Operating Instructions - York Survey Supply Centre
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1. DeepScan may reprot other things besides studs Please see numbers 4 and 6 4 OPERATING CAUTIONS Depending on the proximity of electrical wiring or pipes to the wall surface the StudSensor may detect them in the same manner as studs especially in DeepScan mode Caution should always be used when nailing sawing or drilling into walls floors and ceilings that may contain these items Because of its increased sensitivity DeepScan may also detect other things in walls that are not studs To avoid surprises remember that studs or joists are normally spaced 16in 406mm or 24in 610mm apart and are 1 2in 38mm in width Anything closer together or a different width may not be a stud joist or firebreak Always turn off the power when working near electrical wires Working with Different Materials Wallpaper The StudSensor functions normally on walls covered with wallpaper or fabric unless the materials are metallic foil contain metallic fibres or are still wet after application Textured walls or acoustic ceilings When scanning a ceiling or wall with an uneven surface place thin cardboard on the surface to be scanned and scan over the cardboard using DeepScan mode Calibrate with cardboard in place Wood flooring drywall over DeepScan mode The StudSensor cannot scan for wood studs and joists through ceramic tile carpeting and pad It is not recommended for use on lath and plaster walls due to irregularities in plaster t2. stud at several places directly above or below the first e Use CAUTION when nailing sawing or drilling into walls floors and ceilings where these items may exist York Survey Supply Centre 2015
3. EFULLY e Tool Position For proper use always place scanner flat against the surface before turning on power e Power Depress and hold in the power button continuously while in use e Calibration Place unit flat on wall Press and hold the power button Do not move the unit until calibration is complete 1 2 seconds When calibration is complete the TruCal LED will stay on e Operation Move the unit slowly while keeping it flat against the wall Do not rock tilt or lift it Ref operat98 instructions 15 51246 qxp 05 01 15 e If you calibrate over a stud in DeepScan mode you will probably not detect any studs Move the unit a few inches right or left release the power button and start over 3 SCANNING IN STUD SCAN OR DEEPSCAN MODE After calibrating see number 2 continue to hold the power button and slowly slide the unit across the surface As you begin to approach a stud the red LEDs will light successively from bottom to top see illustrations Continue moving the scanner slowly When the top green LED is lit the beep sounds and the SpotLite Pointing System beam shines you have located the edge of the stud Mark this spot Continue scanning beyond the marked spot until the LEDs go out Slide unit in reverse direction to locate other edge of stud Mark this second spot Middle of the stud is centred between the two marks Scanning in Stud Scan or DeepScan a EA eae Aa a Ne KT E rh nN 4 A s Note
4. HETE AM pen Nothing else measures up Prospect House George Cayley Drive Clifton Moor York England YO30 4XE Tel 44 0 1904 692723 Fax 44 0 1904 690385 E Mail sales yorksurvey co uk YorkSurvey for secure online ordering of all our products Ref operat98 instructions 15 51246 qxp 05 01 15 Survey Supply StudSensor ProSL Code 51246 Operating Instructions York Survey Supply Centre 2015 StudSensor ProSL Stud and Joist Finder The Zircon StudSensor ProSL finds wood and metal studs up to in 19mm deep in walls It also finds studs up to 1 2in 38mm deep in floors and ceilings It features a sleek high impact case a built in belt clip and the SpotLite Pointing System SpotLite Pointing System Stud Edge Groove Stud Scan Mode LED Stud Deepcan Mode LED Trucail LED Power Button 1 MODE SELECTION e Selecting Mode For normal scan press power button once For DeepScan click button twice DeepScan LED will light e When looking for studs always start with the scanner in Stud Scan mode which scans through surfaces up to in thick e DeepScan mode should only be selected if you know the surface is built up and thicker than normal construction You should always scan the area in Stud Scan mode first to verify that DeepScan is needed DeepScan is for depths between in and 17in 2 IMPORTANT OPERATING TIPS PLEASE READ CAR
5. hickness Note Sensing depth and accuracy can vary due to moisture content of materials wall texture and subflooring or gypsum plywood sheathing Use paint 5 CHANGING THE BATTERY Note Do not loosen or remove screw on back of the unit Squeeze sides of unit to help EEr release clip end ZARVA Slide 9V battery into compartment terminal side first PACS matching and terminals 77 5 from battery to case Bi Replace the clip Battery life is approximately 2 years under normal conditions i 6 HELPFUL HINTS See also number 2 Important Operating Tips e No studs in that area e You are in DeepScan mode and accidentally calibrated over a stud No indications e Tool was calibrated over a stud or on a dense part of Lights start blinking and unit beeps repeatedly N wall scan Detects other objects besides studs in Stud Scan and DeepScan modes Finds more targets than there should be surface of wall e Tool tilted or lifted during e Electrical wiring and metal plastic pipes may be near or touching back e Move several inches to the left or right and start again e Turn scanner off move over a few inches press power button and start again e On rough surfaces place thin cardboard on the wall scanning through it to help slide scanner more smoothly e Check for other studs equally spaced to either side 12 16 or 24in apart 305 406 or 610mm or the same
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