IAN 273599 - Detector POWERFIX - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL IAN 273599 POWERFIX

Wall Wall 0.6m F8 GB/IE/NI Introduction .................................Page 9 Intended use ...................................Page 9 Description of parts ........................Page 9 Technical data ................................Page 10 Scope of delivery ............................Page 10 Safety instructions ................... Page 11 General safety information ............Page 11 Information regarding inaccurate measurement results ...... Page 13 Safety instructions for batteries / rechargeable batteries ...................Page 14 Preparing for use .....................Page 16 Inserting / replacing the battery .............................................Page 16 Use ..................................................... Page 16 Measuring distances ......................Page 16 Setting the measuring unit ..............Page 17 Avoiding measuring errors ............. Page 18 Addition of distances ...................... Page 19 Measuring surface areas ...............Page 19 Addition of surface areas ...............Page 20 Measuring volumes ........................Page 21 Addition of volumes ........................ Page 21 Detection of various objects ........... Page 22 Detection of wooden objects ..........Page 24 Tips on measurement ...................... Page 24 Laser marking .................................. Page 26 Troubleshooting ........................ Page 27 Cleaning and care ....................Page 28 Disposal .......................................... Page 28 Warranty ....................................... Page 309 GB/IE/NI Multi-Purpose Detector Introduction We congratulate you on the purchase of your new product. You have chosen a high quality product. The instructions for use are part of the product. They contain important information concerning safety, use and disposal. Before using the prod- uct, please familiarise yourself with all of the safety information and instructions for use. Only use the product as described and for the specified applications. If you pass the product on to anyone else, please ensure that you also pass on all the docu- mentation with it. Intended use This product is intended for the detection of metal, wood and live wires. The product is not intended for commercial use. Description of parts

RM button (read memory)

Ultrasonic sender / receiver 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 instructions11 GB/IE/NI Safety instructions General safety information This product can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of ex- perience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the product in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the product. Cleaning and user main- tenance 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 product in hospitals or other medical facilities. The product may affect the function of life support systems. Check the product for damage be- fore use. Never use a damaged product.12 GB/IE/NI 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 product contains a class 2 laser. Never point the product 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. Re- flected lasers beams 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 misapplication can lead to irreparable eye damage. Only use the product in areas of ap- plication for which it was designed! The product may neither be manipu- lated nor modified as they can influ- ence the safety of the product. No responsibility is assumed for acci- dents that may result from improper use and non-compliance with these Safety Instructions. Do not open the product housing. The guarantee lapses in cases of unauthor- ised tampering. Your product does not require any specific maintenance. Do not use the product to detect alter- nating current in exposed or uninsu- lated wires.13 GB/IE/NI Do not use the product as a replace- ment voltmeter. Exercise caution with studs. These are sharp and can cause injury. WARNING! Be careful when pressing the stud buttons

. The sharp needles can cause injury (see Fig. E). Information regarding inaccurate measurement results Please note that inaccurate measure- ment results can be obtained under certain conditions. The following con- ditions can cause inaccurate meas- urement 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 product 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 tele- communication systems.14 GB/IE/NI This product is only suitable for detect- ing metal pipes. You cannot detect pipes made of plastic or other non- metallic materials with this product. Safety instructions for batteries / rechargeable batteries DANGER TO LIFE! Keep batteries / rechargeable batteries out of reach of children. If accidentally swallowed seek immediate medical attention.

SION! Never recharge non-rechargeable batteries. Do not short-circuit batteries / recharge- able batteries and / or open them. Overheating, fire or bursting can be the result. Never throw batteries / rechargeable batteries into fire or water. Do not exert mechanical loads to batteries / rechargeable batteries. Risk of leakage of batteries / rechargeable batteries Avoid extreme environmental conditions and temperatures, which could affect batteries / rechargeable batteries, e.g. radiators / direct sunlight. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes and mucous membranes. In the event of contact with battery acid, thoroughly flush the affected area with plenty of15 GB/IE/NI clean water and seek immediate medical attention. WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES! Leaked or damaged batteries / rechargeable batteries can cause burns on contact with the skin. Wear suitable protective gloves at all times if such an event occurs. In the event of a leakage of batteries / rechargeable batteries, immediately remove them from the product to prevent damage. Remove the batteries / rechargeable batteries if the product will not be used for a longer period. Risk of damage of the product Only use the specified type of battery / rechargeable battery! Insert batteries / rechargeable batteries according to polarity marks (+) and (-) on the battery / rechargeable battery and the product. Clean the contacts on the battery / rechargeable battery and in the battery compartment before inserting! Remove exhausted batteries / rechargeable batteries from the product immediately.16 GB/IE/NI Preparing for use Inserting / replacing the battery Note: Remove the foil from battery be- fore inserting into battery compartment

Open the battery compartment

on the back of the product. Remove the spent battery, if necessary. Insert a new 9 V block battery into the battery compartment. Check the po- larity of the battery 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. Note: When the battery symbol appears in the display

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

2. Hold the product horizontally to the

wall at the distance you wish to measure .17 GB/IE/NI The ultrasonic - transmitter / receiver

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

: di- rect the product so that the air bubble in the vial lies between the two marker lines.

. The meas- ured distance appears in the display. Note: Hold down the READ button and move the product and move the product further over the surface to be measured. The product measures the distance continuously. These are dis- played in the display. Setting the measuring unit You can choose between the measuring units of metre (m) and foot (‘…“). 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 re-

lease the READ button first, followed by the MODE button. As an example, “6’07“” will appear on the display if you have measured a distance of 2 m.18 GB/IE/NI

4. In order to switch between the meas-

uring units of foot and metre once again, proceed as described in step 1 to 3. Avoiding measuring errors In order to avoid measuring errors, please note the following information: The measurement is performed by ultra- sound, which travels from the ultrasonic sender / receiver

in a conical manner. The ultrasound is reflected from the target area and received by the ultrasonic receiver. The product calculates the measured length (Fig. F) from the travel time of the signal. In order to guarantee an exact measure- ment, the following conditions must be maintained (Fig. F): - The reference area (A) must be parallel to the target area (B). - The distance to be measured must be between 0.6 m and 16 m long. - There must be no objects in the conical path of the ultrasound, which could re- flect the ultrasound prematurely. The conical path of the ultrasound has a width of about 6 m at a length of 16 m. - The target area must have a smooth surface, so that the ultrasound can be well reflected. - Transparent surfaces, such as glass, generally reflect the ultrasound.19 GB/IE/NI - The battery must not be empty. An empty battery is shown in the display

by the battery symbol . - If a definitive measurement is not possible, the display shows the „Err“ information. The measurement must then be repeated. Addition of distances With the product you can add the meas- ured distances together:

1. Measure the first distance as described

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.

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

measurement is added to the old in the lower row.

5. Repeat steps 3 to 4 to add further

to leave the addition mode. All the measure- ments will be deleted. Measuring surface areas

is turned on.20 GB/IE/NI

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

to measure the length. The measured length ap- pears 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

. The measured surface area is saved.

. The product 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

measurements are added and the result is shown in the lower row of the display.21 GB/IE/NI

8. Repeat steps 2 to 7 to add further

to leave the addition mode. All the measure- ments will be deleted. Measuring volumes

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

to measure the length. The measured length ap- pears 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.

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 ap- pear in the lower row. Addition of volumes

1. Measure a volume as described in the

. The measured volume is saved.

. The product 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

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

8. Repeat steps 2 to 7 to add further

9. Press the MODE button to leave the

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

3. Calibrate the multi-purpose detector

by holding it flat at the desired point on the wall.

4. Guide the detector over a location on

the surface to be examined, where you know that there is no object, which you are looking for. Then press the PUSH button

and keep it pressed down. Guide the detector, with the underside flat, over the surface to be examined. It is possible that during this some short signal tones may sound. These are however without any meaning, so long as no intensity display

appears in the device display (Fig. D).

5. If there is an object, for which the

search is activated, in the vicinity of the detector, several bars appear at first on the intensity display. As prox- imity to the search object increases, the number of bars increases on the intensity display (Fig. D).

6. If the detector is exactly over the

search object, a continuous signal tone sounds.

7. In the case of a search for a power

line, the voltage sign ( ) also appears in addition to the intensity display.24 GB/IE/NI Detection of wooden objects

1. For the detection of wooden objects,

proceed as described in the section „Detection of various 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 wood, slide the material switch

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

4. If the product does not find anything

at this point in the mode “METAL“, the object is made of wood. If the product finds an object 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. Tips on measurement - The calibration button must remain pressed during the entire search process (cali- bration and search). - If you calibrate too closely to the object or directly on the object, the calibration can fail. If the calibration fails, the LC display shows the full intensity and a long beeping tone sounds or can’t search any object in the wall. - Move and hold the device several cen- timeters further to the right or left of the25 GB/IE/NI previous surface and recalibrate. Start the search process. - Repeat several times to ensure the detection accuracy. - Incorrect measurements can occur de- pending on the nature of the examined wall. Check therefore before every measurement the position of a known wooden or metal beam, of a known void or a known power line. If these are not detected by the device, the substrate is not suitable for a search with this device. - Avoid touching the LC display during measurements as it may affect the accu- racy of the device. - Please note that power lines can also be located as metal or as beams. Always use the additional voltage search, so that you can exclude any incorrect inter- pretations. - Please note that metal beams are also detected in the Beam search „STUD“ function. If you find a beam and you want to be sure that it is not a metal beam (or for example a water pipe), use the addi- tional Metal search “METAL“. - Depending on the wall thickness and material, it is possible that the detector may signal a finding, before it is over the material. In this case mark the start and end of the signalled area at the indentation of the measuring head. The middle of the sought object lies in the middle between the two markings.26 GB/IE/NI - Please note that metal objects are located more readily the easier they can be magnetized. - This means that iron is detected at a sig- nificantly greater distance than copper for example. - Please note that power lines can only be detected as such, if they are carrying voltage. - Light switches must always therefore be switched on, so that the conductor is carrying voltage. All the fuses must simi- larly be inserted or switched on. - Please note that only voltages of 230 V

50 Hz are detected. Laser marking Use the laser marking function to align pictures, cupboards, and other things, vertically or horizontally. Slide the function switch

to the position „LASER“. A laser line is pro- duced. Horizontal laser line

1. Hold the multi-purpose detector hori-

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

lies between the two marker lines.

firmly downwards. The nails lightly penetrate the wall to prevent the multi-detector from falling.27 GB/IE/NI Note: Exercise care with the studs. These are sharp and can cause in- jury. 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

2. Hang the product to the point on the

wall where you would like to project the vertical line. The product hangs vertically downwards like a plumb bob. The laser projects a vertical line on the wall. Troubleshooting This product has delicate electronic components. This means that if it is placed near an object that transmits radio signals, it could cause interfer- ence. If false readings occur, remove such equipment from the vicinity of the product. Electromagnetic interference / high- frequency emissions can lead to the product failing. In cases of the product 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“.28 GB/IE/NI Cleaning and care Under no circumstances should you use liquids or detergents, as these will damage the product. Only clean the outside of the product with a soft, slightly damp cloth. Disposal The packaging is made entirely of recyclable materials, which you may dispose of at local recycling facilities. The Green Dot is not valid for Germany.