Ethos 4060 User manual

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ETHOS 4060 SPECIFICATION
The product uses five different scanning modes to detect studs, metal, and hot
unshielded AC wiring behind walls, floors, and ceilings, as well as detecting rebar
in concrete. For safety, in all modes, the product always looks for and warns users
of the presence of hot AC.
1. The Center Pointing System
2. Stud Mode Indication
3. Metal Mode Indication
4. AC Mode Indication
5. AC Wire Warming
6. 1/2” Scan Mode Indication
7. 1” Scan Mode Indication
8. 1 1/2” Scan Mode Indication
9. Power Button
10. Mode Button
11. Scan Button
12. Battery (Back of unit)
When scanning for studs, there are three scan modes to choose for properly thick
of the scanning surface:
• 1/2” Scan Mode scans through surfaces up to 1⁄2 inch thick.
• 1” Scan Mode scans through surfaces up to 1 inch thick.
• 1 1/2” Scan Mode scans through surfaces up to 11/2 inch thick.
If the thickness of the scanning surface is unknown, you can start with 1 1/2”
Scan Mode. And then choose more suitable Scan Mode to verify the centre of studs
again.
When scanning for metal pipes or rebar, select Metal Mode.
When scanning for electrical wires, select AC Mode.
1. Mode Selection

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2. Important Operating Tips, Please Read Carefully
Tool Position For proper use, always place scanner flat against the
surface before turning on power.
Power Depress and hold in the Scan button continuously while in
use.
Calibration Place unit flat on wall. Press and hold the Scan button.
Do not move the unit until calibration is complete (1-2
seconds). When calibration is complete, the unit will sound
a short beep and the bars will be cleared.
Operation Move the unit slowly, while keeping it flat against the wall.
Do not rock or lift it.
After calibrating (see2), continue to hold the scan button and slowly slide the unit
across the surface. As you approach the edge of a stud, bars on the display will
indicate you are getting close. Continue moving the scanner slowly until the display
indicates the EDGE of the stud. (see the picture below)
Continue moving the scanner slowly. The audio signal and display will indicate the
CENTER of the stud.
Continue in the same direction to find the other edge.
3. Scanning In Stud Mode

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Always verify the unit is in good working order before use. You can test it in a
known correctly wired socket or distribution board.
For your safety, AC Wire Warning works continuously in all modes. When AC
voltage is detected, the icon will be displayed on screen.
Caution: Wires deeper than 2 in. (51mm), in conduit, or behind plywood shear wall
may not be detected. Use extreme caution under these circumstances or whenever
hot AC wires are present. Always turn off power when working near electrical
wires.
AC Wire Warning
Select mode. After calibrating (see 2), continue to hold the scan button and slowly
slide the unit across the surface. Mark the spot where the display bars peak and a
steady tone sounds. Continue in the same direction until display bars reduce.
Reverse direction and mark the spot where the display bars peak from that
direction. The midpoint of the two marks is the approximate center of the object.
(see the picture below)
4. Scanning In Metal Or AC Mode
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Press battery door release down with your finger or a coin and remove door.
Connect 9-V battery to cable and place inside. Replace battery door and snap shut.
5. Changing The Battery