RIDGID NaviTrack Operator's Manual page 9

NOTE: Scrape away any dirt, paint, corrosion, or other
coatings on the target conductor to ensure good contact
with the cable lead, to lower the resistance of the circuit,
and to produce a stronger tracing signal.
Figure 7 – Connecting the Cable Lead to the Target
Conductor
Figure 8 – Alternative connection method
Figure 9 – Using the magnet embedded in the
Cable Lead to connect to the target
NOTE: Always connect the lead to the ground stake before
connecting another lead to the target line to direct any
current within the target conductor away from the user.
6� After attaching both leads, press the Power Key
turn ON the NaviTrack Line Transmitter� After powering
ON, the NaviTrack Line Transmitter will emit ascending
beeps and then pause to measure the current flowing
through the target conductor� Faster beeps will indicate
a higher detected current�
7 � Select one of the following frequencies:
• 128 Hz low
• 1 kHz low
• 8 kHz medium
• 33 kHz medium
• 262 kHz (93 kHz Europe) high
• 200 kHz alternate high frequency� To set the 200
kHz frequency, press the 262 kHz high frequency
button for ten seconds� The LED will blink rapidly
three times when set� The 262 kHz LED will blink
every 5 seconds to indicate that the NaviTrack Line
Transmitter is operating on the alternate 200 kHz
frequency�
8� Check the circuit� More current will give a stronger sig‑
nal� Signal strength measured by the receiver is directly
proportional to the amount of current on the line� More
current means a stronger signal will be received by the
receiver�
NOTE: To prolong battery life and to reduce the chance
of the signal "bleeding over" onto adjacent lines, use the
least amount of current needed to get a clear reading on
the receiver.
9� Turn on the receiver and follow the instructions speci‑
fied in the operator's manual� Ensure the frequency on
the receiver matches the NaviTrack Line Transmitter� If
the receiver signal increases when the receiver is held
near the NaviTrack Line Transmitter, it is correctly pick‑
ing up the transmitted frequency�
10� After completing the locate, press the Power Key
turn OFF the NaviTrack Line Transmitter� To reduce the
risk of electrical shock, turn OFF the unit before dis‑
connecting the leads and remove the lead from the tar‑
get conductor before disconnecting the lead from the
ground stake�
NOTE: When the NaviTrack Line Transmitter is ON and
in Direct Connect Mode do not come in contact with the
scraper tip and only hold leads by their plastic sheathing.
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