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Direct Connect Mode
Direct Connect Mode is most commonly used when the
target utility is readily accessible. Do not use Direct Con-
nect Mode on energized (live) conductors. The ST-33Q+
is not designed to connect to live conductors.
1. Choose connection locations for the ground stake
and the target conductor. Place the ST-33Q+, pow-
ered off, on the ground between these two loca-
tions.
Note: The ST-33Q+ leads extend up to 7.6 m [25
ft]. The further the leads are extended, the more
incidental the signal, and the further the receiver
should be used from the transmitter to avoid con-
fusing the signals with the cable leads. If perform-
ing a locate near the transmitter, keep the leads as
short as possible and store excess lead cable in
the side pockets of the ST-33Q+.
2. Insert the ground stake into the earth as far as pos-
sible. Wet the earth around the ground stake to im-
prove grounding and to lower the resistance of the
ground. With the ST-33Q+ still powered off, attach
the lead clip to the ground stake.
Instead of using the provided grounding stake, the lead
clip can be attached to other objects such as a shov-
el blade or a metal rod sunk into the earth. Using larger
grounding objects may improve grounding by increasing
the surface area in contact with the earth.
Note: Always connect the lead to the ground stake
before connecting another lead to the target line to
direct any current within the target conductor away
from the user.
3. At the target conductor, scrape away any dirt, paint,
corrosion, or other coatings and attach the other
cable lead clip with either the teeth or the magnet.
Good contact between the cable lead and the target con-
ductor lowers the resistance of the circuit and produces a
stronger tracing signal.
Note: Non-conductive pipes, such as those made
of clay or plastic, cannot carry a tracing current
without a trace wire. Plastic pipes typically have a
trace wire installed with the pipe for tracing pur-
poses. Clip the cable lead to the trace wire to en-
able tracing.
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