Specific Safety Information - RIDGID NaviTrack Operator's Manual

NaviTrack™ Line Transmitter

Specific Safety Information

WARNING
Read this operator's manual carefully before using
the NaviTrack Transmitter. Failure to understand
and follow the contents of this manual may result in
electrical shock, fire and/or severe personal injury.
NaviTrack Safety Information
• Use equipment only as directed. Do not operate
the NaviTrack unless proper training has been com-
pleted and the owners manual read.
• Always transport the NaviTrack in the hard case
provided. This helps prevent product damage due to
shipping.
• Do not immerse the antennas or case in water.
Store in a dry place. Such measures reduce the risk of
electric shock and equipment damage.
• Store idle tools out of the reach of children and
other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in
the hands of untrained users.
• Maintain tools with care. Properly maintained tools
are less likely to cause injury.
• Check for breakage of parts, and any other condi-
tions that may affect the NaviTrack's operation. If
damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Many
accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
• Use only accessories that are recommended by the
manufacturer for your tool. Accessories that may be
suitable for one tool may become hazardous when
used on another tool.
• Keep handles dry and clean; free from oil and
grease. Allows for better control of the tool.
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• Protect against excessive heat. The product should
be situated away from heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves or other products (including am-
plifiers) that produce heat.
Important Notice
The NaviTrack is a diagnostic tool that senses electro-
magnetic fields emitted by objects underground. It is
meant to aide the user in locating these objects by rec-
ognizing characteristics of the field lines and displaying
them on the screen. As electromagnetic field lines can be
distorted and interfered with it is important to verify the lo-
cation of underground objects before digging.
Exposing the utility is the only way to verify it's exis-
tence, location and depth.
Ridge Tool Co., its affiliates and suppliers, will not be
liable for any injury or any direct, indirect, incidental or
consequential damages sustained or incurred by rea-
son of the use of the NaviTrack.
Connecting To Energized
WARNING
Conductors
The line transmitter is designed to withstand up to
240 VAC 50/60 Hz excitation between the two clamps.
The user is cautioned not to deliberately connect to live
power lines. The protection is not intended to be used
continuously. If the transmitter indicates the presence
of high voltage, use high voltage precautions to care-
fully disconnect the line transmitter from the high
voltage source.
The line transmitter is normally powered by internal
batteries, and is designed to protect the user from volt-
ages up to 240 VAC that may be accidentally en-
countered. Powering the line transmitter by batteries pro-
vides the highest level of isolation and safety, and is
therefore the recommended power source.
The line transmitter is designed to be optionally powered
via an external connector. The user must ensure that the
external power source is fully isolated from ground and
from the power mains. The user is cautioned to use only
external power sources recommended by the manu-
facturer.
If a line transmitter is powered by an external source that
is not isolated from ground and from the power mains,
the line transmitter is not protected from connection to
live power lines! The line transmitter may be destroyed
and may present a safety hazard. DO NOT USE NON-
ISOLATED POWER SUPPLIES WITH THE LINE
TRANSMITTER
Additionally, if the line transmitter is powered by a ve-
hicle 12 VDC cigarette lighter connection, and the line
transmitter is connected to a power line, the vehicle is
now connected to that power line! The vehicle is now at
a potentially lethal voltage. If the vehicle is grounded, the
line transmitter may be destroyed.
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