Always turn off the power when working near
electrical wires.
WORKING WITH DIFFERENT MATERIALS
StudSensor
™
L
40 is for use on dry interior walls only.
Note: Sensing depth and accuracy can vary due
to moisture, content of materials, wall texture,
and paint.
StudSensor
™
L
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
™
L
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
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
3
⁄
4
in. (19 mm) thick.
Unit will remain off if Power button is not pressed.
4. FINDING A STUD
Always scan for studs with the scanner 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. Do not move the unit until
calibration is complete. When calibration is complete,
the green READY light will illuminate.
Always turn off the power when working near
electrical wires.
WORKING WITH DIFFERENT MATERIALS
StudSensor
™
L
40 is for use on dry interior walls only.
Note: Sensing depth and accuracy can vary due
to moisture, content of materials, wall texture,
and paint.
StudSensor
™
L
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
™
L
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
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
3
⁄
4
in. (19 mm) thick.
Unit will remain off if Power button is not pressed.
4. FINDING A STUD
Always scan for studs with the scanner 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. Do not move the unit until
calibration is complete. When calibration is complete,
the green READY light will illuminate.
1. INSTALLING THE BATTERY
Push in the battery door
tab at the bottom of the
tool and open the door.
Insert a
new
9 V battery,
matching the positive (+)
and negative (-) terminals
to the icons printed on the
back. Snap the battery into
place and replace the door.
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 or 24 in. (41 or 61 cm) apart
and are 1
1
⁄
2
in. (38 mm) in width.
Anything closer
together or a different width may not be a stud,
joist, or firebreak.
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 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.
1. INSTALLING THE BATTERY
Push in the battery door
tab at the bottom of the
tool and open the door.
Insert a
new
9 V battery,
matching the positive (+)
and negative (-) terminals
to the icons printed on the
back. Snap the battery into place
and replace the door.
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 or 24 in. (41 or 61 cm) apart
and are 1
1
⁄
2
in. (38 mm) in width.
Anything closer
together or a different width may not be a
stud, joist, or firebreak.
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 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.
Continue to hold the Power
button, then slowly slide
unit horizontally across the
wall, left or right. As you
begin to approach a stud,
the arrow segments will
begin to turn on.
When the top red EDGE
light is lit, the SpotLite
®
pointer 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 the red
EDGE light turns off. Slide
unit in reverse direction to
locate other edge of stud.
Mark this second spot.
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.
Continue to hold the Power
button, then slowly slide
unit horizontally across the
wall, left or right. As you
begin to approach a stud,
the arrow segments will
begin to turn on.
When the top red EDGE
light is lit, the SpotLite
®
pointer 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 the red
EDGE light turns off. Slide
unit in reverse direction to
locate other edge of stud.
Mark this second spot.
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.
You suspect electrical
wires, but do not
detect any.
You suspect electrical
wires, but do not
detect any.
Area of voltage
detection appears much
larger than actual wire
(AC only).
Area of voltage
detection appears much
larger than actual wire
(AC only).
• Wires may be shielded behind
metallic wall coverings, plywood
shearwall, or other dense material,
or in conduit.
• The wires may not be live.
• Wires deeper than 2 in. (51 mm)
from surface may not be detected.
• Wires may be shielded behind
metallic wall coverings, plywood
shearwall, or other dense material,
or in conduit.
• The wires may not be live.
• Wires deeper than 2 in. (51 mm)
from surface may not be detected.
• Voltage detection can spread on
drywall as much as 12 in. (30 cm)
from each side of an actual
electrical wire.
• Voltage detection can spread on
drywall as much as 12 in. (30 cm)
from each side of an actual
electrical wire.
Lights start blinking
and unit beeps
repeatedly.
Lights start blinking
and unit beeps
repeatedly.
• Scan began on dense part of wall or
over a stud.
• Unit not flat against wall.
• Unit tilted or lifted during scan.
(All these factors affect proper
calibration.)
• Scanning surface is too dense or too
wet for unit to operate.
• Scan began on dense part of wall or
over a stud.
• Unit not flat against wall.
• Unit tilted or lifted during scan.
(All these factors affect proper
calibration.)
• Scanning surface is too dense or too
wet for unit to operate.
• Turn unit off, move over a few inches (5–8 cm),
press Power button, and start again.
• On rough surfaces, place a thin piece of cardboard on
wall, scanning over it to help slide unit more smoothly.
• Keep hand at least 6 in. (15 cm) from unit while you
calibrate and scan. Hold unit with thumb and index
finger no higher than handgrips. Be careful not to
move your fingers after calibration.
• Always hold unit parallel to the stud and move it
perpendicular to the stud you’re trying to locate.
• If you are using unit on a recently taped, painted, or
wallpapered wall, allow time to dry and try again.
• Turn unit off, move over a few inches (5–8 cm),
press Power button, and start again.
• On rough surfaces, place a thin piece of cardboard on
wall, scanning over it to help slide unit more smoothly.
• Keep hand at least 6 in. (15 cm) from unit while you
calibrate and scan. Hold unit with thumb and index
finger no higher than handgrips. Be careful not to
move your fingers after calibration.
• Always hold unit parallel to the stud and move it
perpendicular to the stud you’re trying to locate.
• If you are using unit on a recently taped, painted, or
wallpapered wall, allow time to dry and try again.
Unable to detect studs
in STUD SCAN mode.
The top EDGE arrow
doesn’t turn on or flash
in STUD SCAN mode.
• Wall is particularly thick or dense.
• Switch to DEEPSCAN
®
mode to locate the stud.
• Interpret the highest arrow obtained as the stud edge.
Unable to detect studs
in STUD SCAN mode.
The top EDGE arrow
doesn’t turn on or flash
in STUD SCAN mode.
• Wall is particularly thick or dense.
• Switch to DEEPSCAN
®
mode to locate the stud.
• Interpret the highest arrow obtained as the stud edge.
The green READY light
turns on but, when
scanning, unit doesn’t
do anything else.
• Unit may not be flat against the wall.
• If it is in the DEEPSCAN
®
mode
(DEEPSCAN
®
is lit), you may have
calibrated over a stud.
• Hold unit so two Velcro
®
strips on the back make
contact with wall.
• Recalibrate unit in a different place and re-scan area.
The green READY light
turns on but, when
scanning, unit doesn’t
do anything else.
• Unit may not be flat against the wall.
• If it is in the DEEPSCAN
®
mode
(DEEPSCAN
®
is lit), you may have
calibrated over a stud.
• Hold unit so two Velcro
®
strips on the back make
contact with wall.
• Recalibrate unit in a different place and re-scan area.
Working in DEEPSCAN
®
mode and can’t detect
studs.
• You may have calibrated over a
stud. (The error condition is disabled
in DEEPSCAN
®
mode because it is
twice as sensitive as STUD SCAN.)
• You may be holding the unit like a
TV remote, aiming it at the wall.
• Move unit over a few inches (5–8 cm)
and recalibrate.
• Hold unit so two Velcro
®
strips on the back
make contact with wall.
Working in DEEPSCAN
®
mode and can’t detect
studs.
• You may have calibrated over a
stud. (The error condition is disabled
in DEEPSCAN
®
mode because it is
twice as sensitive as STUD SCAN.)
• You may be holding the unit like a
TV remote, aiming it at the wall.
• Move unit over a few inches (5–8 cm)
and recalibrate.
• Hold unit so two Velcro
®
strips on the back
make contact with wall.
Detects other objects
besides studs.
• Electrical wiring and metal or plastic
pipes may be near or touching back
surface of wall.
• Check for other studs equally spaced to either side
12, 16, or 24 in. (30, 40, or 60 cm) apart or for the
same stud at several places directly above and below
the first scan area.
Detects other objects
besides studs.
• Electrical wiring and metal or plastic
pipes may be near or touching back
surface of wall.
• Check for other studs equally spaced to either side
12, 16, or 24 in. (30, 40, or 60 cm) apart or for the
same stud at several places directly above and below
the first scan area.
• Use extra caution if the area has plywood, thick wood
backing behind drywall, or thicker-than-normal walls.
• If a switch controls an outlet, make sure it is ON for
detection, but turned off when working near electrical
wires.
Always turn off power when cutting, nailing, or
drilling near electrical wires.
• Use extra caution if the area has plywood, thick wood
backing behind drywall, or thicker-than-normal walls.
• If a switch controls an outlet, make sure it is ON for
detection, but turned off when working near electrical
wires.
Always turn off power when cutting, nailing, or
drilling near electrical wires.
• To narrow detection, turn unit off and on again at the
edge of where wire was detected and scan again.
Always turn off power when cutting, nailing, or
drilling near electrical wires.
• To narrow detection, turn unit off and on again at the
edge of where wire was detected and scan again.
Always turn off power when cutting, nailing, or
drilling near electrical wires.
Probable Causes
Probable Causes
Solutions
Solutions
Situation
Situation
Electrical field locators may
not detect live AC wires if
wires are more than 2 in. (51 mm) from the
scanned surface, 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.
Electrical field locators may
not detect live AC wires if
wires are more than 2 in. (51 mm) from the
scanned surface, 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.
StudSensor
™
L40
Stud Finder
StudSensor
™
L40
Stud Finder
Stud Edge Groove
Stud Edge Groove
SpotLite
®
Pointer
SpotLite
®
Pointer
WireWarning
®
Detection Indicator
WireWarning
®
Detection Indicator
STUD SCAN
Mode
STUD SCAN
Mode
Power Button
Power Button
Green
READY
Light
Green
READY
Light
Red EDGE Light
Red EDGE Light
DEEPSCAN
®
Mode
DEEPSCAN
®
Mode
Mode Switch
Mode Switch
DeepScan, SpotLite, StudSensor, WireWarning, and Zircon are registered trademarks or trademarks of Zircon Corporation.
DeepScan, SpotLite, StudSensor, WireWarning, and Zircon are registered trademarks or trademarks of Zircon Corporation.
Visit www.zircon.com/support for the most current instructions.
Visit www.zircon.com/support for the most current instructions.
6. HELPFUL HINTS
(See also number 2, Operating Tips)
6. HELPFUL HINTS
(See also number 2, Operating Tips)
The StudSensor
™
L
40 features two
scanning modes:
• STUD SCAN: Locates the edges of
wood and metal studs up to
3
⁄
4
in.
(19 mm) deep
• DEEPSCAN
®
: Locates the edges of
wood and metal studs up to 1
1
⁄
2
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
®
icon will illuminate.
The StudSensor
™
L
40 features two
scanning modes:
• STUD SCAN: Locates the edges of
wood and metal studs up to
3
⁄
4
in.
(19 mm) deep
• DEEPSCAN
®
: Locates the edges of
wood and metal studs up to 1
1
⁄
2
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
®
icon will illuminate.
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.
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
www.zircon.com • [email protected]
©2014 Zircon Corporation • P/N 66308 • Rev A 05/14
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
www.zircon.com • [email protected]
©2014 Zircon Corporation • P/N 66308 • Rev A 05/14
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.
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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Always turn off the power when working near
electrical wires.
WORKING WITH DIFFERENT MATERIALS
StudSensor
™
L
40 is for use on dry interior walls only.
Note: Sensing depth and accuracy can vary due
to moisture, content of materials, wall texture,
and paint.
StudSensor
™
L
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
™
L
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
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
3
⁄
4
in. (19 mm) thick.
Unit will remain off if Power button is not pressed.
4. FINDING A STUD
Always scan for studs with the scanner 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. Do not move the unit until
calibration is complete. When calibration is complete,
the green READY light will illuminate.
Always turn off the power when working near
electrical wires.
WORKING WITH DIFFERENT MATERIALS
StudSensor
™
L
40 is for use on dry interior walls only.
Note: Sensing depth and accuracy can vary due
to moisture, content of materials, wall texture,
and paint.
StudSensor
™
L
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
™
L
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
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
3
⁄
4
in. (19 mm) thick.
Unit will remain off if Power button is not pressed.
4. FINDING A STUD
Always scan for studs with the scanner 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. Do not move the unit until
calibration is complete. When calibration is complete,
the green READY light will illuminate.
1. INSTALLING THE BATTERY
Push in the battery door
tab at the bottom of the
tool and open the door.
Insert a
new
9 V battery,
matching the positive (+)
and negative (-) terminals
to the icons printed on the
back. Snap the battery into
place and replace the door.
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 or 24 in. (41 or 61 cm) apart
and are 1
1
⁄
2
in. (38 mm) in width.
Anything closer
together or a different width may not be a stud,
joist, or firebreak.
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 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.
1. INSTALLING THE BATTERY
Push in the battery door
tab at the bottom of the
tool and open the door.
Insert a
new
9 V battery,
matching the positive (+)
and negative (-) terminals
to the icons printed on the
back. Snap the battery into place
and replace the door.
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 or 24 in. (41 or 61 cm) apart
and are 1
1
⁄
2
in. (38 mm) in width.
Anything closer
together or a different width may not be a
stud, joist, or firebreak.
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 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.
Continue to hold the Power
button, then slowly slide
unit horizontally across the
wall, left or right. As you
begin to approach a stud,
the arrow segments will
begin to turn on.
When the top red EDGE
light is lit, the SpotLite
®
pointer 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 the red
EDGE light turns off. Slide
unit in reverse direction to
locate other edge of stud.
Mark this second spot.
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.
Continue to hold the Power
button, then slowly slide
unit horizontally across the
wall, left or right. As you
begin to approach a stud,
the arrow segments will
begin to turn on.
When the top red EDGE
light is lit, the SpotLite
®
pointer 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 the red
EDGE light turns off. Slide
unit in reverse direction to
locate other edge of stud.
Mark this second spot.
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.
You suspect electrical
wires, but do not
detect any.
You suspect electrical
wires, but do not
detect any.
Area of voltage
detection appears much
larger than actual wire
(AC only).
Area of voltage
detection appears much
larger than actual wire
(AC only).
• Wires may be shielded behind
metallic wall coverings, plywood
shearwall, or other dense material,
or in conduit.
• The wires may not be live.
• Wires deeper than 2 in. (51 mm)
from surface may not be detected.
• Wires may be shielded behind
metallic wall coverings, plywood
shearwall, or other dense material,
or in conduit.
• The wires may not be live.
• Wires deeper than 2 in. (51 mm)
from surface may not be detected.
• Voltage detection can spread on
drywall as much as 12 in. (30 cm)
from each side of an actual
electrical wire.
• Voltage detection can spread on
drywall as much as 12 in. (30 cm)
from each side of an actual
electrical wire.
Lights start blinking
and unit beeps
repeatedly.
Lights start blinking
and unit beeps
repeatedly.
• Scan began on dense part of wall or
over a stud.
• Unit not flat against wall.
• Unit tilted or lifted during scan.
(All these factors affect proper
calibration.)
• Scanning surface is too dense or too
wet for unit to operate.
• Scan began on dense part of wall or
over a stud.
• Unit not flat against wall.
• Unit tilted or lifted during scan.
(All these factors affect proper
calibration.)
• Scanning surface is too dense or too
wet for unit to operate.
• Turn unit off, move over a few inches (5–8 cm),
press Power button, and start again.
• On rough surfaces, place a thin piece of cardboard on
wall, scanning over it to help slide unit more smoothly.
• Keep hand at least 6 in. (15 cm) from unit while you
calibrate and scan. Hold unit with thumb and index
finger no higher than handgrips. Be careful not to
move your fingers after calibration.
• Always hold unit parallel to the stud and move it
perpendicular to the stud you’re trying to locate.
• If you are using unit on a recently taped, painted, or
wallpapered wall, allow time to dry and try again.
• Turn unit off, move over a few inches (5–8 cm),
press Power button, and start again.
• On rough surfaces, place a thin piece of cardboard on
wall, scanning over it to help slide unit more smoothly.
• Keep hand at least 6 in. (15 cm) from unit while you
calibrate and scan. Hold unit with thumb and index
finger no higher than handgrips. Be careful not to
move your fingers after calibration.
• Always hold unit parallel to the stud and move it
perpendicular to the stud you’re trying to locate.
• If you are using unit on a recently taped, painted, or
wallpapered wall, allow time to dry and try again.
Unable to detect studs
in STUD SCAN mode.
The top EDGE arrow
doesn’t turn on or flash
in STUD SCAN mode.
• Wall is particularly thick or dense.
• Switch to DEEPSCAN
®
mode to locate the stud.
• Interpret the highest arrow obtained as the stud edge.
Unable to detect studs
in STUD SCAN mode.
The top EDGE arrow
doesn’t turn on or flash
in STUD SCAN mode.
• Wall is particularly thick or dense.
• Switch to DEEPSCAN
®
mode to locate the stud.
• Interpret the highest arrow obtained as the stud edge.
The green READY light
turns on but, when
scanning, unit doesn’t
do anything else.
• Unit may not be flat against the wall.
• If it is in the DEEPSCAN
®
mode
(DEEPSCAN
®
is lit), you may have
calibrated over a stud.
• Hold unit so two Velcro
®
strips on the back make
contact with wall.
• Recalibrate unit in a different place and re-scan area.
The green READY light
turns on but, when
scanning, unit doesn’t
do anything else.
• Unit may not be flat against the wall.
• If it is in the DEEPSCAN
®
mode
(DEEPSCAN
®
is lit), you may have
calibrated over a stud.
• Hold unit so two Velcro
®
strips on the back make
contact with wall.
• Recalibrate unit in a different place and re-scan area.
Working in DEEPSCAN
®
mode and can’t detect
studs.
• You may have calibrated over a
stud. (The error condition is disabled
in DEEPSCAN
®
mode because it is
twice as sensitive as STUD SCAN.)
• You may be holding the unit like a
TV remote, aiming it at the wall.
• Move unit over a few inches (5–8 cm)
and recalibrate.
• Hold unit so two Velcro
®
strips on the back
make contact with wall.
Working in DEEPSCAN
®
mode and can’t detect
studs.
• You may have calibrated over a
stud. (The error condition is disabled
in DEEPSCAN
®
mode because it is
twice as sensitive as STUD SCAN.)
• You may be holding the unit like a
TV remote, aiming it at the wall.
• Move unit over a few inches (5–8 cm)
and recalibrate.
• Hold unit so two Velcro
®
strips on the back
make contact with wall.
Detects other objects
besides studs.
• Electrical wiring and metal or plastic
pipes may be near or touching back
surface of wall.
• Check for other studs equally spaced to either side
12, 16, or 24 in. (30, 40, or 60 cm) apart or for the
same stud at several places directly above and below
the first scan area.
Detects other objects
besides studs.
• Electrical wiring and metal or plastic
pipes may be near or touching back
surface of wall.
• Check for other studs equally spaced to either side
12, 16, or 24 in. (30, 40, or 60 cm) apart or for the
same stud at several places directly above and below
the first scan area.
• Use extra caution if the area has plywood, thick wood
backing behind drywall, or thicker-than-normal walls.
• If a switch controls an outlet, make sure it is ON for
detection, but turned off when working near electrical
wires.
Always turn off power when cutting, nailing, or
drilling near electrical wires.
• Use extra caution if the area has plywood, thick wood
backing behind drywall, or thicker-than-normal walls.
• If a switch controls an outlet, make sure it is ON for
detection, but turned off when working near electrical
wires.
Always turn off power when cutting, nailing, or
drilling near electrical wires.
• To narrow detection, turn unit off and on again at the
edge of where wire was detected and scan again.
Always turn off power when cutting, nailing, or
drilling near electrical wires.
• To narrow detection, turn unit off and on again at the
edge of where wire was detected and scan again.
Always turn off power when cutting, nailing, or
drilling near electrical wires.
Probable Causes
Probable Causes
Solutions
Solutions
Situation
Situation
Electrical field locators may
not detect live AC wires if
wires are more than 2 in. (51 mm) from the
scanned surface, 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.
Electrical field locators may
not detect live AC wires if
wires are more than 2 in. (51 mm) from the
scanned surface, 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.
StudSensor
™
L40
Stud Finder
StudSensor
™
L40
Stud Finder
Stud Edge Groove
Stud Edge Groove
SpotLite
®
Pointer
SpotLite
®
Pointer
WireWarning
®
Detection Indicator
WireWarning
®
Detection Indicator
STUD SCAN
Mode
STUD SCAN
Mode
Power Button
Power Button
Green
READY
Light
Green
READY
Light
Red EDGE Light
Red EDGE Light
DEEPSCAN
®
Mode
DEEPSCAN
®
Mode
Mode Switch
Mode Switch
DeepScan, SpotLite, StudSensor, WireWarning, and Zircon are registered trademarks or trademarks of Zircon Corporation.
DeepScan, SpotLite, StudSensor, WireWarning, and Zircon are registered trademarks or trademarks of Zircon Corporation.
Visit www.zircon.com/support for the most current instructions.
Visit www.zircon.com/support for the most current instructions.
6. HELPFUL HINTS
(See also number 2, Operating Tips)
6. HELPFUL HINTS
(See also number 2, Operating Tips)
The StudSensor
™
L
40 features two
scanning modes:
• STUD SCAN: Locates the edges of
wood and metal studs up to
3
⁄
4
in.
(19 mm) deep
• DEEPSCAN
®
: Locates the edges of
wood and metal studs up to 1
1
⁄
2
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
®
icon will illuminate.
The StudSensor
™
L
40 features two
scanning modes:
• STUD SCAN: Locates the edges of
wood and metal studs up to
3
⁄
4
in.
(19 mm) deep
• DEEPSCAN
®
: Locates the edges of
wood and metal studs up to 1
1
⁄
2
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
®
icon will illuminate.
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.
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
www.zircon.com • [email protected]
©2014 Zircon Corporation • P/N 66308 • Rev A 05/14
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
www.zircon.com • [email protected]
©2014 Zircon Corporation • P/N 66308 • Rev A 05/14
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.
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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