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c) Detecting “live” electrical wires

• To detect live AC wires, press the power on/off button (6) to turn on the metal detector, then

press the live wire detection button (7). The live wire detection mode icon (i) appears on the

LC display.

• Place the metal detector onto the surface that you want to scan for objects with an alternating

(AC) current. The metal detector can detect alternating current wires of 40 to 60 Hz.

• The signal strength indicator increases when the sensor area moves closer to a detected

object and decreases when it moves away from a detected object. The measured signal

strength ranges from 0 to 100 and reaches the maximum of 100 when the sensor is placed

directly above the detected object.

• The signal strength indicator lights up red, and the metal detector generates a rapid series

of rapid beeps, when an object is detected directly underneath the sensor area. The signal

strength indicator lights up yellow when the signal is weaker indicating an object is nearby.

The signal strength indicator lights up green when no object is detected.

Objects carrying an AC are detected both in metal and wood modes of the metal

detector. Move the metal detector back and forth to determine the exact position of

the object.

For best results, there should be live AC flowing through the wires. To improve the

detection accuracy, turn on a nearby appliance.

In cases such as when an electrical cable is buried below the surface with high water

content, the metal detector will not detect the AC. When looking for a live cable, the

detection signal is affected by the position of the wire. Therefore, it is necessary to

repeatedly detect or use other sources to determine whether there is a live cable in

the vicinity of the detection location.

Electrostatic buildup may lead to inaccurate detection results, such as a cable

covering a long distance. In order to improve the detection results, a bare hand

should be placed on the wall next to the metal detector so that static electricity can

be discharged.

d) Limitations of operation

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Detection results are influenced by environmental factors and may not be able to detect all

hidden objects. These include when the metal detector is near a strong electromagnetic field,

moisture, metal building materials, aluminium cladding of insulating materials, conductivity of

wallpaper, conduction ability of carpet, tile, or wallboard. To eliminate hazards, it is important

to refer to engineering drawings, building plans, photos and other sources of information

before drilling, sawing or milling into walls, ceilings or floors.

The presence of magnets, moisture, metallic construction materials, metal foils on

insulating materials or conductive wallpaper with metallic pigments may lead to

inaccurate measurements.

Electromagnetic signals (such as Wi-Fi, UMTS, aviation radar, radio transmitters

and microwave ovens) may affect the accuracy of the measurements. If possible,

turn off all sources of interference before using the metal detector.

e) Digital “bull’s eye level”

Press the power on/off button (6) to turn on the metal detector, then press the digital “bull’s

eye level” detection button (5) to automatically determine the angle in the X/Y direction. The

LC display changes to the digital “bull’s eye level” detection interface and shows the results.

To go back, press one of the following buttons: wood, metal, or live AC wire detection button.

f) Turn on/off the sound

Press and hold the digital “bull’s eye level” button (5)

for five seconds to turn on or off the sound.

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Care and cleaning

• Disconnect the product from the power supply before cleaning.
•

Clean the product with a dry, fiber-free cloth.

• Do not use any aggressive cleaning agents, rubbing alcohol or other chemical solutions as

they can cause damage to the housing and malfunctioning.

• Avoid adhering any labels or metallic objects in front of or on either side of the sensor area (8).
• Store the product in the supplied pouch after use.

Disposal

a) Product

Electronic devices are recyclable waste and must not be disposed of in the

household waste. At the end of its service life, dispose of the product according to

the relevant statutory regulations.

Remove any inserted batteries and dispose of them separately from the product.

b) Batteries

As the end user, you are required by law (Battery Ordinance) to return all used

batteries; disposal of them in the household waste is prohibited!

Contaminated batteries are labelled with this symbol to indicate that disposal in

the domestic waste is forbidden. The designations for the heavy metals involved

are: Cd = Cadmium, Hg = Mercury, Pb = Lead (name on batteries, e.g. below the

trash icon on the left).

Used batteries can be returned to collection points in your municipality, our stores or wherever

batteries are sold.

You thus fulfil your statutory obligations and contribute to the protection of the environment.

Technical data

LC display ............................................... 1.8”cm (4.6 cm) TFT color screen
Operating voltage ................................... 9 V type 6LR61 block battery (not included)
Battery life ............................................... Approx. 6 hours operation time with high quality

Alkaline battery

Automatic power off ................................ 5 minutes
Digital “bull’s eye level”
detection accuracy .................................. 0.5 °
Operating/storage conditions ..................

-10 to +50 °C, 0 − 80 % RH (non-condensing)

Dimensions (L x W x H) .......................... 195 x 80 x 22 mm
Weight .................................................... 146 g (without battery)

Detection performance/depth

Material

Maximum

detection depth

Detection

accuracy

Ferrous metals (steel bar) /

Non-ferrous metals

(copper tube)

Ø 20 mm

10 cm / 8 cm

±1 cm