Zircon Breaker ID Pro Manual

Breaker ID Pro
Circuit Breaker Finder
Locating a breaker when you have to turn off a circuit can be a
real problem. Take the guess work out of finding the right breaker.
Transmitter
Red LED
Accessories
Orientation Label Underside of Receiver
Alligator Clips
Blades 120 V AC Plug
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for the most current instructions.
LIMITED 1 YEAR WARRANTY
Zircon Corporation, ("Zircon") warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship
for one years from the date of purchase. Any in-warranty defective product returned to Zircon*, freight
prepaid with proof of purchase date and $5.00 to cover postage and handling, will be repaired or replaced
at Zircon's option. This warranty is limited to the electronic circuitry and original case of the product
and specifically excludes damage caused by abuse, unreasonable use or neglect. This warranty is in lieu
of all other warranties, express or implied, and no other representations or claims of any nature shall
bind or obligate Zircon. Any implied warranties applicable to this product are limited to the one year
period following its purchase. IN NO EVENT WILL ZIRCON BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM POSSESSION, USE OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS PRODUCT.
In accordance with government regulations, you are advised that: (i) some states do not allow limitations
on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitations and/or exclusions may not apply to you, and further (ii) this warranty
gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Return product freight prepaid with proof of purchase date (dated sales receipt) and $5.00 to cover postage
and handling, to:
Zircon Corporation
*Attn: Returns Department
1580 Dell Avenue
Campbell, CA 95008-6992 USA
Be sure to include your name and return address. Out of warranty service and repair, where proof of
purchase is not provided, shall be returned with repairs charged C.O.D. Allow 4 to 6 weeks for delivery.
Customer Service, 1-800-245-9265 or 1-408-963-4550
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PDT
www.zircon.com • info@zircon.com
U.S. Patents 6291970 and 6933712, Canadian Patent 2353156 and Patent Pending, E.U. Patent Pending
©2011 Zircon Corporation • P/N 64272 • Rev B 02/11
1. EQUIPMENT RATINGS
• 80–277 V AC, 50–60 Hz, 4 w maximum
• CAT II
• Maximum Altitude: 2,000 m
• Maximum Operating Temperature: 40°C (104°F)
• Pollution Degree 2
Receiver
• Maximum Humidity of 80%
• This device is for indoor use only.
Green LED
If the device is used in a manner not specified here, then the
Red LED
ON/OFF protection provided by the device may be impaired.
No part of this device may be replaced or repaired by anyone
except the manufacturer.
Technical assistance: 1-800-245-9265, info@zircon.com,
or www.zircon.com.
2. INSTALLING THE BATTERY
Lift tab on bottom end of clip to release end cap.
Slide 9-V battery into compartment, terminal side
first, matching (+) and (-) terminals from battery
to case.
Slide the clip onto
the receiver, pressing
down on battery
until both pieces
snap together.
3. LOCATING A CIRCUIT
Note: A small percentage of circuit boxes are mounted
with breakers oriented vertically. See diagrams for
Light Socket Adapter
proper receiver orientation.
Connect the transmitter to a circuit you want to identify.
The LED will blink approximately five seconds and then glow
solid indicating the transmitter is functioning.
In a three phase application, the transmitter may be connected
between any power line and neutral or from line-to-line in both
wye and delta type power configurations. In no event may the
Breaker ID Pro Transmitter be used where the voltage across
the transmitter exceeds 277 V AC, as this will cause failure of
the device with consequent damage beyond repair.
Go to the circuit panel. Turn on the receiver and hold it against
the breaker as shown.
Vertical Breakers
It is important to hold the receiver at an angle so that the entire
CONTACT AREA of the receiver touches each circuit breaker.
Slowly scan the receiver over all breakers. This calibrates the unit.
During this first pass while the unit is calibrating, the receiver
may indicate more than one breaker. This is normal. If you have
more than one panel, be sure to perform this step on each panel.
Do not turn off the receiver.
Perform a second pass over the breakers. When the green
LED glows and the buzzer sounds, you are directly over the
breaker connected to the transmitter.
Turn off the breaker.
Verify that the red LED on the transmitter is off, indicating a dead
circuit, before beginning work.
4. CLEANING AND STORING THE UNIT
Clean transmitter with dry cloth only. Do not expose product
to liquids.
5. HELPFUL HINTS
Situation
No indication, i.e., no
green LED and buzzer.
Multiple indications
on second scan.
Tracing circuit
connected to
light fixture.
Receiver indicates
breaker above the
correct one.
Horizontal Breakers
YES NO
Vertical Breakers Horizontal Breakers
Probable Causes Solutions
• The breaker for that circuit is not in • Scan the box that supplies that circuit.
the box being scanned.
• Turn on circuit.
• Circuit not live.
• Call customer support at
• Transmitter is dead. 800-245-9265.
• The first scan was performed • Scan again, moving the receiver
too quickly. slowly. Be sure to keep the nose of
the receiver close to the breaker and
maintain proper orientation.
• Use an outlet adapter. Screw the
adapter into the socket, then plug
the transmitter into it. Or plug an
extension cord into the adapter,
then plug the transmitter into the
extension cord.
• Receiver is held horizontally • Hold the receiver at an angle so
with only the tip of the receiver the entire CONTACT AREA of the
contacting the breaker and not receiver touches each circuit breaker
an angle (see illustration in Step 3). (see illustration in Step 3).