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Summary of Contents for SainSmart ToolPAC SMA19
- Page 1 USER MANUAL...
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Page 2: Installing The Battery
ToolPAC Stud Center Finder, Metal and AC Live Wire Detector (SMA19) This Item features four scanning modes: • Stud scan: Locates the center and edges of wood and metal studs up to 3⁄4 in. (19 mm) deep. • Deep mode: Locates the center and edges of wood and metal studs up to 1 1 ⁄... - Page 3 1. The Marking Point 8. Moving Direction Indicator 2. AC Wire Warning 9. Stud Edge Indicator 3. Stud Mode Indicator 10. Stud Center Indicator 4. Low battery Indicator 11. Mode Switch Button 5. Metal Mode Indicator 12. Power Button/Scan Button 6.
- Page 4 • Depending on the proximity of electrical wiring or pipes to the wall surface, the scanner may detect them in the same manner as studs. Caution should always be used when nailing, cutting, or drilling in walls, floors, and ceilings that may contain these items. •...
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Page 5: Selecting The Mode
SMA19 cannot scan for wood studs and joists through concrete or carpet and padding. In problematic situations, try using Metal Scan to locate nails or screws that may line up vertically where a stud or joist is positioned. Note: Sensing depth and accuracy can vary due to moisture, content of materials, wall texture, and paint. - Page 6 5. FINDING A STUD Always scan for studs with the scanner placed flat against the wall. Then press and hold the Power button. Wait for the reducing bars disappeared and beep to confirm calibration has completed before moving scanner. Slowly slide tool across surface. A bottom pointed arrow and EDGE indication will illuminate, indicating location of the stud edge.
- Page 7 WARNING: DO NOT ASSUME THERE ARE NO LIVE ELECTRICAL WIRES IN THE WALL. DO NOT TAKE ACTIONS THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS IF THE WALL CONTAINS A LIVE ELECTRICAL WIRE. ALWAYS TURN OFF THE ELECTRICAL POWER GAS, AND WATER SUPPLIES BEFORE PENETRATING A SURFACE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE, AND/OR SERIOUS INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
- Page 8 display bars reduce. Reverse Figure A direction and mark the spot where the display bars peak from the reversed direction. The midpoint of the two marks is the location of the center of the metal object. If the unit indicates metal over a large area, you can refine the scanning area to more accurately locate the metal Figure B...
- Page 9 surface. Mark the location where you get the highest AC indication (the most Middle bars on the screen and a steady beep will sound). Continue in same direction until display bars reduce. Reverse direction and mark the spot where the display bars peak from the reversed direction.
- Page 10 9. HEL PFUL HINTS (See also number 2, Operating Tips) Situation Probable Cause Solution Detects other objects • Scan the area in Metal Scan and AC Scan to determine if metal or hot AC is present. • Electrical wiring and metal/ besides studs in •...
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