Zircon ElectriScanner e60c - AC Scanner With Metal Detection Manual

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

• Always use new alkaline batteries with an extended expiration date at least 3 years beyond the current date.
• Do not rely exclusively on the scanner to locate items behind a surface. Use other information to help locate such items before penetrating the surface, including construction plans, visible points of entry of pipes and wiring into walls such as in a basement, and standard stud-spacing practices.
• Readings should always be consistent and repeatable.
• Zircon scanners are recommended for interior use only.
• Other objects commonly contained in walls, floors, or ceilings are water pipes, gas lines, firestops, and electrical wiring.
• Sensing depth and accuracy can vary depending on scanning environment conditions such as mineral content, moisture, texture and consistency of the wall materials.
• Always turn off power when working near electrical wires (except when scanning).
• Due to the proximity of electrical wiring or pipes to the wall surface, caution should always be used when nailing, cutting, or drilling in walls, floors, and ceilings that may contain these items.

Parts and Features

2 scanning modes

• AC SCAN locates live, unshielded AC wires up to 2" (50 mm) deep
• METAL SCAN locates ferrous (magnetic) metal, such as steel, up to 3" deep (75 mm), and non-ferrous (non-magnetic) metal, such as copper piping, up to 11⁄₂" (38 mm) deep

The advanced ColorTrip Display lights red in AC SCAN Mode and blue in METAL SCAN Mode. WireWarning Detection automatically detects and alerts for live AC (alternating current) wires in both modes. When AC voltage is detected, the display will flash red.

INSTALL 9-VOLT BATTERY

Always use new alkaline batteries with an extended expiration date at least 3 years beyond the current date. Be sure not to pull on wires when disconnecting an old battery.

Low Battery Indicator will flash when battery charge is too low for scanner to function properly.
Do not rely exclusively on the scanner to locate items behind a surface. Use other information to help locate items before penetrating the surface, including construction plans, visible points of entry of pipes and wiring into walls such as in a basement, and in standard stud-spacing practices.

SELECT MODE / POWER UP

Move Mode Selector Switch to desired mode: AC SCAN or METAL SCAN.

To activate scanner, press and hold Power Button. If button is not pressed and held, unit shuts off.

SCAN FOR AC (alternating current)

Use AC SCAN to find live (hot), unshielded wiring, up to 2" (50 mm) below the scanned surface.

ALWAYS TURN OFF POWER WHEN WORKING NEAR ELECTRICAL WIRES (EXCEPT WHEN SCANNING).

For best results, hold the scanner as shown (Figure A) and move slowly when scanning. Do not touch the surface during calibration or scan.

Figure A

1. Set mode to AC SCAN.
2. Hold scanner flat against wall, then press and hold Power Button. A short beep confirms that calibration is complete. DO NOT MOVE SCANNER DURING CALIBRATION.
3. While holding Power Button, slide the scanner slowly against the wall. For a strong read, the SpotLite Pointer will shine, a steady beep will sound, and the Target Indicator will display. (Figure B)
   
   Figure B
   
4. Mark the spot where the most Target Indication Bars show on the display. (Figure C)
   
   Figure C
   
5. Continue in same direction until bars reduce, then reverse direction. Mark the spot where the display bars peak. (Figure D)
   
   Figure D
   
   The midpoint between the two marks is the location of the live AC wiring. (Figure E)
   
   Figure E

If the unit indicates live electricity over a large area, reduce the sensitivity of the scanner to refine the scanning area and more accurately locate the live AC wiring (see REFINE THE AC SCAN below).

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, 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.

REFINE THE AC SCAN

1. Release Power Button, then position the scanner over one of the previous marks. This will reset to a lower sensitivity and narrow the scan area.
2. Press and hold Power Button, then repeat steps 3–5 under SCAN FOR AC.
3. Repeat as needed for increased accuracy.

NOTE: AC SCAN only detects live (hot) unshielded AC wiring. Refer to the WARNING Statement under WireWarning Detection below for important details and warnings about AC detection.

WIREWARNING DETECTION
The Zircon^® WireWarning Detection feature works continuously in both modes. When live AC voltage is detected in METAL SCAN Mode, the warning indicator shows and the display flashes red. If scanning begins over a live AC wire, the indicator or middle bars (in AC SCAN) will flash on the red display continuously.
Use extreme caution under these circumstances, or whenever live AC wiring is present.

THE SCANNER MAY NOT DETECT LIVE CURRENT IF WIRES ARE MORE THAN 2" (50 mm) BELOW THE SCANNED SURFACE, IN CONCRETE, ENCASED IN CONDUIT, BEHIND A PLYWOOD SHEAR WALL OR METALLIC WALL COVERING, OR IF MOISTURE IS PRESENT IN THE ENVIRONMENT OR SCANNED SURFACE.

SCAN FOR METAL

Use METAL SCAN to locate ferrous (magnetic) metal, such as structure steel or rebar, up to 3" (75 mm) below the scanned surface, or non-ferrous (non-magnetic) metal, such as copper piping, up to 11⁄₂" (38 mm) scanned surface.

1. Set mode to METAL SCAN.
2. For maximum sensitivity, press and hold Power Button. Hold the scanner away from the surface until a short beep confirms calibration is complete, then place against the surface to be scanned.
3. While continuing to hold Power Button, slide the scanner slowly against the wall. For a strong read, the SpotLite Pointer will shine, a steady beep will sound, and the Target Indicator will display. (Figure B)
4. Mark the spot where the most Target Indication Bars display. (Figure C)
5. Continue sliding in same direction until bars reduce, then reverse direction. Mark the spot where the most Target Indication Bars display. (Figure D) The midpoint between the two marks is the location of the metal object.

NOTE: If the scanner indicates a large area of metal, refine the scan to narrow the scanned area.

REFINE THE METAL SCAN

1. Release Power Button, then position the scanner over one of the previous marks. This will reset to a lower sensitivity and narrow the scan area.
2. Press and hold Power, then repeat steps 3-5 under SCAN FOR METAL.
3. Repeat as needed for increased accuracy.

NOTE: If any bars display, metal is present. Small targets or targets deep below the surface may only show two or four bars, and the scanner may not be able to locate the center of the metal.

WORKING WITH DIFFERENT MATERIALS

Wallpaper This scanner functions normally on walls covered with wallpaper or fabric, unless the materials are metallic foil, contain metallic fibers, or are still wet after application. Wallpaper may need to dry for several weeks after application.

Freshly painted walls Paint may take a week or longer to dry after application.

Lath and plaster Use METAL SCAN to locate the nail heads holding wood lath to the studs. If the plaster has metal mesh reinforcement, the scanner will be unable to detect studs through that material.

Highly textured walls, acoustic ceilings, wood flooring, subflooring, or gypsum drywall over plywood sheathing Use METAL SCAN mode to locate nails or screws that may line up vertically where a stud or joist is positioned.

Electrical wiring and pipes Caution should always be used when nailing, cutting, or drilling in walls, floors, and ceilings that may contain these items.

NOTE: Sensing depth and accuracy can vary depending on scanning environment conditions such as mineral contents, moisture, texture and consistency of the wall materials.

TROUBLESHOOTING & CONSTRUCTION TIPS

FCC Part 15 Class B Registration Warning: This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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