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The Zircon StudSensor 70 OneStep detects both ™ ™ the centre and edges of wood and metal studs and joists in walls, floors, and ceilings in one step. It features a blue backlit display, Target Spotlight, and patented SpotLite Pointer. WireWarning detection also ™...
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CENTER EDGE StudScan DeepScan • Keep the tool flat against the wall and do not rock or tilt the tool when slowly sliding across the surface being scanned. • Avoid placing your other hand, or any other part of your body, on the surface being scanned. This will interfere with the tool’s performance.
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SCANNING DIFFERENT SURFACES Freshly painted walls: May take one week or longer to dry after application. Wallpaper: The StudSensor 70 functions normally ™ on walls covered with wallpaper or fabric, unless the materials are metallic foil, contain metallic fibers, or are still wet after application.
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Do not rely exclusively on WARNING 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.
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4. FINDING A STUD Always start with the scanner placed flat against the wall, then press the Power button. Wait for beep to confirm calibration has completed before moving the tool. Slowly slide tool across surface. EDGE indication will illuminate, indicating location of the stud edge.
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Note: The tool may detect other objects behind the wall such as pipes and conduit. See Section 2: Operating Tips for ways to confirm that you found a stud. 5. DIFFICULTY LOCATING A STUD? TRY DEEPSCAN MODE ™ If you have difficulty locating a stud after following Section 4, it could be that the stud is deep (the walls are thick).
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7. WIREWARNING DETECTION ™ Zircon’s WireWarning detection works continuously. ™ When live AC voltage is detected, the AC WireWarning ™ indicator will appear in the display. If scanning begins over a live AC wire, the AC WireWarning indicator ™ will flash continuously. Use extreme caution in these circumstances or whenever live AC is present.
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Electrical field locators WARNING may not detect live AC wires if wires are more than 51 mm from the scanned surface, in concrete, encased in conduit, present behind a plywood shear wall or metallic wall covering, or if moisture is present in the environment or scanned surface.
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Any in-warranty defective product returned to Zircon*, freight prepaid with proof of purchase date and *Attn: Returns Department $5.00 to cover postage and handling, will be repaired or replaced at Zircon’s option. This warranty is limited to the electronic 1580 Dell Avenue circuitry and original case of the product and specifically excludes damage caused by abuse, unreasonable use or neglect.
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