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Summary of Contents for Tasco POWER TRACE PTL610
- Page 1 POWER TRACE InstructIon Manual Ptl610 TASCO, INC.
- Page 2 HOW YOUR POWER TRACE OPERATES WHY THE POWER TRACE POLYSIG COMPOSITE SIGNAL IS IMPORTANT the POWER TRACE is composed of two primary components: the receiver and the transmitter. When the transmitter is connected to Many circuit tracers rely on a single transmitter frequency for tracing. any electrical line (up to 600 Volts), it draws a very small current that this means that any noise in that frequency range will be received as is used to create a composite signal.
- Page 3 SOME POWER TRACE USES THIS TESTER IS DESIGNED FOR USE BY QUALIFIED ELECTRICIANS. IMPortant saFEtY WarnInGs Read and understand this material before operating or servicing this equipment. Failure to understand how to safely operate this instrument can result in an Finding neutral Wires Finding Breaker Panel accident causing serious injury or death.
- Page 4 HOW TO USE YOUR POWER TRACE 4) Move the receiver to the vicinity of the circuit breaker panel, then press and slide the button to the sEarcH position. If a signal is received, move the receiver toward the panel producing an increase The Transmitter: Just plug into a 120 volt ac circuit.
- Page 5 TRACING LIVE WIRES If there is any doubt as to which is the correct breaker or fuse (due to unusual breaker design, wiring, or the possibility that two breakers are feeding the same circuit) remove the panel trim and check the wires. any wire carrying the current load from the transmitter will have the magnetic signature around it.
- Page 6 NOTE: If the transmitter lED does not flash when using a remote although the Power trace is powerful enough to trace these signals at short distances from cable or conduit, maximum range is obtained ground you may have a poor ground connection. by separating the current paths.
- Page 7 LOCATING DEAD CIRCUITS FINDING SHORTS TO GROUND a dead circuit caused by a tripped breaker can be located by fol- typical configuration is shown below. confirm that the transmit- lowing the circuit’s neutral line. connect power from any energized ter lED is flashing then follow the wire until the signal disappears, line and return it through the neutral of the dead circuit.
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Page 9: Warranty
(2) years from the date of purchase. tasco, Inc. will, without charge, replace or repair, at its option any warranted product returned to the tasco factory service department.
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