T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S Itroduction ............2 Distribution package..........2 Care ............... 2 Initial Operation ............ 3 Overview ..............3 Introduction ............4 Targeting ............... 5 By day ..............5 By night ..............
I T R O D U C T I O N Read the safety and operating instructions carefully before using the unit for the first time. Before use, each must be adjusted by the manufacturer to the particular turntable ladder. The operator ensures that all users follow these instructions understand and follow.
I N I T I A L O P E R A T I O N OVERVIEW Display State of charge lights (empty, charging, full) Selection of rescue cage Selection of crew outrigger Measure / continuous On / Off measurement Targeting USB charging socket...
INTRODUCTION The Advanced Location Finder ( ) is a handheld measuring device for rescue vehicles, especially for turntable ladders. The suitable position of a turntable ladder can be checked within seconds with the help of the A critical question when using aerial ladders is whether the gui- de point can be reached from the selected position.
T A R G E T I N G TARGETING By day Hold the with the small opening on the lower edge against your eye and place your finger already on the „Laser“ button. The viewing angle should be as straight as possible. Targeting aid IIn the middle of your field of vision you will see a small circle.
He then selects a suitable location for setting up the turntable ladder. Switching on/off Switch on Switch off ALF turns off automatically after 10 2 sec. minutes of inactivity. Choose outrigger Selection of the possible outrigger distance, according to the environment.
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O P E R A T I N G OPERATING SEQUENCE Performing a measurement Carrying out the measurement. Laser Hold button for continuous measurement. Laser switches off automatically after two minutes of inactivity. Check display Check the display of the ...
REACHABLE Target is accessible from this position Height to Distance to target target Selected Selected res- outrigger cue cage crew Place the turntable ladder at this location.
O P E R A T I N G BARELY REACHABLE Target is accessible from this position Little reserve up to the usage field limit Height to target Distance to target Selected out- Selected res- rigger cue cage crew The limit range is defined as a function of the mini- mum and maximum angle as well as the minimum ...
TOO CLOSE Target is not reachable from this position Centre of the turntable must be placed 1.91 m away from the building Height to target Distance to target Selected Selected res- outrigger cue cage crew Change location and remeasure if necessary.
O P E R A T I N G TOO FAR Target is not reachable from this position Centre of the turnta- ble must be 2.04 m closer to the building Height to target Distance to target Selected Selected res- outrigger cue cage crew ...
NEVER REACHABLE Target is never reachable with this turntable ladder Height to Distance to target target Selected Selected res- outrigger cue cage crew Target is never reachable with this turntable ladder.
P O S I T I O N I N G Positioning of the turntable ladder The turntable centre of the turntable ladder must be positioned so that it is above the measurement location. The turntable ladder must therefore be aligned both lengthwise and crosswise to this point.
M I S C E L L A N E O U S Charging the battery The permanently installed battery offers an operating time of up to 7,000 measurements when fully charged. The charge indicator lights below the display indicate the charging status of the The battery runs out.
N O T I F I C A T I O N S Message codes Code Description Solution proposal Distance not within measu- Reduce distance ring range Temperature too high Reduce temperature Temperature too low Increase temperature Signal too weak or distance Reduce distance not within range Signal too strong...
T E C H N I C A L S P E C I F I C A T I O N S Data & Facts General information measuring range up to 50 m on natural surfaces Typical diameter (ellip- 4 mm / 2 mm @ 5 m tical) of the laser dot on 7 mm / 3 mm @ 10 m...
Nevertheless, the possibility of interference with other devices cannot be completely excluded. Disposal The device must not be disposed of with household waste. Return the device to the manufacturer for proper disposal: prosimpl UG (haftungsbeschränkt) Ghersburgstraße 40 83043 Bad Aibling Germany...
The operator ensures that all users understand and follow these instructions. Liability only in case of proper use. Responsibility of the manufacturer Responsibility of the manufacturer of the original equipment: prosimpl UG (haftungsbeschränkt) Ghersburgstr. 40 83043 Bad Aibling Germany Internet: www.prosimpl.com...
USAGE Intended Use • Measurement of distances for optimized positioning of turntable ladders Inappropriate Use • Use of the product without instruction • Use outside the application limits • Making safety devices ineffective and removing information and warning signs • Opening the product •...
S A F E T Y N O T I C E S DANGERS OF USE WARNING Beware of faulty measurements when using a defective product, after a fall or other unacceptable stress or changes to the product. Perform regular control measurements, especially after excessive use of the device and before and after important measuring tasks.
LASER CLASSIFICATION The device generates a visible laser beam. The device complies with laser class 2: • IEC 60825-1 (2014) „Radiation safety of laser products“ • EN 60825-1 (2007) “Radiation safety of laser products” • FDA 21CFR 1040.10 1004.11 (US Department of Health and Human Service, Code of Federal Regulations) Products of laser class 2: Do not look into the laser beam and never point the beam at people or...
L A S E R C L A S S Technical Specifications WARNING The direct view into the beam with optical aids (e.g. binoculars, magnifiers, telescopes) is dangerous. Looking into the laser beam is dangerous for the eyes. Description Value Wavelength 620-690 nm (typical 655 nm)
D E C L A R A T I O N O F C O N F O R M I T Y Declaration of Conformity prosimpl UG (haftungsbeschränkt), D-83043 Bad Aibling, Ghersburgstr. 40 declare under their sole responsibility that the product...
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A D V A N C E D L O C A T I O N F I N D E R prosimpl UG (haftungsbeschränkt) Ghersburgstraße 40 83043 Bad Aibling Germany info@prosimpl.com www.prosimpl.com...
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