Gray: detected object is outside the sensor area § In these operating instructions, the designation “the Black: detected object is inside the sensor area tool” always refers to the PS 38 Multidetector. The middle line corresponds with the upper marking notch Approximate depth of the object ·...
2. Description 2.1 Use of the product as directed The PS 38 Multidetector is designed to detect objects such as ferrous metals (rebars), non-ferrous metals (copper and aluminium), wood beams, plastic pipes, electric cables in dry materials. Further information and examples of applications can be found at www.hilti.com/detection The tool and its ancillary equipment may present hazards when used incorrectly by untrained personnel or when used not as directed.
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2.2 Displaying object categories Symbol Ferrous metal Symbol Non-ferrous metal Symbol Plastic / wood Symbol Live electric cable Symbol Unknown object 2.3 Detectable objects - Steel reinforcing bars - Metal pipes (e.g. steel, copper, aluminium) - Plastic pipes (e.g. plastic pipes containing water, e.g. floor or wall heating, etc.) - Cavities - Wood beams - Electric cables (irrespective of whether the cables are live or not)
4.1 Basic information concerning safety women is not permissible. e) Rapidly changing detection conditions may lead a) Keep children away from the tool. to inaccurate readings. b) Check the display after switching the tool on. The display should show the Hilti logo and the...
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The service materials with cavities or electrically conduct- cover may be opened only at a Hilti Service ive wall coverings or tiles. Accordingly, other Center. sources of information (e.g. plans of the build-...
5. Before use suppressed (e.g. cavities in bricks). The currently active setting is shown in the lower area of the display. 5.3.1 Universal mode (default setting) 5.1 Inserting the batteries 3 The scanning mode for most applications in solid masonry or concrete is “Universal mode”. In this CAUTION mode, metal or plastic objects and electric cables are Do not use damaged batteries.
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NOTE 5.5.1 Navigating in the menu Empty plastic pipes and electric cables carrying no To access the menu items, press the “Down” electric power will not be detected. button. The selected menu item is highlighted in gray. 5.4 Changing the display mode Press the “Left”...
6. Operation Place the tool on the surface to be scanned and move it in the required direction (see section 6.1 “Using the tool”). The result of the scan will be shown in the display after the tool has been moved a distance of at 6.1 Using the tool 4 least 10 cm (3.9 in).
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6.2.1 Locating objects 6.3 Examples of scan results NOTE In the following examples, the signal tone is switched 6.3.1 Steel reinforcing bars A steel object, e.g. a steel rebar, is present in the sensor area. To the left and right of this are other objects which are outside the sensor area.
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A live metallic object, e.g. an electric cable, is within the sensor area. It lies at a depth of approx. 1.5 cm (0.6 in). The tool emits a warning signal tone for “live cables” as soon as the electric cable is detected by the sensor.
NOTE Do not use any other liquids as these may damage the plastic components. We recommend that the tool is checked by the Hilti The temperature limits for storage of your equip- Calibration Service at regular intervals in order to...
9. Disposal Most of the materials from which Hilti tools or appliances are manufactured can be recycled. The materials must be correctly separated before they can be recycled. In many countries, Hilti has already made arrangements for taking back old tools or appliances for recycling. Ask Hilti Customer Service or your Hilti representative for further information.
10. Manufacturer’s warranty Hilti warrants that the tool supplied is free of defects Additional claims are excluded, unless stringent na- in material and workmanship. This warranty is valid tional rules prohibit such exclusion. In particular, so long as the tool is operated and handled correctly,...
11. EC declaration of conformity Hilti Corporation Designation: Multidetector Type: PS 38 2009 Year of design: We declare, on our sole responsibility, that this product complies with the following directives and Dietmar Sartor Matthias Gillner standards: 1999/5/EC, 2004/108/EC, EN 55022, EN...
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Washington, D.C. 20554 legal penalties. ATTN: UWB Coordination Coordination Requirements Do not send this information to Hilti Corpora- (a) UWB imaging systems require coordination through tion. the FCC before the equipment may be used. The oper- ator shall comply with any constraints on equipment usage resulting from this coordination.
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13. IC statement (for Canada only) This device complies with the requirements defined For Canadian customers: in RSS-220 in conjunction with RSS-Gen of IC. This device shall be operated only where directed to the ground or wall, and is in contact with the ground or wall Operation is subject to the following two conditions: surface.