Kummert PushBuddy User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
PushBuddy®EN
PPushush BBuddyuddy

DEDE 27
English
Edition / Version: 1/2019
Creation date: 2018
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CONTENT
Introduction............................................................................................................................ 29
About the manual ..................................................................................................................................29
Explanation of symbols .........................................................................................................................29
Preparation............................................................................................................................. 31
Delivery .....................................................................................................................................................31
Packaging .................................................................................................................................................31
Storage......................................................................................................................................................31
Transport ..................................................................................................................................................31
Product description............................................................................................................... 32
Brief descripton of PushBuddy® .........................................................................................................32
Specifi cations ..........................................................................................................................................32
Components ............................................................................................................................................33
PushBuddy® .............................................................................................................................................34
Carrier .......................................................................................................................................................35
Extension ..................................................................................................................................................35
Work praparation .................................................................................................................. 36
Transport to place of operation .........................................................................................................36
Inserting and removing the battery ...................................................................................................37
Setting the handle ..................................................................................................................................38
Installing an extension ..........................................................................................................................39
Removing an extension ........................................................................................................................40
Connecting PushBuddy® with a base unit ........................................................................................40
Setting the pipe diameter ....................................................................................................................41
Inserting the rod into the PushBuddy® ............................................................................................42
Removing the rod from the PushBuddy®.........................................................................................43
Clamping PushBuddy® at the beginning of a pipe .........................................................................44
Adjusting the inspection speed ..........................................................................................................45
Working with PushBuddy®.................................................................................................... 46
End of Work ............................................................................................................................ 46
Cleaning .................................................................................................................................. 46
Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................... 48
Maintenance........................................................................................................................... 49
Disposal................................................................................................................................... 50
Notes ....................................................................................................................................... 51

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INTRODUCTION
About the manual
The manual ensures the safe operation of the devices and must be kept in the devices‘ close
proximity, immediately accessible for any personnel.
All personnel are to carefully read and understand this manual before taking up work. As a
precondition for safe operation, all safety instructions and operational procedures given in
this manual must be observed.
Furthermore, the local accident prevention regulations and general safety provisions
applicable for the devices‘ range of use are to be heeded.
Explanation of symbols
Safety instructions in this manual are indicated by means of symbols. The safety instructions
express the extent of the hazard.
WARNING
This combination of symbol and signal word identifi es a possibly dangerous situation,
which may cause death or severe injuries if not avoided.
CAUTION
This combination of symbol and signal word identifi es a possibly dangerous situation,
which may cause minor or slight injuries if not avoided.
NOTE
This combination of symbol and signal word identifi es a possibly dangerous situation,
which may cause damage to property and environment if not avoided.
TIP This symbol highlights useful tips and information for an effi cient and trouble-free
operation of the device.

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WARNING
Risk of injury!
When unwinding and rewinding the rod, injuries can be caused by the turning reel and
unintended unwinding of the rod.
• Never reach into the reel basket during operation.
• Always lock the reel if the rod is not in use.
CAUTION
Cable safety!
Cables pose a tripping hazard.
• Lay cables in such a way that nobody can trip over them or place a sign indicating
a tripping hazard.
WARNING
Risk of injury due to rough surface!
The clamping device is coated with granulate for a better grip, which can cause skin
injuries.
• Always wear suitable protective gloves when handling the clamping device.
WARNING
Risk of injury by crushing or clamping!
The device has moving components. When adjusting these components, there is a risk
of jamming or crushing parts of the body.
• Follow the instructions in this manual carefully.
• Never reach into the area where the components are moving when adjusting the
components.
NOTE
Risk of damage to property!
When clamping the PushBuddy®, there will be strong forces applied.
• Before use, check that the pipe can withstand these forces.

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PREPARATION
Delivery
TIP Claims for damage can only be submitted within the applicable complaint periods,
so please inform us of any defects as soon as possible.
The delivery is to be inspected for completeness and possible transport damage immediately
upon receipt. Report transport damages to the carrier immediately.
The standard scope of delivery of the PushBuddy® includes:
• PushBuddy®
• Carrier for transportation and securing the PushBuddy® onto a Profi 3+ or a Profi HD
• 2x Extension 1,0 m
• Extension 0,5 m
• Torque wrench
• Holding tool
• Instruction manual
Packaging
TIP Keep the packaging for possible shipping and storage
Packaging may also comprise materials added to the packages for the protection against
moisture or frost (e.g. silica gel bags, anti-freezing agents).
Storage
The devices and the accessories must always be stored under the following conditions:
• Do not store outdoors
• Store in a dry and dust-free place
Transport
When transporting the device in vehicles, always comply with the local safety loads regula-
tions. In addition, make sure that the PushBuddy® and its accessories are protected against
external forces.
A carrier can be used to transport the PushBuddy® and its accessories to the place of opera-
tion. See chapter „Transport to place of operation“.

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Brief descripton of PushBuddy®
The device is designed for pushing forward HD generation rods (except K-28 HD). It is
wirelessly connected to the base unit Profi 3+ (requires additional accessories) or Profi HD.
The rod goes through the device and it is driven by two motors forwards or backwards. The
PushBuddy® is clamped at the beginning of the pipe with a hoist motor. Meter counting is
done by the PushBuddy® instead of the reel. It is operated by a replaceable rechargeable
Bosch battery, so it works independently of the main supply.
Specifi cations
Range of use DN100 - DN300
Dimensions (without extensions) 330 mm x 600 mm x 165 mm
Weight PushBuddy® (incl. battery) 7,5 kg
Clamping motor DC linear actuator
Drive motor 2 EC motors
Data transfer Wifi
Max. Speed 50 cm/s
Light LED
Software compatibility Record, can3D®
Protection class handle (without battery) IP 23
Protection class extension IP 23
Protection class PushBuddy (without handle
and battery)
IP 68

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Components
1 PushBuddy®
2 Battery
3 Extension 1,0 m
4 Extension 0,5 m
5 Carrier
3
4
5
1
2

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a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
l
l
m
k
PushBuddy®
1
a Emergency stop switch
b Rocker switch
c Battery
d Clamping mechanism
e LED
f Rod output
g Connector
h Rotary handle
i Pivot
j Clamping hook
k Lever
l Drive wheel
m Transport mounting slots

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b
a
c
d
e
f
a Base unit recess
b Carrying handle
c PushBuddy® slot
d Lock pin
e Axis
f Standfoot
g Extension recess
h Camera tray
a
g
h
d
c
b
Extension
Carrier
3
5
4
a Lock pin
b Knob
c Lock pin slot
d Anti-twist protection

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WORK PRAPARATION
Transport to place of operation
The PushBuddy® and its accessories can
be carried to a place of operation or can
be transported together with the base
device using a carrier. In order to do
this, fi rst hang the carrier onto the base
device.
Insert the PushBuddy® into the carrier.
To do this, grasp the handle and place
the transport mounting slots at the
bottom of the PushBuddy® onto the axis
of the carrier. Keep holding the handle
with one hand.
Pull out the lock pin with the other
hand and hold it. Then, position the
upper part of the PushBuddy® into
the PushBuddy®slots of the carrier.
Release the lock pin. Make sure that
the PushBuddy® is securely mounted
before you release the handle of the
PushBuddy®.

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Insert up to three extensions into the
holder. Make sure that the side with the
recess is facing upwards.
When inserting the extension, turn it
until it engages into the opening and
thus has a secure hold.
To remove the PushBuddy® carrier and the accessories from the base device, grasp with one
hand the PushBuddy® handle and with the other – the handle of the carrier. Take the carrier
out and place it down.
Inserting and removing the battery
Make sure that the battery is suffi ciently charged before starting work.
To insert the battery, push it into the
holder provided until it clicks into place.

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Setting the handle
To charge or change the battery, it must
be removed from the device. To do this,
press and hold the button. Grasp the
battery and pull it outwards.
To facilitate the installation of the
PushBuddy®, the angle of the handle
can be changed.
Hold the handle with one hand and
with the other hand release the rotary
handle. Move the handle to the desired
position and hand tighten the rotary
handle.

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Installing an extension
Remove the handle from the
PushBuddy®. To do this, press the
button from bottom to top and pull the
handle upwards.
Make sure that the extensions are clean
and dry.
Insert the extension. Make sure that
the recess of the extension recess
fi ts exactly into the indentation of the
Pushbuddy. The pin must snap into
the extension.
Add additional extension if necessary.
Attach the handle to the extension.
Make sure that the recess on the
handle fi ts exactly into the bulge. The
pin must snap into the handle.

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easyTab
Connecting the PushBuddy® to easyTab will be possible from version 2.1.
Connecting PushBuddy® with a base unit
Remove the handle from the PushBuddy®. To do this, press the button from bottom to top
and pull the handle upwards.
Remove the extensions one after the other. Press the button from bottom to top and pull the
extension upwards.
Attach the handle to the PushBuddy®. Make sure that the recess on the handle fi ts exactly
into the bulge. The pin must snap into the handle.
Profi 3+ or proTab
Click on the connection symbol at the
bottom left of the screen and select the
desired PushBuddy®. Click on „Connect“.
Once the connection is established, the
beep will no longer be audible.
Removing an extension

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In order for the clamping device to function optimally, it must be adapted to the inspecting
pipe diameter. To clamp the PushBuddy® to a pipe wall, select the smallest possible setting,
i.e. 100-150. If the PushBuddy® is to be clamped to the inner side of the pipe, adjust the
corresponding diameter.
Pull out the locking pin of the clamping
mechanism and slide it up or down until
the desired diameter range can be read
in the cut-out. To adapt the device for
DN300, pull out the pin of the clamping
mechanism and move it downwards,
turn it over and put it back in place.
Position it so that 300 can be read in the
cut-out.
Always make sure that the pin is proper-
ly engaged.
Setting the pipe diameter
Pipe wall or
DN100 - DN150
DN200 - DN250 DN300

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Push the lever upwards. Make sure
that the clamping hooks are no longer
engaged with the pivots and unfold the
movable part of the PushBuddy®.
Unwind some rod from the reel (see reel
operating instructions) and run it th-
rough the PushBuddy® so that the plug
exits through the opening at the front.
Take the back part of the rod and place
it behind the roll.
Inserting the rod into the PushBuddy®

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Fold the movable part of the Push-
Buddy® upwards. Engage the clamping
hooks on both sides of the pivots and
press the lever down.
Connect the camera to the rod (see camera operating instructions) and activate it via the
software.
Removing the rod from the PushBuddy®
Lift the lever upwards. Make sure that the lever is no longer engaged with the pivots and
unfold the movable part of the PushBuddy®. Take the back part of the rod, push it a little bit
forward and then to the side, to take it out of the roll. Pull the rod out of the PushBuddy®
and wind it back into the reel (see reel operating instructions).
WARNING
Risk of injury by crushing or clamping!
The device has moving components. When adjusting these components, there is a risk
of jamming or crushing parts of the body.
• Follow the instructions in this manual carefully.
• Never reach into the area where the components are moving when adjusting the
components.
WARNING
Risk of injury by crushing or clamping!
The device has moving components. When adjusting these components, there is a risk
of jamming or crushing parts of the body.
• Follow the instructions in this manual carefully.
• Never reach into the area where the components are moving when adjusting the
components.

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Clamping to a pipe wall
Hold the PushBuddy® by the handle and
position it in such a way that the pipe
wall is between the two granule coated
parts of the clamping machanism.
Push the rocker switch backwards and
keep it pressed. The clamping mecha-
nism closes and switches off automati-
cally when the PushBuddy® is fi rmly
engaged. The LED fl ashes. Release the
rocker switch.
Clamping into a pipe
Hold the PushBuddy® by the handle
and position it in such a way that both
granule coated parts of the clamping
machanism are inside the pipe.
Push the rocker switch forward and
keep it pressed. The clamping mecha-
nism expands and switches off auto-
matically when the PushBuddy® is fi rmly
engaged. The LED fl ashes. Release the
rocker switch.
Make sure that the PushBuddy® is connected to the base unit and that the emergency stop
switch is activated. If you need light to insert the PushBuddy®, press the rocker switch briefl y.
The LEDs will stay on for ten seconds.
Clamping PushBuddy®at the beginning of a pipe

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WARNING
Risk of injury by crushing or clamping!
The device has moving components. When adjusting these components, there is a risk
of jamming or crushing parts of the body.
• Follow the instructions in this manual carefully.
• Never reach into the area where the components are moving when adjusting the
components.
NOTE
Risk of damage to property!
When clamping the PushBuddy®, there will be strong forces applied.
• Before use, check that the pipe can withstand these forces.
The PushBuddy® pushes or pulls the rod with a maximum of 50cm/s. The speed for pushing,
pulling back and inspection can be adjusted separately in can3D.
In the Live/ TV Inspection window, click the Settings button (1). Select the tab Inspection
Speed (2) and set the desired speed.
Adjusting the inspection speed
1
2