Or if you have a looped wire, like a dog fence, the loop itself
returns to the start and therefore provides a 'ground' instead of the
ground stake. You don't have to use a ground stake but you do
have to give the signal a way to return to the transmitter.
Battery Installation
The Pro700 transmitter requires 8 "D" cell batteries. The Pro700
receiver requires one 9v battery. To install the batteries in the
Pro700 transmitter, open the case and remove the 2 holding
screws on the battery compartment located on the right side of the
unit. Place the batteries in the holder, orienting them in
accordance with positive and negative poles. Turn on the Pro700T
and push the red battery test button. A good reading of 8 or higher
on the analog meter while depressing the battery test button
indicates a successful battery install. If no response is seen, try
adjusting the batteries to insure good connection. If still no
response, be sure the batteries are good and fresh.
The Pro700 receiver battery compartment is located on the
underside of the Pro700R unit. Remove the 2 screws and the
battery compartment cover. Install the 9 volt battery and replace
the cover and screws. Turn the unit on and depress the battery
test button located on the backside or the Pro700R receiver. The
analog needle should peg to the right. If not, try a new battery.
WARNING – Do not touch the red and black clips that connect
the transmitter to the cable when the power is on. There is
danger of injury or death should this occur.
Operation
Disconnect the wire you wish to trace and the common wire from
the clock. With the transmitter off, connect the red alligator lead to
the wire you want to trace (common or station) and the black
alligator lead to the included ground stake. Insert the ground stake
into the soil or earth ground perpendicular to the path of the wire
and as far from the transmitter as possible. Do not connect to the
clock as signal may cause damage if the clock is not voltage
protected. Do not use common grounds such as pipes or electrical
grounds unless you have no choice. An independent ground stake
usually works better than a common ground.
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