Utili-Finder User Manual
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1. cables to be successfully found A caution The absence of a positive indication does not guarantee the non existence of a service UARICI 1F Services without a detectable signal may also be present The Utili Finder will not locate non metallic services such as plastic pipes typically used by the water and gas utilities PRECAUTIONS Always excavate with care www UTTILIFINDER com Your Utili Finder kit will include the following items Race INSTRUCTIONS uT STEP2 UTILI TRACE e Squeeze trigger to turn on Utili Trace e LCD activates STEP 4 MARK e When the bar graph is at the highest point you are directly over the service and should mark the ground e Joining your marks indicates the path of the service BATTERIES e When battery symbol shows one bar replace batteries e The Utili Trace locator takes 6 x LRG AA batteries STEP 1 UTILI GEN Plug the Utili Gen into the wall and switch on the power The green light confirms that power cables can be traced The blue light indicates that some other services can be traced STEP 3 SEARCH Do not swing the Utili Trace Hold at a 90 angle e Sweep the floor in a zig zag pattern ensuring the whole area is covered e When the visual and audible displays are at their highest then you are directly over a buried service i BUTTON informat2. CAUSE DISTURBANCES IN OTHER EQUIPMENT A warnine Although the product meets the strict regulations and standards which are in force in this respect the manufacturer cannot completely exclude the possibility that other equipment may be disturbed LABELLING Type Utili Gen Cable Detection Ltd Stoke on Trent ATE NO 232008 Staffordshire UTILI TRACE a UTILI GEN pe Power 7 Cable Detection Ld Input Voltage 230 V 50Hz Stoke On Trent ST11 9RD S AA A nae Sr Power Consumption 2VA pan Manufactured 07 12 Made in England This devi compes wit part 15 of FEC Rules Opaan subject ath folowing wo codons OTs device may not cause ar intaerance and ZI tis device mast accept an itarterence ecu Including itarlerence hat may cause undasid operation AACE APH ECE Y M Q Z U J E a CONFORMITY TO NATIONAL REGULATIONS Hereby Cable Detection declares that the Utili Trace and Utili Gen are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC The declaration of conformity may be consulted at http www utilifinder com Class 1 equipment according European Directive 1999 5 EC R amp TTE can be placed on the market and be put into service without restrictions in any EEA member state The conformity for countries with other national regulations not covered by European directive 1999 5 EC has to be approved prior to use and operation
3. TECHNICAL INFORMATION uT RACE CABLE LOCATOR Proximity alarm Service less than 30cm deep Depth range to 3m Environmental Protection IP54 shower proof Batteries 6 x AA alkaline IEC LR6 supplied Battery life 40 hours intermittent use at 20 C Weight 2 7kg including batteries UTrILI GEN SIGNAL TRANSMITTER Power Supply UK 13AMP Plug Mains 230Vrms Dimensions mm Width 61 Height 47 Length 103 Environmental Conditions Indoor Use Only Temperature Range 0 40 C Rating Input Voltage 230V Power Consumption 2VA Weight 255g For further information and training on the Utili Finder system visit www UTFILIFINDER com Manufacturers Cable Detection Limited Unit 1 Blythe Business Park Cresswell Stoke on Trent Staffordshire ST11 9RD 151003 UTILI FINDER USER MANUAL Find Electricity Cables v Reduce Cable Strikes The Utili Finder may also detect earth bonded utilities such as Cable TV vV Telecom Cables Metal Gas and Water Pipes GENERAL INFORMATION The Utili Finder system operates by creating a detectable signal conducted onto the mains electricity supply and electrically bonded conductive services race Depending on the material of the utilities present and the electrical safety earth bonding arrangement then when the Utili Gen blue LED is lit the Utili Finder may additionally enable metal water and gas pipes telecom and cable TV
4. ansportation or shipping contact your local passenger or freight transport company DISPOSAL The product must not be disposed with household waste Dispose of the product appropriately in accordance with the national regulations in force in your country Always prevent access to the product by unauthorised personnel N warnine If the product is improperly disposed of the following can happen e If polymer parts are burnt poisonous gases are produced which may impair health e If batteries are damaged or are heated strongly they can explode and cause poisoning burning corrosion or environmental contamination e By disposing of the product irresponsibly you may enable unauthorised persons to use it in contravention of the regulations exposing themselves and third parties to the risk of severe injury and rendering the environment liable to contamination e Improper disposal of silicone oil may cause environmental contamination Precautions Product specific treatment and waste management information can be downloaded from the Utili Finder website at www utilifinder com or received from your Utili Finder dealer ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY EMC The term Electromagnetic Compatibility is taken to mean the capability of the product to function smoothly in an environment where electromagnetic radiation and electrostatic discharges are present and without causing electromagnetic disturbances to other equipment ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION CAN
5. ion Depress the i button for 2 seconds The inder website address will be displayed this website provides all online support and training information F BUTTON Functional test Ensure that the Utili Gen unit is turned off Depress the F button for 2 seconds The Utili Trace will automatically carry out a functional test PAS means unit is within set tolerances ERR means unit is outside set tolerances and may need servicing Repeat the test in a different location if the unit displays ERR Zn e The Locator will automatically repeat the function test if it fails e Repeated failure will indicate a faulty unit which must be returned for service SAFETY DIRECTIONS The symbols used in this manual have the following meanings N mancer Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury A warnine Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended use which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury AN camon Indicates a potentially hazardous situation or an unintended use which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury and or appreciable material financial and environmental damage Eg Important paragraphs which must be adhered to in practice as they enable the product to be used in a technically correct and efficient manner The following directions should enable the person responsible for the product and the person who actually uses the equip
6. ment to anticipate and avoid operational hazards PERMITTED USE The products are intended to be used for the detection and localization of underground metallic services cables and metallic pipes Utili Gen is for indoor use only REPAIR The products contain no user serviceable parts and do not require regular maintenance Only Utili Finder authorised service workshops are entitled to repair these products DO NOT e Use products with obviously recognizable damage or defects e Connect Utili Gen to a electrical socket with recognizable damage or defects or when wet e Open or modify the product using tools for example screwdriver e Disable electrical equipment safety systems e Remove hazard notices HAZARDS OF USE AX warnine High mechanical stress high ambient temperatures or immersion into fluids can cause leakage fire or explosions of the batteries Precautions Protect the batteries from mechanical influences and high ambient temperatures Do not drop or immerse batteries into fluids A eae During the transport shipping or disposal of batteries it is possible for inappropriate mechanical influences to constitute a fire hazard Precautions Before shipping the product or disposing of it discharge the batteries by running the product until they are flat When transporting or shipping batteries the person in charge of the product must ensure that the applicable national and international rules and regulations are observed Before tr
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