Geotech Keck 1500 Installation And Operation Manual

Et/tuff tape water level meters with optional electric rewind

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Keck 1500' – 2000' ET/Tuff Tape
Water Level Meters
with optional electric rewind
Installation and operation Manual
Rev. 2 09/09/09 Part #12050339

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  • Page 1 Keck 1500’ – 2000’ ET/Tuff Tape Water Level Meters with optional electric rewind Installation and operation Manual Rev. 2 09/09/09 Part #12050339...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents CHAPTER 1: SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ............... 3 ..................3 UNCTION AND HEORY ..................4 YSTEM OMPONENTS CHAPTER 2: SYSTEM INSTALLATION ............. 6 ..................... 6 ANUAL ....................6 LECTRIC CHAPTER 3: SYSTEM OPERATION ..............7 CHAPTER 4: SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ............. 8 CHAPTER 5: SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING...........
  • Page 4: Documentation Conventions

    DOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONS This uses the following conventions to present information: An exclamation point icon indicates a WARNING of a situation or condition that could lead to personal injury or death. You should not proceed until you read and thoroughly understand the WARNING WARNING message.
  • Page 5: Chapter 1: System Description

    Chapter 1: System Description Function and Theory The Keck Water Level Meters are portable instruments used to accurately measure water levels in monitoring wells and bore holes. The meter detects water levels with a 5/8” O.D. stainless steel weighted probe attached to a polyethylene tape marked to 1/100th of a foot.
  • Page 6: System Components

    System Components Power On/Sensitivity Visible Signal switch Reel Handle 5/8” Probe Figure 1 – Manual Reel Front View Engineers tape Brake Pin Lock Frame Figure 2 – Manual Reel Side View...
  • Page 7 Power Visible Signal On/Sensitivity Switch Probe Battery Clips Figure 3 – Electric Reel Front View Speed Control Probe holder Up/Down Frame Push Buttons Figure 4 – Electric Reel Side View...
  • Page 8: Chapter 2: System Installation

    Chapter 2: System Installation Manual Reel Carefully lower the probe into the well, using the tape guard to prevent damage to the tape. Do not use the tape guard in wells larger than 4”, as it may fall down the well. In wells larger than 4”...
  • Page 9: Chapter 3: System Operation

    Chapter 3: System Operation Turn the instrument on with the ON/SENSITIVITY switch. If the buzzer makes a loud signal and the light is visible, the battery is adequate for normal operation. Lower the probe down the well to the water surface. The light and buzzer will activate.
  • Page 10: Chapter 4: System Maintenance

    Chapter 4: System Maintenance Battery Replacement Replace the battery when the audible and visible signals become weak or the unit does not operate. Step 1 Gently remove the battery tray. Step 2 Remove the old battery and replace it with a new one. Be aware of the polarity (+, -) of the battery when placing the new battery in the tray.
  • Page 11: Chapter 5: System Troubleshooting

    Chapter 5: System Troubleshooting PROBLEM: NO SIGNAL (audible or visible) WHEN UNIT IS TURNED ON. Solutions: 1) The battery is discharged. • Check or change battery (see page 8). 2) The circuit is malfunctioning. • Consult the manufacturer. PROBLEM: NO INDICATION OF WATER. Solutions: 1) The conductive contact is dirty.
  • Page 12 Clean the contact (see page 8). 2) There is a short in the tape and/or probe. • Replace tape and/or probe. ** 3) The circuit is malfunctioning. • Consult the manufacturer. **For Technical Assistance, Call Geotech Environmental Equipment at 1-800-833-7958 or 1-800-275-5325.
  • Page 13: Chapter 6: System Specifications

    Chapter 6: System Specifications Probe Material: Stainless Steel and Teflon® Weight: 4.53oz 125.8 g Diameter: 5/8 inch 1.59 cm Length: 7 ¾ inch 19.69 cm Minimum Detectable Conductivity: 10 µS Tape Material: Polyethylene coated stainless Length/Weight: 1500’ / 450 m = 50.4 lbs (man.) 1500’...
  • Page 14: Chapter 7: System Schematic

    Chapter 7: System Schematic 16.5” 10” 14” 15” Manual Reel Front and Side view 16.5” 10” 20” 14” Electric Reel Front and side view...
  • Page 15: Chapter 8: Replacement Parts List

    Chapter 8: Replacement Parts List Part Number Part Description 52050144 Reel assy., 1500’ - 2000’ manual 52050145 Reel assy., 1500’ - 2000’ electric 52050124 Tape assy., poly 1500’ 52050125 Tape assy., poly 2000’ 52050248 Tape assy., poly, 450 m 52050249 Tape assy., poly, 600 m 52050052 Probe assy.
  • Page 16 Notes...
  • Page 17 Notes...
  • Page 18: The Warranty

    For a period of one (1) year from date of first sale, product is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship. Geotech agrees to repair or replace, at Geotech’s option, the portion proving defective, or at our option to refund the purchase price thereof. Geotech will have no...
  • Page 20 Geotech Environmental Equipment, Inc 2650 East 40 Avenue Denver, Colorado 80205 (303) 320-4764 ● (800) 833-7958 ● FAX (303) 322-7242 email: sales@geotechenv.com website: www.geotechenv.com In Michigan Call Geotech Environmental Equipment Inc. 1099 West River Avenue Williamston, Michigan 48895 (517) 655-5616 • (800) 275-5325 • FAX (517) 655-1157...

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