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- Page 1 V-W TCH ® PERSONAL VOLTAGE DETECTOR Operating & Instruction Manual U.S. Patents 6,329,924 & D439,537. Other Patents Pending. 1475 Lakeside Drive • Waukegan, Illinois 60085 U.S.A. • 847.473.4980 f a x 8 4 7 . 4 7 3 . 4 9 8 1 • w e b s i t e : w w w. H D E l e c t r i c C o m p a n y. c o m...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
V-W TCH ® PERSONAL VOLTAGE DETECTOR Operating & Instruction Manual GENERAL DESCRIPTION ..............4 POINTS TO UNDERSTAND BEFORE PROCEEDING . -
Page 4: General Description
GENERAL DESCRIPTION The V-Watch Personal Voltage Detectors detect the strong electric fields surrounding high voltage conductors and power distribution equipment. It is a small pocket size device worn on the outside of the clothing or other protective gear by users operating near power lines or high voltage equipment. -
Page 5: Safety
SAFETY • Always use proper high voltage procedures, including personal protective equipment, when working near or around high voltage equipment or conductors. • Do not rely on the V-Watch as your sole source of high voltage detection. Risk of electrocution is inherent in or around high voltage. •... -
Page 6: How To Wear It
HOW TO WEAR IT The V-Watch should always be worn mid-torso on the front of the body and face in the direction of movement. Because V-Watch is sensitive to electric fields in front of the user, and to a lesser extent on either side, proper positioning is important. The V-Watch can be worn in three different ways: 1. -
Page 7: A Word About Electric Fields
A WORD ABOUT ELECTRIC FIELDS Electric fields surround every energized conductor. The V-Watch measures the strength of these electric fields to warn the user when fields are strong enough to indicate the presence of nearby high voltage conductors. A downed power line is a typical hazardous situation where the V-Watch can provide a warning. - Page 8 If the V-Watch user bends over from the waist to reach towards an energized high Reduced voltage terminal, the warning distance Warning may also be significantly reduced. In Distance both cases, the high conductivity of the body acts as a shield to conduct the electric field around the V-Watch.
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Page 9: Limitations For Use
LIMITATIONS FOR USE V-Watch Warning Distance at First Beep WARNING: Conductors lying 3 ft. on the ground or very close to it will result in reduced 2 ft. warning distances. 1 ft. Warning Distance Reduction Legend First warning level - slow beep Second warning level - medium beep Third warning level - continuous beep Each grid square is one foot. -
Page 10: Watch Models
V-WATCH MODELS There are two models available of the V-Watch Personal Voltage Detector. Both feature audible and visual alarms, a low battery indicator, built-in self-test, field replaceable 9V battery, ruggedized housing, belt clip and carrying case. The V-Watch Pro includes all of the same features as the V-Watch, but also includes a Mute button which temporarily silences the beeper. -
Page 11: Specifications
The V-Watch Pro model includes an added mute feature. The Mute button temporarily silences the beeper. This feature may be used when it is necessary to work for a prolonged period in or around high voltage conductors. The Mute will operate only if activated during a warning beep or a few seconds after a warning beep has occurred. -
Page 12: Warning Distances
V-WATCH WARNING DISTANCES V-Watch nominal warning distance 1 ft. x 1 ft. Grid Energized Test Bar Test Details All of the warning distances are shown on a 1 foot grid and all distances are to scale. The energized bar is 4 feet long and 30 inches above the ground on insulators. - Page 13 V-WATCH WARNING DISTANCES V-Watch nominal warning distance 1 ft. x 1 ft. Grid Energized Test Bar Test Details All of the warning distances are shown on a 1 foot grid and all distances are to scale. The energized bar is 4 feet long and 30 inches above the ground on insulators.
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Page 14: Accessories
ACCESSORIES The V-Watch units come standard with either a C-10 Case Lanyard or a B-10 Carrying Pouch, a 9-volt battery, instruction card and instruction manual. VW-LAN Lanyard and Neck Strap Adjustable lanyard allows V-Watch to be worn around the neck and positions unit at mid-chest level. - Page 16 LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY This warranty applies to all products sold by HD Electric Company (the "Products"); provided, however, that the term Products does not include any third party products purchased through HD Electric Company, for which no warranties are made (the "Third Party Products"). Third Party Products may be subject to a separate manufacturer's warranty;...
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