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1. scan all of the panel s breakers in other words touch each one in turn a sensor in the tip will light a green LED on the front of the receiver each time it detects a signal If no signal is detected a red LED will light A first scan will cause the green LED to light several times if the transmitter s signal has leaked onto adjacent branch circuits On a rare occasion a second scan may be needed During each scan the BF10 uses a patented circuit that automatically adjusts the sensitivity of the sensor to rule out weaker signals representing false positives BF10 Manual_FINAL4 08201 2_awb amp igg 12 10 31 AM Page 4 The plug in transmitter also doubles as a socket tester By measuring leakage currents it can identify five common outlet wiring faults missing earth ground missing neutral live and earth reversed live and neutral reversed and open circuit The type of fault is indicated by a unique pattern of colored LEDs on the front of the transmitter as well as the pulsed tone that it emits The BF10 is NOT a comprehensive diagnostic instrument e t cannot test the ground fault circuit interruption function of GFCI receptacles e t cannot measure the quality of earth ground connections detect two hot wires or more than one fault in a circuit or detect reversed grounded and grounding conductors The BF10 is a simple instrument for detecting common improper wiring of GFCI and non GFCI outlets All2. particular to that fault will be displayed and a pulsed tone will be heard Labels to the right of the LEDs indicate which fault has been detected BF1 0 Manual_FINAL4 082012_awb 8912 10 31 AM Page 8 To identify the breaker or fuse associated with the branch circuit the transmitter is plugged into f 2 oo 4 Slide the function switch on the transmitter to the left the Breaker Find position Go to the circuit breaker panel and begin scanning breakers by touching the tip of the receiver to each breaker in turn If the panel is in a dark area turn on the built in flashlight Fig 1 Callout C by pressing the button Callout I Touching breakers will cause the red LED on the receiver Fig 1 Callout G to light but at least one breaker will cause the green LED on the receiver Fig 1 Callout F to light If only one breaker causes the green LED to light that breaker is the one associated with the outlet that the transmitter is plugged into If more than one breaker caused the green LED to light scan all breakers in the panel again If doing so causes the green LED to light just once the breaker that tested positive is the breaker associated with the outlet that the transmitter is plugged into If the second scan lights the green LED more than once scan all the breakers a third time A third scan will always light the green LED on the receiver just once The breaker that tested positive is the one associated
3. the back of the receiver with the Philips head screw WARRANTY INFORMATION General Tools amp Instruments General s BF10 AC Circuit Breaker Finder 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 10 BF1 0 Manual_FINAL4 082012_awb 8912 10 31 AM Page 11 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 amp 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 RETURN FOR REPAIR 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
4. 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 11 BF10 Manual_FINAL4 082012_awb_S p 12 10 31 AM Page 12 General Tools amp Instruments 80 White Street New York NY 10013 212 431 6100 Remember to include a copy of your proof of purchase your return address and your phone number and or e mail address GENERAL Specialty Tools amp Instruments i GENERAL TOOLS amp INSTRUMENTS 80 White Street New York NY 10013 3567 PHONE 212 431 6100 FAX 212 431 6499 TOLL FREE 800 697 8665 e mail sales generaltools com www generaltools com BF10 User s Manual Specifications subject to change without notice 2012 GENERAL TOOLS amp INSTRUMENTS NOTICE WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS BF10 8 18 12
5. with the outlet that the transmitter is plugged into BF10 Manual_FINAL4 082012_awb_S pvi12 10 31 AM Page 9 SPECIFICATIONS Socket Wiring Indications Correct wiring Missing earth ground Missing neutral Live amp earth reversed Live amp neutral reversed Open circuit Operating Temperature 32 to 122 F 0 to 50 C Dimensions Transmitter 2 8 x 2 5 x 2 3 in 71 x 64 x 58mm Receiver 7 4 x 1 8 x 1 5 in 188 x 46 x 38mm Weight Transmitter 2 1 oz 60g Receiver 4 3 02 122g Power Source 1 9V battery for receiver included Certifications CAT II 600V CAT III 300V CE RoHS Safety standard IEC 61010 1 BF1 0 Manual_FINAL4 082012_awb 8912 10 31 AM Page 10 CHANGING THE BATTERY When the yellow LED on the receiver Fig 1 Callout E illuminates it s time to change the battery The battery compartment Callout J is accessible from the back of the receiver To replace the battery 1 Open the compartment by loosening and removing the single Phillips head screw securing the compartment cover to the bottom of the receiver Remove the screw and cover and set them aside 2 Remove the old battery and plug a fresh 9V battery into the wired socket inside the compartment The terminals of the battery and the socket mate in only one way with the smaller male terminal plugging into the larger female terminal 3 Replace the battery compartment cover and secure it to
6. BF10 Manual_FINAL4 08201 2_awb amp igg 12 10 31 AM Page 1 AC CIRCUIT BREAKER FINDER USER S MANUAL BF10 Please read this manual carefully and thoroughly before using this product BF10 Manual_FINAL4 08201 2_awb amp igg 12 10 31 AM TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction n a Key Features 0 ccc ee ees Safety Instructions 0005 What s in the Blister Pack Product Overview 00eee eee ee Operating Instructions Specifications c cece eee Changing the Battery Warranty Information Return for Repair Policy Page 2 BF1 0 Manual_FINAL4 082012_awb 8912 10 31 AM Page 3 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing General Tools amp Instruments General s BF10 AC Circuit Breaker Finder Please read this manual carefully and thoroughly before using the product The BF10 can perform two functions 1 Automatically identify the circuit breaker or fuse associated with any 110V outlet without tripping the breaker or blowing the fuse 2 Identify five common receptacle wiring faults The AC Circuit Breaker Finder has two components an AC powered transmitter and a battery powered receiver When the transmitter is plugged into an AC outlet it powers on and sends a signal down the branch circuit all the way to the circuit breaker panel If the tip of the battery powered receiver is then used to
7. detected problems should be referred to a qualified electrician If you need a comprehensive diagnostic instrument General recommends its CA10 Circuit Analyzer For details visit www generaltools com and enter CA10 in the SEARCH box KEY FEATURES e Automatically locates the breaker or fuse associated with any 110V outlet without tripping the breaker or blowing the fuse e Also identifies five common outlet wiring faults 4 BF10 Manual_FINAL4 082012_awb_S pv12 10 31 AM Page 5 e CAT II 600V CAT III 300V double insulated e Built in flashlight for use in dark areas e Compatible with GFCI receptacles e Audible tone and visual LED indications e Low battery warning e Complies with safety standard IEC 61010 1 e Includes 9V receiver battery SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Z warnine A Exercise caution when working around circuit breaker panels Do not use this instrument on circuits with voltages higher than 110V WHAT S IN THE BLISTER PACK The BF10 s transmitter and receiver come in a blister pack along with a 9V battery pre installed in the receiver and this user s manual BF1 0 Manual_FINAL4 082012_awb 8912 10 31 AM Page 6 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Fig 1 shows the controls indicators and physical features of the BF10 s transmitter and receiver Familiarize yourself with their names and functions before moving on to the Operating Instructions Fig 1 The controls indicators and physical f
8. eatures of the BF10 A Function switch B Socket test indicator lights C Flashlight on underside D Tip with sensor E Yellow low battery LED F Green breaker found LED G Red breaker not found LED H Power on off button Flashlight on off button B J Battery compartment on back CORRECT ee 0 Manual_FINAL4 082012_awb_8 0 12 10 31 AM Page 7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Before plugging the BF10 transmitter into either kind of branch circuit receptacle GFCI or non GFCl unplug all appliances and equipment connected to that circuit If you re not sure whether an appliance or a piece of equipment is powered by the circuit to be tested unplug it to err on the side of caution Then plug in the transmitter To check a 110V GFCI or non GFCl outlet for wiring faults slide the function switch on the transmitter Fig 1 Callout A to the right the Socket Test position e f the outlet has no wiring faults the two green LEDs in the top row of socket test indicator lights will illuminate turn on and a continuous tone will be heard e f the outlet has an open circuit or is not powered no LEDs will illuminate and no tone will be heard because the transmitter will remain unpowered e If the outlet has any of four common wiring faults missing earth ground missing neutral live and earth reversed and live and neutral reversed a unique pattern of one or more green LEDs or green and red LEDs
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