Operator’s Manual
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RMLD-FR
Doc No. 16086 Rev A, RMLD-FR Operator Manual
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Scanning With The RMLD-FR Instrument
(continued)
Meter
· Maintain at least 10 feet from the
meter so the beam width is not
too small.
· Thoroughly scan the ground
around the meter fittings.
· Use the best angle to the meter
that provides a good background
behind the meter.
· If the meter is out in the open, or
the angle is limited such that there
is no background right behind the
meter; scan the meter in a hori
-
zontal “Z” pattern maintaining a
constant distance as you sweep
across.
Leak Is Near/On Meter - Determine if Underground or On Meter
· Keep the wind to your back
· Stand 5 to 10 feet from meter
· Start by aiming low on the ground
· Work beam up and around piping
Service Line/Meter - Location Known
· Use the advantage of the beam
by sweeping wider around the
line location.
· Work the beam up the line in an
“S” pattern.
· Scan the meter area.
· Re-scan down the line using
the “S” pattern.
· Move in closer if the range is too
far or ground elevation causes the
beam to not come into contact
with the ground (dark zones).
Service Line/Meter - Location Unknown
· Use an “X” pattern (or similar) to
thoroughly scan the area.
· Target typical vent areas i.e., along
the street or sidewalk edges.
· Target locations where valves may
be placed.
· Scan along the foundation of
the structure.
· Move in closer if the range is too
far or ground elevation causes the
beam to not come into contact
with the ground creating dark
zones (shadow).
Along the Main
· Use a smooth sweeping motion.
· Keep the beam pointed out 15 to
20 feet. This allows for the beam
footprint on the ground to be
large enough to provide good
coverage, and control over the
path of the beam.
· Scan service tap and valve
areas as you approach them.
· Target probable vent locations such
as cracks, vegetation
damage, etc.
WARNING: The visible green
Spotter laser is a Class 2 (II)
laser product.
Do not stare into beam or
view directly with optical
instruments.
WARNING: Avoid direct eye
exposure to the laser and do not
point in the direction of others.
Visible and Invisible Lasers are
deployed by this instrument.
NOTICE: Spotter laser is about 1.25”
to the right of the IR laser beam.
WARNING
NOTICE
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