IDEAL BLUEVIEW Fish Tape Line User Guide

: June 28, 2024
: IDEAL

Table of Contents

BLUEVIEW Fish Tape Line
Product Specifications
Product Usage Instructions
Getting Started
Calibration
Replacing Batteries
Disposal of Used Batteries/Accumulators
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: How do I unwind and wind the fish tape?
Q: What is the recommended strength for each type of fish

BLUEVIEW Fish Tape Line

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Product Specifications

Brand: BlueViewTM
Material: Blued-SteelTM
Strength: E-CLASSTM 350 lbs, HELiXTM 200 lbs
Flexibility: Non-Conductive up to 1000V*

Product Usage Instructions

Getting Started

Install included AAA Batteries (Batteries can be found in the
on-board storage location).
Press and hold the power button located just above the
screen.
Press and hold the zero button located behind the screen on the
inside of the handle.
Your BlueViewTM Fish Tape is now ready to use.

Calibration

The BlueViewTM Fish Tape comes factory calibrated and ready to
use. It is recommended to calibrate the fish tape at regular
intervals for accuracy.

Replacing Batteries

Locate the two #2 Phillips drive screws on the back cover of
the handles.
Remove the cover to access the battery pack and on-board
storage location.
Inspect the battery compartment for any signs of degradation
before installing new batteries.
Install new batteries and securely replace the cover by
aligning the locking tab and pushing down flat.

Disposal of Used Batteries/Accumulators

Users are legally obliged to return used batteries and
accumulators. Disposing of batteries in household waste is
prohibited. Return used batteries to any collecting point or where
batteries are sold to comply with legal obligations and contribute
to environmental protection.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: How do I unwind and wind the fish tape?

A: To unwind, grasp handle and rotate case in
the direction of the arrow on the case. To wind, rotate in the
opposite direction following the arrow.

Q: What is the recommended strength for each type of fish

tape?

A: E-CLASSTM has a strength of 350 lbs, while
HELiXTM has a strength of 200 lbs.

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IDEAL® FISH TAPE LINE

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HOW TO FISH
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BLUEVIEWTM BLUED-STEELTM
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BLUEVIEWTM S-CLASS®
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S-CLASS®
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E-CLASSTM
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HELIXTM
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BLUED-STEELTM
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STAinLESS STEEL
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ZOOMTM
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GOLD-FISH®
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Full-Line of IDEAL® Fish Tapes

S-Class®

E-ClassTM

HelixTM

Blued-SteelTM

Stainless Steel

ZoomTM

Gold-Fish®

IDEAL® FISH TAPE LINE
USER GUIDE

How to Fish Feed fish tape to the pulling point. Fasten wires to the fish tape eye and wrap securely with electrician’s tape; pull wires through (see Figure 1). For best results, use a wire pulling lubricant such as Yellow 77®, Yellow 77 Plus®, Aqua-Gel® II or ClearGuideTM to reduce pulling effort and protect the wires.

Warnings · Always use approved safety glasses when using this product. · Do NOT use on or near live circuits or near energized equipment. Electrical shock may occur causing injury or death. Make sure all power is off. · Do NOT use pliers or other tools that may kink, damage, or weaken the E-ClassTM Fish Tape. · Do NOT attempt to use fish tape that is fractured, has multiple ends or has a damaged jacket. · Keep the fish tape wound in the reel to prevent damage to the tape. · Use this product in a safe work position to prevent loss of balance. · Never remove the screws from case while fish tape is coiled inside the reel.

Winding Instructions To Unwind: Grasp handle and rotate case in direction of arrow on case.

To Wind: Grasp handle and rotate case in direction of arrow on case.

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Non-Conductive Fish Tape Selection Guide
Pull Strength Column Strength Flexibility Length of Run Use with Aluminum EMT Non-Conductive up to 1000V*

S-CLASS® 500 lbs.
4
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E-CLASSTM 350 lbs.
4 4

HELiXTM 200 lbs.
4 4

Full-Line of IDEAL® Fish Tapes

S-Class®

E-ClassTM

HelixTM

Blued-SteelTM

Stainless Steel

ZoomTM

Gold-Fish®

IDEAL® FISH TAPE LINE

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BLUEVIEWTM BLUED-STEELTM FiSH TApES BLUEVIEWTM S-CLASS® FiSH TApES

Getting Started 1. Install included AAA Batteries (Batteries can be found in the on-board storage location). See “How to Replace Batteries”
section for details. 2. Press and hold the power button located just above the screen (Figure 1). 3. Press and hold the zero button located behind the screen on the inside of the handle (Figure 2). 4. Your BlueViewTM Fish Tape is ready to use.

Figure 1

Figure 2

How to Calibrate The BlueViewTM Fish Tape comes factory calibrated and ready to use. It is recommended that the fish tape be calibrated at the following increments:
500′ of use 5000′ of use As needed after 5000′ of use To Field Calibrate: 1. Retract the fish tape all the way into the case. 2. Press and hold the Zero button for 3 seconds. 3. Pull out and measure 10′ of fish tape material using a measuring tape (Figure 4). 4. Using a stripped 12 AWG Solid Wire (or similar object) locate and press the 10′ Calibrate button located on the face of the handle (Figure 3) “CAL” will appear on the screen when complete. 5. The BlueViewTM Fish Tape is now calibrated and ready for normal use.

Figure 3

Figure 4

How to Replace Batteries 1. Locate the two #2 Phillips drive screws located on the back cover of the handles (Figure 5). 2. Remove the cover to expose the battery pack (middle of handle) and on-board storage (rear of handle) location (Figure 6). 3. Remove batteries and inspect the battery compartment for any signs of degradation. 3. Once batteries are installed, replace the cover by tilting the locking tab into the slot near the battery holder and pushing
down flat (Figure 7). 4. Replace the two screws until snug, do not over tighten these screws.

Figure 5

Figure 6

Maintenance and Information · Power off the fish tape before performing any maintenance · Clean the case with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Do not use abrasives or solvents · Keep away from liquids and ensure the fish tape is completely dry before use · See the instruction guide for the respective fish tape material for any end repair/replacement instructions · Removing the front cover and tampering with the electronics on board may void the units warranty. · To save battery life, the display will auto darken after 30 seconds of inactivity. To relight the display, feed or retract the tape slightly. · After 30 minutes on inactivity, the fish tape will automatically power down completely.

Figure 7

Figure 8

Disposal of Used Batteries/Accumulators

The user is legally obliged to return used batteries and accumulators. Disposing of batteries in household waste is prohibited! Batteries/

accumulators containing hazardous substances are marked with the crossed-out wheeled bin. The symbol indicates that the product is

forbidden to be disposed via domestic refuse. The chemical symbols for the respective hazardous substances are Cd = Cadmium, Hg = Mercury,

Pb = Lead. You can return used batteries/accumulators free of charge to any collecting point of our local authority, or where batteries/ accumulators are sold. Consequently, you must comply with your legal obligations and contributor to environmental protection.

Ordering Information

Warnings · Always use approved safety glasses when using this product. · Do NOT use on or near live circuits or near energized equipment. Electrical shock may occur causing injury or death. Make sure all
power is off. · Do NOT use pliers or other tools that may kink, damage, or weaken the Fish Tape. · Do NOT attempt to use fish tape that is fractured, has multiple ends or has a damaged jacket. · Keep the fish tape wound in the reel to prevent damage to the tape. · Use this product in a safe work position to prevent loss of balance. · Never remove the screws from case while fish tape is coiled inside the reel. · Do not submerge or leave exposed to water/rainfall · Operating Temperature range -4°F to 130°F (-20C to 55C) · Remove batteries for storage if the fish tape will not be used for longer than one month · Battery leakage will compromise the safety of the fish tape and cause irreparable damage to internal components

Cat. No. 31-656 31-657 31-661 31-663

Length (ft.) 120 240
100 w/Eyelet 100 w/Leader

Fish Tape Type Blued-SteelTM S-Class®

Full-Line of IDEAL® Fish Tapes

S-Class®

E-ClassTM

HelixTM

Blued-SteelTM

Stainless Steel

ZoomTM

Gold-Fish®

IDEAL® FISH TAPE LINE

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S-CLASS® FiSH TApES

How to Replace Eyelet Fish Tape Preparation Proper preparation and stripping of S-Class® Fish Tape is critical to the strength of the eye-to-tape connection. 1. Cut back damaged end with Side-Cutting Pliers (Figure 1). 2. Strip outer yellow nylon jacket with stripper (using 10 AWG solid hole) exposing fiberglass. 3. Pulling eye strip length to be 3/8″ (9,5 mm), Gold- Fish® leader strip length to be 5/16″ (8 mm)
Gluing Eyelet 1. Apply industrial adhesive (supplied with repair kit) to the fiberglass core and the yellow nylon jacket
(Figure 2). 2. Insert stripped end into eye or leader. Fish tape jacket must bottom-out in eye, and fiberglass end must
extend completely to the edge of the eye hole (Figure 3).
Crimping Eye/Leader
1. Crimp eye to yellow nylon jacket by using crimp nest which is closest to end of crimp tool (Figure 4). Locate shoulder of eye (or leader) against shoulder in die to align crimp. Four crimps are to be made on smaller diameter end of the eye or leader, 90° apart (Figure 5). Six total crimps should be completed.
Allow adhesive to cure for 24 hours before use.

Figure 2

Ordering Information

Cat. No. 31-061 31-063 31-064 31-065

Length (ft.) 100 200

Case Size (in.) 12 16

Strength (lbs.) 500 500

End Type Leader Machined Metal Eyelet Leader Machined Metal Eyelet

Figure 4

Figure 1 Figure 3 Figure 5

Cat. No. Description
31-156 Field Application Kit includes: CrimpmasterTM Crimp Tool frame (30-506), die set, S-Class® eyelets (2), S-Class® leaders (2), ZoomTM eyelets (2) and instant adhesive
31-164 Die Set Kit includes: eyelets (2), leaders (2) and instant adhesive
31-158 Replacement eyelets (4) for S-Class® Fish Tapes and instant adhesive
31-159 Replacement leaders (4) for S-Class® Fish Tapes and instant adhesive
31-166 Die Set only
Warnings · Always use approved safety glasses when using this product. · Do NOT use on or near live circuits or near energized equipment. Electrical shock may occur causing injury or death.
Make sure all power is off. · Do NOT use pliers or other tools that may kink, damage, or weaken the Fish Tape. · Do NOT attempt to use fish tape that is fractured, has multiple ends or has a damaged jacket. · Keep the fish tape wound in the reel to prevent damage to the tape. · Use this product in a safe work position to prevent loss of balance. · Never remove the screws from case while fish tape is coiled inside the reel.

Full-Line of IDEAL® Fish Tapes

S-Class®

E-ClassTM

HelixTM

Blued-SteelTM

Stainless Steel

ZoomTM

Gold-Fish®

IDEAL® FISH TAPE LINE
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E-CLASSTM FiSH TApES

How to Replace Eyelet Fish Tape Preparation Proper preparation and stripping of E-ClassTM Fish Tape is critical to the strength of the eye-to-tape connection.. 1. Cut back damaged end with Side-Cutting Pliers (Figure 1). 2. Strip outer blue nylon jacket with stripper (using 10 AWG solid hole) exposing fiberglass (Figure 2). IDEAL
recommends using 45-292 or 45-092 Stripmaster® Wire Stripper. 3. Pulling eye strip length to be 1″.
Gluing Eyelet 1. Apply industrial adhesive (supplied with repair kit) to both fiberglass core and the blue nylon jacket (Figure 3). 2. Insert stripped end into eye. Fish tape jacket must bottom-out in eye, and fiberglass end must extend completely
to the edge of the eye hole (Figure 4).
Allow adhesive to cure for 24 hours before use.

Ordering Information

Cat. No. 31-046 31-048

Length (ft.) 100 200

Case Size (in.) Strength (lbs.) End Type

12

350

Molded Plastic Eyelet – Glow-in-the-Dark

16

Cat. No. 31-044

Description E-ClassTM Repair Kit

Warnings · Always use approved safety glasses when using this product. · Do NOT use on or near live circuits or near energized equipment. Electrical shock may occur causing injury or death.
Make sure all power is off. · Do NOT use pliers or other tools that may kink, damage, or weaken the Fish Tape. · Do NOT attempt to use fish tape that is fractured, has multiple ends or has a damaged jacket. · Keep the fish tape wound in the reel to prevent damage to the tape. · Use this product in a safe work position to prevent loss of balance. · Never remove the screws from case while fish tape is coiled inside the reel.

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Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4

Full-Line of IDEAL® Fish Tapes

S-Class®

E-ClassTM

HelixTM

Blued-SteelTM

Stainless Steel

ZoomTM

Gold-Fish®

IDEAL® FISH TAPE LINE
USER GUIDE
HELIXTM FiSH TApES

How to Replace Eyelet Proper preparation and stripping of HelixTM Fish Tape is critical to the strength of the eye-to-tape connection.. 1. Cut back damaged end with Side-Cutting Pliers (Figure 1). 2. Apply industrial adhesive (supplied with repair kit) to the fish tape material, from the cut end to 3/4″ (19 mm) down (Figure 2). 3. Insert glued end into eye. Fish tape must bottom- out in eye (Figure 3 ).
Allow adhesive to cure for 24 hours before use.

Ordering Information

Cat. No. 31-075 31-076 31-077

Length (ft.) 50 100 200

Case Size (in.) Strength (lbs.) End Type

12

200

Molded Plastic Eyelet – Non-Conductive

16

Figure 1

Cat. No. 31-078

Description HelixTM Repair Kit

Warnings · Always use approved safety glasses when using this product. · Do NOT use on or near live circuits or near energized equipment. Electrical shock may occur causing injury or death.
Make sure all power is off. · Do NOT use pliers or other tools that may kink, damage, or weaken the Fish Tape. · Do NOT attempt to use fish tape that is fractured, has multiple ends or has a damaged jacket. · Keep the fish tape wound in the reel to prevent damage to the tape. · Use this product in a safe work position to prevent loss of balance. · Never remove the screws from case while fish tape is coiled inside the reel.

Figure 2 Figure 3

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Full-Line of IDEAL® Fish Tapes

S-Class®

E-ClassTM

HelixTM

Blued-SteelTM

Stainless Steel

ZoomTM

Gold-Fish®

IDEAL® FISH TAPE LINE
USER GUIDE
BLUED-STEELTM FiSH TApES

How to Reform End Steel: To reform hook, heat end of fish tape with a torch to a dull red color. Grasp heated end with pliers and bend as in Figures 1 and 2. Always wear protective gloves. Allow air to cool; do not quench. Do not bend cold as it could damage the tape.
Accessories Installation 1. Unscrew end-cap from leader (Figure 3) 2. After cutting off loop on fish tape, slide fish tape through hole in adapter. 3. Heat end of fish tape to a dull red and bend end with pliers. Flatten end of tape while still dull red. Reheat if necessary
(Figure 4). 4. Allow tape to cool. Do not quench. 5. Reattach adapter to leader and tighten. Pull on fish tape to ensure secure connection (Figure 5).

Ordering Information

Cat. No. 31-059 31-055 31-058 31-056 31-057

Length (ft.) 50 60 100 120 240

Case Size (in.) Strength (lbs.) End Type

12

1,600

Formed End

Cat. No. 31-085 31-148

Description Fish Tape Swivel Ball Fish Tape Leader for steel or stainless steel tapes

Warnings · Always use approved safety glasses when using this product. · Do NOT use on or near live circuits or near energized equipment. Electrical shock may occur causing injury or death.
Make sure all power is off. · Do NOT use pliers or other tools that may kink, damage, or weaken the Fish Tape. · Do NOT attempt to use fish tape that is fractured, has multiple ends or has a damaged jacket. · Keep the fish tape wound in the reel to prevent damage to the tape. · Use this product in a safe work position to prevent loss of balance. · Never remove the screws from case while fish tape is coiled inside the reel.

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Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5

Full-Line of IDEAL® Fish Tapes

HelixTM

E-ClassTM

S-Class®

Stainless Steel

Blued-SteelTM

ZoomTM

Gold-Fish®

IDEAL® FISH TAPE LINE
USER GUIDE
STAinLESS STEEL FiSH TApES

How to Reform End Steel: To reform hook, grasp end with pliers and bend as in Figures 1 and 2. Always wear protective gloves. Do not heat the stainless steel material.
Accessories Installation 1. Unscrew end-cap from leader (Figure 3) 2. After cutting off loop on fish tape, slide fish tape through hole in adapter. 3. Bend end with pliers. Flatten end of tape. (Figure 4). Do not heat the stainless steel material 4. Reattach adapter to leader and tighten. Pull on fish tape to ensure secure connection (Figure 5).

Ordering Information

Cat. No. 31-066 31-067

Length (ft.) 120 240

Case Size (in.) Strength (lbs.) End Type

12

1,600

Formed End

Cat. No. 31-085 31-148

Description Fish Tape Swivel Ball Fish Tape Leader for steel or stainless steel tapes

Warnings · Always use approved safety glasses when using this product. · Do NOT use on or near live circuits or near energized equipment. Electrical shock may occur causing injury or death.
Make sure all power is off. · Do NOT use pliers or other tools that may kink, damage, or weaken the Fish Tape. · Do NOT attempt to use fish tape that is fractured, has multiple ends or has a damaged jacket. · Keep the fish tape wound in the reel to prevent damage to the tape. · Use this product in a safe work position to prevent loss of balance. · Never remove the screws from case while fish tape is coiled inside the reel.

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Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5

Full-Line of IDEAL® Fish Tapes

S-Class®

E-ClassTM

HelixTM

Blued-SteelTM

Stainless Steel

ZoomTM

Gold-Fish®

IDEAL® FISH TAPE LINE

USER GUIDE

ENGLISH

ZOOMTM FiSH TApES

How to Replace Eyelet Fish Tape Preparation Proper preparation and stripping of ZoomTM Fish Tape is critical to the strength of the eye-to-tape connection.

Cut back damaged end with Side-Cutting Pliers (Figure 1). 2. Strip outer silver jacket with stripper (using 10 AWG solid hole) exposing stainless core.
Pulling eye strip length to be 1/2″ (12.7 mm)
Gluing Eyelet 1. Apply industrial adhesive (supplied with repair kit) to the stripped end (Figure 2). 2. Insert stripped end into eyelet. Fish tape jacket must bottom-out in eye, and stainless end must
extend completely to the edge of the eye hole (Figure 3).
Crimping Eye/Leader 1. Crimp eye to the stainless end using crimp nest that is closest to pivot. Crimps are to be made by aligning
the pin in the crimp nest with 1/8″ slot. Complete six crimps evenly spaced on both sides of the eyelet.
Allow adhesive to cure for 24 hours before use.

Ordering Information

Cat. No. 31-092 31-096

Length (ft.) 100 200

Case Size (in.) Strength (lbs.) End Type

12

1,000

Machined Metal Eyelet

Figure 1 Figure 3

Cat. No. 31-094 31-156

Description ZoomTM Fish Tape Replacement Eyelets (4) Fish Tape Field Application Kit

Warnings · Always use approved safety glasses when using this product. · Do NOT use on or near live circuits or near energized equipment. Electrical shock may occur causing injury or death.
Make sure all power is off. · Do NOT use pliers or other tools that may kink, damage, or weaken the Fish Tape. · Do NOT attempt to use fish tape that is fractured, has multiple ends or has a damaged jacket. · Keep the fish tape wound in the reel to prevent damage to the tape. · Use this product in a safe work position to prevent loss of balance. · Never remove the screws from case while fish tape is coiled inside the reel.

Figure 2 Figure 4

Full-Line of IDEAL® Fish Tapes

S-Class®

E-ClassTM

HelixTM

Blued-SteelTM

Stainless Steel

ZoomTM

Gold-Fish®

IDEAL® FISH TAPE LINE
USER GUIDE

GOLD-FiSH® FiSH TApES

Ordering Information

Cat. No. 31-144 31-141 31-145 31-146

Length (ft.) 50 50 25 100

Case Size (in.) Strength (lbs.) End Type 12

Caseless

700

Machined Metal Eyelet

Warnings · Always use approved safety glasses when using this product. · Do NOT use on or near live circuits or near energized equipment. Electrical shock may occur causing injury or death.
Make sure all power is off. · Do NOT use pliers or other tools that may kink, damage, or weaken the Fish Tape. · Do NOT attempt to use fish tape that is fractured, has multiple ends or has a damaged jacket. · Keep the fish tape wound in the reel to prevent damage to the tape. · Use this product in a safe work position to prevent loss of balance. · Never remove the screws from case while fish tape is coiled inside the reel.

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Full-Line of IDEAL® Fish Tapes

S-Class®

E-ClassTM

HelixTM

Blued-SteelTM

Stainless Steel

ZoomTM

Gold-Fish®