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2011

Typical Applications

Finding Breaker Panel

Tracing Wires in Walls

Tracing Metal Conduit

Identifying Circuit Breakers

Finding Neutral Wires

Wire Sorting

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Summary of Contents for POWER FINDER CIRCUIT SEEKER GREENLEE 2011/00521

Page 1: ...STRUCTION MANUAL Read and understand all of the instructions and safety information in this manual before operating or servicing this tool 2011 00521 Circuit Tracer 52044992 2008 Greenlee Textron Inc 6 08 ...

Page 2: ...mitter 10 To use receptacle adapter AC blade and alligator clips 11 The Receiver 11 Locating a Circuit Breaker Live Circuit 12 13 Locating a Circuit Breaker Dead Circuit 14 Tracing the Path of a Hidden Wire Live Circuit 15 16 Using a Separate Ground 16 Tracing the Path of a Low Voltage Line 17 Tracing Coax Cable 18 Tracing Metallic Conduit 18 Locating the Break in an Open Line 19 Finding a Short t...

Page 3: ...aintenance of Greenlee tools and equipment This instruction manual and any markings on the tool provide information for avoiding hazards and unsafe practices related to the use of this tool Observe all of the safety information provided Purpose of This Manual This instruction manual is intended to familiarize all personnel with the safe operation and maintenance procedures for the Greenlee 2011 Ke...

Page 4: ...mmediate hazards which if not avoided WILL result in severe injury or death Hazards which if not avoided COULD result in severe injury or death Hazards or unsafe practices which if not avoided MAY result in injury or property damage Read and understand this material before operating or servicing this equipment Failure to understand how to safely operate this tool will result in an accident causing...

Page 5: ...use Do not use if wet or damaged Failure to observe this warning could result in severe injury or death Electric shock hazard Do not connect to voltage greater than 600 V AC DC Check circuit voltage before plugging in transmitter Connect ground or neutral first when using clip leads or adapters Current flows through both the hot and ground or neutral transmitter lead Failure to observe these warni...

Page 6: ...UPC Cat No Quantity Receiver 00524 1 Transmitter 00523 1 Case 00520 1 Adapter female AC to insulated plugs 10053 1 Blade AC 10054 1 Extension test lead 15 ft 10055 1 Coupler test lead 10056 1 Clip alligator 10057 2 Instruction manual 52044992 1 Batteries 9 V 2 Transmitter Receiver ...

Page 7: ...V battery Range from Receiver to Item with Signal Live Line Mode Up to 6 m 20 ft from circuit Open Line Mode Normally 0 3 to 0 9 m 1 to 3 ft up to 3 m 10 ft with proper ground Auto Off After 1 minute without signal Audio Indicators Low Battery No beep Low Range Setting One beep High Range Setting Two beeps Unit Off Four beeps Statement of Conformity Greenlee Textron Inc is certified in accordance ...

Page 8: ...The 2011 receiver is tuned to pick up only that signature produced by the transmitter Both the transmitter and the receiver are microprocessor controlled for maximum ease of use and accuracy The transmitter will turn off its own power after approximately 30 minutes To save battery life the receiver also uses an Auto Power Off feature and will turn off after approximately 1 minute without signal Th...

Page 9: ...9 2011 Typical Applications Finding Breaker Panel Tracing Wires in Walls Tracing Metal Conduit Identifying Circuit Breakers Finding Neutral Wires Wire Sorting ...

Page 10: ...ace line do not create a separate ground path For further details see Using a Separate Ground in the Tracing the Path of a Hidden Wire Live Circuit section of this manual Electric shock hazard Contact with live circuits can result in severe injury or death Use only the plug and adapters provided with the 2011 when tracing circuits Failure to observe this warning will result in severe injury or dea...

Page 11: ...e HIGH RANGE or LOW RANGE button The corresponding LED will light to show the unit is operating Use the LOW RANGE setting anytime you can physi cally touch the receiver tip to the wire or breaker For all other applications the HIGH RANGE setting is typically used It is important to note there is a distance overlap between high and LOW RANGE settings If you do not receive a signal on the LOW RANGE ...

Page 12: ...g the transmitter into the receptacle or connect to higher voltage circuit max 600 V using plug adapter receptacle blade and alligator clips as required see instruc tions under Operation When using leads always connect ground or neutral first Push the POWER button and green LEDs will flash three times This indicates a good battery The unit will then flash the LED that indicates the type of line yo...

Page 13: ...or fuse providing the strongest signal lighting the most red LEDs is the one powering the transmitter and therefore the receptacle or device to which it is connected Note The receiver must be held in the position shown relative to the setup of the breakers to be aligned with the magnetic field If there is any doubt as to which is the correct breaker or fuse due to unusual breaker design wiring or ...

Page 14: ...ug to separate or earth ground Plug the transmitter into the transmitter adapter plug Connect the other clip to neutral or hot You can then trace the wire to the panel as described under Locating a Circuit Breaker Live Circuit In the case of multiple panels Locating a Circuit Breaker step 4 open all panel doors and check all panels without resetting to find the panel with the strongest signal ...

Page 15: ...jury or death Follow steps 1 through 3 using separate or earth ground under Locating a Circuit Breaker Live Circuit to set up the transmitter Then 4 Beginning at transmitter scan the area with a sweeping motion parallel to the wall until you locate the signal The signal will indicate the wire path In HIGH RANGE the receiver will indicate you are within tracing distance by initially flashing all fi...

Page 16: ... the current paths Separating the current path simply means drawing current through the cable or conduit in one direction by using a remote path Set up transmitter using adapter plug and receptacle blade to separate current paths Connect one clip to separate or earth ground and the other to blade and insert in hot side of outlet Proceed with step 4 on previous page to trace path By using these or ...

Page 17: ...transmitter Connect ground or neutral first when using clip leads or adapters Current flows through both the hot and ground or neutral transmitter lead Failure to observe these warnings could result in severe injury or death To trace low voltage circuits those typically of 50 volts or less connect one side of the transmitter adapter plug to a known separate or earth ground Plug the transmitter int...

Page 18: ...the transmitter adapter Connect one clip of the transmitter adapter plug to a separate or earth ground Plug the transmitter into the transmitter adapter plug Connect the other clip of the transmitter adapter to the conduit as shown under Tracing the Path of a Hidden Wire Live Circuit see illustration at end of section 2 Turn the transmitter ON The SHORTED LINE MODE LED will pulse when the transmit...

Page 19: ...smitter adapter plug Attach the other clip from the transmitter adapter plug to the conductor of the wire being traced Turn the transmitter ON The transmitter will indicate OPEN LINE MODE 3 Taking into consideration the path of the circuit being tested hold the receiver away from the wire at the distance you will keep it initially while tracing and then set to HIGH RANGE If you are within signal r...

Page 20: ...lustration on next page If an outlet has a shorted wire simply plug the transmitter into the outlet 2 Confirm that the transmitter SHORTED LINE MODE LED is flashing 3 Follow the wire until the signal disappears indicating the location of the short Use the same method as described under Tracing the Path of a Hidden Wire Live Circuit Note When using HIGH RANGE to locate hidden shorts you can pinpoin...

Page 21: ... at a right angle to each wire in turn Hold the receiver against every wire even if a signal is indicated 3 Go through the wires a second time with the receiver The receiver should only show a strong signal on one wire This is the wire powered by the transmitter Note When wires are bundled together the signal may couple to other wires so that the receiver indicates more than one wire The wire prov...

Page 22: ...it is turned off Slide the battery cover down and remove Lift out the battery and unsnap the battery from its connector Replace the battery and close the cover before using Replace the screw in the transmitter battery cover There are no other serviceable parts in either the receiver or the transmitter Do not open the case other than to change the battery Return unit for servicing if any problems a...

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Page 24: ...that these products will be free from defects in workmanship and material for their useful life excepting normal wear and abuse This warranty is subject to the same terms and conditions contained in Greenlee Textron Inc s standard one year limited warranty For all Test Instrument repairs contact Customer Service at 800 435 0786 and request a Return Authorization For items not covered under warrant...

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