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- Page 1 RD500 Water pipe locator system Quick Start Guide 90/RD500QSGUIDE/ENG/02...
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Page 2: About This Guide
It also contains important safety information and guidelines. As such, it should be read in its entirety before attempting to operate the RD500. For detailed instructions, including the use of accessories, please refer to the RD500 operation manual which is available for download from www.radiodetection.com Radiodetection products, including this manual, are under continuous development. -
Page 3: Notes And Precautions
• RD500 readings do not indicate depth and the RD500 does not detect buried electrical power lines, gas lines or other hazardous underground objects, so always dig carefully in the proximity of buried pipes or cables. -
Page 4: Transmitter Application Techniques
Pulse rates above 10 pulses per second are difficult to use and cause reduced location range. The transmitter contains a locking collar located directly below the T-handle. Tighten the hex-shaped collar to prevent the T-handle from moving (walking) while pulsating. RD500 Quick Start Guide 2.0 © 2017 Radiodetection Ltd. Page 3 of 9... -
Page 5: Receiver Application Techniques
Receiver Application Techniques: Two devices are provided for probing the surface with the RD500 receiver. A 14cm (5.5 inch) ground spike is supplied for soft surfaces and a brass hard surface plate is included for hard surfaces such as concrete or tarmac (asphalt). The hard surface plate has concentric recessed channels in its surface that allow it to be positioned such that it lays flat against surfaces. -
Page 6: Receiver And Adapter Kit Details
The receiver kit and the available adapter kits are shown for your reference and help in identifying and maintaining the equipment. Receiver Kit Details: Sprinkler/Hose Bib Kit Details: RD500 Quick Start Guide 2.0 © 2017 Radiodetection Ltd. Page 5 of 9... - Page 7 Fire Hydrant Kit Details Water Meter Kit Details: RD500 Quick Start Guide 2.0 © 2017 Radiodetection Ltd. Page 6 of 9...
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Page 8: Rd500 Operating Parameters
Do NOT carry out any measurements on components carrying live voltages. The RD500 does not indicate the depth of the pipe. Additionally, it does not detect buried electrical power lines, gas lines or other hazardous underground objects. If you intend to uncover the pipe by digging, you must follow your company, region and country’s codes of practice for excavation. -
Page 9: Regulatory And Compliance Information
You are responsible for determining whether you consider the measurement results to be valid and for any conclusions that are reached or any measures that are taken as a result thereof. Radiodetection can neither guarantee the validity of any measuring results nor can we accept liability for any such results. - Page 10 The sole and exclusive warranty for any Radiodetection product found to be defective is repair or replacement of the defective product at Radiodetection's sole discretion. Repaired parts or replacement products will be provided by Radiodetection on an exchange basis and will be either new or refurbished to be functionally equivalent to new.
- Page 12 United States and/or other countries. Due to a policy of continued development, we reserve the right to alter or amend any published specification without notice. This document may not be copied, reproduced, transmitted, modified or used, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of Radiodetection Ltd.
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