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Preface
About this guide
CAUTION: This guide provides basic operating instructions for the RD5100H
2
O locator
and transmitter. It also contains important safety information and guidelines and as
such should be read in its entirety before attempting to operate the RD5100H
2
O locator
and transmitter.
This guide is intended as a quick reference guide only. For detailed instructions, including
the use of accessories, please refer to the RD5100H
2
O locator operation manual, which is
available for download from:
www.radiodetection.com
Certificates of conformity for the RD5100H
2
O locator and transmitter can be
found at:
www.radiodetection.com
WARNING: Direct connection to live conductors is POTENTIALLY LETHAL.
Direct connections to live conductors should be attempted by fully qualified personnel
only using the relevant products that allow connections to energized lines.
WARNING: The transmitter is capable of outputting potentially lethal voltages.
Take care when applying signals to any pipe or cable and be sure to notify other
technicians who may be working on the line.
WARNING: Risk of Hearing Loss. The locator emits noise levels which can
cause partial or total hearing loss. When using headphones these must have an
independent volume control. Set the volume level to its lowest value before donning
the headphones.
WARNING: This equipment is NOT approved for use in areas where hazardous
gases may be present.
WARNING: When using the transmitter, switch off the unit and disconnect cables
before removing the batteries.
WARNING: The RD5100H
2
O locator will detect most buried conductors but there
are some objects that do not radiate any detectable signal. The RD5100H
2
O, or any
other electromagnetic locator, cannot detect these objects so proceed with caution.
There are also some live cables which the RD5100H
2
O will not be able to detect in
Power mode. The RD5100H
2
O does not indicate whether a signal is from a single cable
or from several in close proximity.
CAUTION: Batteries can get hot after prolonged use at full output power.
Take care while replacing or handling batteries.
eCert
The RD5100H
2
O locator is safety equipment which should be regularly
checked to ensure its correct operation.
eCert
1
provides a thorough test of the RD5100H
2
O’s locating circuitry, and
supplies a Radiodetection Calibration Certificate when a positive test result
is obtained.
Refer to the RD5100 Manager
1
operation manual for further details. Additional
purchase may be required.
1 Contact Radiodetection for eCert and RD5100 Manager availability.
3 Year Extended Warranty
The RD5100H
2
O locator and transmitter are covered by a 1 year warranty as
standard. Customers can extend their warranty period to a total of 3 years by
registering their products within 3 months of purchase.
Visit
https://portal.radiodetection.com/
to create your company portal
account, and use the Product page to register your locator or transmitter.
Information on how to create a company account can be obtained from:
https://support.radiodetection.com
From time to time Radiodetection may release new software to improve the
performance or add new functionality to its products. By registering, users
will benefit from email alerts advising about new software and special offers
related to its product range.
Users can opt-out at any time from receiving software and technical
notifications, or just from receiving marketing material by contacting
Radiodetection.
