Zircon MultiScanner L350 OneStep Kurzanleitung

GB MultiScanner L350 OneStep
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Multifunction Wall Scanner
This MultiScanner ® L350 OneStep ™ features three scanning modes:
• StudScan: Locates the centre and edges of wood and metal studs up
to 19 mm deep
• DeepScan : Locates the centre of wood and metal studs up to 38 mm deep
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• Metal Scan: Detects and locates ferrous (magnetic) metal (such as 13 mm
diameter rebar) up to 76 mm deep and non-ferrous (non-magnetic) metal
up to 38 mm deep
1. INSTALLING THE BATTERY
Push in the battery door tab at the bottom of the tool and open
the door. Insert a new 9V battery, matching the positive (+)
and negative (-) terminals to the icons printed on the back.
Snap the battery into place and replace the door.
Low Battery Indicator: The Low Battery Indicator icon displays
when the battery level is getting low. While the tool will still operate,
the battery will need to be replaced soon. When the battery icon begins
to flash and is the only icon displayed on the screen, the battery level is too low
and not sufficient to power the tool for proper operation. Please replace the 9V battery
with a brand new battery immediately.
Zircon stud finders and detectors, particularly those with LCD screens, require and
consume a great deal of current from batteries.
For optimal performance, brand-new, recently purchased alkaline batteries are strongly
recommended for use in these tools.
If you are experiencing any trouble with your tool, please replace the
battery in your tool with a brand-new one, or contact your Zircon dealer
or e-mail at info@zircon.com.
2. OPERATING TIPS
For optimum scanning results, it is important to properly hold
the MultiScanner ® L350 and move slowly when scanning.
The following tips will provide more accurate scanning results:
• Grasp the handle with your thumb on one side and your fingers
on the other side. Make sure your fingertips are resting on
the handle and not touching the surface being scanned or the
scanning head of the tool.
6. WIREWARNING DETECTION
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Zircon's WireWarning detection feature works continuously in StudScan, DeepScan
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and Metal Scan modes. When live AC voltage is detected, the WireWarning ® Detection
Indicator will appear in the display. If scanning begins over a live AC wire,
the WireWarning ® Detection Indicator will flash continuously. Use extreme caution
under these circumstances or whenever live AC wiring is present.
Electrical field locators may not detect live AC wires if wires
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are more than 50 mm from the scanned surface, in concrete,
encased in conduit, present behind a plywood shear wall or metallic wall
covering, or if moisture is present in the environment or scanned surface.
DO NOT ASSUME THERE ARE NO LIVE ELECTRICAL WIRES IN THE
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WALL. DO NOT TAKE ACTIONS THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS
IF THE WALL CONTAINS A LIVE ELECTRICAL WIRE. ALWAYS TURN OFF THE
ELECTRICAL POWER, GAS, AND WATER SUPPLIES BEFORE PENETRATING A
SURFACE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN ELECTRIC
SHOCK, FIRE, AND/OR SERIOUS INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Always turn off power when working near electrical wires.
7. SCANNING IN METAL MODE
Note: When scanning for studs, use StudScan mode (or DeepScan ® mode on thicker
walls) to quickly locate the centre and edges. Use Metal Scan to determine if the
previous reading in StudScan was a wood stud, metal stud, or pipe. In Metal Scan,
only metal drywall screws will be found in wood studs, while metal will be indicated
everywhere on a metal stud or pipe.
Metal Scan has interactive calibration to adjust to its sensitivity to metal, which can
be used to find the precise location of metal objects in walls, floors, and ceilings.
Maximum sensitivity is ideal for quickly finding the approximate location
of metal. However, sensitivity can be reduced by calibrating the tool closer to metal.
With reduced sensitivity, the area where metal is indicated will be smaller. But in
both cases, the metal target is in the centre of the area where the tool indicates metal
is present.
1. Move mode switch to Metal Scan mode. For maximum metal sensitivity, turn the
tool on in the air by pressing and holding the Power Button. This will ensure that it
calibrates away from any metal objects. (The tool can only be calibrated
off the wall in Metal Scan mode.)
2. (Figure A) While holding the Power Button, press the tool flat against the wall and
slowly slide the scanner across the surface. Mark the point where you get the highest
metal indication (the most Target Indication Bars on the screen). If it is a strong target,
the SpotLite ® Pointer will also shine a beam of light and a steady beep will sound.
Continue in the same direction until display bars reduce. Reverse direction and mark
the spot where the display bars peak from the reversed direction. The midpoint of the
two marks is the location of the centre of the metal object.
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SpotLite ® Pointer
Illuminated "V" Marker Groove
Backlit LCD
Centre/Edge/Metal
Indicator
WireWarning
Signal Strength
Detection
Indicator
Indicator
Auto Correcting
Indication
Target
Indication
Low Battery
Bars
Indicator
DeepScan ® Metal Scan
StudScan/
StudScan
DeepScan
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Mode Indicator
Mode
Selector
Power Button
Switch
Battery Door Tab
If the unit indicates metal over a large area, you can refine the scanning area to
more accurately locate the metal target by following steps 3 and 4 below.
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3. (Figure B) To further pinpoint the location of the metal target, scan the area again.
Figure A
Release the Power Button and then turn the unit back on, this time starting on the
wall over one of the previous marks. This will reset the tool to a lower sensitivity and
narrow the scan area.
4. (Figure C) To continue to reduce sensitivity and further refine the scanning area,
repeat step 3. This procedure can be repeated multiple times to narrow the field
even further.
Note: If any bars display on the screen, metal is present. Small targets or targets deep
DeepScan ® Metal Scan
StudScan
within the surface may only illuminate some of the bars and not the centre line or audio
tone. In this case, use the highest indication to determine the metal position.
Figure B
DeepScan ® Metal Scan
StudScan
Figure C
DeepScan ® Metal Scan
StudScan
• Hold the tool straight up and down, parallel to the studs, and do results are received, switch to Metal Scan mode to locate nails or drywall screws that
not rotate the tool. line up vertically where a stud or joist is positioned.
• Keep tool flat against the wall and do not rock, tilt, or press Wood flooring, subflooring, or gypsum drywall over plywood sheathing: Use
hard when slowly sliding across the surface being scanned. DeepScan
display 1 or 2 bars when the tool locates a stud through thick surfaces.
• Avoid placing your other hand, or any other part of your body,
on the surface being scanned. This will interfere with the tool's MultiScanner
performance. padding. In problematic situations, try using Metal Scan to locate nails or screws that
may line up vertically where a stud or joist is positioned.
• If you're receiving erratic scanning results, it may be a result
of humidity, moisture within the wall cavity or drywall, Note: Sensing depth and accuracy can vary due to moisture, content of materials,
or recently applied paint or wallpaper that hasn't fully dried. wall texture, and paint.
While the moisture may not always be visible, it will interfere
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with the tool's sensors. Please allow a few days for the wall
to dry out.
locate items before penetrating the surface. Such additional sources include
• Depending on the proximity of electrical wiring or pipes to construction plans, visible points of entry of pipes and wiring into walls,
the wall surface, the scanner may detect them in the same such as in a basement, and in standard 40 and 60 cm stud spacing practices.
manner as studs. Caution should always be used when nailing,
3. SELECTING THE MODE
cutting, or drilling in walls, floors, and ceilings that may contain
these items.
Move selector switch to the desired mode: StudScan for finding wood or
• To avoid surprises, remember that studs or joists are normally
metal studs, DeepScan
spaced 40 or 60 cm apart and are 38–45 mm in width.
for locating metal.
Anything closer together or a different width may not
Unit will remain off if Power Button is not pressed.
be a stud, joist, or firebreak.
Always turn off power when working near electrical wires.
4. TURNING ON/CALIBRATING THE TOOL
SCANNING DIFFERENT SURFACES
MultiScanner
Wallpaper: MultiScanner ® L350 functions normally on walls the subsurface environment 10 times per second and automatically recalibrates,
covered with wallpaper or fabric, unless the materials are when needed, to successfully find the centre of studs in one step.
metallic foil, contain metallic fibers, or are still wet after
• Place MultiScanner
application. Wallpaper may need to dry for several weeks StudScan or DeepScan
after application.
• Once powered on, tool will automatically perform all calibrations. The LCD will
Freshly painted walls: May take one week or longer to dry
display all icons until calibration is complete. Upon completion of calibration,
after application. the SpotLite
Lath & plaster: Due to irregularities in plaster thickness, continuous measurements. Continue to press Power Button down and keep the tool
it is difficult for MultiScanner ® L350 to locate studs in Stud flat against the wall and begin scanning.
modes. Change to Metal Scan mode to locate the nail heads
Note: It is important to wait for calibration to complete (1–2 seconds) before moving
holding wood lath to the studs. If the plaster has metal mesh
the scanner.
reinforcement, MultiScanner ® L350 may be unable to detect
through that material.
Extremely 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 in DeepScan ® mode. If irregular scanning
8. HELPFUL HINTS
Detects other objects besides studs
in StudScan mode.
Finds more targets than there
should be.
Difficulty detecting metal.
Image of metal object appears wider
than actual size.
Constant readings of studs near
windows and doors.
You suspect electrical wires, but do not
detect any.
Flashing Low Battery Indicator and tool
not operating.
ACT, DeepScan, MultiScanner, OneStep, SpotLite, WireWarning, and Zircon are registered trademarks or trademarks of Zircon Corporation.
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LIMITED 2 YEAR WARRANTY
Zircon Corporation, ("Zircon") warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship
for two years from the date of purchase. Any in-warranty defective product returned to the place of
purchase with proof of purchase date will be replaced at retailer's option.
This warranty is limited to the electronic circuitry and original case of the product andspecifically excludes
damage caused by abuse, unreasonable use or neglect. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties,
express or implied, and no other representations or claims of any nature shall bind or obligate Zircon.
Any implied warranties applicable to this product are limited to the two year period following its purchase.
ACT
During scanning, the tool will
automatically recalibrate itself
when needed. This recalibration is
mode and move the tool slowly. The Signal Strength Indicator may only
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transparent and no indication is made.
If an arrow icon illuminates, the tool
L350 cannot scan for studs and joists through concrete or carpet and
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calibrated near or over a stud and then
moved away. The arrow indicates the
direction of the missed stud.
5. FINDING A STUD
Do not rely exclusively on the detector to locate items behind
Always scan for studs with the scanner placed flat against
the scanned surface. Use other information sources to help
the wall. Move the mode switch to StudScan, place the tool
flat against the wall, then press and hold the Power Button.
Wait for beep to confirm calibration has completed before
moving scanner.
Slowly slide tool across surface. EDGE indication
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will illuminate, indicating location of the stud edge.
® L350 can be calibrated anywhere on the wall. It provisionally monitors
Continue sliding tool. When the centre of a stud is
located, the three bars on the Signal Strength Indicator,
the middle segments of the Target Indication Bars,
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CENTER indication, and SpotLite
mode.
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illuminate and the buzzer will sound.
Pointer and buzzer will momentarily activate and the tool will begin
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In cases of deeper studs (thicker walls), when the
centre of the stud is located only one or two bars
will show on the Signal Strength Indicator and only
the SpotLite
Target Indication Bars will illuminate. If you still
cannot locate a stud, try DeepScan
(See also number 2, Operating Tips)
Situation Probable Cause
• Electrical wiring and metal/plastic pipes may be • Scan the area in Metal Scan to determine if metal is present.
near or touching back surface of wall. • Check for other studs equally spaced to either side 30, 40, or 60 cm apart or for the same stud at several places
directly above or below the first scan area.
• A stud reading would measure approximately 38–45 mm apart from each edge; anything larger or smaller is most
likely not a stud if not near a door or window.
• Tool calibrated over metal object. • The scanner may have been calibrated over a metal object, reducing sensitivity. Try calibrating in another location.
• Metal targets too deep or small. • Scan in both horizontal and vertical directions. Metal sensitivity is increased when metal object is parallel to sensor,
located under Zircon logo.
• Metal has greater density than wood.
• To reduce sensitivity, recalibrate MultiScanner
• Double and triple studs are usually found around • Detect outer edges so you know where to begin.
doors and windows. Solid headers are above them.
• Wires are shielded by metal conduit, a braided • Try Metal Scan mode to see if you can find metal, wire, or metal conduit.
wire layer, metallic wall covering, plywood shear • Use extra caution if the area has plywood, thick wood backing behind drywall, or thicker than normal walls.
wall, or other dense material. • If a switch controls an outlet, make sure it is ON for detection, but turned OFF when working near
• Wires deeper than 50 mm from surface might not electrical wires.
be detected.
Use CAUTION when nailing, sawing, or drilling into walls, floors, and ceilings where these items may exist.
• Wires may not be live.
• Battery level too low for proper operation. • Replace with brand new 9V alkaline battery.
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Pointer will all
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Pointer and middle segments of the
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mode.
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Solution
® L350 over either of first two marks (Metal Scan mode only).
IN NO EVENT WILL ZIRCON BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM POSSESSION, USE OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS PRODUCT.
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