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WARNING!
Read this Operator's Manual
carefully before using this
tool. Failure to understand
and follow the contents of
this manual may result in
electrical shock, fire and/or
serious personal injury.
Operator's Manual
SeekTech
Serial
No.
ST-33Q
®
ST-33Q
®
Record product serial number below as it appears on the nameplate.
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- Page 1 Operator’s Manual SeekTech ST-33Q ® WARNING! Read this Operator’s Manual carefully before using this tool. Failure to understand and follow the contents of SeekTech ST-33Q ® this manual may result in Record product serial number below as it appears on the nameplate. electrical shock, fire and/or Serial serious personal injury.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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Page 3: General Safety Rules
SeekTech ST-33Q ® Safety Symbols In this operator’s manual and on the product, safety symbols and signal words are used to communicate important safety information. This section is provided to improve understanding of these signal words and symbols. This is the safety alert symbol� It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards� Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death�... -
Page 4: Service
SeekTech ST-33Q ® • Specific Safety Information Do not use equipment if the power switch does not turn it ON and OFF. Any equipment that cannot be controlled with the power switch is dangerous and WARNING must be repaired� This section contains important safety information that is •... -
Page 5: Description, Specifications, And Standard Equipment
Weight: without batteries 10�65 lb [4�8 kg] If you have any question concerning this RIDGID product: Dimensions: • Contact your local RIDGID distributor� Depth 7�96 in [20�2 cm] • Visit www�RIDGID�com or www�RIDGID�eu to find Width 16�06 in [40�8 cm]... -
Page 6: St-33Q Components
SeekTech ST-33Q ® Up Arrow Key Select Key ST‑33Q Components Inductive Mode Main Menu/Back Key Inductive Clamp Jack Display Screen Keypad Lead Clip Power Key Coil Cord Frequency Key/Left Arrow Key Down Arrow Key External Power Jack High Voltage Indicator Battery Compartment Carriage (2) Figure 3 –... -
Page 7: High Voltage Indicator
176°F [80°C] the ST‑33Q will suspend output� If the internal temperature reaches 176°F [80°C], turn Delete User‑defined Frequencies OFF the ST‑33Q to avoid damage and ensure a RIDGID Odometer Option Independent Authorized Service Center services and Battery Level Symbol repairs the unit�... -
Page 8: Work Area And Equipment Set Up
The ST‑33Q is made to locate conductors Figure 6 – ST‑33Q Magnetic Clip underground� Inspection and locating equipment for other applications can be found in the Ridge Tool Catalog or online at www�RIDGID�com or www� RIDGID�eu� 5� Make sure all equipment has been properly inspected�... -
Page 9: Powering The St-33Q
SeekTech ST-33Q ® Operating Instructions Powering the ST‑33Q WARNING WARNING Disconnect external leads from any energized utility before opening the battery compartment. To prevent overheating and leakage, do not mix battery types or used and new batteries. Always remove the batteries before shipping the ST‑33Q. -
Page 10: Direct Connect Mode
SeekTech ST-33Q ® 5� Press the Main Menu Key after activating frequencies and to return to the normal operating display� The last activated frequency will appear in the upper right hand corner of the display along with the current mode setting� 6�... - Page 11 SeekTech ST-33Q ® typically have a trace wire installed with the pipe for tracing purposes� Clip the cable lead to the trace wire to enable tracing� 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.
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Page 12: Inductive Clamp Mode
SeekTech ST-33Q ® Inductive Clamp Mode 1� Press the Main Menu Key � 2� Use the Down Arrow Key to scroll down to the Tools Menu and then press the Select Key � 3� Use the Down Arrow Key to scroll down to “Output Mode�”... -
Page 13: Inductive Mode
SeekTech ST-33Q ® Figure 16 – Orientation Marks Aligning with the Figure 15 – Inductive Clamp Connected to a Cable Target Conductor 5� Press the Power Key to turn ON the ST‑33Q 2� Place the ST‑33Q over the line to be traced (See and select a frequency for locating�... - Page 14 SeekTech ST-33Q ® Ground both ends of the utility for the best signal Air‑Coupling induction� In Inductive Mode, the ST‑33Q will generate a field through the air around it; including the ground underneath� The ST‑33Q will also default to 50 percent power level If within air‑coupling range of the ST‑33Q, the receiver to conserve battery power while in Inductive Mode�...
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Page 15: Customizing The St-33Q
SeekTech ST-33Q ® change disproportionately� the Frequency Key and the Power Key as left and right arrow keys to adjust the brightness (See Figure 24)� Using the Kick Stand in Inductive Mode In Inductive Mode, the kick stand allows the aiming of the output field to maximize the intersection with the conductor of interest while also reducing the field’s intersection with a nearby known conductor (See Figure 22). - Page 16 SeekTech ST-33Q ® which contains all default and user‑defined frequencies� Use the Frequency Key as a Left Arrow Key to move all the way to the left of the screen to access a drop‑down Select frequencies within the Frequencies Menu to list of pre‑stored 3‑digit and 4‑digit frequencies�...
- Page 17 SeekTech ST-33Q ® requires editing� When highlighted, press the Frequency to exit the Odometer option � � NOTE The Factory Reset will not reset the Odometer stored values. When the editing screen appears, use the Up and Down Arrow Keys to edit each digit�...
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Page 18: Helpful Hints
Description using the ST‑33Q in Direct Connect Mode� When using Inductive Mode, 33 kHz will likely be the best 21893 21893 RIDGID SeekTech SR‑20 starting frequency� 22163 30123 RIDGID SeekTech SR‑60 • The ST‑33Q will generate frequencies as high as 490 kHz (95 kHz in the European version)�... -
Page 19: Service And Repair
Service and repair of the SeekTech ST‑33Q must regulations� Contact your local waste management be performed by a RIDGID Independent Authorized authority for more information� Service Center� For EC countries: Do not dispose of... -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
SeekTech ST-33Q ® Table 6 Troubleshooting Problem Solution Check orientation of batteries ST‑33Q will not turn ON Check that batteries are charged Check that the battery contacts are clean and unbent Check that the circuit is complete Check that the transmitter is in the correct mode� See the descriptions for Direct Connect Mode, Inductive Mode, and Inductive Clamp Mode�... -
Page 21: Frequencies Used By Various Manufacturers
SeekTech ST-33Q ® Table 7 Frequencies Used by Various Manufacturers Company Named Frequencies Exact Measured Frequency 577 Hz 577 Hz 8 kHz 8,192 Hz 3M Dynatel® 33 kHz 32,768 Hz 200 kHz 200,000 Hz 820 Hz 821 Hz Fisher Labs® 8�2 kHz 8,217 Hz 82 kHz... - Page 22 Pour toutes réparations au titre de la garantie, il convient d’expédier le produit complet en port product to RIDGE TOOL COMPANY, Elyria, Ohio, or any authorized RIDGID payé à la RIDGE TOOL COMPANY, Elyria, Ohio, ou bien le remettre à un réparateur RIDGID ®...