Table Of Contents - RIDGID SeekTech SR-20 Operator's Manual

SeekTech SR-20

Table of Contents

Recording Form for Machine Serial Number and Software Version .........................................................................................................1
General Safety Information
Work Area Safety ........................................................................................................................................................................................2
Electrical Safety ..........................................................................................................................................................................................2
Battery Precautions.....................................................................................................................................................................................2
Personal Safety...........................................................................................................................................................................................2
SR-20 Use and Care...................................................................................................................................................................................2
Service ........................................................................................................................................................................................................3
Specific Safety Information
Important .....................................................................................................................................................................................................3
Specifications and Standard Equipment
Specifications ..............................................................................................................................................................................................3
Standard Equipment ...................................................................................................................................................................................4
Frequencies ................................................................................................................................................................................................4
Icon Legend ................................................................................................................................................................................................5
SR-20 Components ........................................................................................................................................................................................6
Introduction to the SR-20
Installing/Changing Batteries ......................................................................................................................................................................7
Folding Mast................................................................................................................................................................................................7
SR-20 Modes ..............................................................................................................................................................................................7
Display Elements ........................................................................................................................................................................................7
Passive Trace Mode ...................................................................................................................................................................................9
Sonde Mode................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Default Frequencies ....................................................................................................................................................................................9
Line Tracing
Active Line Tracing....................................................................................................................................................................................12
Operating Tips for Active Line Tracing......................................................................................................................................................14
Measuring Depth (Tracing Modes)............................................................................................................................................................15
Current and Signal Angle Reading............................................................................................................................................................16
Clipping (Tracing Modes) ..........................................................................................................................................................................16
Passive Line Tracing.................................................................................................................................................................................16
Operating Tips for Passive Line Tracing ...................................................................................................................................................17
Sonde Locating
Location Methods......................................................................................................................................................................................18
Tilted Sondes ............................................................................................................................................................................................20
Floating Sonde ..........................................................................................................................................................................................20
Measuring Depth (Sonde Mode) ...............................................................................................................................................................20
Clipping (Sonde Mode) .............................................................................................................................................................................21
Menus and Settings .....................................................................................................................................................................................21
Auto Menu Exit Count-down Timer ...........................................................................................................................................................22
Sonde Frequencies ..................................................................................................................................................................................22
Active and Passive Line Trace Frequencies .............................................................................................................................................22
Optional Features.........................................................................................................................................................................................23
Frequencies Selection Control ..................................................................................................................................................................25
Restore Factory Defaults ..........................................................................................................................................................................26
Operating with the Distortion Line .............................................................................................................................................................27
A Better Way of Locating ............................................................................................................................................................................29
Getting the Most Out of Your SR-20 .........................................................................................................................................................29
Advantages of the Omnidirectional Antenna.............................................................................................................................................30
SR-20 Maintenance Instructions
Transportation and Storage ......................................................................................................................................................................31
Installing/Using Accessories .....................................................................................................................................................................31
Maintenance and Cleaning .......................................................................................................................................................................31
Locating Faulty Components ....................................................................................................................................................................31
Service and Repair .......................................................................................................................................................................................31
Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................................................................................................32
Lifetime Warranty ..........................................................................................................................................................................Back Cover
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