This tool is designed to help locate a through-hole point
for drilling through walls. It operates in one of two modes:
• Normal Scan
is optimized for interior walls with
1
⁄
2
" (1.3 cm) sheetrock on both sides, up to 4.5
"
(11.5 cm) thick
• DeepScan
is for use with thicker walls, up to
11.8
"
(30 cm)
Depth can vary due to wall material and construction.
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
Before first use, remove the PULL tab in the
battery compartment.
Always use new alkaline AAA (LR03) batteries with
extended expiration dates at least 3 years beyond the
current date. Match the direction of batteries to the images
inside of battery cavity.
Low battery:
When the battery level is too low for proper
operation, the Receiver will automatically power off.
If Receiver does not light upon pressing the Power / MODE
Button, please replace all three batteries with a brand
new set.
POWER UP
To activate Receiver, hold the tool flat against the
surface being scanned and press the Power / MODE
Button.
Lights will flash as tool automatically calibrates,
then a beep will sound and a blue light will hold steady
once calibration is complete.
A failed calibration is indicated by a rapid pulsing of both
red and blue LEDs at the same time. Move the Receiver
away from the suspected location of the Target Magnet
and it will automatically recalibrate.
POWER DOWN
To power off the Receiver, press and hold the
Power / MODE Button down for approximately
2 seconds.
Lights will turn off.
The Receiver will automatically power off approximately
3 minutes after last calibration.
USE DEEPSCAN MODE
Use DeepScan Mode for scanning through
materials more than 4.5
"
(11.5 cm) but
less than 11.8
"
(30 cm) thick.
For DeepScan, always use the Large
Target Magnet. (
Figure F
)
1.
Determine where the drill exit hole
should be. Affix the Large Target Magnet
to the location with a reusable adhesive disc,
yellow side facing away from wall.
2.
Power up Receiver, then press Power / MODE
Button twice to switch from Normal to
DeepScan Mode. The DeepScan Mode Indicator
light will illuminate as indicated by icon to the right.
3.
Follow steps 4–8 under SCAN IN NORMAL
SCAN MODE.
STORING REUSABLE ADHESIVE DISCS
This tool comes with 9 double-sided, reusable
adhesive discs. With repetitive use or exposure to
dust particles, discs may lose stickiness. Gently wash
with soapy water, rinse, air dry, and reuse.
The discs can be stored within the battery compartment
by stacking within the designated, circular template.
To order more, email [email protected].
SCAN IN NORMAL SCAN MODE
The Receiver powers up in Normal Scan
Mode, indicated by the Normal Scan
Mode Indicator light. Always use the
Small Target Magnet when scanning in
this mode. (
Figure A
)
Use Normal Scan Mode for scanning
through materials up to 4.5
"
(11.5 cm) thick.
WARNING
DO NOT ASSUME THERE ARE NO
LIVE ELECTRICAL WIRES IN
THE WALL. DO NOT TAKE ACTIONS THAT COULD
BE DANGEROUS IF THE WALL CONTAINS A LIVE
ELECTRICAL WIRE. ALWAYS TURN OFF THE
ELECTRICAL, GAS, AND WATER SUPPLIES BEFORE
PENETRATING A SURFACE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW
THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN ELECTRIC
SHOCK, FIRE, AND/OR SERIOUS INJURY OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
1.
Determine where the drill exit hole should be.
Clean the surface of any dust or oils, and make sure
the surface is dry.
2.
Remove the protective plastic
from both sides of an adhesive disc,
then use the disc to affix the
Small Target Magnet to the location,
with yellow side facing away
from wall. (
Figure B
)
3.
Grasp grips with thumb on one
and fingers on the other.
Place the
Receiver flat against the opposite
surface from the
Target Magnet
,
but in an area not likely to be
over it.
4.
Power up the Receiver and let it
calibrate until the blue light is steady
(not flashing).
5.
Move the Receiver horizontally.
As it approaches the target, red LEDs
will flash slowly. When the red lights
go steady, mark the location through
the reticle groove. (
Figure C
)
6.
Continue scanning in the same
direction until the red and blue LEDs
flash, then reverse direction.
7.
Mark the location where the red
LED shines steadily. The approximate
midpoint of the target is between the
two marks. (
Figure D
)
8.
Without recalibrating, move the
Receiver to the midpoint, then scan
vertically until the top and bottom
limits are marked. The center of the Target
Magnet should be the midpoint between
the top and bottom marks. (
Figure E
)
WARNING
This Receiver does NOT detect hidden
objects behind surface. Use other
information sources to locate, and avoid, objects
behind surface before drilling.
LIMITED 1 YEAR WARRANTY
Zircon Corporation (“Zircon”) warrants to the product
owner that this product will be free from defects in
materials and workmanship for one year from the
original date of purchase. Any defective product
returned to Zircon within the warranty period to the
address below, freight prepaid, along with proof of
purchase, will be repaired or replaced, at Zircon’s
option. Repair or replacement may be made with a
new or refurbished product or components, at Zircon’s
sole discretion. If the returned product is no longer
available, Zircon may replace the product with a
similar product of similar function. This warranty is
limited to the electronic circuitry of the product and
original case of the product, and specifically excludes
any damage caused by abuse, modification, handling
contrary to these instructions, other unreasonable use,
or neglect. This is your sole and exclusive remedy for
breach of this Limited Warranty.
This Limited Warranty is in lieu of all other warranties,
express or implied, and no other representations or
claims of a similar nature will bind or obligate Zircon.
Any implied warranties applicable to this product
that cannot be disclaimed are limited to the one year
period following its purchase. This Limited Warranty
does not cover consumable parts, including batteries,
or software, even if packaged with the product.
IN NO EVENT WILL ZIRCON BE LIABLE FOR ANY
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM POSSESSION, USE OR MALFUNCTION
OF THIS PRODUCT.
Some states do not allow limitations on certain
implied warranties and/or the limitation on incidental
or consequential damages, so the above limitations
and exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state.
Return products for warranty service, freight prepaid
with proof of purchase (a dated sales receipt) to:
Zircon Corporation
Attn: Returns Department
1580 Dell Avenue
Campbell, CA 95008-6992 USA
Be sure to include your name and return address.
Allow 4–6 weeks for delivery.
Customer Service: 1-800-245-9265 or 1-408-963-4550
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. PT
[email protected] • www.zircon.com
©2018 Zircon Corporation • P/N 67056 • Rev G 11/18
DeepScan, ExitPoint and Zircon are registered
trademarks or trademarks of Zircon Corporation.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
THIS TOOL WORKS BY DETECTING A HIGH-POWERED MAGNET ON THE OTHER SIDE OF A WALL. IT DOES NOT DETECT
STUDS, PIPES, OR ELECTRICAL WIRES.
USE OTHER TOOLS TO DETECT STUDS, PIPES OR ELECTRICAL WIRES
BEFORE DRILLING.
- Always use new alkaline AAA (LR03) batteries with extended expiration dates at least 3 years beyond the current date.
Match the direction of batteries to the images inside of battery cavity.
- Before drilling, use a Zircon stud finding scanner to scan for studs at several different heights on the wall and mark the
location of every target indicated by the stud finder. This is called “mapping the wall.” Pipes and other objects will likely
not give consistent readings from floor to ceiling like a stud would.
- Readings should always be consistent and repeatable.
- Studs normally run from floor to ceiling, except above and below windows, and above doors.
- Other objects commonly contained in walls, floors, or ceilings are water pipes, gas lines, firestops, and electrical wiring.
- Sensing depth and accuracy can vary depending on scanning environment conditions such as mineral content, moisture,
texture and consistency of the wall materials.
- Always turn off power when working near electrical wires.
- Caution should always be used when nailing, cutting, or drilling in walls, floors, and ceilings that may
contain these items.
- Studs and joists are normally spaced 16 or 24" (40 or 60 cm) apart, are normally 1
1
⁄
2
" (38 mm) wide, and may be
separated by firestops. Anything closer together, or of a different width, may not be a stud or joist.
- Materials more than 11.8" (30 cm) thick may not be detected.
- Keep away from children, pacemakers, and medical devices.
- Fingers can get severely pinched between two attracting magnets.
- Do not dismantle magnet housings. Magnets can peel, crack, or shatter if allowed to slam together.
- Do not expose to magnetic media and other electronics. The strong magnetic fields can damage these items.
- Keep magnets away from heat and fire.
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®
XL300
Through-Hole Drill Guide
EN
Visit www.zircon.com for the
most current instructions.
FCC Part 15 Class B Registration Warning: This device complies
with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
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TROUBLESHOOTING & CONSTRUCTION TIPS
SITUATION
LIKELY CAUSE
SOLUTION
• Receiver does not power on or
powers off immediately.
• Receiver keeps recalibrating or
indicating calibration error.
Battery PULL Tab not removed.
Remove PULL Tab from battery compartment.
Battery level too low for proper
operation.
Replace with (3) brand new alkaline AAA batteries.
Solid red indication flickers (blue LEDs
momentarily turn on) when Receiver is
believed to be over Target Magnet.
Receiver needs to be recalibrated. Move Receiver away from suspected target location, recalibrate,
then restart search for Target Magnet.
Solid red indication continues to flicker
after several recalibration attempts.
Receiver is unable to locate Target
Magnet in this particular location.
Change to DeepScan
®
Mode (Large Target Magnet) and rescan for
Target Magnet.
Unable to locate Target Magnet.
Target Magnet is oriented the
wrong direction (north pole).
Orient Target Magnet in other direction (south pole).
Receiver is within approximately
1" (25 mm) of Target Magnet.
If the Receiver is too close to the Target Magnet, the magnetic lines
wrap around magnet. Move Receiver further away from Target Magnet
and rescan.
Target Magnet distance exceeds
scan mode specifications.
Check scan depth, Target Magnet size, and scan mode.
Figure A
Figure F
DISPLAY INDICATIONS
DISPLAY
INDICATES
Single triangle illuminated.
▲
Receiver is in Normal Scan Mode. Use Small Target Magnet.
Double triangle illuminated.
Receiver is in DeepScan Mode. Use Large Target Magnet.
Red and blue LEDs flash in a circular motion.
Receiver is calibrating. Wait for it to finish before moving.
Blue LEDs on (steady), red LEDs off. A short beep sounds.
Calibration is complete. Receiver is ready to scan.
Blue LEDs on (steady), while red LEDs flash.
• Target Magnet detected but not yet located.
• Detection of stray magnetic fields in DeepScan Mode.
• Red LEDs flash more rapidly as Receiver approaches Target Magnet.
They flash more slowly as it moves away.
Red LEDs on (steady) / Blue LEDs off.
Magnetic field strength is very strong.
Both blue and red LEDs flash.
Calibration failed. Recalibrate again.
STORING YOUR TOOL
• Padded pouch holds and protects scanner
• Before storing, use a dry cloth to clean all parts.
Do not expose the tool to liquid
• Pouch flap securely closes
• D-rings on end of flap and bottom of pouch can be
used to lock pouch
• Clear front pocket holds ID for company or individual
• Hook and loop straps on back can be used as a
shoulder strap, strapped around waist, or hung from
belt loops
• D-ring on back can be used to hang pouch when
not in use
• Exterior elastic loops conveniently hold pencils,
pens or small tools
• Interior elastic loops can hold 3 AAA batteries
Battery Door Tab
(door on bottom)
LED Indicators
Reticle (target crosshairs) Groove
Normal Scan Mode Indicator
DeepScan
®
Mode Indicator
Power / MODE Button
Small Target Magnet
(for Normal Scan)
Large Target Magnet
(for DeepScan)
NOT SHOWN:
• 3 AAA (LR03) batteries
• 9 reusable adhesive discs
• Padded pouch for storage
and carrying
Grip Area
Figure B
Figure C
Figure D
Figure E
Receiver
