5. Walk in a straight line across the end line of the Signal
Generator/ Transmitter. When a signal is detected ‘pinpoint’
that signal as shown in the ‘Using the Locator’ section.
If no signal is found move the Signal Generator/ Transmitter 5 m (16’)
and try again. Continue this procedure moving the Signal
Generator/ Transmitter in 5 m (16’) steps, following a grid
pattern, until a signal can be found.
6. It may be possible to increase the strength of the induced signal
on the buried service by improving the positioning of the Signal
Generator/ Transmitter. Once the buried service has been pinpointed,
moving the position of the Signal Generator/ Transmitter from side
to side will give an increase or decrease in the Locator response.
Remember, the closer the Signal Generator/ Transmitter is to
the position of the buried service then the stronger the signal
will be on that service.
NOTE
The Signal Generator/ Transmitter signal that the Locator is detecting will get weaker the further away from the Signal
Generator/ Transmitter that you go. It will be necessary to regularly increase the sensitivity to compensate for this.
Using the Signal Generator/ Transmitter:
Searching for an Induced Signal
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