Vivax Metrotech vLocDM, User Handbook Manual

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1.5 Care and Maintenance of Equipment
• Use equipment only as directed in this User Handbook.
• DO NOT immerse any part of this equipment in water.
• Store in a dry place.
• Keep equipment in the case provided when not in use.
• If left for prolonged period of time – remove alkaline batteries.
• Keep unit clean and free of dust and dirt.
• Protect against excessive heat.
1.6 Care When Interpreting the Information Provided by the Locator
• Like all locators – this instrument is locating, and providing depth and current readings based on
electromagnetic signals that radiate from the buried cable or pipe. In most cases these signals will enable
the locator to pinpoint both position depth and current correctly.
• BEWARE – in some cases other factors will distort electromagnetic fields radiating from cable or pipe being
located, resulting in incorrect information.
• Always locate responsibly, and use information learned during your training to interpret the information
provided by the locator.
• DO NOT provides information regarding depth of cable or pipe to anyone unless authorized to do so by
your company.
• REMEMBER that depth measurements are to the center of the electromagnetic field or pipe – In the case
of pipes this may be significantly deeper than the top of the pipe.
1.7 American & Canadian Safety Notices
1.7.1 USA
• This transmitter and receiver comply with the general conditions of operation, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules.
• CFR 47 Part 2 : 2004
• CFR 47 Part 15 : 2006
• ANSI C63.4 : 2003
• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to
operate the products.
1.7.2 CANADA
• Equipment is for use by trained operators only, and not for general household or consumer use.
• Usage duration shall be as short as possible; to prevent possible radio interference to authorized services,
especially the 100 kHz Loran-C frequency.
• Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
1.7.3 EUROPE
• Vivax-Metrotech confirms that the location system is compliant with relevant provision of European
directive 1999/5/EC.
• ETSI EN 300 330-2 : 2006
• ETSI EN 301 489-1 : 2005
• ETSI EN 301 489-3 : 2002
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