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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.

Battery Door Tab

Battery Door Tab

WARNING

WARNING

EN

EN

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

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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.

Battery Door Tab

Battery Door Tab

WARNING

WARNING

EN

EN

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

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Страница 1: ...308 Rev A 05 14 Battery Door Tab EN ZirconCorporation ZirconTV ZirconTools ZirconToolPro ZirconTools StudSensor L40 Stud Finder Stud Edge Groove SpotLite Pointer WireWarning Detection Indicator STUD SCAN Mode Power Button Green READY Light Red EDGE Light DEEPSCAN Mode Mode Switch DeepScan SpotLite StudSensor WireWarning and Zircon are registered trademarks or trademarks of Zircon Corporation Visit...

Страница 2: ...utting 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 11 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...

Страница 3: ... 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...

Страница 4: ...er 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 ov...

Страница 5: ... 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 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...

Страница 6: ...lectrical wires Probable Causes Solutions Situation 6 HELPFUL HINTS See also number 2 Operating Tips You suspect electrical wires but do not detect any 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 ...

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