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Please inspect all products
carefully upon receipt.
Included:
• RL8873 Receiver / Locator
• RT8872 Transmitter
• Grounding Rod
• Transmitter Cable
• Batteries (already installed
in each device)
Electric shock hazard:
• Tool is designed to detect
electromagnetic field emitted from
Camera Sondes and buried metallic util-
ities. There are buried cables, pipes, and
utilities this instrument CANNOT detect.
• LOCATING is not an exact science. The
only certain way to be sure of the exis-
tence, location, or depth of buried utilities
is to carefully expose (dig up) the utility.
• De-energize any circuits in or around the
work area.
• Do not expose tool to rain or moisture.
• Use tool only for intended purpose as
described in this manual. Failure to
observe these warnings could result in
severe injury or death.
010418
Manufacturers of Quality
Sewer & Drain Cleaning
Equipment since 1957
RL8873 Receiver/Locator
RT8872 Transmitter
User Manual
Note: MyTana sells each of these products
separately, or as a package (RL8800)
You may receive this manual if you have
purchased only one of the products– either
the Locator/Receiver or the Transmitter
www.MyTana.com
746 Selby Ave • St. Paul MN, 55104
fax: 651.222.1739
1.800.328.8170
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Summary of Contents for MyTana RL8800
- Page 1 RL8873 Receiver/Locator RT8872 Transmitter User Manual Please inspect all products Note: MyTana sells each of these products carefully upon receipt. separately, or as a package (RL8800) You may receive this manual if you have Included: purchased only one of the products– either •...
- Page 2 Changing Operating Program or Program a Preset Frequency Set u Note: MyTana ships the RL8873 programmed to 512 Hz frequency. If you wish to change frequencies, or store multiple frequencies (presets), follow the steps below. Programs and frequency sets can be changed at anytime using this process.
- Page 3 RL8873 Receiver Controls and Indicators Depth Display Pipe Alignment Indicator (see page 7) Mode Panel (will display one) Line Trace Mode Camera Head/Sonde ON/OFF Button Locate Mode Press the ON/OFF button to turn the Receiver on or off. Upon turning the unit on, it will load the settings from the previous usage.
- Page 4 RT8872 Transmitter Locating Mode - Simultaneous Peak and Null Controls and Indicators In the line locate mode the unit will operate the audio, the signal strength and the graph in a peak function, while also displaying Load Rate Indicator Transmitter Output Jack line direction indicators (operating on null antenna).
- Page 5 CAUTION Do not connect to live or Always turn transmitter OFF before connecting energized power cables and disconnecting test leads Direct Connection Transmitter Direct Connection is the most reliable method of signal application. Black cord • Relatively free of interference, achieves the greatest amount of signal strength connects •...
- Page 6 Blind Search Locating a Sonde or Camera Head Transmitter The Blind Search locating Before you begin, you must choose a Sonde or camera head technique is used if the oper- that will match the same frequency as the receiver. You will ator is not aware if a buried need a Sonde with a frequency of 512Hz to use with the utility exists.
- Page 7 Locating a Sonde Hold the receiver antenna directly above and in line with the Sonde, as shown below. The receiver sensitivity needs to be adjusted for a meter reading indica- tion between 60% to 80%. The radiation pattern of the Sonde is shown below. The PEAK signal is when the receiver is held directly over the Sonde with the antenna in line with the Sonde.
- Page 8 If your Locator or Transmitter is not working properly, delivery against defects in material and workmanship (except call MyTana Support at 651-222-1738 for assistance. If the product is batteries). We will repair or replace products that prove to be in need of repair, MyTana will provide instructions and a defective during warranty period.
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