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Table of Contents

Safety ............................................................................................ 3

Features ......................................................................................... 4

Specifications

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Operating Instructions

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Calibration .................................................................................. 5

Detecting Wood Studs .............................................................5-6

Detecting Metal Studs ................................................................. 6

Detecting Live Wires ................................................................... 6

Adjustment Feet .......................................................................... 6

Operating Tips .........................................................................6-7

Battery Replacement

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Summary of Contents for LA-1010

Page 1: ...reedinstruments www com Model LA 1010 Stud Metal AC Voltage Detector Instruction Manual www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com ...

Page 2: ... Studs 5 6 Detecting Metal Studs 6 Detecting Live Wires 6 Adjustment Feet 6 Operating Tips 6 7 Battery Replacement 7 For service on this or any other REED product or information on other REED products contact REED Instruments at info reedinstruments com www GlobalTestSupply com Find Quality Products Online at sales GlobalTestSupply com ...

Page 3: ...ced Any reflection of the line on another surface should be considered reference You should always use caution when nailing cutting or drilling in walls ceilings and floors that may contain wiring or pipes near the surface CAUTION Shielded dead or non powered wiring will not be detected as live wires Always remember that studs or joists are normally spaced 16 inches or 24 inches apart and are 1 1 ...

Page 4: ...ion LCD sensing and mode display with target graphics Vertical and horizontal mounting holes Easy keypad operation Ergonomically designed for comfort and grip Auto power off Specifications Operating Temperature 20 to 120ºF 7 to 49ºC Storage Temperature 20 to 150ºF 29 to 66ºC Laser Diode 650nm class IIIA Laser Accuracy 1 2 at 20ft Length of Projected Laser Line Up to 20ft Power Supply One 9V batter...

Page 5: ...e unit goes through its 1 to 3 second calibration cycle When calibrated a beep will sound and LCD will indicate as shown in illustration 1 2 Press the laser key and hold the ON button then the laser line will stay on 3 Keep holding ON button during the stud detection Detecting Wood Studs Wood stud detection is set by default when the unit is first turned on 1 Slide the unit across the surface in a...

Page 6: ...ion feature is always on and when a live wire is detected the red live wire LED indicator will show Static electricity charg es that can develop on drywall and other surfaces will spread the voltage detection area many inches to each side of the actual electrical wire To aid in locating the wire position scan holding the unit 1 2 inch away from the wall surface or place your other hand on surface ...

Page 7: ...ace Run through the calibration technique described earlier with the piece of cardboard between the stud sensor and the surface Also it is particularly important in this application to remember to keep your free hand away from the unit If utilizing the procedure of scanning and marking from two sides the unit will find the stud center with 1 8 accuracy for wood and 1 4 accuracy for metal When meas...

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