AccuLine 40-6527 User manual

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Self-Leveling Rotary Laser Level
Model No. 40-6527 & 40-6532
Instruction Manual
Congratulations on your choice of this Self-Leveling Rotary Laser Level.
Wesuggest you read this instruction manual thoroughly before using the
instrument. Save this instruction manual for future use.
This tool emits one rotating laser beam plus one plumb beam and is
ideal for laying out indoor and outdoor construction projects.
This is a Class IIIa laser tool and is manufactured to comply with CRF 21,
parts 1040.10 and 1040.11 as well as international safety rule IEC 285.
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Table of Contents
1. Kit Contents
2. Features and Functions
3. Safety Instructions
4. Location/Content
of Warning Labels
5. Location of Parts/Components
6. Operating Instructions
7. Using the Product
8. Accuracy Self-Check
9. Technical Specifications
10. Application Demonstrations
11. Care and Handling
12. Product Warranty
13. Product Registration
14. Accessories
1. Kit Contents
Description for Model 40-6527 Qty.
Self-Leveling RotaryLaser 1
Tinted Glasses 1
Alkaline Battery Compartment 1
“C” Alkaline Batteries 4
Instruction Manual with Warranty Card 1
Soft-Sided Carrying Case 1
Description for Model 40-6532 Qty.
Self-Leveling Rotary Laser 1
Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack 1
6V Battery Adapter 1
Alkaline Battery Compartment (batteries not included) 1
Detector with Clamp and 9V Battery 1
Remote Control with 9V Battery 1
Tinted Glasses 1
Instruction Manual with Warranty Card 1
Hard Shell Carrying Case 1
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3. Safety Instructions
Please read and understand all of the following instructions, prior
to using this tool. Failure to do so, may void the warranty.
DANGER!
Class IIIa Laser Product
Max. Power Output: ≤5mW
Wavelength: 625-645nm
THIS TOOL EMITS LASER RADIATION.
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.
AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE.
2. Features and Functions
•Self leveling in the horizontal plane
•Locking mechanism protects inner pendulum during transportation
•Manual leveling in the vertical plane with 90º split beam
•Range-scan modes include dot and two adjustable line lengths
• Visual and audible alarms when beyond leveling range
•Dust and rain resistant
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ATTENTION IMPORTANT
• Read all instructions prior to operating this laser tool. Do not remove any labels from tool.
• Do not stare directly at the laser beam.
• Do not project the laser beam directly into the eyes of others.
• Do not set up laser tool at eye level or operate the tool near a reflective surface as
the laser beam could be projected into your eyes or into the eyes of others.
• Do not place the laser tool in a manner that may cause someone to unintentionally
look into the laser beam. Serious eye injury may result.
• Do not operate the tool in explosive environments, i.e. in the presence of gases or
flammable liquids.
• Keep the laser tool out of the reach of children and other untrained persons.
• Do not attempt to view the laser beam through optical tools such as telescopes as
serious eye injury may result.
•Always turn the laser tool off when not in use or left unattended for a period of time.
• Remove the batteries when storing the tool for an extended time (more than 3 months)
to avoid damage to the tool should the batteries deteriorate.
• Do not attempt to repair or disassemble the laser tool. If unqualified persons attempt
to repair this tool, warranty will be void.
•Use only original AccuLine Pro®parts and accessories purchased from your AccuLine Pro®
authorized dealer.Use of non-AccuLine Pro®parts and accessories will void warranty.
4. Location/Content of Warning Labels
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5. Location of Part/Components
Laser output
window
Battery-case
locking screw
Remote control
Receivers
Keypad
Vertical adjustment knob
Battery case
5/8” thread holes
Transportation
locking knob
Calibration
screw plug
Handle and
vertical bracket
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6. Operating Instructions
IMPORTANT: It is the responsibility of the user to verify the
calibration of the instrument before each use.
Battery Installation
Note: Always check to be sure that the on/off switch is in the off
position before removing and replacing batteries.
Usage for Rechargeable (40-6532 only) & Alkaline BatteryCases
1. Put 4 “C” alkaline batteries into the battery case according to the
polarity indication shown in the battery case.
2. Put the battery case on the instrument and tighten the locking screw.
3. If using the rechargeable (40-6532 only) batterypack, put the
battery box on the instrument and tighten the locking screw.
Note (40-6532 only):
• For the first two charges of a new rechargeable battery pack, it is
necessary to charge for 12-plus hours.
• The instrument will still work even if it is being charged with the
adapter.
•Do not charge alkaline batteries.
• Used (discharged) batteries are hazardous waste and should be
disposed of properly.
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7. Using the Product
Operating Panel
1. Power Key
•Press this key to turn on and off the power
2. Power LED
• When the LED is lit the unit is connected to the power
•When the LED is off the unit is not receiving power
• When the LED is flashing the battery is low
3. Scanning LED
•When the LED is lit the unit is in rotation mode
• When the LED is flashing the unit is in scan mode
4. Scan mode key
• With the first press of this button, the instrument
emits a short laser line.
•With a second press of this button, the instrument emits a longer
laser line.
•
With a third press of this button, the instrument emits a laser point.
Rotation speed
and scan keys
Scanning LED
HIgh rotation
speed key
Power Key
Power LED
Scan mode key
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5. High rotation speed key
Press this key, the instrument will rotate in its highest speed
6. Rotation speed and scan keys
In rotation mode
•Press the up arrow to increase rotation speed
•Press the down arrow to decrease rotation speed
In scan mode
•Press the up arrow to rotate the scan counterclockwise
•Press the down arrow to rotate the scan clockwise
Out of level alarm
Set the transportation locking knob to the unlocked/on position. Turn
the power on and the instrument will self-level. During the process
of self-leveling, if the instrument is tilted to exceed its self-leveling
range, it will stop rotating and the unit will give a sound alarm.
Transportation lock knob operation
When the lock knob is turned to “ON”, the compensator is unlocked.
When the lock knob is turned to “OFF”, the compensator is locked.
Usage for Horizontal Application
1. Put in the Ni-MH battery pack (40-6532 only) or alkaline batteries, or
connect with 6V DC (40-6532 only) power through power jack.
Use on a platform
Connected to a
5/8” x 11 tripod
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2. Place the instrument on a platform or tripod, connect to the tripod
using the 5/8" thread at the bottom of laser.
Note: If instrument is inclined beyond its self-leveling range, it will
deliver an audible alarm. Re-position the instrument until level.
3. Rotate the transportation locking knob counter-clockwise to “ON”,
then turn power on. Press the keys on control panel or remote
control (40-6532 only) to adjust to your desired working status.
4. After finishing operation or before moving the instrument, turn
power off and return locking knob to the “OFF” position.
Note: If transportation locking knob is not turned to the lock position
it will deliver an audible alarm when the unit is returned to its case.
It is important that the locking knob is turned to the locked
position prior to returning the unit to its case.
Note: Remote control operating panel is similar to laser operating panel
(40-6532 only).
Power Key
(turns power off only)
Rotation
speed and
scan keys
Scan Key
High Rotation
Speed Key
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Usage for vertical application
IMPORTANT: Keep the transportation “Locking Knob” in the
“Locked/Off” position.
1. Install batteries/battery pack (40-6532 only) as previously
discussed.
2. Set the laser down on its vertical bracket.
3. Turn on the power by pressing the Power Key. The vertical vial will
now be backlit.
4. Turn the vertical “Adjusting Knob” until the vertical vial bubble is
centered.
5. Select the work state that you need by pressing the buttons on the
operating panel or remote control (40-6532 only).
6. Power the instrument off when you finish work and keep the
transportation lock in the locked/off position.
Use on a platform
Connected to a
5/8” x11 tripod
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Detector Usage (included in Model No. 40-6532)
1. Technical Specifications
Detecting accuracy Fine: ±0.039" (±1mm)
Coarse 1: ±0.098" (±2.5mm) when range ≥
492 ft. (150m)
Coarse 2: ±0.394" (±10mm) when range ≥
492 ft. (150m)
Automatic Shut-off 6 min ±1min
Power Supply 9V battery, 30 hrs continuous use
(with LCD illumination off)
Sound Indicator slow short beep, rapid short beep and
continuous sound
LED Display down arrow, up arrow, horizontal on grade bar
Dimensions 6.30" x 3.35" x 1.10"
(160 x 85 x 28mm)
Weight 1 lb. (0.45kg)
Others Rain and dust resistant
2. Components
(a) Structure 1) Horizontal vial
2) Front display window
3) Front on grade mark
4) Vertical vial
5) LED key
6) Power key
7) Beeper
8) Reception window
9) Fine/Coarse accuracykey
10) Beeper key
11) Back display window
12) Back on grade mark
13) Bracket screw thread
14) Battery cover screw
15) Battery cover
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(b) Display
1. Power on symbol
2. Low battery indicator
3. Fine/Coarse symbol
4. Beeper symbol
5. Position indication arrows
Power Key: Turn on/off the power
Fine/Coarse Accuracy Key: Switch detecting accuracy
LED Key: Turn on/off the LCD’s light
Volume Key: Cycles between high, low and off
3. Operation Guide
(a) BatteryInstallation
•Open the battery cover door by
turning the battery cover screw
counter-clockwise. Put the battery
into the battery case noting the
polarity shown in the batterycompartment.
• Put the battery cover door back, and tighten the screw.
Note: 1) Remove the batterywhen the unit is being stored for a long time.
2) When the low battery indicator is displayed, change the
batterysoon.
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4. Operating Instructions
Power On
Press the power key to turn the unit on. The
LCD display will illuminate all the indicator
segments for 0.5 second (Fig.2). When the
indicator segments are no longer
illuminated, the detector is ready for use.
Note: The LCD display will still have the
power, detection and sound indicators
illuminated (Fig. 3).
Fine/Coarse accuracy key
Power on and press the
fine/coarse accuracy key,
the unit will cycle between
three accuracyoptions: fine,
coarse 1, coarse 2. The
accuracy symbol displayed
on the LCD will change.
Volume Key
Power on and press the
volume key, the unit will
cycle between a high sound,
lowsound and mute. The
sound symbol displayed on the LCD will change accordingly.
Note: There will be two beeps when turning the unit on and off.
There will be one beep when changing functions.
Figure 2 Figure 3
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Detecting Laser Level Signals
While detecting laser signals, the LCD will display as follows: (take
the set-up state of high sound and fine detection as an example)
When the laser signal is near the on-grade mark, the displayed up
and down arrows will decrease as the distance to the on-grade
mark decreases.
1. When detecting a horizontal laser signal, it is
important to have the bubble vial centered, as the
deflection of the receiver will influence its receiving
accuracy.
2. When detecting a vertical laser signal, it is
important to have the bubble vial centered, as the
deflection of the receiver will influence its receiving
accuracy.
Laser signal
The laser signal is down
Sound: rapid short beeps
Laser signal
The laser signal is up
Sound: slow short beeps
Laser signal
Horizontal bar indicated on-grade
Sound: continuous sound
No laser signal is detected
Sound: no sound
Laser signal Laser signal Laser signal Laser signal
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3. Keep the reception window facing the laser while detecting.
4. Hold the unit stable while detecting.
LED Function
Power on and press the LED key, the LCD will now be backlit.
Automatic Shut-off Function
When the unit does not receive a laser signal for 6 minutes, the
unit will power off automatically.
Low Battery Display Function
When the battery sign blinks on the LCD, the battery is
low and needs to be replaced. If the battery is very low,
the unit will power off automatically. Replace the battery.
Rod Clamp
Connecting to the rod clamp.
Connecting to the grade rod.
5. Detector Maintenance
• Keep the unit, particularly the reception window, clean. If it does get
dirty,use a cloth to wipe it clean.
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8. Self-Check and Calibration
IMPORTANT: It is the responsibility of the user to verify the
calibration of the instrument before each use.
X-Direction Accuracy Self-Check
1. Place the unit on a platform that is 30 feet away from a wall, with
the batterycase facing towards the wall. Turn the locking knob to
“ON”, power on the unit in the high-speed rotating status.
2. Draw a vertical line on the wall, and mark the intersection
between the laser line and the vertical line as point A. Note
this test should be done indoors with dim lighting. Its critical
that the laser beam is easily seen.
3. Turn the instrument 180 degrees, mark point B on the wall at the
intersection of the laser beam and vertical line. Also mark the center
between point A and point B as point O.
4. Measure the vertical distance (h) between point A and point B.
5. If h≤0.118", accuracy is within specification. If not, the accuracy
is beyond the specification. If beyond the specification, the unit
can be calibrated as follows.
30’
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X-Direction Accuracy Calibration
1. Turn the lock knob to the “OFF’ position.
2. Remove the rubber plug from the X-direction self-calibration
aperture inside the battery compartment. Adjust the weight
screw inside the instrument core
with a flathead screwdriver.
3. If point A is above point O, rotate
the screwdriver counterclock-
wise. If point A is under the point
O, rotate the screwdriver clock-
wise. (Rotating the screwdriver 1
rotation will adjust the laser line 1mm).
4. Check the accuracy again following the X direction accuracy
self-check. If the accuracy is still beyond specification, read-
just the weight screw again until the accuracy is correct.
Y-Direction Accuracy Self-Check
1. Rotate the instrument 90 degrees and place it on the platform.
2. Check the accuracy of Y-direction with the same method as
that of X-direction (mark the point as C and D).
3. If the accuracy is beyond specification the unit can be
calibrated as follows.
X-direction Self-
calibration aperture
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Y-Direction Accuracy Calibration
1. Turn the lock knob to the “OFF’ position.
2. Screw off the Y-direction self-calibration aperture bolt located
behind the handle. Adjust the weight screw inside the instru-
ment core with a flathead screwdriver.
3. If point C is above the point O, rotate the screw-
driver counterclockwise. If point C is under the
point O, rotate the screwdriver clockwise.
Note: After the unit is checked in one direction, check
the other direction, until the accuracy of the two directions are both
within specification.
Note: Install the self-calibration aperture screw and rubber stopper
after finishing the accuracyself-check and calibration.
AccuracySelf-check in vertical status
1. Follow the operations as shown above, and measure the distance
“H1” between the laser rotating plane and the platform surface.
2. Set the locking knob to “OFF” position, and place the instrument
in vertical position.
3. Rotate the vertical adjusting knob to center the bubble.
4. Measure the distance “H2” between the top laser beam and
the platform surface.
5. Mark E in the position that is equal to (H1-H2) under the point O.
H1
H2
E
30’ (10m)
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6. Adjust the adjusting knob to make the laser beam aim at E.
7. Check the bubble to see if it is centered. If it is not yet -
instrument will need to be sent in for calibration.
9. Technical Specifications
Laser Wavelength 635nm±10nm
Laser Classification Class IIIa
Maximum Power Output ≤5mW
Accuracy ±1/8"/100 ft. (±1mm/10m)
Interior Range Up to 200 ft. (60m) diameter depending
upon light conditions
Exterior Range Up to 2,000 ft. (600m) diameter with
detector
Remote Range Up to 100 ft. (30m) diameter with remote
(40-6532 only)
Self-Leveling Range ±3.5°
Power Supply Rechargeable batterypack (40-6532 only)
4 “C” alkaline batteries (not included)
Battery Life
Approx. battery life 15 hours continuous use
with 40-6532 only rechargeable battery pack,
20 hours with 4 “C” alkaline batteries
Dimensions 7.087" x 6.378" x 7.953"
(180 x 162 x 202mm)
Weight 4.409lbs (2Kg)
Working Temperature 32°F to 104°F (0°C to +40°C)
Center screw thread 5/8" – 11
Rotation Speed 150, 200, 250, 300 rpm
IP Protection Class 66
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10. Application Demonstrations
Plumb reference for ceiling installation Reference for anti-static flooring
installation
Reference for windowinstallation Reference for flooring
Reference for squaring and leveling Reference for cement floor installation
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