Zircon MultiScanner i520 OneStep User Manual

1. INSTALLING THE BATTERY
Press battery door release in with your finger or a coin and lift up to remove
door. Connect new 9-volt battery to cable. Place into the compartment
and press into place. Replace battery door and snap shut.
2. OPERATING TIPS
For optimum scanning results, it is important to properly hold the
MultiScanner
®
i520 and move slowly when scanning. The following
tips will provide more accurate scanning results:
•Graspthehandlewithyourthumbononesideandyourfingerson
the other side. Make sure your fingertips are resting on or above
the running board and not touching the surface being scanned or
the scanning head of the tool.
•Holdthetoolstraightupanddown,paralleltothestuds,
and do not rotate the tool.
•Keeptoolflatagainstthewallanddonotrock,tilt,
or press hard when slowly sliding across the surface
being scanned.
•Avoidplacingyourotherhand,oranyotherpartofyour
body, on the surface being scanned. This will interfere
with the tool’s performance.
If you’re receiving erratic scanning results, it may be a
result of humidity, moisture within the wall cavity or
drywall, or recently applied paint or wallpaper that hasn’t
fully dried. While the moisture may not always be visible,
it will interfere with the tool’s sensors. Please allow a few
days for the wall to dry out.
WORKING WITH DIFFERENT MATERIALS
Wallpaper: MultiScanner
®
i520 functions normally
on walls covered with wallpaper or fabric, unless the
materials are metallic foil, contain metallic fibers, or are
still wet after application.
Wallpaper may need to dry for
several weeks after application.
Freshly painted walls: May take one week or longer to
dry after application. If it is difficult to locate a stud in
STUDSCANmodeonfreshpaint,switchtoMETALSCAN
mode to locate nails or drywall screws holding drywall
to studs.
Lath & plaster: Due to irregularities in plaster thickness,
it is difficult for MultiScanner
®
i520 to locate studs in
STUDSCANmode.ChangetoMETALSCANmodeto
locate the nail heads holding wood lath to the studs.If the
plaster has metal mesh reinforcement, MultiScanner
®
i520
be unable to detect through that material.
Extremely textured walls or acoustic ceilings:
When scanning a ceiling or wall with an uneven surface,
place thin cardboard on the surface to be scanned and
scanoverthecardboardinSTUDDEEPSCAN
®
mode.
Ifirregularscanningresultsarereceived,switchtoMETAL
SCANmodetolocatenailsordrywallscrewsthatlineup
vertically where a stud or joist is positioned.
Wood flooring, subflooring, or gypsum drywall over
plywood sheathing:UseDEEPSCAN
®
mode and move
the tool slowly. The Signal Strength Indicator may only
display 1 or 2 bars when the tool locates a stud through thick surfaces.
MultiScanner
®
i520 cannot scan for wood studs and joists through carpet and padding.
Inproblematicsituations,tryusingMETALSCANtolocatenailsorscrewsthatmayline
up vertically where a stud or joist is positioned.
Note: Sensing depth and accuracy can vary due to moisture, content of materials, wall
texture, and paint.
Do not rely exclusively on the detector to locate items behind
the scanned surface. Use other information sources to help
locate items before penetrating the surface. Such additional sources include
construction plans, visible points of entry of pipes and wiring into walls,
such as in a basement, and in standard 16 and 24 in. (41 and 61 cm) stud
spacing practices.
3. SELECTING THE MODE
Moveselectorswitchtothedesiredmode:STUDSCANforfindingwoodormetal
studs;DEEPSCAN
®
for scanning walls over
3
⁄4in.(19mm)thick;METALSCANfor
locatingmetal;orACSCANforlocatingliveACwiring.
Unit will remain off if Power button is not pressed.
4. FINDING A STUD
Always scan for studs with the scanner placed flat against the wall. Move the
modeswitchtoSTUDSCAN,placethetoolflatagainstthewall,thenpressand
hold the Power button. Wait for beep to confirm calibration has completed before
moving scanner.
Slowlyslidetoolacrosssurface.EDGEdisplay
will illuminate, indicating location of the stud edge.
Continue sliding tool. When the center of a stud
is located, three bars on the Signal Strength Indicator,
thefourMiddlebars,CENTERdisplay,andSpotLite
®
Pointing System will all illuminate and the buzzer
will sound.
Note: If any bars display on the screen, metal is present. Small targets or targets deep
within the surface may only illuminate some of the bars and not the center line or audio
tone. In this case, use the highest indication to determine the metal position.
8. SCANNING IN AC MODE
AswithMETALSCANMode,ACSCANModehasinteractivecalibrationandworksin
the same manner.
1. (Figure A)MovemodeswitchtoACSCANmode.Pressthetoolflatagainstthe
wall, then press and hold the Power button. Wait for the beep to confirm calibration
has completed before moving the tool. Once calibration has completed, slowly slide
thescanneracrossthesurface.MarkthelocationwhereyougetthehighestAC
indication(themostMiddlebarsonthescreen).Ifitisastrongtarget,theSpotLite
®
Pointing System will also shine a beam of light and a steady beep will sound. Continue
in same direction until display bars reduce. Reverse direction and mark the spot where
the display bars peak from the reversed direction. The midpoint of the two marks is
thelocationofthecenteroftheliveACwiring.Iftheunitindicatesliveelectricityover
a large area, you can reduce the sensitivity of the tool to refine the scanning area and
moreaccuratelylocatetheliveACwiringbyfollowingsteps2and3below.
2. (Figure B)TofurtherpinpointthelocationoftheliveACwiring,scanthearea
again. Release the Power button and then turn the unit back on, this time starting on
the wall over one of the previous marks. This will reset the tool to a lower sensitivity
and narrow the scan area.
3. (Figure C) Scan in both directions as in Step 2. The area indicated should
becomesmallersoyoucanmorepreciselyidentifythelocationofliveACwires.
This procedure can be repeated to narrow the field even further.
Note: AC SCAN will only detect live (hot) unshielded AC wiring. Please refer to the
WARNING statement in number 6, WireWarning
®
Detection, for more important details
and warnings about AC detection.
FCC Part 15 Class B Registration Warning
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operations subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This MultiScanner
®
i 520 OneStep
®
features four scanning modes:
•STUDSCAN:Locatesthecenterandedgesofwoodandmetal
studs up to
3
⁄4 in. (19 mm) deep
•STUDDEEPSCAN
®
:Locatesthecenterofwoodandmetalstudsup
to 1
1
⁄2 in. (38 mm) deep
•METALSCAN:Detectsandlocatesferrous(magnetic)metal
(such as
1
⁄2 inch rebar) up to 3 in. (76 mm) deep and
non-ferrous (non-magnetic) metal up to 1
1
⁄2 in. (38 mm) deep
•ACSCAN:DetectsandlocatesliveunshieldedACwiresupto
2 in. (51 mm) deep
WireWarning
®
detection automatically detects and alerts of live
ACwiresinSTUDSCAN,STUDDEEPSCAN
®
,andMETALSCAN
modes.WhenACvoltageisdetected,theACWireWarning
®
icon
will be displayed on screen.
Note: This product is intended only for use with an optimum
voltage range of 110–127 V.
Figure A
Figure B
Figure C
SpotLite
®
Pointing System
Ultra-bright Display
Mode Selector Switch
Battery (back of unit)
Stud Scan Mode Indication
StudEdgeorCenterIndication
ACMode&WireWarning
®
Detection Indication
Middle Bars
Metal Mode Indication
ACT
™
(AutoCorrecting
Technology) Indication
Signal Strength
Indicator
Running Board
Power Button
In cases of deeper studs (thicker walls), when the center
of the stud is located only two bars will show on the
SignalStrengthIndicatorandonlytheSpotLite
®
Pointing
System and four Middle bars will illuminate. If you still
cannotlocateastud,trySTUDDEEPSCAN
®
mode. In STUD
DEEPSCAN
®
mode, the Stud icon will continuously flash.
5. CALIBRATING THE TOOL IN
STUD SCAN/STUD DEEPSCAN
®
MODE
MultiScanner
®
i520 can be calibrated anywhere on the wall. It provisionally monitors
the subsurface environment 10 times per second and automatically recalibrates, when
needed, to successfully find the center of studs in one step.
• PlaceMultiScanner
®
i520 against the wall before pressing the Power button in
STUDSCANorSTUDDEEPSCAN
®
mode.
• Oncepoweredon,toolwillautomaticallyperformallcalibrations.TheLCDwill
display all icons until calibration is complete. Upon completion of calibration, the
SpotLite
®
Pointing System and buzzer will momentarily activate and the tool will
begin continuous measurements. Continue to press Power button down and keep
the tool flat against the wall and begin scanning.
Note: It is important to wait for calibration to complete (1–2 seconds) before moving
the scanner.
ACT
™
(Auto Correcting Technology)
During scanning, the tool will
automatically recalibrate itself when
needed. This recalibration is transparent
and no indication is made. If an arrow
icon illuminates, the tool calibrated near
or over a stud and then moved away.
The arrow indicates the direction of the
missed stud.
6. WIREWARNING
®
DETECTION
Zircon's WireWarning
®
detectionfeatureworkscontinuouslyininSTUDSCAN,
STUDDEEPSCAN
®
,andMETALSCANmodes.WhenliveACvoltageisdetected,
theACdetectionwarningindicatorwillappearinthedisplay.Ifscanningbeginsover
aliveACwire,theACindicatorwillflashcontinuously.Useextremecautionunder
thesecircumstancesorwheneverliveACwiringispresent.
Electrical field locators may not detect live AC wires if wires
are more than 2 in. (51 mm) from the scanned surface,
encased in conduit, present behind a plywood shear wall or metallic wall
covering, or if moisture is present in the environment or scanned surface.
DO NOT ASSUME THERE ARE NO LIVE ELECTRICAL WIRES IN THE
WALL. DO NOT TAKE ACTIONS THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS
IF THE WALL CONTAINS A LIVE ELECTRICAL WIRE. ALWAYS TURN OFF THE
ELECTRICAL POWER, GAS, AND WATER SUPPLIES BEFORE PENETRATING A
SURFACE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN ELECTRIC
SHOCK, FIRE, AND/OR SERIOUS INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Always turn off power when working near electrical wires.
7. SCANNING IN METAL MODE
Note: When scanning for studs, use STUD SCAN mode (or Stud DEEPSCAN
®
mode on
thicker walls) to quickly locate the center and edges. Use METAL SCAN to determine
if the previous reading in STUD SCAN was a wood stud, metal stud, or pipe. In METAL
SCAN, only metal drywall screws will be found in wood studs, while metal will be
indicated everywhere on a metal stud or pipe.
METALSCANhasinteractivecalibrationtoadjusttoitssensitivitytometal,which
can be used to find the precise location of metal objects in walls, floors, and ceilings.
Maximumsensitivityisidealforquicklyfindingtheapproximatelocation
ofmetal.However,sensitivitycanbereducedbycalibratingthetoolclosertometal.
With reduced sensitivity, the area where metal is indicated will be smaller. But in
both cases, the metal target is in the center of the area where the tool indicates metal
is present.
1.MovemodeswitchtoMETALSCANmode.Formaximummetalsensitivity,turnthe
tool on in the air by pressing and holding the Power button. This will ensure that it
calibrates away from any metal objects.
(The tool can only be calibrated
off the wall in METAL SCAN mode.)
2. (Figure A) While holding the Power button, press the tool flat against the
wall and slowly slide the scanner across the surface. Mark the point where you
get the highest metal indication (the most Middle bars on the screen). If it is a
strongtarget,theSpotLite
®
Pointing System will also shine a beam of light and a
steady beep will sound. Continue in the same direction until display bars reduce.
Reverse direction and mark the spot where the display bars peak from the
reversed direction. The midpoint of the two marks is the location of the center
of the metal object.
If the unit indicates metal over a large area, you can refine the scanning area to
more accurately locate the metal target by following steps 3 and 4 below.
3. (Figure B) To further pinpoint the location of the metal target, scan the area again.
Release the Power button and then turn the unit back on, this time starting on the
wall over one of the previous marks. This will reset the tool to a lower sensitivity and
narrow the scan area.
4. (Figure C) To continue to reduce sensitivity and further refine the scanning area,
repeat step 3. This procedure can be repeated multiple times to narrow the field
even further.
WARNING
WARNING
MultiScanner
®
i520 OneStep
®
Multifunction Wall Scanner
Detects other objects besides studs
inSTUDSCANmode.
Finds more targets than there
should be.
•Electricalwiringandmetal/plasticpipesmaybe
near or touching back surface of wall.
•ScantheareainMETALSCANandACSCANtodetermineifmetalorhotACispresent.
•Checkforotherstudsequallyspacedtoeitherside12,16,or24in.(305,406,or610mm)apartorforthesame
stud at several places directly above or below the first scan area.
•Astudreadingwouldmeasureapproximately1
1
/2 in. (38 mm) apart from each edge; anything larger or smaller is
most likely not a stud if not near a door or window.
9. HELPFUL HINTS (See also number 2, Operating Tips)
Situation Probable Cause Solution
LIMITED 1 YEAR WARRANTY
Zircon Corporation, (“Zircon”) warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for
oneyearsfromthedateofpurchase.Anyin-warrantydefectiveproductreturnedtoZircon*,freightprepaid
with proof of purchase date and $5.00 to cover postage and handling, will be repaired or replaced at Zircon’s
option. This warranty is limited to the electronic circuitry and original case of the product and specifically
excludesdamagecausedbyabuse,unreasonableuseorneglect.Thiswarrantyisinlieuofallotherwarranties,
expressorimplied,andnootherrepresentationsorclaimsofanynatureshallbindorobligateZircon.Any
impliedwarrantiesapplicabletothisproductarelimitedtotheoneyearperiodfollowingitspurchase.INNO
EVENTWILLZIRCONBELIABLEFORANYSPECIAL,INCIDENTALORCONSEQUENTIALDAMAGESRESULTING
FROMPOSSESSION,USEORMALFUNCTIONOFTHISPRODUCT.
In accordance with government regulations, you are advised that: (i) some states do not allow limitations on
howlonganimpliedwarrantylastsand/ortheexclusionorlimitationofincidentalorconsequentialdamages,
sotheabovelimitationsand/orexclusionsmaynotapplytoyou,andfurther(ii)thiswarrantygivesyouspecific
legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Return product freight prepaid with proof of purchase date (dated sales receipt) and $5.00 to cover postage
and handling, to:
Zircon Corporation
*Attn:ReturnsDepartment
1580DellAvenue
Campbell,CA95008-6918USA
Be sure to include your name and return address. Out of warranty service and repair, where proof of purchase
isnotprovided,shallbereturnedwithrepairschargedC.O.D.Allow4to6weeksfordelivery.
Customer Service, 1-800-245-9265 or 1-408-963-4550
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PDT
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ACT,CenterVision,DeepScan,MultiScanner,OneStep,SpotLite,WireWarning,andZirconareregisteredtrademarksortrademarksofZirconCorporation.
Constant readings of studs near
windows and doors.
•Doubleandtriplestudsareusuallyfoundaround
doors and windows. Solid headers are above them.
•Detectouteredgessoyouknowwheretobegin.
Yoususpectelectricalwires,butdonot
detect any.
Unit flashes and beeps 6 times,
thenLCDdisplayremainsblankwith
backlit screen on.
•Lowbattery. •Replacewithnewbattery.
•Wiresareshieldedbymetalconduit,abraided
wire layer, or metallic wall covering.
•Wiresdeeperthan2in.(51mm)fromsurface
might not be detected.
•Wiresmaynotbelive.
•TryMETALSCANmodetoseeifyoucanfindmetal,wire,ormetalconduit.
•Tryturningonswitchestooutlet.
•Trypluggingalampintooutletandturningonswitch.
Image of metal object appears wider
than actual size.
•Metalhasgreaterdensitythanwood.
•Toreducesensitivity,recalibrateMultiScanner
®
i520 over either of first two marks (Metal mode only).
Difficulty detecting metal. •Toolcalibratedovermetalobject.
•Metaltargetstoodeeporsmall.
•Thescannermayhavebeencalibratedoverametalobject,reducingsensitivity.Trycalibratinginanotherlocation.
•Scaninbothhorizontalandverticaldirections.Metalsensitivityisincreasedwhenmetalobjectisparalleltosensor,
located under Zircon logo.
Areaofvoltageappearsmuchlarger
thanactualwire(AConly).
•Voltagedetectioncanspreadondrywallasmuch
as 12 in. (305 mm) laterally from each side of an
actual electrical wire.
•Tonarrowdetection,turnunitoffandonagainattheedgeofwherewirewasfirstdetectedandscanagain.
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Zircon MultiScanner i520 OneStep Specifications

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Brand	Zircon
Model	MultiScanner i520 OneStep
Category	Scanner
Language	English