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Pipe Tracing using a Sonde:
Batteries Alkaline and Rechargeable
General Purpose Sonde
The General Purpose Sonde is supplied in two frequencies;
33kHz (orange casing) or 8kHz (green casing) and is
powered by a single AA (LR6) size alkaline or Nickel Metal
Hydride (NiMH) rechargeable battery. The 8kHz Sonde will
only function with the MXL2 Locator.
1. To turn the Sonde on, separate the two halves of the
Sonde casing. Insert a new battery into the battery
compartment with the positive end down.
2. Screw the two halves of the Sonde together being
careful not to over tighten them. The Sonde is now
transmitting a signal.
3. To turn the Sonde off the battery must be removed
or reversed.
NOTE
Only use alkaline or Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) rechargeable AA
(
LR6
)
size batteries.
NOTE
Dispose of the used batteries safely in accordance with local regulations.
NOTE
Always use a new battery in a Sonde if you expect to take a long time to trace the pipe or duct route.
WARNING
The Locator frequency MUST always be set to the same frequency as the Sonde.
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