Zircon StudSensor e30 - Stud Finder Manual

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Manual (3 pages)

Table of Contents

Contents

1 Overview
2 INSTALLING THE BATTERY
3 OPERATING TIPS
- 3.1 WORKING WITH DIFFERENT MATERIALS
4 FINDING A STUD
5 WIREWARNING DETECTION
6 OPERATING CAUTIONS
7 HELPFUL HINTS
8 LIMITED 2 YEAR WARRANTY
9 Documents / Resources
- 9.1 References
- 9.2 Download manual

Zircon StudSensor e30 - Stud Finder Manual

Overview

The Zircon StudSensor^™ e30 stud finder finds the edges of wood and metal studs up to 19 mm deep in walls.
It features a sleek, high-impact case, with a patented pinch grip design, and a new SpotLite^® Pointer.

WireWarning^® detection automatically detects and alerts the user of live AC wires. When AC voltage is detected, the AC WireWarning^® icon will illuminate.

Device Overview

INSTALLING THE BATTERY

Push in the battery door tab at the bottom of the tool and open the door. Insert a new 9 V battery, matching the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals to the icons printed on the back. Snap the battery into place and replace the door.

OPERATING TIPS

Tool Position:For proper use, always place scanner flat against the surface before turning on power.
Power: Press and hold the Power button continuously while in use.
Operation: Move the unit slowly, while keeping it flat against the wall. Do not rock, tilt, or lift it.

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.

WORKING WITH DIFFERENT MATERIALS

Freshly painted walls: May take one week or longer to dry after application.

Wallpaper: The StudSensor^™ e30 functions normally on walls covered with wallpaper or fabric, unless the materials are metallic foil, contain metallic fibres, or are still wet after application. Lath & plaster: Due to irregularities in plaster thickness, this tool is not recommended for use on lath & plaster.

The StudSensor^™ e30 cannot scan for wood studs and joists through ceramic tile or carpeting and pad.

Note: Sensing depth and accuracy can vary due to moisture, content of materials, wall texture, and paint.

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 41 and 61 cm stud spacing practices.

FINDING A STUD

Always scan for studs with the scanner placed flat against the wall. Place the tool flat against the wall, then press and hold the Power button. Do not move the unit until calibration is complete. When calibration is complete, the green READY light will illuminate.

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.
Finding a Stud - Step 1

When the top red EDGE light is lit, the SpotLite^® Pointer shines, and a steady tone sounds, you have located the edge of the stud. Mark this spot.
Finding a Stud - Step 2

Without releasing the Power button, continue scanning beyond the marked spot until the red EDGE light turns off. Slide unit in reverse direction to locate other edge of stud.
Finding a Stud - Step 3

Mark this second spot. Middle of stud is centred between the two marks.
Finding a Stud - Step 4

WIREWARNING DETECTION

WireWarning^® detection works continuously. When live AC voltage is detected, the WireWarning^® detection indicator will illuminate. If scanning begins over a live AC wire, the WireWarning^® detection indicator will flash continuously. Use extreme caution in these circumstances or whenever live AC is present.
WIREWARNING DETECTION

Electrical field locators may not detect live AC wires if wires are more than 51 mm from the scanned surface, encased in conduit, present behind a plywood shear wall or metallic wall covering, or if moisture is present in the environment or scanned surface.

burn hazard
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.

OPERATING CAUTIONS

Depending on the proximity of electrical wiring or pipes to the wall surface, the StudSensor^™ e30 may detect them in the same manner as studs. Caution should always be used when nailing, sawing, or drilling into walls, floors, and ceilings that may contain these items.

To avoid surprises, remember that studs or joists are normally spaced 41 cm or 61 cm apart and are 38 mm width. Anything closer together or a different width may not be a stud, joist, or firebreak.

Always turn off the power when working near electrical wires.

HELPFUL HINTS

See also OPERATING TIPS

Situation	Probable Causes	Solutions
No indications	No studs in that area. No battery in the unit.	Move 12–13 cm to the left or right and start again. 9 V battery must be installed prior to operation.
Lights start blinking and unit beeps repeatedly	Tool was calibrated over a stud or on dense part of wall. Tool tilted or lifted during scan.	Turn scanner off, move over 5–8 cm, press Power button, and start again. On rough surfaces, place thin cardboard on wall, scanning through it to help slide scanner more smoothly.
Detects other objects besides studs Finds more targets than there should be	Electrical wiring and metal or plastic pipes may be near or touching back surface of wall.	Check for other studs equally spaced to either side (30, 41, or 61 cm apart) or the same stud at several places directly above or below the first scan area. Use CAUTION when nailing, sawing, or drilling into walls, floors, and ceilings where these items may exist.

SpotLite, StudSensor, WireWarning, and Zircon are trademarks or registered trademarks of Zircon Corporation.

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LIMITED 2 YEAR WARRANTY

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 replaced at retailer´s option.

This warranty is limited to the electronic circuitry and original case of the product andspecifically 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.

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