Tool Shed DIC Assembly instructions

Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions
Digital Inspection Camera
DIC
Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in seriousinjury.
SAVE THIS MANUAL.

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 Camera in a well-ventilated work area.
3. Do not operate the Camera 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 Camera.
6. This product is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with or near this item.
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.
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 Camera 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 Handheld Display
Unit will increase 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 Camera or charging the battery.
Camera Safety
1. The Handheld Display Unit is not waterproof. The Imager Head and Cable are rated to IP67. See
“Specifications” on page 3.
2. Do not use the Camera 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 Camera near moving machinery.
7. Do not place the Camera on any unstable cart or surface.
8. Handle the Camera with care. If the Camera is dropped, check for breakage and any other conditions that
may affect its operation.
9. Store the Camera, 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 Camera 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 Camera in unexpected situations.
5. Do not use the Camera for personal inspection or medical use in any way. This is not a medical camera.
6. 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.
(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
7. 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.
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Specifications
8. 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. Camera service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel.
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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Battery Type 4 x AA batteries included
Display Screen 2.4" TFT LCD (320 x 240)
Handheld Display Unit
Operating Temperature 32°F to 113°F
Imager Head 8.5mm (0.3")
Imager Head Lights 4 x Adjustable LED
Image Sensor 1/6" VGA CMOS
Imager Head Ingress
Protection Rating
IP67 - Protected against the effect of
immersion between 15cm and 1m
Imager Head and Cable
Operating Temperature 14°F to 176°F
Video Output RCA Cable

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.
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Hook
Mirror Magnet
Display
Screen
Cable
Imager
Head with
Light
RCA
Cable
Cable
Connector
Handheld
Display
Unit
RCA
Video Out
Port
Figure A
Part Description Qty
1 Handheld Display Unit 1
2 Cable with 8.5mm Imager Head 1
3 RCA Cable 1
4 45°Mirror Accessory 1
5 Hook Accessory 1
6 Magnet Accessory 1
7 Storage Case 1
Work Area Safety
Parts List

Replacing Batteries
CAUTION: Position batteries in proper polarity and do not install
batteries of different types, charge levels, or capacities together.
The battery compartment is located on the bottom of the handle.
1. Slide the Battery Cover off, remove the battery case, replace
four AA batteries (not included).
2. Slide the battery case back in and replace the Battery Cover.
Tool Set Up
WARNING To prevent serious injury from electrical shock:
Make sure that the Camera 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.
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.
4. Connecting to External Monitor with RCA Cable:
Plug one end into the RCA Video Out Port on Camera, then plug other end into RCA Video In Port on monitor.
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Figure B:
Battery Cover
Cable
Key
Slot
Cable
Connector
Figure C
Imager
Head
Accessory
Sleeve
Hook
Figure D

Live Viewing
View on Display Screen or use RCA cable to view on external monitor.
1. Press the Power button to turn the Camera on.
2. Adjusting Light: Press Left button to dim and turn off light. Press Right button to turn on light
and increase brightness.
3. Flip Image: Press the Flip Image button to flip image horizontally and vertically.
4. When finished, press the Power button to turn the Camera off, then clean and store according to “Inspection
and Maintenance” on page 7
WARNING
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.
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..
Handheld Display Unit Controls
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Power
Dim
Light
Brighten
Light
Flip
Image
Figure E
General Operating Instructions

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 Camera,
especially on the buttons and ports, being careful to not put excessive pressure on the Display Screen.
2. Remove batteries before storage.
3. Store the Camera, cables and accessories in a locked area out of the reach of children.
Troubleshooting
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WARNING
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ELECTRICAL SHOCK:
Make sure that the Camera 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 and Maintenance
Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician.
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.
1. Light is dim at
maximum brightness.
2. Display turns itself off.
3. Camera will
not turn on.
Low Batteries. Replace Batteries.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool.
Disconnect power supply before service.