Detecting Metal Studs, Pipes And Frames; Detecting Ac Voltage - General MSV100 User Manual

DETECTING METAL STUDS, PIPES AND FRAMES

1. Slide the Mode switch on the front panel (Callout B on p. 4) to the METAL
position. The Metal detection mode indicator arrow (Callout J on p. 5) will
illuminate.
2. Repeat Steps 2 through 7 on pages 6 and 7. As with wood, you will
calibrate the MSV100 for surface thickness, mark the right and left edges
of detected metal, and locate the center of a hidden metal stud, pipe or
frame.
3. Read the three Notes below the procedure for detecting wood. They apply
to detecting metal as well.

DETECTING AC VOLTAGE

1. Slide the Mode switch on the front panel (Callout B on p. 4) to the
AC WIRE position. The AC wire detection mode indicator arrow (Callout I)
will illuminate.
2. Repeat Steps 2 through 5 in the "Detecting Wood Studs, Joists and
Frames" section on pages 6 and 7. As with wood and metal, you will first
calibrate the sensitivity of the MSV100's induction circuit to the thickness
of the surface. The difference in AC voltage detection mode is that the
detector's calibration also takes into account the distance to the live wire
from the back of the wall or ceiling.
It is not necessary to perform Steps 6 and 7 of the wood/metal detection
procedure because pinpointing the right edge of a thin voltage-bearing
wire or cable is sufficient to locate it.
3. Read the first two Notes below the procedure for detecting wood. They
apply to detecting voltage as well.
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