USE THE HANDLE
The tool can be used as a handheld tool or the
pivoting handle attachment (and optional pole extension)
can be used to extend your reach, provide a wider range
of motion, and help to reduce interference with the tool's
sensors.
To attach handle to the tool:
1.
Open the hatch by pressing the
dimpled area. The hatch will lift up.
(
Figure C
)
2.
Align the handle so that the
button on the tip of the handle is
flush against the hatch door.
Push down gently until it snaps
securely in place. (
Figure D
)
To remove the handle:
1.
Hold the tool in place with one
hand.
2.
With the other handle, pull the
handle up from the base.
To use the optional extension pole
(sold separately), first assemble
the pole sections together into the
length you will need, then align the
threaded end of the pole with the
bottom of the handle and screw
securely into place. (
Figure E
)
CUSTOMIZE DISPLAY
Depth Indicator
displays either centimeters (cm) or
inches (in). To switch from metric to imperial, press and
hold both Power and Mode Buttons for 13 seconds.
Audio On/Off controls the sound made when target is
located.
To turn sound on or off
, press and hold the
Mode/Audio Button for 2 seconds.
The tool has a backlit LCD display.
To turn off the
backlight
, press and hold both Power and Mode Buttons
for 2 seconds.
Repeat to turn the display backlight on again.
TURN TOOL ON / OFF
To turn on
, press and hold Power Button
until display illuminates (approximately
1 second).
NOTE: Tool always powers up in Normal Scan
Mode, indicated by icon to the right.
To calibrate
, turn tool on, then press and release
Power Button.
To turn off
, press and hold Power Button for 3 seconds.
Tool will turn off automatically after 2 minutes of
inactivity.
SCAN IN NORMAL SCAN MODE
This tool is designed to locate metal behind or beneath a
surface, including concrete. It can locate metal as deep as
6" (15 cm), depending on the settings used.
It is specifically tuned to locate
1
⁄
2
" (13 mm) copper pipe
and #4 rebar. For other metal objects, depth readings will
be less accurate.
• #4 steel rebar and
1
⁄
2
" (13 mm) copper pipe can be
found /–
1
⁄
2
" (13 mm) accuracy in both Normal
and DeepScan Modes
• Small objects, like nail heads, will be shallower than
indicated
• A
1
⁄
4
" (6 mm) copper pipe will be about 30% shallower
than indicated
• A
3
⁄
4
" (19 mm) copper pipe will be about 2% deeper
than indicated
NOTE: For best results, calibrate tool away
from metal.
As you move the tool toward a target, the Plus / Minus
icon will show
. If you move away from the target,
it will show
.
1.
Before scanning, clear debris, including sand and
gravel, from the area. If the scanning surface is rough,
cover it with thin cardboard. (The thickness of the
cardboard should be subtracted from the depth reading to
determine the actual depth of the target).
2.
Scan from side to side.
(
Figure A
)
As you near a target, the Magnet
Icon will show. (
Figure B
)
The
icon indicates that the target
is ferrous (magnetic) metal. The
indicates a non-ferrous target.
If Audio is on (
), a tone will emit
when over the target.
The Depth Indicator also shows the
approximate depth of the target.
3.
Mark this spot.
4.
When the tool goes beyond the
target, the
changes to
.
Reverse direction, and the icon will return to
.
5.
Mark this spot as well.
The midpoint between the two marks is the approximate
location of the metal target.
6.
Scan the same area, but in a vertical direction.
Repeat the scan for multiple targets, or to fully identify
target using a grid pattern, marking each target as found.
USE DEEPSCAN MODE
To use DeepScan Mode:
1.
Turn tool on. It always starts in Normal Scan Mode.
2.
Press and hold both Power and Mode Buttons for
1 second, then release. (If you hold for 2 seconds, you will
turn off the display backlight.)
3.
Follow steps 1–6 as described under SCAN IN
NORMAL SCAN MODE.
To return to Normal Scan Mode, press the button again,
or turn the tool off and then back on.
RECALIBRATE FOR MORE ACCURACY
The MT 7 calibrates automatically when the tool is turned
on. However, depth accuracy is dependent on materials in
the vicinity of the scan, particularly when metallic minerals
may be present in the concrete,
as is common.
Recalibration will not affect the position accuracy but will
be helpful in making a final determination of depth.
• If the tool is unable to calibrate for any reason,
all icons on the tool’s display will flash. If this happens,
there is too much metal near the tool to calibrate
properly. Move the tool to another location and perform
the calibration process again by quickly pressing and
releasing the Recalibration Button.
• If the target is near a large mass of metal, the tool may
not be able to locate the center. Recalibrate and/or move
the tool away and move back slowly.
• If the tool is calibrated too close to the target, it
may indicate there is no metal in the area when
there is.
To check this, calibrate the tool in several
locations, then compare results. Always perform several
scans of an area to confirm that consistent results are
achieved.
To recalibrate:
1.
Locate an area on the surface free of metal. If a tight
pattern exists, calibrate at a midpoint between targets. In
this situation, accuracy may be affected and recalibration
may not improve the overall depth accuracy.
2.
Scan the target area again. A final determination of
depth can now be obtained.
Backlit LCD
Display
Handle
Attachment
Battery
Door Tab
(on back)
Magnet Icon
(Ferrous/
Non-Ferrous
Indicator)
Mode/Audio
Button
Power/
Recalibration
Button
Lanyard Loop
Low
Battery
Indicator
Plus / Minus Icon
(Direction Indicator)
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 66468 • Rev E 05/18
DeepScan, MetalliScanner, and Zircon are registered
trademarks or trademarks of Zircon Corporation.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
- Always use a new 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.
- Do not rely exclusively on the tool to locate items behind a surface. Use other information to help locate such
items before penetrating the surface, including construction plans and visible points of entry of pipes and wiring into
scanned surface.
- Readings should always be consistent and repeatable.
- 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.
- Depending on the proximity of electrical wiring or pipes to the wall surface, the tool may detect them in the same
manner as other metal. Caution should always be used when nailing, cutting, or drilling in walls, floors, and ceilings that
may contain these items.
- Targets deeper than 6" (15 cm) may not be detected.
- Avoid wearing jewelry, including a watch, while scanning, as the metal in the jewelry could interfere with readings.
TROUBLESHOOTING & CONSTRUCTION TIPS
SITUATION
LIKELY CAUSE
SOLUTION
Difficulty detecting
metal accurately.
Metal objects grouped too
closely prevent calibration.
• Avoid wearing jewelry, including watches, during scan. Remove large
metal tools from area when feasible.
• Use a constant light pressure during scan.
• Allow 5
–
10 minutes for temperature to stabilize before operating if
unit has been moved to an area with a 10ºF (5
–
6ºC) change or greater
(such as from air-conditioned building to outdoors on a warm day).
• Scan in both horizontal and vertical directions.
Inaccurate calibration
and/or depth reading
because magnetic/
non-magnetic objects
positioned side-by-
side or on top of
each other.
• Calibrated directly over
a metal target.
• Concrete and rebar are
in segments that could
have been poured at
different times.
• Calibrate away from metal to accurately determine depths. Move the tool
over a few inches (5 – 8 cm) and recalibrate.
• Make sure the tool touches the surface it is scanning.
• Do not rely on a single calibration for the entire area. Prescan each
segment separately; calibrate and determine depth of targets for each
segment of concrete.
• For maximum accuracy on concrete, make sure the concrete is fully cured.
Calibration is lost.
Tool was turned off.
Recalibrate every time you turn tool on.
Beep doesn’t seem
relative to targets.
• Scanning near the edge
of a piece of concrete.
• Target is more than 6"
(15 cm) deep; unit will
not beep at the same
time as Plus / Minus Icon
changes and maximum
depth bars appear.
Ignore beep and rely on depth bars to locate target.
Backlight and all
icons are on.
A calibration error
has occurred.
Reposition the tool and recalibrate.
Low Battery
Indicator flashes.
Low battery.
Install new 9-volt alkaline battery with an extended expiration date.
EN
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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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MetalliScanner
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MT 7
Electronic Metal Locator
Hatch for
Handle
Attachment
Extension Pole (optional)
Audio
On/Off
Indicator
Depth Indicator
(shows
centimeters
or inches)
Normal Scan/
DeepScan
®
Mode Indicator
The MetalliScanner MT 7 electronic metal locator can not
only locate metal studs, but can be used to find metal in
residential, commercial, or industrial construction (including
behind or under concrete):
• Automatically differentiates between ferrous (magnetic)
metal such as iron, and non-ferrous (non-magnetic)
metal such as copper piping
• Specifically tuned to locate
1
⁄
2
" (13 mm) copper pipe
or or #4 rebar
• Detects approximate depth up to 6" (15 cm)
There are two scanning modes:
• Normal Scan
locates metal up to 3" (7.5 cm) under
scanned surface
• DeepScan
locates metal up to 6" (15 cm) under
scanned surface
INCLUDES: Metal Carrying Case
Figure A
Figure B
Figure C
Figure D
Figure E
