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3-IN-1 STUD/VOLTAGE/METAL

DETECTOR

USER’S MANUAL

MSV100

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Summary of Contents for MSV100

Page 1: ...Please read this manual carefully and thoroughly before using this product 3 IN 1 STUD VOLTAGE METAL DETECTOR USER S MANUAL MSV100 ...

Page 2: ...lets and live wires carrying AC voltage behind walls or ceilings The first phenomenon the so called fringing field effect refers to the change in the capacitance of a material produced by its slight spreading of a local electric field In the case of the MSV100 and most pinless moisture meters this field is generated by the instrument itself When you power on the MSV100 by pressing the PUSH button ...

Page 3: ... the edge of any hidden wood or metal This is the second determination the position of the right edge of a wood or metal object Repeat the procedure but now moving to the right and the MSV100 will again detect a change in induced current However this time the change will be at the left edge of the hidden wood or metal By using a pencil and the MSV100 s marker slot and peak central arrow to mark th...

Page 4: ... the same side of a wall as a live AC wire de energize the appropriate circuit Before penetrating a wall ceiling or floor detect whether there are wires or pipes behind it PRODUCT OVERVIEW The two figures below show the MSV100 s controls indicators and display icons Familiarize yourself with their positions and functions before moving on to the Setup Instructions and Operating Instructions A Marke...

Page 5: ...D Indicates detection mode and strength of change in induced current E Beeper holes Enable beeper to be heard F Live wire indicator G Indicator of a nearby object The closer the object the more bars will light from the outside in H Wood detection mode indicator I AC wire detection mode indicator J Metal detection mode indicator K Central arrow When lit indicates that detector is at edge of an obje...

Page 6: ... the MSV100 against an area of the wall ceiling or upholstery behind which you would not expect to find a stud joist or frame What you are looking for is a section of the surface with nothing but air behind it 3 Press and hold the PUSH button on the left side of the instrument with your right thumb while moving the MSV100 a few inches to the left and right and then a few inches up and down If the ...

Page 7: ...he surface by placing the tip of a pencil in the marker slot on the top of the MSV100 Callout A on p 4 To verify that an edge has been detected continue moving the instrument slowly to the left the beeper should stop sounding and the black bars should disappear 6 Without releasing the PUSH button repeat Steps 4 and 5 above but this time moving the MSV100 slowly to the right When the instrument det...

Page 8: ... p 4 to the AC WIRE position The AC wire detection mode indicator arrow Callout I will illuminate 2 Repeat Steps 2 through 5 in the Detecting Wood Studs Joists and Frames section on pages 6 and 7 As with wood and metal you will first calibrate the sensitivity of the MSV100 s induction circuit to the thickness of the surface The difference in AC voltage detection mode is that the detector s calibra...

Page 9: ... or conduit Walls covered with metallic wallpaper and drywall with aluminum foil backing will prevent the MSV100 from detecting wood metal or AC voltage Do not use the MSV100 near a strong electromagnetic field or in the presence of high frequency radiation Remove the battery whenever you do not expect to use the MSV100 for an extended period of time months Do not immerse or get water on the instr...

Page 10: ...r and replacement remedies described herein is a condition of the contract for purchase of this product In no event shall General be liable for any incidental special consequential or punitive damages or for any cost attorneys fees expenses or losses alleged to be a consequence of any damage due to failure of or defect in any product including but not limited to any claims for loss of profits RETU...

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Page 12: ...12 431 6100 FAX 212 431 6499 TOLL FREE 800 697 8665 e mail sales generaltools com www generaltools com MSV100 User s Manual Specifications subject to change without notice 2012 GENERAL TOOLS INSTRUMENTS NOTICE WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS MSV100 10 25 12 ...

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