Zircon ONESTEP I65 User Manual

The Zircon StudSensor
StudSensor
™
the center and edges of wood and metal studs
and joists in walls, floors, and ceilings in one step.
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65 OneStep
It features a durable high-impact case and the
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patented SpotLite
WireWarning
Center-Finding Stud Finder
alerts the user of live AC wires. When AC voltage is
detected, the AC WireWarning
Signal
SpotLite
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Note: This product is intended only
Pointing System Strength
for use with an optimum voltage
Indicator
LCD Display range of 110–127 V.
AC WireWarning
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1. INSTALLING THE BATTERY
Detection Indication
Press battery door release in with your finger or a
coin and lift up to remove door.
Stud Scan Mode
Indication Place a new 9 V battery into the compartment and
press into place.
Edge or Center
Replace battery door and snap shut.
Indication
2. OPERATING TIPS
Middle Bars
For optimum scanning results, it is important to
properly hold StudSensor
Auto Correcting
when scanning. The following tips will provide more
Indication
accurate scanning results:
• Grasp the handle with your thumb on one side
Power Button
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
Running Board
scanning head of the tool.
• Hold the tool straight up and down, parallel to the
Battery (back of unit)
studs, and do not rotate the tool.
Note: The tool may detect other objects behind 7. WIREWARNING
the wall such as pipes and conduit. See Section 2:
Zircon's WireWarning
Operating Tips for ways to confirm that you found
When live AC voltage is detected, the AC
a stud.
WireWarning
If scanning begins over a live AC wire, the AC
5. DIFFICULTY LOCATING A STUD?
WireWarning
TRY HIGH SENSITIVITY MODE
extreme caution in these circumstances or whenever
If you have difficulty locating a stud after following
live AC is present.
Step 4, it could be that the stud is deep (the walls are
thick). With the unit still placed flat against the wall
and turned on, quickly (within one second) release
and re-press the Power button. The Stud Scan mode
indication will flash continuously, indicating that the
tool has entered
High Sensitivity
mode. The center
of a very deep stud
will be indicated by
the four middle bars
illuminating.
WARNING
6. MARKING THE CENTER OF THE STUD
wires if wires are more than 2 in. (51 mm)
Once an object is
from the scanned surface, encased in conduit,
located, mark the
present behind a plywood shear wall or metallic
location where the
wall covering, or if moisture is present in the
SpotLite ® Pointing
environment or scanned surface.
System illuminates.
This is the center of
WARNING
the stud.
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
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® Pointing System.
detection automatically detects and
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icon will illuminate.
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• Keep the tool flat against the wall and do not
rock or tilt the tool 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.
• Depending on the proximity of electrical wiring or
pipes to the wall surface, the scanner may detect
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them in the same manner as studs. Caution should
always be used when nailing, cutting, or drilling in
walls, floors, and ceilings that may contain these
items.
• To avoid surprises, remember that studs or joists
are normally spaced 16 in. (41 cm) or 24 in. (61 cm)
apart and are 1½ in. (38 mm) in width. Anything
closer together or a different width may not
be a stud, joist, or firebreak.
Always turn off power when working near
electrical wires.
DETECTION FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN
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ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE, AND/OR SERIOUS INJURY
detection works continuously.
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OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Always turn off power when working near
® indicator will appear in the display.
electrical wires.
® indicator will flash continuously. Use
Electrical field locators
may not detect live AC
DO NOT ASSUME THERE
FCC Part 15 Class B Registration Warning
ARE NO LIVE ELECTRICAL
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is 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.
SCANNING DIFFERENT SURFACES
WARNING
Freshly painted walls: May take one week or
items behind the scanned surface. Use other
longer to dry after application.
information sources to help locate items before
Wallpaper: The StudSensor ™ i 65 functions normally
penetrating the surface. Such additional sources
on walls covered with wallpaper or fabric, unless the
include construction plans, visible points of
materials are metallic foil, contain metallic fibers, or
entry of pipes and wiring into walls, such as in a
are still wet after application. Wallpaper may need to
basement, and in standard 16 and 24 in. (41 and
dry for several weeks after application.
61 cm) stud spacing practices.
Extremely textured walls or acoustic ceilings:
When scanning a ceiling or wall with an uneven
3. TURNING ON/CALIBRATING THE TOOL
surface, place thin cardboard on the surface to be
Place StudSensor
scanned and scan over the cardboard. Calibrate, with
press and hold the Power button. The LCD will
cardboard in place, in High Sensitivity mode.
display all icons until calibration is complete. Upon
Wood flooring, subflooring, or
completion of calibration, the SpotLite
gypsum drywall over plywood
System and buzzer will momentarily activate and the
sheathing: Use the High
tool will begin continuous measurements.
Sensitivity mode and move the
Note: It is important to wait for calibration to
tool slowly. The Signal Strength
complete (1–2 seconds) before moving the scanner.
Indicator may only display 1 or 2
bars when the tool locates a stud
ACT ™ (Auto Correcting Technology): During
through thick surfaces. scanning, the tool will provisionally recalibrate
itself when needed. This recalibration is usually
Lath & plaster: Due to
transparent and no indication is made. If an arrow
irregularities in plaster thickness,
icon illuminates, the tool was calibrated near or over
this tool is not recommended for
a stud and then moved away. The arrow indicates the
use on lath & plaster.
direction of the missed stud.
StudSensor ™ i 65 cannot scan
for wood studs and joists
through carpeting and pad. In Stud Scan mode, the
StudSensor i 65 will NOT be able to scan through
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dense materials such as glass, ceramic tile, and foil.
Note: Sensing depth and accuracy can vary due to
moisture, content of materials, wall texture, and
paint.
8. HELPFUL HINTS
(See also number 2, Operating Tips)
Situation Probable Cause
All LCD segments • Unit not flat against wall.
turn on at the same
• Unit tilted or lifted during scan. (All these factors affect
time and the unit
proper calibration.)
beeps continuously.
• Scanning surface is too dense or too wet for unit to operate.
Detects other objects • Electrical wiring and metal or plastic pipes may be near or
besides studs. touching back surface of wall.
You suspect • Wires are shielded by metal conduit, a braided wire layer, behind
electrical wires, but metallic wall coverings, plywood shear wall, or other dense material.
do not detect any.
• Wires may not be live.
• Wires deeper than 2 in. (51 mm) from surface might not be
detected.
Area of voltage • Voltage detection can spread on drywall as much as 12 in. (30 cm)
detection is too large. from each side of an actual electrical wire.
ACT, CenterVision, OneStep, SpotLite, StudSensor, WireWarning, and Zircon are registered trademarks or trademarks of Zircon Corporation.
Visit www.zircon.com/support for the most current instructions.
LIMITED 1 YEAR WARRANTY
Zircon Corporation, ("Zircon") warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year 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.
Do not rely exclusively 4. FINDING A STUD
on the detector to locate
Always start with the scanner placed flat against the
wall, then press the Power button. Wait for beep to
confirm calibration has completed before moving tool.
Slowly slide tool across
surface. EDGE indication
will illuminate,
indicating location of
the stud edge.
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Continue sliding
Pointing tool. When the
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center of stud is
located with three
bars on the Signal
Strength Indicator,
the four Middle bars,
CENTER indication,
and SpotLite Pointing System will all illuminate, and
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the buzzer will sound.
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 beam
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and four Middle bars will illuminate. If you still can't
locate a stud, try the next step.
Solution
• When scanning an uneven surface, place thin cardboard on the surface to be scanned and scan over
the cardboard in High Sensitivity mode.
• Grasp the handle with your thumb on one side and your fingers on the other side, 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.
• If you are using unit on a recently taped, painted, or wallpapered wall, allow time to dry and try again.
• While unit is still on, quickly release and re-press the power button to enter High Sensitivity mode.
• Check for other studs equally spaced to either side 12, 16, or 24 in. (30, 41, or 61 cm) apart or check for
the same stud at several places directly above or below the first finding. Studs will run straight up and
down from floor to ceiling while pipes may change direction.
• A stud reading would measure approximately 1½ in. (38 mm) apart from each edge; anything larger or
smaller is most likely not a stud if not near a door or window.
• Use extra caution if the area has plywood, thick wood backing behind drywall, or thicker than normal walls.
• If a switch controls an outlet, make sure it is ON for detection, but turned off when working near
electrical wires.
Use CAUTION when nailing, sawing, or drilling into walls, floors, and ceilings where these items
may exist.
• To narrow detection, turn unit off and on again at the edge of where wire was detected and scan again.
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 95008-6992 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. PST
www.zircon.com
info@zircon.com
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