Hultafors H360G User manual

H360G
Operating instructions EN

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SCOPE OF DELIVERY FOR H360G:
1. H360G line laser
2. Battery adapter BA
3. AA batteries
4. Wall bracket UH
5. Case
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H360G
1. Laser beam output aperture
2. On/o switch, transport lock
3. Tripod adapter ¼“ and 5/8“
4. Battery compartment cover
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Operating manual
H360G line laser
About this manual
Congratulations on the purchase of your
new H360G! You have acquired a Hultafors
measurement instrument, which can make
your work easier, faster and more precise. To
utilize the complete functionality range of this
measurement instrument, and to ensure a
safe operation, please observe the following
instructions:
Please read this operating manual before
starting to use the device.
• Always keep the operating manual near the
device.
• Only hand over the device to other persons
together with the operating manual.
• Never render the attached warning signs
unreadable.
Contents
1. General information
2. Description
3. Technical data
4. Safety instructions
5. Laser safety / classification
6. Startup
7. Operation
8. Checking the accuracy
9. Maintenance, storage and transportation
10. Scope of delivery and accessories
11. Troubleshooting
12. Disposal
13. Warranty
14. EC conformity declaration

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1.1 Signal words and their meaning
DANGER
For an imminent danger that could lead to
serious injury or death.
WARNING
For a possibly dangerous situation that could
lead to serious injury or death.
CAUTION
For a possibly dangerous situation that could
lead to slight injury or property damage.
NOTE
For application notes and other useful
information
1.2 Pictograms and other information
1.2.1 WARNING SIGNS
Warning of dangers in general
1. General information
1.2.2 SYMBOLE
Read instructions before use
Batteries and devices must not be
disposed of with household waste
Do not throw batteries into a fire
Warning signs on battery Do not
heat the battery above 60 °C.
Class 2 laser device
Do not look into the laser beam!

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2.1 Device components, display and
operating elements
2.1.1 H360G
1. Laser beam output aperture
2. On/o switch, transport lock
3. Tripod adapter ¼” and 5/8”
4. Battery compartment cover
2. Description
2.2 Intended use
e H360G is a line laser that enables a single
person to level and align items horizontally and
vertically.
e device is mainly intended for indoor use. For
outdoor applications, it must be ensured that the
ambient conditions are similar to those indoors.
e visibility range of the laser lines depends on
the ambient conditions. In low light conditions or
for long distances, the hand-held receiver can be
used to locate the laser line position.
Follow the instructions contained in this manual.
e device and accessory equipment may
present a danger if they are utilised improperly
or inappropriately by persons who are not
instructed as required.

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3. Technical data
3.1 H360G line laser
Working range
- Laser lines
- Receiver
r = 25 m*
r = 80 m*
Max. measurement tolerance
- Laser lines ± 0.2 mm/m
Protection class IP 54
Levelling range (typical) ± 4°
Levelling time (typical) ≤ 5 s
Power supply 3 x 1.5 V AA batteries/Li-ion battery 5.2
Battery life (at 20°C)
- AA batteries
- Li-ion battery 5.2 (Optional)
4 h
14 h
Permissible temperatures
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
-10°C to +50°C
-20°C to +60°C
Laser diode lines/points 512-520 nm < 1 mW
Laser class 2M, DIN EN 60825-1 : 2014
Tripod adapter ¼“ and 5/8“
Weight without batteries 450 g
Dimensions H x W x L 110 x 100 x 130 mm
*... depending on the ambient conditions in the workplace. Subject to modifications (drawings, descriptions and technical data).

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3.2 Hultafors Li-Ion battery 5.2 (optional)
Type Li-Ion with circuit protection
Cells 2 x ICR 18650 parallel
Capacity 5200 mAh
Voltage 3.6 V DC
Power 28 Wh
Permissible temperatures
Operating temperature
Storage temperature (ideal)
-10°C to +50°C -20°C to +60°C
(ideal +20°C to +25°C)
Charging temperature 0°C to +45°C (ideal +20°C to +25°C)
Humidity 65 ± 20%
Charging time 3 - 5 h
Weight 100 g
Dimensions 71 x 39 x 22 mm
3.3 Hultafors charger LG Li-ion (optional)
Nominal input voltage 100 - 240 V AC / 50 - 60 Hz
Nominal input current 0.4 A @ 100 V AC - 0.2 A @ 240 V AC under maximum load
Nominal input power 21 Wrms under maximum load
Output voltage 3.6 V DC
Charging current 3000 mA
Ambient temperature -10°C to +50°C
Protection class IP40
Power consumption during standby ≤ 0.3 W @ 100 V AC / ≤ 0.5 W @ 240 V AC

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4. Safety instructions
4.1 AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
4.1.1 MANUFACTURER
Hultafors is responsible for the safe delivery
condition of the product, including the operating
manual and the original accessories.
4.1.2 OPERATOR
e operator is responsible for using the product
as intended, the deployment of personnel,
their training and the operational safety of the
product.
• e operator understands the safety
information which is stated on the
product and the instructions which
are contained in the operating manual.
• e operator shall comply with local
regulations relating to safety and accident
prevention regulations as well as worker
protection laws and regulations.
• e operator shall immediately notify Hultafors
if safety-related issues should develop on the
product or during its utilization.
• e operator shall ensure that the product
is not utilized any further if defects become
evident, and he will have the product repaired
professionally.
4.2 Improper Use
• Use of the device and the accessories without
instruction.
• Use of third-party accessories or additional
equipment.
• Use outside of the intended limits
(see Chapter
3/Technical data)
.
• Use under extreme temperature fluctuations
without an adequate acclimatization.
• Disabling of safety devices and removal of
hazard notices and labels.
• Unauthorized opening of the device.
• Performance of modifications or alterations
the device or the accessories.
• Deliberate blinding of third parties.
• Inadequate safeguarding at the installation
site.
4.3 Utilization limitations
e H360G is suitable for a continuous use in an
atmosphere which can be inhabited by humans.
• Do not operate the product in explosion-prone
or corrosive environments.
• Inform the local safety authorities and
safety experts before working in hazardous
environments, in close proximity to electrical
installations or similar surroundings.

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4.4 Usage Hazards
4.4.1 GENERAL
WARNING
Missing or incomplete instructions may
result in improper or incorrect use.
is can cause accidents with serious
damages to persons, property, assets
and the environment.
• Follow the manufacturer‘s and operator‘s
safety instructions.
• Protect equipment and accessories from
access by children.
WARNING
Blinding by laser radiation can indirectly
lead to serious accidents, especially
for people who are driving a vehicle or
operating machinery. Do not look into
the laser beam.
• Do not set up the laser beam and the laser
plane at eye level or aim at people.
CAUTION
A fall, longer storage, transportation or
other mechanical eects can lead to
erroneous measurement results. Check
the unit for damage before use.
Do not use damaged equipment.
• Repairs have to be exclusively performed by
Hultafors
• Before use, check the accuracy of the device
(see Chapter 8/Checking the accuracy)
4.4.2 BATTERIES/RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
DANGER
Mechanical damage can lead to
a leakage, fire or explosion of the
batteries or trigger the release of toxic
substances.
• Batteries and rechargeable batteries may not
be opened or exposed to mechanical loads.
• Damaged batteries, may not be used.
• Repairs have to be exclusively performed by
Hultafors.
WARNING
High ambient temperatures and
immersion into liquids can cause
a leakage, fire or explosion of the
batteries or trigger the release of toxic
substances.
• Protect batteries from mechanical damage
during transport.
• Do not overheat batteries or expose them to
fire.
• Avoid the ingress of moisture into batteries.
• Do not use damaged batteries. Dispose of
properly.
(see Chapter 12/Disposal) .
WARNING
A short-circuiting or unintended use can
cause batteries to overheat and create
an injury or fire hazard.

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• Do not transport or store batteries in the
pockets of garments.
• Do not bring the battery contacts in contact
with jewelery, keys, or other electrically
conductive objects.
• Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries
• Do not discharge the batteries through short-
circuiting.
• Do not solder the batteries within the device.
• Do not mix old and new batteries, and do not
mix batteries from dierent manufacturers or
with a diering type designation.
• Only use original Hultafors accessories.
WARNING
If disposed of improperly third parties
can possibly be seriously injured and
the environment polluted. e burning
of plastic components generates toxic
fumes which may impair the health of
people. Batteries may explode if they
are damaged or heated excessively,
and thereby cause poisoning,
burning, corrosion or environmental
contamination.
If disposed of negligently unauthorized
persons are able to use the product
improperly.
• e product must not be disposed of together
with household waste. Dispose of the
device and accessories properly
(see Chapter
12/Disposal)
.
• Protect the product at all times from access by
unauthorized persons, and especially children.
4.5 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
e electromagnetic compatibility is the ability of
the product to function in an environment where
electromagnetic radiation and electrostatic
discharge are present, without causing
electromagnetic iterference to other devices.
4.5.1 INTERFERENCE OF OTHER DEVICES BY
H360G
Although the product meets the strict requirements
of the relevant directives and standards, Hultafors
can not completely exclude the possibility of
interference with other devices (for example,
when using the product in combination with third-
party devices, such as field computers, personal
computers, wireless devices, mobile phones,
certain cables or external batteries).
• When using computers and radio equipment
make sure to observe the vendor-specific
information about electromagnetic
compatibility.
• Only use original Hultafors equipment and
accessories.
4.5.2 INTERFERENCE OF THE H360G BY OTHER
DEVICES
Although the product meets the strict requirements
of the relevant directives and standards, Hultafors
can not entirely exclude the possibility that intense
electromagnetic radiation in the immediate vicinity
of radio transmitters, two-way radios, diesel
generators, etc. can distort the measurement results.
• When performing measurements under these
conditions check the plausibility of the results.

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5. Laser safety/classification
e H360G emits a horizontal 360° laser line
and a vertical laser line.
e product corresponds to Class 2M Laser
according to DIN EN 60825-1:2014
Class 2M laser:
With class 2M laser devices, eyes are protected
by the the blink reflex and/or the aversion
responses in the event that a person accidentally
looks at the laser for a short time.
WARNING
Looking directly into the laser beam
with optical aids (such as binoculars,
telescopes) can be dangerous.
WARNING
Looking directly into the laser beam can
damage the eyes.
• Do not look into the laser beam.
• Do not point the laser beam at other people.
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH
OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
CLASS 2M LASER PRODUCT
DIN EN 60825 –1: 2014
λ = 635 – 650 nm MAX. OUTPUT<5 mW
Labelling on the device:
See cover page for the position of the label.
• Do not remove the label!

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6. Start-up
6.1 Operation with batteries
1. Open the battery compartment cover.
2. Insert batteries into the Hultafors battery
adapter, making sure that the polarity of the
batteries is correct
3. Insert the Hultafors battery adapter in the
correct position.
4. Close the battery compartment cover (audible
click of the cover).
Use only 1.5v AA size (Mignon) batteries.
Remove the batteries if the instrument is not
used for an extended period
NOTE
e intensity of the laser lines can vary
depending on the battery quality.
6.2 Operation with the Hultafors Li-ion
battery (optional)
1. Fully charge the battery with the Hultafors Li-
ion charger (see Chapter 7.2).
2. Open the battery compartment cover.
3. Insert the Hultafors Li-ion battery in the
correct position.
4. Close the battery compartment cover (audible
click of the cover).
If the device is not used for a long period of time,
remove the batteries and store in a dry place
(see Chap. 9/Maintenance, storage and transport).

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e laser lines will flash every 30 seconds when
the battery capacity falls below 10%.
• Charge the battery in good time or prepare
additional batteries.
7.1.2 PULSEMODE
In order to be able to detect the laser lines at
even greater distances or under adverse ambient
conditions,
• the optional receiver REC LGD0 can be used.
e Pulse mode required for the receiver is the
• standard mode on the H360G.
7.1.3 CREATING INCLINATIONS BEYOND THE
RANGE OF AUTOMATIC LEVELLING
On:
• Turn the on/o switch, transport lock to the
le (LOCK position). To indicate that the self-
levelling is switched o, the lines will blink
every 4 seconds.
O:
• Turn the on/o switch, transport lock to
the right (OFF position). e laser lines will
disappear.
CAUTION
If the laser line is not projected vertically
to the surface or the surface is uneven,
this can lead to incorrect measurement
results.
7. Operation
7.1 H360G
7.1.1 TURNING ON/OFF
On:
• Turn the on/o switch, transport lock to the
right (ON position); the pendulum unit will be
released.
e device will emit all lines from the output
aperture.
e instrument will level itself automatically
within the specified inclination range
(see Chapter 3/ Technical data).
O:
• Turn the on/o switch, transport lock to the
le (OFF position) and the pendulum unit will
be locked; the laser lines will disappear.
NOTE
Magnets can aect the measurement
instrument and lead to false results.
If the vertical laser line is not projected vertically
to the wall or to the target surface, uneven
surfaces can lead to erroneous measurement
results.
• Make sure that the vertical laser line is
projected vertically to the wall or to the target
surface.
Severe temperature fluctuations can lead to
erroneous measurement results.
• Before start-up, allow the device to acclimatise
to the environmental conditions.

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• Make sure that the laser line is projected
vertically to the wall or to the detection
surface.
7.2 Hultafors Li-Ion battery, charging
station & charger (optional)
e Hultafors Li-ion battery must be completely
charged prior to use.
• Plug the charger plug into the charging port of
the Li-Ion Charger
• Connect the Hultafors Li-ion charger to a
socket.
• Insert the Hultafors Li-ion battery in the
charging station in the correct position.
• e charging process takes between 3 and 5
hours, depending on the state of charge and
environmental conditions.
• e battery reaches its full capacity aer a
maximum of 10 charging cycles.
• e battery should, ideally, be fully charged
at all times. e battery can also be removed
from the charging station before completing
the charging process, in urgent cases. e
durability of the battery will not be negatively
aected as a result of this (no “memory
eect“).

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Charger operating display:
COLOUR DISPLAY MODE DESCRIPTION
yellow
green
Standby No battery in the charger
yellow
green
Wait cycle Battery temperature beyond the valid range
yellow
green
Pre-charge Protective charging for deeply discharged
batteries
yellow
green
Main charge Rapid charging phase with max. Power up
to 80 %
yellow
green
Recharging Recharging between 80 – 100 %
yellow
green
Completed Charging process completed, battery is
100 % charged
yellow
green
Error Battery too hot / too cold, let it acclimatize
and reinsert
CAPACITY DISPLAY MODE
100% Charging process completed
80% Recharging
Main charge
Pre-charge
90°
90°

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90°
90°
90°
90°
90°
7.3 Applications
7.3.1 HORIZONTAL LEVELLING 360°
7.3.2 VERTICAL LEVELLING
7.3.3 90° ANGLE
7.3.4 INCLINATION
7.3.5 WORKING AT DISTANCES

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min. 3 m
ca. 1,2 m
ca. 3 m
ca. 10 m
A B
ca.
20 cm
180°
ca. 10 m
180°
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A B
A
ca.
20 cm
B
3
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d 1
4
2
3
1 2
2
d 2
8. Checking the accuracy
Check the accuracy of the Hultafors H360G
before each measurement.
• Before starting the check, let the device
acclimatise to the environmental conditions.
8.1 Checking the accuracy of the
vertical line
• Attach a plumb line as close as possible
possible to a (at least) 3 m high wall.
• Mount the H360G onto a tripod at a height of
approx. 1.2 m.
• Position the device approx. 3 m in front of the
plumb line.
• Switch on the H360G and project the vertical
laser line onto the plumb line.
If the deviation is greater than 4 mm, the device
must be readjusted. In this case, consult your
dealer.
8.2 Checking the leveling accuracy of
the horizontal line
1. Select two horizontal, flat walls (A & B), which
are approx. 10 meters apart.
• Mount the H360G onto a tripod and position it
at a distance of approx. 20 cm from wall A.
• Mark the intersecting point of the vertical
and horizontal lines on wall A.

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ca. 10 m
A B
ca.
20 cm
180°
ca. 10 m
180°
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1
A B
A
ca.
20 cm
B
3
1
d 1
4
2
3
1 2
2
d 2
ca. 10 m
A B
ca.
20 cm
180°
ca. 10 m
180°
4
1
A B
A
ca.
20 cm
B
3
1
d 1
4
2
3
1 2
2
d 2
2. Rotate the H360G by 180° and mark point
on wall B.
• Position the laser at the same height approx.
20 cm away from wall B and mark point on
wall B.
3. Rotate the H360G by 180° and mark point
on wall A.
• Measure the vertical distance of the
marked points - and the vertical spacing
of the points - .
• Mark the center point of and .
• If the reference points and are on
dierent sides of the center point, must be
subtracted from .
• If the reference points and are on the
same side of the center point, must be
added to .
• Divide the results with twice the value of the
room length.
If the result is greater than 4 mm, the device
must be readjusted. For this, please consult your
dealer.

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9. Maintenance, storage and transportation
9.1 Cleaning
• Wipe o any dirt with a so damp cloth.
• Check the outlet openings of the laser
regularly, and thoroughly clean them if
necessary. Do not touch the glass with your
fingers.
• Do not use aggressive cleaning agents or
solvents.
• Do not immerse the device into water!
• Clean and dry wet equipment, accessories
and transport containers prior to packaging
them. Only pack equipment again when it is
completely dry.
• Keep plug connections clean and protected
from moisture.
9.2 Storage
9.2.1 GENERAL
• e equipment may only be stored within the
specified temperature limits
(see Chapter 3 / Technical data).
• Aer a prolonged storage, check the accuracy
of the measuring device before using it.
9.2.2 BATTERIES
• For storage, remove the batteries from the
device or from the charging station.
• e storage should preferably be performed in
a dry environment at room temperature
(see Chapter 3 / Technical data).
• Protect from moisture and humidity. Dry wet or
damp batteries before storage or before use.
• Prior to a prolonged storage, charge the
battery to 80 % capacity (see Chapter 7 /
operation). Repeat the procedure every 6 months.
• Aer storage, fully charge the battery before
use.
• Check the battery for damage before use. Do
not use damaged batteries!
9.3 Transport
9.3.1 GENERAL
e device may be damaged by strong vibrations
or by dropping.
Never transport the product loose. Always use
the original packaging or an equivalent transport
container.
• Switch o the measuring device before
transporting it. During the shutdown the
pendulum unit is locked in position and
protected against damage.
• Check the unit for damage before use.
• Regularly check the accuracy of the device
(see Chapter 8 / Checking the accuracy).