REFINE DEEPSCAN
®
MODE
While in DeepScan
®
mode, refer to REFINE NORMAL SCAN MODE
steps 2 – 4.
STORING REUSABLE ADHESIVE DISKS
This tool comes with 9 double-sided, reusable adhesive disks.
With repetitive use or exposure to dust particles, disks may
lose stickiness. Gently wash with soapy water, rinse, air dry,
and reuse.
The disks can be stored in the case.
To order more reusable adhesive disks,
email [email protected].
MAGNET SAFETY WARNINGS
The ExitPoint
®
XL500 magnets are very strong and are more
powerful than other kinds of magnets.
HANDLE WITH
CARE TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO
THE MAGNETS.
Fingers and other body parts can be pinched
between two magnets.
1. KEEP MAGNETS AWAY FROM CHILDREN.
The ExitPoint
®
XL500 magnets are not toys. Children should not be allowed to
handle these magnets.
2. EXITPOINT
®
XL500 MAGNETS CAN
AFFECT PACEMAKERS.
The strong magnetic fields
near these magnets may affect pacemakers,
implanted cardioverter defibrillators, and other
medical devices.
Many of these devices employ a
feature that deactivates them with a magnetic field.
Therefore,
EXTREME care
must be taken to avoid
inadvertently deactivating such devices.
3. EXITPOINT
®
XL500 MAGNETS ARE BRITTLE.
Despite being made of metal and covered in rubber and plastic,
these magnets are not as durable as steel and should be handled
with care.
DO NOT REMOVE COVERING.
These magnets can peel,
chip, crack, or shatter if allowed to slam together. Eye protection
should be worn since shattering magnets can launch small pieces
at great speeds.
4. MAGNETS CAN AFFECT MAGNETIC MEDIA.
The strong magnetic fields near these magnets can damage
magnetic media such as floppy disks, credit cards, magnetic
I.D. cards, cassette tapes, video tapes, or other such devices.
They can also damage wireless phones, televisions, VCRs,
computer monitors, and CRT displays.
DO NOT PLACE
magnets near electronic appliances.
5. MAGNETS MAY BECOME DEMAGNETIZED AT HIGH
TEMPERATURES.
DO NOT EXCEED 175°F (80°C).
POWER DOWN
To power down, press and hold Power / Mode Button for
2 seconds.
Lights will turn off.
Tool will also automatically power down 3 minutes after
last calibration.
USE NORMAL SCAN MODE
The Receiver powers up in Normal Scan Mode,
as indicated by the Normal Scan Mode
Indicator light. Always use the Small Target
Magnet when scanning in this mode. (
Figure A
)
1.
Determine where the drill exit hole
should be. Clean the surface of any dust or oils,
and make sure the surface is dry.
Remove the protective plastic from both
sides of an adhesive disk, then use the
disk to affix the Small Target Magnet to
the spot, with the yellow side facing away
from wall. (
Figure B
)
NOTE: Do not discard the protective
plastic covers for
a disk. The disk
can be reused if covered again and
stored after use.
2.
Hold the Receiver with thumb on one side 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.
3.
Power up the Receiver and let
it calibrate until all LEDs turn on for
approximately 1 second.
4.
Move the Receiver horizontally
or vertically. The amber Directional
Indicator LEDs will point toward
the target. When the Receiver is near
the Target Magnet, all of the Directional
Indicator LEDs will light red. Mark the spot
with a pencil through the Circular Cutout. (
Figure C
)
NOTE: If the unit indicates a large target area, refine the
scan to more accurately find the target location.
REFINE NORMAL SCAN MODE
1.
Repeat steps 1 – 3 under USE NORMAL SCAN MODE.
2.
Move the Receiver horizontally. The amber Directional
Indicator LEDs will point toward the target. When the Receiver is
near the Target Magnet, all of the Directional Indicator LEDs will
light red. Mark the spot with a pencil through the Circular Cutout.
(
Figure C
)
3.
Continue scanning in the same
direction until the Directional Indicator
LEDs until the Directional Indicator LEDs
revert to amber, then reverse direction.
Mark the location where all of the
Directional Indicator LEDs light red.
The approximate midpoint of the target
is between the two marks. (
Figure D
)
4.
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
)
USE DEEPSCAN
®
MODE
DeepScan
®
Mode scans up to 9
"
(22.9 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
spot with a reusable adhesive disk, yellow side
facing away from wall.
2.
Power up Receiver, then double press Power / Mode Button
to switch to DeepScan
®
Mode. The DeepScan
®
Mode Indicator
light will illuminate.
3.
Move the Receiver horizontally or vertically. The amber
Directional Indicator LEDs will point toward the target. When the
Receiver is near the Target Magnet, all of the Directional Indicator
LEDs will light red. Mark the spot with a pencil through the
Circular Cutout. (
Figure C
)
NOTE: If the unit indicates a large target area, refine the
scan to more accurately find the target location.
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
Zircon Corporation (“Zircon”) warrants to the original
purchaser (or original user by gift) that this product will
be free from defects in materials and workmanship for
its useful life (not to exceed twenty years from date
of purchase). This warranty is limited to the electronic
circuitry of the product, and specifically excludes
consumable parts, including batteries, and software, even
if packaged with the product. Defects caused by abuse,
modification, handling contrary to these instructions,
other unreasonable use, or neglect are not covered under
this warranty. No liability is accepted for normal wear
and tear and minor defects which do not detract from the
function of the product.
THIS LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT
WILL ZIRCON BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING
FROM POSSESSION, USE, OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS
PRODUCT. NO OTHER REPRESENTATIONS OR CLAIMS OF A
SIMILAR NATURE WILL BIND OR OBLIGATE ZIRCON.
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. This Limited Lifetime
Warranty applies only to products purchased within the
United States of America (USA) and Canada. For warranty
applicable to products purchased in all other geographical
areas, see www.zircon.com/warranty.
Any defective product returned to Zircon, freight prepaid,
along with dated purchase receipt and $10.00 to cover
shipping and handling, will be repaired or replaced,
at Zircon’s option. If the returned product is no longer
available, Zircon may replace the product with a similar
product of similar function. This is your sole and exclusive
remedy for breach of this Limited Lifetime Warranty. To
return product, call the Zircon Customer Service number
below to request an RMA number and return product with
shipment tracking to:
Zircon Corporation
Attn: Returns Department
1580 Dell Avenue
Campbell, CA 95008-6992 USA
Include your name, return address, RMA number, and
package tracking number. Allow 4 to 6 weeks for delivery.
If you do not agree to the terms of this Limited Lifetime
Warranty, you may not use this product and must promptly
return it to the retailer, along with a dated purchase
receipt within 30 days of purchase for a refund of the
purchase price.
Customer Service: 1-800-245-9265 or 1-408-963-4550
Monday–Friday, 8:00
a
.
m
.–5:00
p
.
m
. PT
www.zircon.com • [email protected]
©2022 Zircon Corporation • P/N 70661 • Rev B 01/22
DeepScan, ExitPoint and Zircon are trademarks or
registered 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 a new 9V alkaline battery with an extended expiration date, at least 3 years beyond the current date. Match the direction of
the battery to the clip connector inside the battery cavity.
- Before drilling, use a Zircon
®
stud finder to scan for studs and other materials at several different heights on the wall and mark the
location of every target indicated by the scanner. This is called “mapping the wall.” Pipes and other objects will likely not give consistent
readings from floor to ceiling like a stud will.
- Readings should always be consistent and repeatable.
- Materials more than 9" (22.9 cm) thick may be too thick to scan through.
ExitPoint
®
XL500
Through-Hole Drill Guide
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.
Battery Door Tab
(door on bottom)
Ergonomic Grip
TROUBLESHOOTING & CONSTRUCTION TIPS
SITUATION
LIKELY CAUSE
SOLUTION
• Receiver does not power on or
powers off immediately.
• Receiver keeps recalibrating or
indicating calibration error.
• Ready Indicator is red.
Battery level too low for
proper operation.
Replace with brand new 9V alkaline battery.
Solid red Directional Indicator LEDs
flicker 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.
Target Magnet is oriented with
yellow side towards wall or target
is too far away.
Orient Target Magnet with yellow side away from wall.
Directional Indicator LEDs
continue 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 with
yellow side facing wall.
Orient Target Magnet away from wall with yellow side facing out.
Receiver is within approximately
1" (25 mm) of Target Magnet.
If Receiver is too close to Target Magnet, 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 B
Directional
Indicator LEDs
& Target Indication
Normal Scan
Mode Indicator
DeepScan
®
Mode Indicator
Power / Mode
Button
Small Target Magnet
(for Normal Scan)
Large Target Magnet
(for DeepScan
®
)
NOT SHOWN:
• 9V battery
• Reusable adhesive disks (9)
• Protective case for storage and carrying
The Zircon
®
ExitPoint
®
XL500 is designed to detect exit points
through walls before drilling and coring. It operates in one of
two modes:
• Normal Scan
is optimized for interior walls with
1
⁄
2
"
(1.3 cm)
drywall on both sides, up to 4
1
⁄
2
"
(11.4 cm) thick
• DeepScan
®
is for use with thicker walls, up to 9
"
(22.9 cm)
NOTE
: Accuracy will be impacted unless instructions are
carefully followed.
Detection depth can vary due to wall material
and construction.
INSTALL 9-VOLT BATTERY
Install 9V battery, as shown.
Always use a new 9V alkaline
battery with an extended
expiration date at least 3 years
beyond the current date.
Be sure not to pull on wires when
disconnecting an old battery.
POWER UP
To activate Receiver, press the Power / Mode Button.
Lights will flash as tool automatically calibrates, then a beep
will sound, and the Ready Indicator LED will light green
to indicate the device is ready for use.
A calibration error is indicated by top and bottom Directional
Indicator LEDs flashing alternately with left and right LEDs.
Move the Receiver away from the suspected location of the
Target Magnet and recalibrate.
HANDHELD RECEIVER
Figure A
DISPLAY
INDICATES
Normal Scan Mode Indicator LED is illuminated.
Tool is in Normal Scan Mode. Use Small Target Magnet marked
▲
.
DeepScan
®
Mode Indicator LED is illuminated.
Tool is in DeepScan
®
Mode. Use Large Target Magnet marked .
Amber Directional Indicator LEDs flash in clockwise circular motion.
Tool is calibrating. Wait for it to finish before scanning.
All LEDs on for approximately 1 second. A short beep sounds.
Calibration is complete. Receiver is ready to scan.
Red LEDs flash.
• Target Magnet detected, but not yet located.
• Detection of stray magnetic fields in DeepScan
®
Mode.
Red LEDs on.
Target is located.
Amber top and bottom LEDs flash alternately with left and right LEDs.
Calibration error. Recalibrate again.
Ready / Low Battery
Indicator LED
Figure F
Circular Cutout
6. MAGNET POWDER OR DUST IS FLAMMABLE.
Avoid drilling or machining these magnets. When ground into
a dust or powder, this material is highly flammable.
DO NOT DRILL OR MACHINE.
7. THOSE WITH NICKEL ALLERGIES SHOULD AVOID
PROLONGED CONTACT WITH UNCOVERED MAGNETS.
If you have a nickel allergy, avoid directly handling these
uncovered magnets.
8. STRONG MAGNETIC FIELDS CAN INTERFERE WITH
COMPASSES AND NAVIGATION.
IATA (International Air
Transport Association) and US Federal rules and regulations cover
shipping magnets by air and ground delivery. Magnetic fields
can influence compasses, magnetometers used in air transport,
and internal compasses of smartphone and GPS devices.
9. THESE MAGNETS CAN CORRODE.
These magnets
are not waterproof. If used underwater, outdoors, or in
a moist environment, they can rust, corrode, and lose
magnetic strength.
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.
- This tool does NOT detect hidden objects behind a surface. You must use other information sources to locate,
and avoid, objects behind a surface before drilling.
- Keep magnets away from children, pacemakers, medical, and other electronic 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 magnets to magnetic media and other electronics. The strong magnetic fields can damage these items.
- Keep magnets away from heat and fire.
MAGNETS
* and = South Pole
*Yellow side = North Pole
Figure D
Figure E
Figure C
EN
