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Ground as possible, and attach the BLACK lead. If the ground surface is too hard, place the ground plate
on the ground and attach the BLACK lead. To improve conductivity, put water and /or a weight on it. See
Figure 4-1.
Figure 4-1: Direct (Conductive) Connection
4 Pull the Transmitter POWER Switch ON. Set the MODE switch to POWER TEST. The POWER
TEST LAMP should blink steadily, indicating a charged battery.
5
Set the Receiver MODE switch to “Active”.
6
Set the Receiver SENSITIVITY KNOB to a low setting on the left of the dial, adjusting as needing for
good signal reception. As you move farther away from the Transmitter, you will need to increase the
sensitivity. It is important to tune the sensitivity as low as possible in order to sharpen the reception and
reduce signal bleed-off onto adjacent conductors.
7
Set the Receiver RANGE knob to “NORM”, adjusting to “HIGH” when necessary.
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When starting a locate, you need to “prelocate” the targeted conductor by using the broad range PEAK
method first to find the general location of the line. Then hone in on the exact location of the conductor
with the precision NULL method.
PEAK METHOD
The PEAK method gives a maximum (loud tone) signal. Hold the Receiver by the handle in a vertical
position and move it from side to side. The audio tone and field strength will increase as you approach the
location of the conductor. See Figure 4-2.
