LCL4SET User Guide
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1. Bian tends z a ae 22 a a ake a Z gt 7 gt G J Pr reid CONTENTS Page 2 Contents 3 Warranty 4 Features 6 Laser Safety amp Battery Placement 7 Operation 9 Using the Universal Mount 10 Applications 11 Laser Offsets 12 Calibration 14 Specifications 15 Care amp Maintenance 16 Standard Accessories WARRANTY Paga 3 Limited Lifetime Guarantee Apex Tool Group quality products are Guaranteed against any defect in material or work manship Damage caused by abuse improper use or excessive wear is not covered by this warranty This warranty is provided in addition to other rights and remedies you have under law Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure Claims should be returned with proof of purchase to the place of purchase or returned prepaid to the address below Repaired or replacement goods will be returned at our cost Apex Tool Group Pty Limited 519 Nurigong Street Albury NSW 2640 AUSTRALIA Ph 02 60580300 apextoolaus apextoolgroup com www apextoolgroup com au FEATURES Page 4 Low battery Out of Level External Power LE2. The LCL4 comes with a multi purpose universal mount that allows the unit to be attached to multiple surfaces including wood metal pipes construction tripods camera tripods and flat surfaces 1 4 Tripod Mount Use the threaded hole located on the bottom of the universal mount to mount the universal mount and the attached LCL4 to a camera tripod 5 8 Tripod Mount Use this threaded hole located on the bottom of the universal mount to mount the universal mount and the attached LCL4 to a surveyor s tripod Screw Nail Attachment Hole Use the attachment hole to fasten the universal mount and the attached LCL4 to walls with drywall screw of at least 2 5cm long Strap Raceways Use the horizontal and vertical strap raceways to fasten the universal mount and the attached LCL4 to objects such as pipes and wooden studs with a width of approximately 150mm 6 or less Magnets Use the magnets located on the back of the universal mount to fasten the universal mount and the attached LCL4 to objects such as steel studs Use the magnets Located on the bottom of the mount to mount the square the universal mount and the attached LCL4 on the floor Square Square can be used as a right angled ruler If the LCL4 is to be used on the floor install the square in the universal mount to improve the stability of unit APPLICATIONS Page 10 Cabinet installation Wall panelling and wallpapering Bathroom tiling
3. line cross Label this mark B2 figure 2 Swivel the laser 180 degrees and mark the center of the line where the lines Surface 1 Surface 2 cross on Surface 1 figure 2 Label this mark A2 Next Measure the distance between A1 and A2 and between B1 and B2 If the distances are the same the unit is calibrated If the differences between the two sets of marks is greater than 3mm the laser is out of calibration Figure 1 CALIBRATION Page 13 To check plumb Surface 1 Surface 2 Choose adoorjamb Of IH Ih with a minimum of 2 5 metres clearance on CD each side of the door Turn on the LCL4 to auto level setting With your laser at point A figure 3 make two marks on the floor Make the first mark at 2 5 metres from point A centred on the door header above Mark this point B Figure 2 Make a second mark 5 metres from point A Make this point 0 Without moving the laser make a third mark on the door header Make this point D Now move the laser to point C EXACTLY align the beam with point B Notice where the beam falls at point D If it is within 4mm of point D The laser is in calibration Figure 3 SPECIFICATIONS Page 14 3mm 10m Plumb beams 1 5mm 5m Operating Range 30m indoors Outdoor Mode Up to 50m outdoors working with laser detector Out of level Indication Blinking laser lines and a
4. not drop knock or shake the LCL4 Rough handling can break the unit or compromise its functionality Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the LCL4 Wipe it with a soft cloth slightly dampened in a mild soap and water Keep the laser aperture windows clean by periodically wiping them with a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol STANDARD ACCESSORIES Page 16 e Laser LCL4 e Universal mount e Square e Strap e User guide e 3 AA batteries e Pouch e Tripod Apex Tool Group Pty Limited 519 Nurigong Street Albury NSW 2640 AUSTRALIA Ph 02 60580300 apextoolaus apextoolgroup com www apextoolgroup com au Issue 0708829B
5. to the battery installation indicators displayed in the battery compartment Note Alkaline batteries offer the longest battery life when used in this device This device can not use rechargeable batteries OPERATION Page 7 Pendulum Lock The LCL4 is a precision instrument and should be treated with care When not in use the pendulum should always be in the off position figure1 Locking the pendulum allows the LCL4 to better withstand vibrations and shock incurred during transportation or if the unit is dropped Figure 1 Locked Line Angle In the locked line angle position Figure 2 the pendulum is locked and will not automatically level or plumb the lines When in the locked line angle position both the horizontal and vertical beams will be on to allow angled lines The green LED will blink Figure 2 once per second Note The unit will not change between Level Line Mode and Plumb Line Mode while in the locked angle position Figure 3 Automatic Levelling When the switch is in the pendulum unlock position Figure 3 then the pendulum will automatically level and plumb the horizontal and vertical lines so long as the base is within 5 of true level When the base is more than 5 out of level then the lines will flash once per second accompanied by a warning beeping from the unit If the device is left out of level for more than 3 minutes then it will switch off To reactivate the unit switch it off and t
6. D Working Mode LED Top View Pulse Mode LED Pulse Mode Button Horizontal Vertical amp Cross Line Select Button Plumb Up Beam Window Vertical Beam Window Horizontal Beam Window 1 4 Tripod Mount Plumb Down Beam Window Pendulum Lock amp Control Switch Bottom View FEATURES Page 5 LASER SAFETY Page 6 AVOID EXPOSURE Laser radiation is emitted from this product Use of controls adjustments or procedures other than those specified herein may result in laser radiation exposure Never stare directly at the beam or view directly with optical instruments This label is attached to the unit at the laser aperture LASER LIGHT IS EMITTE D FROM THIS APERTURE AVOID EXPOSURE IMPORTANT DANGER labels are attached to every LCL4 They are not to be removed or defaced Do not disassemble or attempt to perform any internal servicing Doing so will void the warranty Repairs or service to this device are to be performed by authorized service centres only Do not aim the laser beam at people or animals The LCL4 contains semiconductor laser diodes with wavelengths of 635 650 nanometers The total continuous output of the beams never exceeds 4 99 milliwatts The LCL4 complies with US CDRH performance standards 21 CFR Sub chapter J and the regulations stipulated in EN60825 1 1994 BATTERY PLACEMENT 1 Open the battery cover 2 Place all three AA batteries into the battery compartment according
7. Floor tiling Wall tiling Drilling amp sawing alignment e Carpentry Level and set cabinets and counter tops and Install trim e Stair Layout Level and plumb decks plumb framing and partition walls plumb windows and door frames e Concrete Set forms and footings e Electrical Level electrical outlets transfer lighting layout from floor to ceiling using plumb beam e Plumbing Layout piping sewer lines drainage and supply lines transfer sprinkler system layout from floor to ceiling using plumb beam e Interior Decorating Picture hanging wall or floor tiling wallpapering APPLICATIONS Aligning shelves Hanging pendant lamps Window framing LASER OFFSETS Laser Offsets Use the laser offset information provided in the adjacent illustration to speed plumbing and levelling operations CALIBRATION Page 12 It is recommended that you check your LCL4 periodically to assure its accuracy To check level Choose two walls approximately 4 5 metres apart figure 1 Turn on the LCL4 to the auto level setting With the laser 15cm away OM If from and facing Surface 1 carefully mark the center of the line where CHD the lines cross Label this mark A1 figure 1 j Swivel the laser 180 degrees and mark the center of the line where the lines cross on Surface 2 Label this mark B1 figure 1 Now move the laser 15cm away from and facing Surface 2 figure 2 Carefully mark the center of the line where the
8. hen back on again OPERATION Page 8 Horizontal Vertical Plumb amp Cross Line Options The LCL4 has three line options accessible by using the line options button located on the top of the instrument If the unit has been turned on the plumb up and down beams will always be on Use the line option button to cycle through the level horizontal plumb vertical or cross line modes as shown below a el Default line Press 1x Horizontal amp Plumb up and down line Vertical amp Plumb up and down line a 1 oo ES Press 2x Cross amp Plumb up and down line Cross amp Plumb up and down line locked Auto Off Feature A battery saving Auto Off feature has been incorporated into the LCLA It will shut the device off automatically after 60 minutes unless overridden To disable the Auto Off feature press and hold the line options button when turning the unit on The green LED will flash twice per second to indicate the Auto Off feature has been disabled Low Battery Indicator When the battery charge becomes low the red LED will flash twice per second Note the LCL4 can be used for up to one hour during low battery indication before it will turn off completely Pulse Mode Pressing the pulse mode button will place the unit into pulse mode so that it can work with optional laser detector Pressing the button again returns to non pulse mode In pulse mode the Pulse Mode LED will be on USING THE UNIVERSAL MOUNT Page 9
9. udible alarm Pendulum Lock Off Protects pendulum during transportation and storage for added durability 110mm x 57mm x 97mm Fan Angle 140 vertical and 130 horizontal Unit Tripod Mount Ya x 20 camera tripod UnitWeight 4 470g Universal Mount Dimensions 3 AA batteries Operating time 12 hours continuous using 2 lines Specifications subject to change without notice CARE amp MAINTENANCE Page 15 This device is a product of precision design and manufacture and should be treated with care The suggestions below will help the user fulfill any warranty obligations and also allow the user to enjoy this product for many years When using the device Keep it and all its parts and accessories out of small children s reach This laser is built to be operated under wet conditions IEC 529 IP 54 however the unit should always be dried off before storage Do not store in hot areas High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices dam age batteries and warp or melt certain plastics Do not store in cold areas When the device warms up to its normal operating temperature moisture can condense inside where it may damage circuit boards Although the LCL4 is dust and dirt resistant do not store in dusty dirty areas as long term exposure to these elements may damage internal moving parts Do not attempt to open the LCL4 Non expert handling of the device may cause damage and will void the warranty Do
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