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OPERATION

POWERING THE PRODUCT ON AND OFF

HOLD

INSPECT

REF

mm/m

in/ft

HOLD

INSPECT

CAL

Press the button to power the product on or o󰀨. The

product will go through a brief calibration before beeping to

indicate that it is ready.

NOTE: The product will power o󰀨 after 15 minutes of

inactivity. To change this, press the

button and the

button at the same time to cycle through the 1/4 h, 1/2 h, 1

h, and 2 hrs options.

USING THE PRODUCT

Place the product on a smooth and even surface. The

product can be placed upside down, in a horizontal position,

or in a vertical position.

NOTE: “tILt” will be displayed if the product is tilted beyond

30° to the front or back.

LEVELING THE PRODUCT

Correction Main display Top display

Move right side up

Move left side up

Level

The direction arrows and + - indicate the side of the

product that needs to move up or down.

SELECTING THE DISPLAY MODE

Press the MODE button to cycle through the seven modes.

The last selected mode will default when the product is

powered on again.

MODE DESCRIPTION FUNCTION

MODE 1 Rough-in Degrees given in whole, round numbers

MODE 2 Degree 1 Degrees given to one decimal

MODE 3 Degree 2 Degrees given to two decimals

MODE 4

Percentage,

Slope

Percentage given to two decimals

MODE 5 MM/M Millimeters/Meter given in decimal format

MODE 6 IN/FT 1 Inches/Feet given in decimal format

MODE 7 IN/FT 2 Inches/Feet given in fraction format

USING THE AUDIO LEVELING

Press the button to turn the audio leveling on and off.

When on, the product will sound when it is within 2° of

level, changing pitch and increasing frequency as zero is

approached. A solid tone indicates zero.

USING THE BACKLIGHT

Use the button to cycle through Off, High, and Low. The

backlight will go off after 3 minutes of inactivity.

LOCKING THE NUMERIC DISPLAY

HOLD

Press the HOLD button to lock the measurement value displayed

on the LED display.

The

icon will appear on the top-right corner of the LED

display to indicate that the Hold function is currently active.

To unlock the measurement value, press the HOLD button

again. The

icon on the top-right corner of the LED

display disappears.

USING THE INSPECT FUNCTION

INSPECT

To set a defined reference angle to “zero”, set the product

to the preferred angle, and press the INSPECT button. The

icon will begin flashing and the new angle will be set

as “zero”.

To display the reference angle, press the INSPECT button

again. The reference angle will appear for 3 seconds.

To return to true zero, press and hold the INSPECT button

for 2 seconds.

USING THE VIAL SYNC

To calibrate the vial bubble to the digital read-out:

1. Set the product on a stable surface, either vertical or

horizontal. Ensure that the bubble is centered in the

marks.

2. Press the MODE and INSPECT buttons at the same

time. “CAL” will appear on the display.

3. Press and hold the MODE and INSPECT buttons for 1

second to start the calibration sequence.

4. When the calibration is complete, the audio will sound

and the display will return to the measurement. The

icon will appear on the display.

NOTE: If the vial bubble and the factory settings are too far

out of sync, “Err” will appear on the display. Power o󰀨 the

product to reset.

To return to factory calibration:

1. Press the MODE and INSPECT buttons at the same

time. “CAL” will appear on the display.

2. Press and hold the INSPECT button for 2 seconds. All

the icons will appear on the display.

3. When the calibration is complete, the audio will sound

and the display will return to the measurement. The

icon will no longer appear on the display.

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

NOTE: Only use alkaline batteries. Do not use zinc-carbon

batteries. If the product will not be used for a long time,

remove the batteries as a protection against corrosion. The

icon will appear on the LED display if the batteries

need to be replaced.

WARNING! Do not remove the batteries while the

product is powered on.

1. Remove the screw securing the battery cover at the

back of the product.

2. Remove the battery cover.

3. Remove the spent AA batteries.

4. Place two new AA batteries inside the battery compartment.

NOTE: Make sure to place the batteries based on the

polarity indicated on the battery compartment.

5. Replace the battery cover.

6. Replace the battery cover screw. Make sure to properly

tighten the screw to secure the battery cover.

WARNING! Do not use the product if the battery cover

is not properly installed.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

■ Always handle the product with care. Do not bump,

knock, or drop the product.

■ Keep the product free from high concentrations of dust

and liquids.

■ After each use, clean the product with a damp, soft

cloth. Avoid using aggressive cleaning agents and

solvents.

■ Do not expose the product to shock, continuous

vibration, or extreme temperatures. Store the product in

temperatures between -20 °C and 65 °C.

SPECIFICATIONS

Electronic module

accuracy

≤ 0.1° at 0° and 90° (20 °C + / -5

°C)

≤ 0.2° at 0° and 90° (10 °C~30 °C)

≤ 0.3° at 0° and 90° (out of 10

°C~30 °C)

≤ 0.2° between 0° and 90° (20 °C

+ / -5°C)

≤ 0.35° at 0° and 90° (10 °C~30 °C)

≤ 0.5° between 0° and 90° (10

°C~30 °C)

Spiral vial

accuracy

±0.5 mm/m in all positions

Power supply 2 x 1.5 V AA alkaline batteries

Working

temperature range

14 °F to 122 °F (-10 °C to 50 °C)

Storage

temperature range

-4 °F to 149 °F (-20 °C to 65 °C)

Battery operation

length

up to 150 hrs

EMPIRE® PRODUCT LIFETIME GUARANTEE

Should this product fail to perform within its lifetime and

excluding normal wear and tear and provided the damage

has not been caused by inappropriate use or alteration,

simply return it to the place of purchase, along with

your proof of purchase or contact us. You will then be

advised as to whether you are entitled to refund, repair

or a replacement. Repaired or replacement goods will be

returned at our cost. In addition to this warranty, our goods

come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the

Australian and New Zealand Consumer Law. You are

entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and

compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or

damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired

or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and

the failure does not amount to a major failure.

SERVICE – AUSTRALIA

1300-361-505

Monday – Friday 8am–5pm AEST

Or visit empiretools.com.au/support/contact-us

SERVICE – NEW ZEALAND

0800-279-624

Monday – Friday 6am–5pm AEST

Or visit empiretools.co.nz/support/contact-us

961001918-01

Distributed by:

Techtronic Industries Australia Pty Ltd

31 Gilby Road, Mt. Waverly, 3149 VIC

www.empiretools.com.au

1300 361 505

Techtronic Industries N.Z. Ltd

Unit C, 70 Business Parade South,

Highbrook, Auckland, 2013,

New Zealand

www.empiretools.co.nz

0800 279 624