080.955A - Detector Laserliner - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 080.955A Laserliner

Electronic detector for metal and live conductors. The CombiFinder Plus is equipped with an LC display with user guide, ensuring easy and reliable operation. Acoustic and optical detection signals to locate objects facilitates handling and ensures a high level of functional reliability. Maximum display Live wire warning LC display ON / OFF Switching measuring mode (MODE) Manual calibration (CAL) Open the battery compart- ment on the housing‘s rear side and insert a 9V battery. Correct polarity must be observed. Insert battery Switch on: Briefly press the On/Off button (4). Switch off: Keep the On/Off button (4) pressed for 4 seconds. AutoShutOff: The device will automatically switch itself off about 30 seconds after the last measurement. Operation Auto-Calibration The automatic calibration is performed in METAL-SCAN and AC-SCAN measurement immediately when the device is switched on and when the measuring mode is switched. Auto-Cal Plus When an object has been found, the device performs another automatic calibration in METAL-SCAN measurement. This simplifies the process of isolating objects to be measured and adjusting the device to different surfaces. Calibration Always switch off the power supply when working in METAL-SCAN mode in the vicinity of electric conductors.

Red = Live wire warning METAL-SCAN and AC-SCAN mode Green = metal or live wire is nearby Red = metal or live wire found Symbols line, object is nearby line, object found Read the operating instructions and the enclosed brochure „Guarantee and additional notices“ completely. Follow the instructions they contain. Safely keep these documents for future reference.

Briefly press the Mode button (4). METAL-SCAN: Detecting metal in all non-metallic materials AC-SCAN: Locating live lines directly under non-metallic cladding Select measurement mode The device and the wall must maintain contact during calibration (except for calibration in mid-air) and throughout the entire measurement process. A hand should remain at the device the entire time as well.

The tool is able to detect hidden metal in all non-metallic materials, e.g. brick, concrete, screed, wood, plaster fibreboard, gas concrete, ceramic and mineral building materials. – Select METAL-SCAN (button 4). – As soon as the display switches from CAL to CAL OK, you can move the device. – MOVE: Move the tool slowly across the surface. Measuring in METAL-SCAN mode Tip 1: The position between the two markings is the mid-point of the metal object. Through the high measuring sensitivity, thick metal objects appear broader than they are in real life. Therefore move the device over the newly found object as shown in Image B. The device is calibrated automatically during this process. Manual calibration should be performed near the place found last as shown in Image C. Repeat this step as needed. Manual calibration Pressing the CAL button (5) manually calibrates the device. This allows measurements to be restarted and objects to be isolated more precisely. Maximum sensitivity is achieved when the device is held in the air while calibrating. Isolate an object to be measured by passing over it several times. Manual calibration Manual_CombiFinder-Plus_Rev.1212.indd 07 08.01.13 11:3308

Tip 1: Manual calibration should be performed near the place found last as shown in Image B/C. Repeat this step as needed. Tip 2: Because of static charges, electric fields may be detected at the side of the actual position of the wire. To carry away these charges, lay your free hand on the wall. Tip 3: Move the tool slowly as friction can generate interfering electric charges. Manual calibration Isolate an object to be measured by passing over it several times. Manual calibration For localising live wires directly beneath the plaster or behind wooden panels and other non-metallic panelling. It is not possible to detect live wires in dry walls with metal studs. – Select AC-SCAN (button 4). – As soon as the display switches from CAL to CAL OK, you can move the device. – MOVE: Move the tool slowly across the surface. Measuring in AC-SCAN mode Tip 2: The position where you start is important: First place the device in a position where you know there is no metal. Otherwise, the message “ERROR” will appear in the display. To remedy: Move the device to another position a few centimetres away and start measuring again. Tip 3: In the case of complicated applications, e.g. ribbed steel, scan the surface both horizontally and vertically. Tip 4: Flexible floor and wall heating pipes which contain a metal foil and are located near the surface may also be detected. Test for this function in places where you know the position of such pipes. Tip 5: To avoid interference while scanning, keep your free hand and other objects at least 15 cm away from the device. Tip 6: The device only finds the outer edge of metal structures set into the wall for doors, windows and corners. Afterwards search for the other edge of the metal structure. Slide the device sideways across the wall. When the maximum indication appears you have reached the metal structure‘s edge. Tip 7: Ensure that you have really detected a metal object. To do so, check on both sides whether other metal objects are present at equal distances, usually at 30, 40 or 60 cm. Also check that it is a metal object by scanning at several places directly above and below the position of the first find. Tip 8: Textured ceilings: The ceiling must be covered with cardboard to protect it. In this case, perform detection with maximum sensitivity, i.e. calibrate the device in mid-air. Note: If an object is deep inside a wall, the device may not indicate it clearly. Manual_CombiFinder-Plus_Rev.1212.indd 08 08.01.13 11:33CombiFinder Plus

The device features backlighting. Backlight EU directives and disposal This device complies with all necessary standards for the free movement of goods within the EU. This product is an electric device and must be collected separately for disposal according to the European Directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment. Further safety and supplementary notices at: www.laserliner.com/info Subject to technical alterations. 12.2012 Tip 4: If you suspect that wires must be present but cannot find any, this may be because they are shielded in conduits. Use METAL-SCAN in order to localise conduits. Tip 5: Metal in walls (e.g. metal studs) transmit electrical fields and may therefore cause interference. In this case, switch to METAL-SCAN in order to find the wire. Tip 6: The position where you start is important: To achieve maximum sensitivity, start by placing the device in a position which is known not to be near live wires. Note: If an object is deep inside a wall, the device may not indicate it clearly. Continuous current monitoring in unshielded wires as soon as an electrical field is detected. METAL-SCAN: Current monitoring Wires which are at a depth of more than 4 cm may not be detected.

Always switch off the power supply when working near electric wires.