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- Page 1 Series 800-H High-Frequency Pipe and Cable Locator User Manual Manufactured Exclusively By Utility Tool Company, Inc. 2900 Commerce Boulevard Birmingham, Alabama 35210 205-956-3710 205-956-3711 view instructional videos at: www.pipehorn.com...
- Page 2 DANGER! SHOCK HAZARD CONNECTING DIRECTLY TO ANY CONDUCTOR CAN BE HAZARD- OUS AND RESULT IN ELECTRIC SHOCK, INJURY, OR DEATH. ONLY LICENSED OR AUTHOR- IZED PERSONS SHOULD MAKE DIRECT CONNECTIONS TO PO- TENTIALLY ENERGIZED CON- DUCTORS. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS General Information Equipment List Advantages of the 800-H APWA Uniform Color Code Terminology The Equipment The Transmitter The Receiver The Signal Pinpointing Inductive Locating Apply the HF Signal Determine the Source of Signal Verify the Conductor Pinpointed Search and Sweep One Person Two Person Conductive Locating... -
Page 4: General Information
GENERAL INFORMATION The Pipehorn Series 800-H is a state-of-the-art, single- frequency, pipe and cable locating system designed for the pro- fessional with complex locating jobs. It is a carefully engineered, precision instrument that, with reasonable care, will give many years of satisfactory service. The 800-H is very simple to oper- ate, but for best results, the operator should carefully read this manual. -
Page 5: Advantages Of The 800-H
Advantages of the 800-H Every locating job is different. Success calls for a unique blend of equipment, experience, and persistence. In some situations, a low-frequency, conductive locator will perform better than a high-frequency, inductive locator. In other situations, the reverse is true. -
Page 6: Apwa Uniform Color Code
SAFETY FIRST! DANGER! Shock Hazard. Connecting directly to any con- ductor can be hazardous and result in electric shock, injury, or death. Only licensed or authorized persons should make direct connections to potentially energized conductors. Always exercise good safety procedures when operation locating equipment. -
Page 7: Terminology
TERMINOLOGY When the following terms are used in this manual, they have the meanings specified below: Conductor - pipe, cable, conduit, traceable optic fiber, tracer wire/tape, sewer snake, fish tape, or other lines needed to find. Tracer Signal or Signal - the output from a transmitter, either directly or through the air, which is carried along the conduc- tor and detected with the Receiver. -
Page 8: The Equipment
THE EQUIPMENT Transmitter Modes: Inductive - HF Conductive - HF Signal Clamp - HF During Inductive Mode the High-Frequency is being induced. To put the most signal on a conductor, place the handle of the Transmitter in-line and directly over the conductor. During the Conductive or Signal Clamp Mode the high- frequency is no longer inducing and all signal is focused on the target conductor. - Page 9 Receiver Continued... To turn the 800-H Receiver ON, simply turn the sensitivity knob until it clicks. The higher the number on the knob, the more sensitive the Re- ceiver is. Higher No. = More sensitivity Both the audio speaker and the meter let you know when the Receiver is over a conductor.
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Page 10: The Signal
THE SIGNAL At any given distance, say 2 feet, at any direction from the con- ductor, the strength of the signal is the same under most condi- tions. This allows the Receiver to pinpoint directly over the con- ductor, as shown below, because that is the area with the peak (strongest) signal reading. -
Page 11: Pinpointing
PINPOINTING As you move closer to the conductor the Receiver’s sound be- comes a higher (shrill) pitch. As you move away from the con- ductor the pitch lowers and will eventually go away. Always maintain a solid, non-beeping tone from the Receiver to en- sure proper alignment with the conductor. -
Page 12: Inductive Locating
INDUCTIVE LOCATING This method is used when there is no direct access to the target conductor. It is also helpful in finding conductors with locations that are unknown. With the 800-H the High-frequency is induced onto the conduc- tor. It will only do so when the connection cables have been dis- connected from the Transmitter. -
Page 13: Determine The Source Of Signal
Set Proper Sensitivity & Scan the Area Adjust the sensitivity knob to get a solid, non-beeping tone from the Receiver. Scan to the left or right to find the stronger signal. The higher pitch sound indicates you are getting closer to the conductor, a lower pitch sound indicates you are moving away from a conductor. -
Page 14: Verify The Conductor Pinpointed
Verify the Conductor Pinpointed Mark the spot where you have pinpointed the line and check the direction by twisting the Receiver left and right to get the strong- est signal. Now place the Transmitter on the mark, in-line with the conduc- tor, and trace the conductor back to its source. -
Page 15: Search And Sweep
SEARCH AND SWEEP One Person This technique is beneficial in finding conductors with unknown locations, and with no access points. Basically you use the equipment in a way that scans the entire ground to find all con- ductors in a specific area. Please read the instructions for induc- tive locating before proceeding. -
Page 16: Two Person
For Full Coverage Re-locate the 800-H Transmitter at least once several steps to the right or left in order to provide complete coverage. This is because any conductor which is directly underneath the Trans- mitter will not be detected. Pinpoint and Determine Signal Source As with normal Inductive Locating, place the 800-H Transmitter upright on one of the marks made earlier, (in line with the sus- pected run of the conductor). - Page 17 Sweep the Area for Conductors Maintain a constant distance between the Receiver and the Transmitter. Move together across the area where the conduc- tors are suspected to run. DO NOT adjust the sensitivity during the sweep. When the operators sweep together over a conduc- tor, the tone from the Receiver will get HIGH (shrill) or begin beeping, indicating a stronger signal.
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Page 18: Conductive Locating
Conductive Locating Conductive locating is done when there is an access point avail- able for direct connection to the target conductor. This technique applies maximum signal to the target conductor with minimal signal applied to adjacent conductors. The 800-H puts out the High-frequency during Conductive Locat- ing. - Page 19 (as described on page 14. This will help ensure that you are on the right conduc- tor. For other locating tips, call us at 205-956-3710 or check out our website at www.pipehorn.com.
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Page 20: System Check
System Check Verifying the Transmitter, Receiver, Conductive Cables, and optional Signal Clamp are operational before use is recommended. Check Induction Place the transmitter on the ground away from utility lines and other interfering metal objects, such as vehicles and fences. Turn it on and listen for the high-pitched tone indicating good battery and good signal. -
Page 21: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE The Pipehorn Series 800-H does not require periodic calibration or any further internal adjustments. With reasonable care it should give many years of trouble free service. Batteries The Receiver and Transmitter contains alkaline batteries for their power source and you should change them periodically. How often the instrument is used determines battery life. -
Page 22: Warranty
WARRANTY THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTY MERCHANTABILITY, BEYOND THOSE STATED BELOW. Utility Tool Company, Inc. warrants the equipment it manufac- tures to be free from defects in workmanship or material, under normal and proper use and service by the original user, for three years from the date of original shipment from the factory. -
Page 23: Repair Service
8:00am and 4:30pm Central Time. Thank you for purchasing the Pipehorn equipment. We value your business and want to keep it. Please fill in the following for your records:... - Page 24 www.pipehorn.com...
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