Zircon StudSensor SL Manual Del Usuario

StudSensor SL /StudSensor
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Stud Finder
The Zircon StudSensor SL finds the edges of wood
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and metal studs up to ¾ in. (19 mm) deep in walls.
The StudSensor Pro SL locates the edges of studs
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and joists up 1 ½ in. (38 mm) deep in walls, floors,
and ceilings. Both feature a sleek, high-impact case, a
built-in belt clip, and the SpotLite
DEEPSCAN
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Mode LED
(StudSensor
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Pro SL only)
Power Button
body, on the surface being scanned.
to the wall surface, the scanner may detect them in the
same manner as studs. Caution should always be used
when nailing, cutting, or drilling in walls, floors, and
ceilings that may contain these items.
apart and are 1 ½ in. (38 mm) in 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.
5. SCANNING DIFFERENT SURFACES
Freshly painted walls: May take one week or longer to
dry after application.
Wallpaper: The StudSensor SL and StudSensor
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fabric, unless the materials are metallic foil, contain
metallic fibers, 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 ™ SL and StudSensor
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.
1. INSTALLING THE BATTERY
Pro SL
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NOTE: DO NOT LOOSEN OR REMOVE SCREW ON BACK OF
THE UNIT.
Squeeze sides of unit to
help release clip end.
Slide 9-V battery into
compartment, terminal
side first, matching (+)
and (-) terminals from
Pointing System.
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battery to case.
Replace the clip.
SpotLite
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Pointing System
2. 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. Wait
for beep to confirm calibration has
Continue to hold in the Power button
then slowly slide unit horizontally
TruCal LED
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across the wall, right or left. As you
begin to approach a stud, the red
bottom to top.
When the top green LED is lit,
the SpotLite
located the edge of the stud.
Mark this spot.
6. HELPFUL HINTS
Situation
No indications.
Lights start blinking and
unit beeps repeatedly.
Detects other objects
besides studs.
Finds more targets than
there should be.
Top green LED doesn't
light when scanning; only
a few red LEDs light up.
FCC Part 15 Class B Registration Warning
Pro SL
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DeepScan, StudSensor, SpotLite, TruCal, and Zircon are trademarks or registered trademarks of Zircon Corporation.
Visit www.zircon.com/support for the most current instructions.
LIMITED 1 YEAR WARRANTY
Zircon Corporation, ("Zircon") warrants this product to be free from defects in materials
product returned to Zircon*, freight prepaid with proof of purchase date and $5.00 to
™ Pro SL cannot scan
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 one year period following its purchase. IN NO EVENT WILL ZIRCON
FROM POSSESSION, USE OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS PRODUCT.
beam shines, and
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(See also number 4, OPERATING TIPS)
Probable Causes
mode and
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or on dense part of wall.
pipes may be near or touching
back surface of wall.
Without releasing Power button,
continue scanning beyond marked
spot until green LED goes out. Slide
other edge of stud.
Mark this second
spot. Middle of stud is
centered between the
two marks.
3. DIFFICULTY LOCATING A STUD?
TRY DEEPSCAN MODE
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(STUDSENSOR PRO SL ONLY)
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could be that the stud is deep (the walls are thick). With the
unit still placed flat against the wall and turned on, quickly
(within one second) release and re-press the Power button.
The DEEPSCAN LED will light up. Scan for studs again,
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using the highest LED indicated as the edge of the stud.
4. OPERATING TIPS
For optimum scanning results:
and do not rotate the tool.
hard when slowly sliding across the surface being scanned.
Solutions
help slide scanner more smoothly.
ceilings where these items may exist.
mode to locate the stud. (StudSensor
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Return product freight prepaid with proof of purchase date (dated sales receipt) and
Zircon Corporation
*Attn: Returns Department
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PST
E-mail: info@zircon.com
Pro SL only.)
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