LaserLiner MultiFinder Pro Bedienungsanleitung Seite 2

MULTIFINDER PRO
Several integrated sensors make the MultiFinder Pro from Laserliner
to a highly effective detection tool. The MultiFinder is equipped with
an LC display with user guide, ensuring easy and reliable operation.
Acoustic and visual signals for finding objects provide additional
assistance. High functioning safety is ensured by special warning
signals.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Insert battery: To do so, open the battery
compartment in the back of the housing and insert
a 9V battery (E-Block/PP3/&LR61).
2. Switch on the MultiFinder (button 8)
3. Select STUD-SCAN, METAL-SCAN or AC-SCAN (4,
5, 6)
A. STUD-SCAN: For electronically detecting studs and joists in dry
walls (plaster fibreboard, wooden panels and other non-metallic
panelling). Use the SET button (3) to adjust the measuring
depth.
B. METAL-SCAN: For detecting metal in masonry and concrete
walls. The tool is able to detect hidden metal in all non-metallic
materials, e.g. brick, concrete, screed, wood, plaster fibreboard,
gas concrete, ceramic and mineral building materials. Use the
SET button (3) to adjust the measuring depth.
C. AC-SCAN: For localising live wires directly beneath the plaster or
behind wooden panels and other non-metallic panelling. It is not
possible to detect live wires in dry walls with metal studs.
4. Measuring in STUD-SCAN mode
• Select STUD-SCAN (button 4) (Standard setting: "Normal". This
setting is ideal for plaster fibreboard panels installed in one
thickness (max. 1 cm).
• Select "Deep" (SET button) for two plaster fibreboard panels
installed on top of each other (max. 2 cm).
• Select "S-Deep" (SET button) for thick wooden panels and floor
constructions (parquet etc.), max. measuring depth 3 cm.
Now follow the instructions on the LC display.
• ON WALL: Place the tool against the wall.
• PRESS CAL: Press the calibration button (7) and wait until
calibration is completed: CAL OK.
• MOVE: Move the tool slowly across the surface.
IMPORTANT: The device must be in contact with the wall all the
time while scanning.
Move the tool
Slide the tool sideways across the wall.
When the maximum display appears,
you have reached the edge of the
stud.
Tip 1: The position between the two markings is the mid-point of
the stud.
Tip 2: The position where you start is important: First place the tool
in a position where you know there is no stud. Otherwise, the
message "ERROR" will appear in the display. To remedy: Move
the tool to another position a few centimetres away and start
measuring again.
Tip 3: The maximum display does not light up, even though the LC
display shows a reading. As soon as the most intense display
appears, the tool is over the edge of the stud. Mark this point.
Alternatively, increase the measuring depth (SET button).
Tip 4: To avoid interference while scanning, keep your free hand and
other objects at least 15 cm away from the MultiFinder.
Tip 5: The MultiFinder will only find the outside edge of double
studs and headers which may be fitted around doors,
windows and corners.
Tip 6: Ensure that you have really detected a stud. To do so, check
on both sides whether other studs are present at equal
distances, usually at 30, 40 or 60 cm. Also check that it is a
stud by scanning at several places directly above and below
the position of the first find.
Tip 7: Textured ceilings: The ceiling must be covered with cardboard
to protect it. In this case, use the DeepScan function.
CAUTION: If electric wires or metal or plastic pipes are located near
or in contact with a plaster fibreboard panel, they may be identified
by the MultiFinder as studs. Always switch off the power supply
when working near electric wires.
SPECIAL THINGS TO NOTE WITH VARIOUS MATERIALS
It may not be possible to detect wooden studs or joists through the
following materials:
• Ceramic floor tiles
• Fitted carpeting with padded backing
• Wallpaper with metal fibres or metal foil
• Freshly painted, damp walls. These must have dried for at least
one week.
• In problem cases, use METAL-SCAN to localise nails or screws in
dry walls that line up vertically where a stud is located.
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Key
1 Maximum display
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2 LC display
3 Measuring depth switch:
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Normal / Deep /S-Deep
4 STUD-SCAN (max.
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measuring depth: 3 cm)
5 METAL SCA (max.
measuring depth: 10 cm)
6 AC-SCAN (max.
measuring depth: 4 cm)
7 Calibration
8 ON / OFF
9 Live wire warning
Then scan for the other
edge of the stud.
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5. Measuring in METAL-SCAN mode (iron, copper pipes and wires)
• Select METAL-SCAN (button 5). Standard setting "Normal".
This setting is suitable for iron and steel reinforcement elements
that are suspected near the surface.
• Select "Deep" or "S-Deep" for deeper objects to a depth of
max. 10 cm (SET button).
• Select "S-Deep" for copper pipes or copper electric wires which
are suspected to be near the surface – copper pipes to a depth
of max. 5 cm, electric wires to a depth of max. 3 cm. Flexible
floor and wall heating pipes which contain a metal foil and are
located near the surface may also be detected. Test for this
function in places where you know the position of such pipes.
Now follow the instructions on the LC display.
• PRESS CAL: Press the calibration button (7) and wait until
calibration is completed: CAL OK. (Calibrate on the surface.)
• MOVE: Move the device slowly across the surface.
IMPORTANT: The device must be in contact with the wall all the
time while scanning.
Move the tool
Slide the tool sideways across the wall.
When the maximum display appears,
mark the position.
Tip 1: The position between the two markings is the mid-point of
the metal object. Through the high measuring sensitivity, thick
metal objects appear broader than they are in real life. By
calibrating once more (PRESS CAL), the sensitivity can be
reduced, and you can then begin measuring again nearer the
metal object. If need be, repeat the process. Alternatively,
reduce the measuring depth (SET button).
Tip 2: The position where you start is important: First place the
device in a position where you know there is no metal.
Otherwise, the message "ERROR" will appear in the display.
To remedy: Move the device to another position a few
centimetres away and start measuring again.
Tip 3: The maximum display does not light up, even though the LC
display shows a reading. As soon as the most intense display
appears, the tool is near to metal. Mark this point.
Alternatively, increase the measuring depth (SET button).
Tip 4: In the case of complicated applications, e.g. ribbed steel, scan
the surface both horizontally and vertically.
6. AC-SCAN
The MultiFinder is able to detect the electrical fields of live wires.
• Select AC-SCAN (button 6).
• PRESS CAL: Hold the tool in the air so that it is pointing away
from any live wires. Press the calibration button (7). Place the
tool against the wall.
• MOVE: Move the device slowly across the surface.
Move the tool
Slide the tool sideways across the wall.
When the maximum display appears,
mark the position.
CAUTION: Wires which are at a depth of more than 4 cm may not
be detected. Always switch off the power supply when working near
electric wires.
Tip 1: Because of static charges, electric fields may be detected at
the side of the actual position of the wire. To carry away these
charges, lay your free hand on the wall.
Tip 2: Move the tool slowly as friction can generate interfering
electric charges.
Tip 3: If you suspect that wires must be present but cannot find any,
this may be because they are shielded in conduits. Use
METAL-SCAN in order to localise conduits.
Tip 4: Metal in walls (e.g. metal studs) transmit electrical fields and
may therefore cause interference. In this case, switch to
METAL-SCAN in order to find the wire.
Tip 5: The position where you start is important: To achieve
maximum sensitivity, start by placing the device in a position
which is known not to be near live wires.
Subject to technical alterations.
Warranty
The warranty is valid for 2 years from the date of purchase. The
warranty does not cover damage caused by improper use or storage,
normal wear and tear, or defects which only insignificantly impair
the value of the product or its functioning. Any tampering by
unauthorised persons will render this warranty void. In the event
that you need to claim warranty, please take the complete device
together with all information and the invoice to one of our dealers
or send it in to UMAREX-Laserliner.
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Then scan from the
other side.
Then scan from the
other side.
STUD-SCAN /
METALSCAN:
Continuous current
monitoring in
unshielded wires as
soon as an electrical
field is detected.
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