IAN 40111 - Detector POWERFIX - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL IAN 40111 POWERFIX

RM button (read memory)

Ultrasonic sender / receiver11 GB/IE Technical data Ultrasonic distance measurement Detects: Wood, AC wires, metal Laser class: 2 Max. power output (P max ): < 1 mW Wave length: 635 - 660 nm Power supply: 9 V block battery LASER RADIATION

DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM

CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT

Scope of delivery 1 Multi-purpose detector 1 9 V block battery 1 Operating instructions Safety instructions General safety information This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with re- duced physical, sensory or mental capabili- ties or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or12 GB/IE instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards in- volved. Children shall not play with the appli- ance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. Do not expose the product to – extreme temperatures, – strong vibrations, – strong mechanical stresses, – direct sunlight, – magnetic fields, – moisture. These can cause damage to the product. Never immerse the product in water. Never hold the product under running water. This may lead to the product becoming damaged. Do not use the appliance in hospitals or other medical facilities. The appliance may affect the function of life support systems. Check the product for damage before use. Never use a damaged product. CAUTION! Never open the product casing. This can result in injury and damage to the product. Repairs must only be carried out by a qualified electrician. The device contains a class 2 laser. Never point the device at yourself, other persons or animals. Never look into the laser beam. Even a weak laser beam can cause eye damage. Never direct the laser beam onto reflective surfaces or materials. Reflected lasers beams13 GB/IE are dangerous and can get into the eyes. This could result in serious eye injuries. The product is not a toy and should be kept out of the reach of children. One misapplica- tion can lead to irreparable eye damage. Only use the device in areas of application for which it was designed! The device may neither be manipulated nor modified as they can influence the safety of the device. No responsibility is assumed for accidents that may result from improper use and non-compli- ance with these Safety Instructions. Do not open the device housing. The guaran- tee lapses in cases of unauthorised tampering. Your product does not require any specific maintenance. Do not use the appliance to detect alternating current in exposed or uninsulated wires. Do not use the appliance as a replacement voltmeter. Exercise caution with studs. These are sharp and can cause injury. WARNING! Be careful when press- ing the stud buttons

. The sharp needles can cause injury (see Fig. E).14 GB/IE Information regarding inaccurate measurement results Please note that inaccurate measurement results can be obtained under certain condi- tions. The following conditions can cause inaccurate measurement results: – very thick walls – weak battery – deep-lying wires or pipes – shielded AC wires – thick walls with thin pipes or wires – metal-clad walls – very damp conditions Using this appliance you cannot detect wires in an electric circuit – that are insulated from the mains power supply. – that have a direct current flowing through them. – that are used for computer or telecommuni- cation systems. This appliance is only suitable for detecting metal pipes. You cannot detect pipes made of plastic or other non-metallic materials with this appliance.15 GB/IE Safety instructions for batteries DANGER TO LIFE! Batteries are not intended for children. Do not leave batteries lying around. They could potentially be swallowed by children or pets. In the event a battery is swallowed seek immediate medical attention. EXPLOSION HAZARD! Never recharge, short-circuit and / or open batteries. Battery may overheat, ignite or explode. Never throw batteries into fire or water. The batteries might explode. Avoid extreme conditions and temperatures that could have an adverse effect on the bat- teries, e.g. radiators. Batteries otherwise have a higher risk of leaking. Check the battery regularly for leaks. Leaking or damaged batteries may result in chemical burns upon con- tact with the skin; always wear suit- able safety gloves! If fluid is leaking from the battery, avoid con- tact with the skin, eyes and mucous membranes. If you come into contact with corrosive battery fluids, flush the affected area thoroughly with clean water and seek medical advice immedi- ately. Remove light dirt from the battery and product contacts with a dry, non-fluffing cloth before inserting the batteries.16 GB/IE Remove the battery if the product is not going to be used for an extended period. When inserting the battery ensure the correct polarity! This is shown inside the battery com- partment. Otherwise the battery can explode. Insert the battery with care. Otherwise the product can be damaged. Please do not dispose of used batteries in your household waste but take them to a designated collection depot for special waste. Preparing for use Inserting / replacing the battery Open the battery compartment

on the back of the appliance. Remove the spent battery, if necessary. Insert a new 9 V block battery into the battery compartment. Check the polarity of the bat- tery during insertion! Ensure that the band for easy removal of the battery lies under the 9 V block battery. Press the battery firmly into battery compartment. Close the battery compartment again. The battery compartment lid locks noticeably and audibly into place.17 GB/IE Note: When the battery symbol appears in the display

, replace the battery. With a weak battery you may receive an inaccurate or false measurement result. Use Measuring distances

2. Hold the appliance horizontally to the wall at

the distance you wish to measure. The ultra- sonic - transmitter / receiver

must point at the wall at a right angle. Use the vial to do this

: direct the appliance so that the air bubble in the vial lies between the two marker lines.

. The measured distance appears in the display. Note: Hold down the READ button and move the appliance and move the appliance further over the surface to be measured. The appli- ance measures the distance continuously. These are displayed in the display. Setting the measuring unit You can choose between the measuring units of metre (m) and foot (‘…“).18 GB/IE Measure a distance as described in the section „Measuring distances“. As an example, „2m“ will appear on the display. In order to set the measuring unit of foot, proceed as described in step 1 to 3:

and keep it pressed.

while keeping the MODE button pressed.

3. To set the measuring unit of foot release the

READ button first, followed by the MODE but- ton. As an example,“6’07“” will appear on the display if you have measured a distance of 2 m.

4. In order to switch between the measuring

units of foot and metre once again, proceed as described in step 1 to 3. Addition of distances With the appliance you can add the measured distances together:

1. Measure the first distance as described in the

and the measured distance in the row below.

3. Measure the next distance. The new distance

measured is shown in the upper row of the display.19 GB/IE

4. Press the + / = button again. The new meas-

urement is added to the old in the lower row.

5. Repeat steps 3 to 4 to add further measure-

to leave the addition mode. All the measurements will be deleted. Measuring surface areas

once. The message „L“ (length) appears in the display.

to measure the length. The measured length appears in the upper row of the display and the message „W“ (width) starts to blink.

4. Press the READ button to measure the width.

The measured width appears in the upper row of the display. The results of the surface area calculation appear in the lower row. Addition of surface areas

1. Measure an area as described in the section

. The measured surface area is saved.20 GB/IE

. The appliance is now ready for the second measurement.

4. Measure the next surface area.

. The result of the first measurement is shown in the lower row of the display.

7. Press the + / = button again. Both measure-

ments are added and the result is shown in the lower row of the display.

8. Repeat steps 2 to 7 to add further measure-

to leave the addition mode. All the measurements will be deleted. Measuring volumes

twice. The message „L“ (length) appears in the display.

to measure the length. The measured length appears in the upper row of the display and the message „W“ (width) starts to blink.

4. Press the READ button to measure the width.

The measured width appears in the upper row of the display and the message „H“ (height) begins to blink.21 GB/IE

5. Press the READ button to measure the height.

The measured height appears in the upper row of the display. The results of the volume calculation appear in the lower row. Addition of volumes

1. Measure a volume as described in the section

. The measured volume is saved.

. The appliance is now ready for the second measurement.

. The result of the first measurement is shown in the lower row of the display.

7. Press the + / = button again. Both measure-

ments are added and the result is shown in the lower row of the display.

8. Repeat steps 2 to 7 to add further measure-

9. Press the MODE button to leave the addition

mode. All the measurements will be deleted.22 GB/IE Detection of various objects The detection of hidden objects is the same in all three modi (STUD, AC WIRE, METAL). Please note: Test the device before initial use on a metal pipe or AC wire whose position you know exactly.

3. Calibrate the multi-purpose detector by hold-

ing it flat at the desired point on the wall.

until the signal ends. The display

is turned on. The appliance is now adjusted to the wall thickness. Continue holding the PUSH button.

5. Move the appliance slowly over the wall

surface. When you are getting near to the object you are looking for, when the arrow at the point in the display begins to move. If all the arrows appear in the display and the signal note sounds, then you should mark this position (see Fig. D).

6. Repeat this process on the other side of the

wall. As soon as the signal sounds, mark this position (see Fig. D).23 GB/IE Detection of wooden objects

1. For the detection of wooden objects, proceed

as described in the section „Detection of vari- ous objects“.

2. If you have found something with the multi-

purpose detector, mark it.

3. To be sure that the found object is made of

to the position „METAL“. Look for metal at the same point.

4. If the appliance does not find anything at this

point in the mode „METAL“, the object is made of wood. If the appliance finds an ob- ject at this point in the modus „METAL“, then the object is made of metal.

5. In this case, look in a different place in the

„STUD“ mode, and repeat steps 1 to 4. Laser marking Use the laser marking function to align pictures, cup- boards, and other things, vertically or horizontally. Slide the function switch

to the position „LASER“. A laser line is produced. Horizontal laser line

1. Hold the multi-purpose detector horizontally

to the wall. To do this, direct the appliance so that the air bubble in the vial

lies between the two marker lines.24 GB/IE

firmly down- wards. The nails lightly penetrate the wall to prevent the multi-detector from falling. Note: Exercise care with the studs. These are sharp and can cause injury. Do not use the stud button on stone or metal wall, but only on walls with a soft surface. Vertical laser line

1. Attach a thread to the eye at the measuring

2. Hang the multi-purpose detector to the point

on the wall where you would like to project the vertical line. The appliance hangs vertically downwards like a plumb bob. The laser pro- jects a vertical line on the wall. Troubleshooting This appliance has delicate electronic compo- nents. This means that if it is placed near an object that transmits radio signals, it could cause interference. If false readings occur, remove such equipment from the vicinity of the device. Electromagnetic interference / high-frequency emissions can lead to the appliance failing. In cases of the appliance failing to work, remove the batteries for a short while and then replace them. Do this as described in the section “Inserting / changing the batteries“.25 GB/IE Cleaning and care Under no circumstances should you use liquids or detergents, as these will damage the device. Only clean the outside of the appliance with a soft, slightly damp cloth. Disposal The packaging is made entirely of recyclable materials which you can dispose of at your local recycling facilities. Contact your local refuse disposal authority for more details of how to dispose of your worn-out product. To help protect the environment, please dispose the product properly, and not in the household waste, when it has reached the end of its useful life. Con- tact your municipal authorities for infor- mation regarding collection points and their opening hours.

9. Tryk MODE-knappen for at forlade addition-