Zircon StudSensor 40 User Manual Download

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If you’re receiving erratic scanning results, it may

be a result of humidity, moisture within the wall

cavity or drywall, or recently applied paint or

wallpaper that hasn’t fully dried. While the

moisture may not always be visible, it will

interfere with the tool’s sensors. Please allow a

few days for the wall to dry out.

Do not rely exclusively

on the detector to

locate items behind the scanned surface.

Use other information sources to help

locate items before penetrating the surface.

Such additional sources include construction

plans, visible points of entry of pipes and

wiring into walls, such as in a basement,

and in standard 16 and 24 in. (41 and 61 cm)

stud spacing practices.
Always turn off the power when working near

electrical wires.

WORKING WITH DIFFERENT MATERIALS

StudSensor

™

40 is for use on dry interior walls only.

StudSensor

™

40 can scan effectively through most

sheet materials, including:
• Bare wood flooring (in DEEPSCAN

mode)

• Linoleum on wood base
• Gypsum drywall over plywood sheathing
• Wallpapered walls (if dry)
• Textured ceilings if uniform thickness (place a

thin piece of cardboard on ceiling and scan over

it to avoid damage to texturing)

StudSensor

™

40 is not designed to scan materials

such as:
• Ceramic floor tile
• Carpeting and padding
• Wallpaper with metallic fibers
• Freshly painted walls that are still damp (may

take one week or longer to dry after application)

• Lath and plaster walls
• Foil covered insulation board
• Glass or any other dense material
• Concrete

If you’re receiving erratic scanning results, it may

be a result of humidity, moisture within the wall

cavity or drywall, or recently applied paint or

wallpaper that hasn’t fully dried. While the

moisture may not always be visible, it will

interfere with the tool’s sensors. Please allow a

few days for the wall to dry out.

Do not rely exclusively

on the detector to

locate items behind the scanned surface.

Use other information sources to help

locate items before penetrating the surface.

Such additional sources include construction

plans, visible points of entry of pipes and

wiring into walls, such as in a basement,

and in standard 16 and 24 in. (41 and 61 cm)

stud spacing practices.
Always turn off the power when working near

electrical wires.

WORKING WITH DIFFERENT MATERIALS

StudSensor

™

40 is for use on dry interior walls only.

StudSensor

™

40 can scan effectively through most

sheet materials, including:
• Bare wood flooring (in DEEPSCAN

mode)

• Linoleum on wood base
• Gypsum drywall over plywood sheathing
• Wallpapered walls (if dry)
• Textured ceilings if uniform thickness (place a

thin piece of cardboard on ceiling and scan over

it to avoid damage to texturing)

StudSensor

™

40 is not designed to scan materials

such as:
• Ceramic floor tile
• Carpeting and padding
• Wallpaper with metallic fibers
• Freshly painted walls that are still damp (may

take one week or longer to dry after application)

• Lath and plaster walls
• Foil covered insulation board
• Glass or any other dense material
• Concrete

1. INSTALLING THE BATTERY

NOTE: DO NOT LOOSEN OR REMOVE

SCREW ON THE BACK OF THE UNIT.

Squeeze sides of

clip to help release

clip end.

Slide a brand new

9V alkaline battery

into compartment,

terminal side first,

matching (+) and

(–) terminals from

battery to case.

Replace the clip.

2. OPERATING TIPS

For optimum scanning results:
• Hold the tool straight up and down, parallel to

the studs, and do not rotate the tool.

• Keep tool flat against the wall and do not rock,

tilt, or press hard when slowly sliding across the

surface being scanned.

• Avoid placing your other hand, or any other

part of your body, on the surface being scanned.

• Depending on the proximity of electrical wiring

or pipes to the wall surface, the scanner may

detect them in the same manner as studs.

Caution should always be used when nailing,

cutting, or drilling in walls, floors, and ceilings

that may contain these items.

• To avoid surprises, remember that studs or

joists are normally spaced 16 in. (41 cm)

or 24 in. (61 cm) apart and are 1

⁄

in. (38 mm)

in width.

Anything closer together or a

different width may not be a stud, joist,

or firebreak.

1. INSTALLING THE BATTERY

NOTE: DO NOT LOOSEN OR REMOVE

SCREW ON THE BACK OF THE UNIT.

Squeeze sides of

clip to help release

clip end.

Slide a brand new

9V alkaline battery

into compartment,

terminal side first,

matching (+) and

(–) terminals from

battery to case.

Replace the clip.

2. OPERATING TIPS

For optimum scanning results:
• Hold the tool straight up and down, parallel to

the studs, and do not rotate the tool.

• Keep tool flat against the wall and do not rock,

tilt, or press hard when slowly sliding across the

surface being scanned.

• Avoid placing your other hand, or any other

part of your body, on the surface being scanned.

• Depending on the proximity of electrical wiring

or pipes to the wall surface, the scanner may

detect them in the same manner as studs.

Caution should always be used when nailing,

cutting, or drilling in walls, floors, and ceilings

that may contain these items.

• To avoid surprises, remember that studs or

joists are normally spaced 16 in. (41 cm)

or 24 in. (61 cm) apart and are 1

⁄

in. (38 mm)

in width.

Anything closer together or a

different width may not be a stud, joist,

or firebreak.

Note: Sensing depth and accuracy can vary due

to moisture, content of materials, wall texture,

and paint.

3. SELECTING THE MODE

Move selector switch to the desired mode:

STUD SCAN for finding wood or metal studs or

DEEPSCAN

for finding studs behind walls more

than

⁄

in. (19 mm) thick.

Tool will remain off if Power Button is not depressed.

4. FINDING A STUD

Always scan for studs with

the tool placed flat against the

wall. Move the mode switch to

STUD SCAN, place the tool flat

against the wall, then press and

hold the Power Button. Wait for

beep to confirm calibration has

completed before moving tool.

Continue to hold in the

Power Button then slowly

slide unit horizontally

across the wall, left or right.

As you begin to approach

a stud, the red LED segments

will begin to turn on.

When the top green

LED is first lit,

the SpotLite

beam

shines, and a steady

tone sounds, you have

located the edge of

the stud. Mark this spot.

Without releasing the Power

Button, continue scanning

beyond the marked spot until

some segments of the

LEDs turn off. Slide unit

in reverse direction to

locate other edge of stud.

Note: Sensing depth and accuracy can vary due

to moisture, content of materials, wall texture,

and paint.

3. SELECTING THE MODE

Move selector switch to the desired mode:

STUD SCAN for finding wood or metal studs or

DEEPSCAN

for finding studs behind walls more

than

⁄

in. (19 mm) thick.

Tool will remain off if Power Button is not depressed.

4. FINDING A STUD

Always scan for studs with

the tool placed flat against the

wall. Move the mode switch to

STUD SCAN, place the tool flat

against the wall, then press and

hold the Power Button. Wait for

beep to confirm calibration has

completed before moving tool.

Continue to hold in the

Power Button then slowly

slide unit horizontally

across the wall, left or right.

As you begin to approach

a stud, the red LED segments

will begin to turn on.

When the top green

LED is first lit,

the SpotLite

beam

shines, and a steady

tone sounds, you have

located the edge of

the stud. Mark this spot.

Without releasing the Power

Button, continue scanning

beyond the marked spot until

some segments of the

LEDs turn off. Slide unit

in reverse direction to

locate other edge of stud.

Mark this second spot. The

middle of stud is centered

between the two marks.

5. WIREWARNING

DETECTION

WireWarning

detection works continuously

in STUD SCAN and DEEPSCAN

modes. When

live AC voltage is detected, the WireWarning

light comes on. If scanning begins over a live

AC wire, the WireWarning

indicator will flash

continuously. Use extreme caution in these

circumstances or whenever live AC is present.

Electrical field locators may

not detect live AC wires if

wires are more than 2 in. (51 mm) from the

scanned surface in concrete, encased in conduit,

present behind a plywood shear wall or metallic

wall covering, or if moisture is present in the

environment or scanned surface.

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 POWER, 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.
Always turn off the power when working near

electrical wires.

Mark this second spot. The

middle of stud is centered

between the two marks.

5. WIREWARNING

DETECTION

WireWarning

detection works continuously

in STUD SCAN and DEEPSCAN

modes. When

live AC voltage is detected, the WireWarning

light comes on. If scanning begins over a live

AC wire, the WireWarning

indicator will flash

continuously. Use extreme caution in these

circumstances or whenever live AC is present.

Electrical field locators may

not detect live AC wires if

wires are more than 2 in. (51 mm) from the

scanned surface in concrete, encased in conduit,

present behind a plywood shear wall or metallic

wall covering, or if moisture is present in the

environment or scanned surface.

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 POWER, 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.
Always turn off the power when working near

electrical wires.

StudSensor

™

Stud Finder with WireWarning

Detection

StudSensor

™

Stud Finder with WireWarning

Detection

WARNING

The StudSensor

™

40 features

two scanning modes:
• STUD SCAN: Locates the edges of

wood and metal studs up to

⁄

in.

(19 mm) deep

• DEEPSCAN

: Locates the edges of

wood and metal studs up to 1

⁄

in.

(38 mm) deep

WireWarning

detection automatically

detects and alerts the user to live AC

wires in STUD SCAN and DEEPSCAN

modes. When AC voltage is detected,

the AC WireWarning

detection light

will come on.

Note: This product is intended

only for use with an optimum

voltage range of 110–127 V.

The StudSensor

™

40 features

two scanning modes:
• STUD SCAN: Locates the edges of

wood and metal studs up to

⁄

in.

(19 mm) deep

• DEEPSCAN

: Locates the edges of

wood and metal studs up to 1

⁄

in.

(38 mm) deep

WireWarning

detection automatically

detects and alerts the user to live AC

wires in STUD SCAN and DEEPSCAN

modes. When AC voltage is detected,

the AC WireWarning

detection light

will come on.

Note: This product is intended

only for use with an optimum

voltage range of 110–127 V.

DeepScan, SpotLite, StudSensor, WireWarning, and Zircon are registered trademarks or trademarks of Zircon Corporation.

Visit www.zircon.com/support for the most current instructions.

LIMITED 1 YEAR WARRANTY
Zircon Corporation, (“Zircon”) warrants this product to be free from

defects in materials and workmanship for one years from the date of

purchase. Any in-warranty defective product returned to Zircon*, freight

prepaid with proof of purchase date and $5.00 to cover postage and

handling, will be repaired or replaced at Zircon’s option. This warranty

is limited to the electronic circuitry and original case of the product

and specifically excludes damage caused by abuse, unreasonable use

or neglect. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or

implied, and no other representations or claims of any nature shall bind

or obligate Zircon. Any implied warranties applicable to this product are

limited to the one year period following its purchase. IN NO EVENT WILL

ZIRCON BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES RESULTING FROM POSSESSION, USE OR MALFUNCTION OF

THIS PRODUCT.
In accordance with government regulations, you are advised that: (i) some

states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts

and/or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,

so the above limitations and/or exclusions may not apply to you, and

further (ii) this warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also

have other rights which vary from state to state.
Return product freight prepaid with proof of purchase date (dated sales

receipt) and $5.00 to cover postage and handling, to:
Zircon Corporation

*Attn: Returns Department

1580 Dell Avenue

Campbell, CA 95008-6992 USA
Be sure to include your name and return address. Out of warranty service

and repair, where proof of purchase is not provided, shall be returned with

repairs charged C.O.D. Allow 4 to 6 weeks for delivery.
Customer Service, 1-800-245-9265 or 1-408-963-4550

Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PDT

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