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The StudSensor™ L50 features two scanning modes:
WireWarning® detection automatically detects and alerts the user to live AC wires in STUD SCAN and DEEPSCAN® modes. When AC voltage is detected, the AC WireWarning® icon will be displayed on screen.
Push in the battery door tab at the bottom of the tool and open the door.
Insert a new 9V battery, matching the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals to the icons printed on the back. Snap the battery into place and replace the door. Zircon stud finders and detectors, particularly those with LCD screens, require and consume a great deal of current from batteries.
For optimal performance, brand-new, recently purchased alkaline batteries are strongly recommended for use in these tools.
If you are experiencing any trouble with your tool, please replace the battery in your tool with a brandnew one, or contact your Zircon dealer or e-mail at techsupport@zircon.com.
For optimum scanning results:
If you're receiving erratic scanning results, it may be a result of humidity, moisture within the wall cavity or drywall, or recently applied paint or wallpaper that hasn't fully dried. While the moisture may not always be visible, it will interfere with tool's sensors. Please allow a few days for the wall to dry out.
Do not rely exclusively on the detector to locate items behind the scanned surface. Use other information sources to help locate items before penetrating the surface. Such additional sources include construction plans, visible points of entry of pipes and wiring into walls, such as in a basement, and in standard 40 and 60 cm stud spacing practices.
Always turn off the power when working near electrical wires.
WORKING WITH DIFFERENT MATERIALS
StudSensor™ L50 is for use on dry interior walls only.
Note: Sensing depth and accuracy can vary due to moisture, content of materials, wall texture, and paint.
StudSensor™ L50 can scan effectively through most sheet materials, including:
StudSensor ™ L50 is not designed to scan materials such as:
Move selector switch to the desired mode:
STUD SCAN for finding wood or metal studs or
DEEPSCAN® for finding studs behind walls more than 19 mm thick.
Unit will remain off if Power button is not pressed.
Always scan for studs with the scanner placed flat against the wall. Move the mode switch to STUD SCAN, place the tool flat against the wall, then press and hold the Power button. Wait for beep to confirm calibration has completed before moving scanner.
Continue to hold the Power button, then slowly slide unit horizontally across the wall, left or right. As you begin to approach a stud, the arrow segments will begin to turn on.
When the full arrow is first displayed, the SpotLite® pointer shines, and a steady tone sounds, you have located the edge of the stud. Mark this spot.
Without releasing Power button, continue scanning beyond marked spot until some segments of the arrow turn off. Slide unit in reverse direction to locate other edge of stud.
Mark this second spot. Middle of stud is centred between the two marks.
WireWarning® detection works continuously in STUD SCAN and DEEPSCAN® modes. When live AC voltage is detected, the WireWarning® indicator will appear on the display. If scanning begins over a live AC wire, the WireWarning® indicator will flash continuously. Use extreme caution in these circumstances or whenever live AC is present.
Electrical field locators may not detect live AC wires if moisture is present in the wall, or if wires are more than 50 mm from the scanned surface, in plastic conduit or behind a plywood shear wall or metallic wall covering.
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.
Situation | Probable Causes | Solutions |
All LCD icons flash and the unit beeps continuously. |
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Unable to detect studs in STUD SCAN mode. Middle LCD segment doesn´t turn on or flash in STUD SCAN mode. |
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The TruCal® icon turns on but, when scanning, unit doesn´t do anything else. |
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Working in DEEPSCAN® mode and can´t detect studs. |
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Detects other objects besides studs. |
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You suspect electrical wires, but do not detect any. |
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Area of voltage detection appears much larger than actual wire (AC only). |
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Zircon Corporation, ("Zircon") warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase. Any in-warranty defective product returned to the place of purchase with proof of purchase date will be replaced at retailer´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 two 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.
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