (-10° to 70°C)
W ight 6.6 lb. (3kg)
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WA ANTY INFO MATION
General Tools & Instruments’ (General’s) P16PIP Pipe & Duct Inspection
Probe & Reel Set is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects
in material and workmanship for a period of one year. Subject to certain
restrictions, General will repair or replace this instrument if, after examination,
the company determines it to be defective in material or workmanship.
This warranty does not apply to damages that General determines to be from
an attempted repair by non-authorized personnel or misuse, alterations, normal
wear and tear, or accidental damage. The defective unit must be returned to
General Tools & Instruments or to a General-authorized service center, freight
prepaid and insured.
Acceptance of the exclusive repair and replacement remedies described herein
is a condition of the contract for purchase of this product. In no event shall
General be liable for any incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages,
or for any cost, attorneys’ fees, expenses, or losses alleged to be a
consequence of damage due to failure of, or defect in any product including,
but not limited to, any claims for loss of profits.
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ETU N FO EPAI POLICY
Every effort has been made to provide you with a reliable product of superior
quality. However, in the event your instrument requires repair, please contact
our Customer Service to obtain an RGA (Return Goods Authorization) number
before forwarding the unit via prepaid freight to the attention of our Service
Center at this address:
Remember to include a copy of your proof of purchase, your return address,
and your phone number and/or e-mail address.
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Specifications subject to change without notice
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NOTICE - WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR T POGRAPHICAL ERRORS.
MAN#P16PIP 3/27/12
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Phone [phone]
Toll Free 1-800-517-8431
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