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Mk II R O T A R Y L A S E R I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L...
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SAFETY Read the following safety instructions before ▪ Tool service must be performed only by attempting to operate this product. qualified repair personnel. Repairs, service Keep these instructions in a safe place or store or maintenance performed by unqualified in the carry case for future reference. personnel will void the warranty.
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WARNING: DO NOT DISASSEMBLE ▪ Do not set up the tool at a position where THE LASER. There are no user serviceable the laser beam can cross any person at head height. parts inside. Disassembling the laser will ▪ Do not let children come in contact with the void all warranties on the product.
ITEM CHECKLIST Please ensure the following items are included with your laser level. If anything is missing please contact your retailer. INCHES SC AN RP M Extreme A3 Mk II Remote control Millimeter Laser target Laser glasses detector & clamp...
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LASER OVERVIEW: FRONT Protective lighthouse Rotating laser port SC AN RP M Control panel Rechargeable battery charging port Battery compartment with rechargeable battery...
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LASER OVERVIEW: BASE Battery compartment with rechargeable battery Carry handle 5/8” x 11 thread for horizontal operation on a tripod Padded feet for vertical operation on a flat surface...
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LASER OVERVIEW: BACK Rotating laser port Carry handle 5/8” x 11 thread for vertical operation on a tripod Padded feet for vertical operation on a flat surface...
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LASER OVERVIEW: CONTROL PANEL Speed control Scanning mode Speed indicators Grade adjustment (manual mode) Grade adjustment (manual mode) / clockwise rotation / counter clockwise rotation X / Y axis indicator Power indicator (manual grade mode) Tilt alarm indicator Tilt alarm Manual grade mode Power...
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REMOTE CONTROL OVERVIEW: FRONT LCD display screen Power ▪ ▪ Grade adjustment (m anual mode) Grade adjustment (manual mode) ▪ ▪ Counter clockwise rotation Clockwise rotation Dial-in grade mode Scanning mode Speed control Tilt alarm...
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REMOTE CONTROL OVERVIEW: BACK Battery compartment...
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DETECTOR OVERVIEW: FRONT Speaker Bubble vial LED indicator Laser sensor LED indicator LCD display screen LED indicator Metric or imperial selection (press) Bubble vial Screen backlight (hold) Power on / off (detector) Speaker on / off Detection mode...
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DETECTOR OVERVIEW: LCD SCREEN Measurement Plus and minus indicator Unit Arrow indicator Detection mode Centre alignment Arrow indicator Brightness indicator Speaker indicator Battery indicator...
USING YOUR LASER POWER SUPPLY 12v in-car charger ▪ The in-car charger is for vehicles with Indoor charger 12v output only. ▪ The indoor charger is for indoor use only. ▪ Do not store in locations where moisture ▪ Do not store in locations where moisture can be present or where the chargers could can be present or where the chargers could be exposed to extreme temperatures.
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POWER SUPPLY (continued) Rechargeable battery pack Charging the rechargeable battery pack ▪ The instrument is supplied with a ▪ Insert the charger into the charging port rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack that on the rechargeable battery pack. Progress is located on the front of the instrument will be shown by the power indicator display on the charger as below: below the control panel.
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POWER SUPPLY (continued) The rechargeable battery pack does WARNING: attempt not need to be inserted in the laser disassemble the battery pack. whilst charging. Removing and inserting the rechargeable battery pack ▪ Loosen the battery pack screw on the front of the instrument below the control panel and slide the battery pack out.
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HORIZONTAL MEASUREMENT SET UP Level surface set up Tripod set up ▪ Select a place as close and practical ▪ Select a place as close and practical to the work site as possible, and ensure to the work site as possible, and ensure that the location is clear of traffic.
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VERTICAL MEASUREMENT SET UP Level surface set up Tripod set up ▪ Select a place as close and practical to ▪ Select a place as close and practical to the work site as possible, and ensure that the work site as possible, and ensure that the location is clear of traffic.
OPERATION Powering on Speed control ▪ Press the power button once and the ▪ Press the speed control button to cycle instrument will power begin through various rotational speeds. automatically self-levelling. When this ▪ The current rotation speed selected will levelling process is complete, the penta be displayed on the front control panel of prism inside the lighthouse will start rotating.
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OPERATION (continued) Manual grade mode Rotation direction ▪ To create a manual grade / slope, ▪ Whilst the instrument is in scanning mode press the manual grade mode button. press the clockwise or counter clockwise The instrument will now be in the X-axis button to change the rotation of the laser manual grade mode as indicated by the head.
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OPERATION (continued) Setting up a dial-in grade /slope ▪ To set a grade / slope percentage on the Y-axis, press the + or - grade adjustment ▪ To create a dial-in grade / slope, press the buttons on the remote control to change dial-in grade mode button on the remote desired number...
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OPERATION (continued) buttons on the remote control to tilt the ▪ To cancel dial-in grade / slope operation laser beam up or down (depending on and reset the instrument, press the power button on the control panel of the instrument direction) on the selected axis.
USING YOUR REMOTE Power supply rotation. The RPM will be displayed on the LCD screen. ▪ The remote is powered by two AA alkaline batteries. ▪ To focus the laser beam between two points press the scanning mode button. Battery replacement Pressing the button multiple times will adjust the angle of the beam as displayed ▪...
USING YOUR DETECTOR Power supply ▪ Switch the detector on by pressing the power button. The LCD screen will turn on ▪ The detector is powered by four AA and the speaker will emit a small tone to alkaline batteries. indicate the instrument is operating.
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USING YOUR DETECTOR (continued) ▪ Hold the detector upright for horizontal beams or rotate 90° for vertical beams. ▪ The direction arrows or level line on the LCD screen will indicate the position of the laser beam. A digital measurement of either how far up or down the detector is from the laser line will also be displayed.
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USING YOUR DETECTOR (continued) Detector position for horizontal beams Detector position for vertical beams...
CHECKING CALIBRATION Before doing any precision levelling it is ▪ The difference should be within 6mm at 30m. advised to check the calibration of the ▪ If the instrument is out of calibration it is instrument. advised to send it in to Spot-on. (see www.spoton.com.au for details) ▪...
TROUBLE SHOOTING Error Cause & Solution ▪ Check the batteries. They may be in the wrong way or need replacing. Laser does not ▪ Check the battery compartment for signs of damage. Ensure they are clean and not bent. turn on ▪...
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ▪ Reflective surfaces such as glass may reflect ▪ The operator should check the accuracy the beam, causing two beams to strike the of the instrument before precision levelling detector at the same time. This may create is attempted.
WARRANTY The Extreme A3 Mk II comes with a 10 (ten) year manufacturers warranty. AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND “Our goods come with guarantees that For more information please visit cannot be excluded under the Australian consumerprotection.govt.nz Consumer Law. You are entitled to a...
CUSTOMER SUPPORT To assist you with any queries or technical questions please contact customer support Australia: 1300 658 338 New Zealand: 0800 367 527...
SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Extreme A3 Mk II Product code 60050 Warranty 10 Years Accuracy ±1.5mm at 30m Operating range 800m (diameter) Levelling range ±9% / ±5° Laser class 2 Red Battery life 20 hours IP rating Weight (kg) 3.50 Dimensions (mm)