Precision Sensors Profinder 5000 Operating/Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE USING.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Operating/Safety Instructions
PRECISION SENSORS PROFINDER 5000
Congratulations on selecting the most advanced
wall sensor on the market. Your PRECISION
SENSORS PROFINDER 5000 incorporates
advanced technology that precisely senses the
surface in thirteen locations
simultaneously, then instantly identifies the
location(s) of hidden object(s). It is the
easiest-to-use, fastest, and most accurate stud
finder on the market.
SAFETY RULES FOR THE PROFINDER 5000
WARNING: Read all instructions before use.
Failure to follow safety instructions may result
in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury
and death.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: It is possible that there may be
wood, metal, wiring, or other objects behind the
surface that are not detected. It is also possible
that the stud finder may detect pipes, wires, or
other objects that the user may not want it to
detect. The stud finder is designed to detect any
inconsistency without identifying the nature of
the inconsistency. The stud finder does not
identify what type of object it detects. The
illuminated LEDs may indicate the location of
many different features including, but not limited
to, studs, beams, water pipes, gas pipes, wires,
an inconsistency in the surface material or
paint, etc.
WARNING: TURN OFF all gas, water, and
electric power before using any drilling or
penetrating devices or equipment including
drills, saws, routers, hammers, nails, screws, etc.
WARNING: The stud finder alone should not be
relied upon exclusively to locate objects behind
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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TO OPERATE:
• Hold the stud finder by the handle. Do not
touch the detector outside of the handle area
while scanning.
• Place the ProFinder 5000 firmly against the
surface and press the "on" button. Continue to
hold the "on" button down.
• LED lights will immediately display the location
of any hidden objects.
• The "on" button may be pressed before or
after placing the stud finder on the surface to
be scanned. The stud finder will detect studs
without sliding the stud finder across the wall,
but will also operate correctly if it is slid across
the wall.
• If more than one hidden object is present, the
stud finder will show the location of more than
one hidden object.
1. LED Lights
2. Ergonomic Handle
3. "On" Button
4. Battery Cover
5. Detector Housing
6. Sensor Board
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SENSING THROUGH DIFFERENT MATERIALS:

Moisture
The scanned surface should be clean and dry.
Paint and wallpaper need to be completely dry
before scanning for studs. It may take up to
2 weeks for wallpaper to dry enough to
detect studs.
Curved Surfaces
There is a minor degree of curvature in the walls
of most homes and buildings. The curvature is
small enough that it may not be noticed. The
ProFinder 5000 can detect objects through
curved surfaces because the ProFinder 5000 has
a sensor board that bends slightly to match the
contour of most walls. Press the stud finder firmly
against the surface and the sensor board will
match the contour of the surface, and provide
the best reading.
Foil-Backed Insulation
Although foil covered insulation is not very
common, metal foil can cause inconsistent
readings with all electronic stud finders,
including the ProFinder 5000.
Metallic Content in Wallpaper
Wallpaper with metallic content can block the
detector's signals.
Textured Walls and Acoustic Ceilings
The ProFinder 5000 is capable of detecting studs
through many textured surfaces. The stud finder
should be placed firmly against the surface for
best results.
Lath and Plaster
Irregularities in plaster thickness and variations in
construction materials can make it difficult to
locate studs behind lath and plaster walls. Also,
if the plaster has a mesh reinforcement, the stud
finder may not be able to detect through the
metal mesh. Although many users have success
with the ProFinder 5000 on lath and plaster
walls, there is no guarantee the ProFinder 5000
will work on all lath and plaster walls.
Tile, Flooring, Roofing, and on the Outside
of the House
The ProFinder 5000 works by measuring the
density of material behind the sensors to
determine the location of studs. Due to the
variability in the density of materials in tile,
flooring, roofing, and on the outside of the
house, we do not recommend the ProFinder
5000 for use in these applications.
STICKERS / DECALS
Do not place decals or stickers, especially metal
decals or stickers on the sensor board, or on the
stud finder in any place.
DISASSEMBLY / TEFLON PADS
Do not disassemble the stud finder or remove
the teflon pads that are on the bottom. The stud
finder will not operate correctly without the
teflon pads properly in place.
BATTERIES
The ProFinder 5000 uses 2 AA batteries. Use
alkaline batteries only; do not use rechargeable
batteries. Replace both batteries at the
same time.

REPLACING THE BATTERIES

• Remove battery cover,
by sliding the cover to
the left and lifting.
Remove batteries and
dispose of the
batteries properly. Please recycle.
• Replace with 2 new AA alkaline batteries.
• Replace battery cover. Close battery cover
by sliding the cover to the right until it snaps
into place.
STORAGE
Store the stud finder in a clean, dry place at
room temperature. Protect against direct sunlight
and moisture.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Storage Temperature 0°F to 120°F
(-18°C to 50°C)
Operating Temperature 32°F to 110°F
(0°C to 43°C)
Storage Humidity 0% to 90%
relative humidity
(non-condensing)
Operating Humidity 0% to 90%
relative humidity
(non-condensing)
DISPOSAL
Stud finders and packaging should be sorted
for recycling.
FCC PART 15 CLASS B REGISTRATION
WARNING
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful
interference,
and
2. This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
WARRANTY
Precision Sensors warrants this product to be
free from defects in material and workmanship
for one year. This LIMITED WARRANTY does not
cover products that are improperly used, abused,
or altered. Defective products will be replaced or
repaired. If a product is found to be defective
within the warranty period, Precision Sensors will,
at its sole discretion, either repair or replace the
defective product. This limited warranty does not
apply to products that are subjected to freight
damage, accident, abuse, alteration, misuse,
improper repair, etc. Precision Sensors and
Precision Sensors' authorized distributors shall
bear no other liability or obligation under
this warranty.
Precision Sensors does not authorize any person
or representative to assume or grant any other
warranty or obligation with the sale of this
product. Precision Sensors' limited warranty is
valid only if you retain proof of purchase from
Precision Sensors or a Precision Sensors
authorized dealer for this product. If you
purchase this product from any other source,
your purchase is "AS IS," which means Precision
Sensors grants you no warranty, and that you,
not Precision Sensors, assume the entire risk of
the quality and performance of this product. The
warranty period for any replaced and/or repaired
part under this warranty shall expire at the end of
the original warranty period.
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR
THIS PRODUCT, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO
THE WARRANTY PERIOD, AND NO
WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER THIS PERIOD. THIS
WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER OBLIGATIONS, LIABILITIES OR
WARRANTIES. In no event shall Precision
Sensors or its licensed distributors be liable or
responsible for INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES or for any other
direct or indirect damage, loss, cost, expense or
fee. Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so this exclusion or limitation may not
apply to you. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights and you may also have other rights
that vary from state to state.
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