Johnson Level & Tool JLX 5700D User manual

Thank you for purchasing this JLX Series Digital
Level. Johnson’s JLX Series products are designed for
professional applications and are engineered to help you
work faster and more accurately.
Key Features:
• Pre-programmed ADA compliance and drainage modes
• +/- 0.05° accuracy at 0°/90°, +/- 0.1° at other angles
• Temperature compensation to ensure accuracy to 0.15°
• IP65 construction - dustproof and waterproof
• Programmable operation modes
5700D Digital Level Quick Start Guide
MODULE FEATURES
GETTING STARTED
1. Power on the digital level by pressing .
2. Set your operating units by pressing until the desired
unit is displayed. The level will automatically start in the
last operating unit used. Options include:
• Degrees
• % grade
• in/ft (decimal and fraction)
• in/10ft (decimal and fraction)
• mm/m
3. Set your operating mode by holding until the
desired mode is enabled. See “CHANGING OPERATING
MODES”. The level will automatically power up in the
last mode used.
4. Enable the backlight by pressing . Tap again to
increase the backlight intensity. See your manual for
instructions on how to change the backlight timer.
5. Change the volume by holding for 3 seconds. the
level will scroll through audio HI/LO/OFF.
6. To freeze a measurement on the LCD, press . Press
again to transfer the held value to the sub-display.
7. To perform a factory reset of the digital level, hold ,
and for 10 seconds (while power is on).
SUB-DISPLAY HOLD BUTTON
LEVEL INDICATORS (2)
UNITS (2)
OPERATING MODE
BATTERY INDICATOR
MAIN DISPLAY POWER BUTTON
UNIT BUTTON
CALIBRATING THE DIGITAL LEVEL
This digital level is a precision instrument. Calibration is
recommended before each use.
NOTE: To ensure +/-0.05° accuracy, calibrate at the usage
temperature. Calibration at other temperatures ensures
+/-0.15° accuracy.
To calibrate the digital level:
1. Place the digital level on a flat surface within 3° of level.
2. With the power o, press and hold until “CAL1”
appears on the display.
3. Hold the level steady and press to store the first
calibration point. “CAL2” will appear when complete.
4. Rotate the level 180° as shown below and press to
store the second calibration point. The LCD will indicate
“rdy” when calibration is complete.
DIGITAL MODULE
TOP READ DISPLAY
LEVEL VIAL (1)
PLUMB VIALS (2)
REMOVABLE ENDCAPS (2)
LEVEL FEATURES
POWER BUTTON: Press to power on. Press while on to
enable backlight. Hold to enter calibration mode.
UNIT BUTTON: Press to toggle units (in/ft, °, %, etc.).
Hold to toggle operating modes (ADA, DWV, etc.).
HOLD BUTTON: Press to hold measurement. Press again
to swap main/sub display. Hold to toggle audio.
CAL POSITION 1 CAL POSITION 2

APPLICATIONS
REMOVING ENDCAPS
ADA-COMPLIANT RAMPS - Set ramp angles and
cross angles precisely and with ease.
DRAINAGE SLOPE - Set drainpipe angles
for proper slope to ensure adequate euent
removal from your piping systems.
RELATIVE ANGLES - Calculate relative angles
with ease using the hold feature. Join conduit,
piping and more at any desired angle.
GENERAL CARPENTRY - While this level is
generally used in slope applications, its level vials
also make it suitable for carpentry use.
ROOF PITCH - Quickly measure slope of any
surface, including roof pitches, directly in 12ths.
DISCLAIMER
CUSTOM PROGRAMMING & FACTORY RESET
Digital levels work great as a do-it-all level. Ideal for plumb,
level and anything in between, these levels can tackle tough
jobs like:
This level also makes an excellent carpenter’s level, making it
the only level you’ll need on your jobsite.
This level features removable endcaps, designed to let
you place the level tightly into a corner and scribe one
continuous plumb or level line from the corner out.
To remove the endcaps, depress
PRESS
TO UNLOCK
and slide the
endcap o the level. To replace the endcap, reverse this
procedure.
NOTE: When used as a
spirit level, this level’s
accuracy is 0.028°
(0.5mm/m) in both
normal and inverted
positions.
If the preprogrammed ADA or DWV modes do not
meet your needs (for example, if you have a local code
requirement), you can set the custom setpoint as needed.
1. Hold until you enter the Custom operating mode.
2. Simultaneously press and to enter the custom
setpoint sub-menu.
3. Hold to set the alarm mode to HI,LO,or HI/LO.
4. Tap to select the mode and adjust setpoints.
5. Tap to increment each decimal position. Tap to
advance to the next decimal position.
NOTE: Your operator’s manual contains full instructions on
how to program the custom setpoint and alarms.
Know your codes! The pre-programmed modes set for this
level may dier from your specific jobsite requirements. You
are responsible for adherence to all federal, state and local
building codes.
Johnson Level & Tool Mfg. Co., Inc. assumes no
responsibility for misapplication of this digital level on your
jobsite due to improper use of the pre-programmed modes.
We want to get you up and running as quickly as possible - but this quick start guide is not a
replacement for reading and understanding your operator’s manual! For complete safety &
operating instructions, refer to the operator’s manual, which can be downloaded by scanning
the QR code to the right or by visiting www.johnsonlevel.com/manuals.
This level features pre-programmed operating modes to
help you complete the most common work more quickly.
To cycle through the operating modes, press and hold .
Modes include:
• ADA: ADA mode is designed for checking ramp angles
for ADA compliance. A value of 1:12 is pre-programmed
into the level for this mode. HINT: For non-standard
ramp angles, use Custom mode.
• ADA-X: ADA-Cross mode is designed for checking the
cross-angle of a ramp (the slope perpendicular to the
direction of ramp travel). A value of 1:50 is
preprogrammed into the level for this mode.
• DWV: Drain/Waste/Vent mode is designed for setting
proper drainage slope of piping and is set to 1/4” per
foot by default.
• Roof Pitch: Roof Pitch mode will automatically set the
level to read in twelfths (i.e., 1/12 = 1 inch per foot) as is
customary for roofing applications.
• 22.5°/ 45°/ Custom: See “CUSTOM PROGRAMMING”.
The level can be set to any desired unit and the
tolerances programmed to any value. Pre-programmed
values of 22.5° and 45° are included.
CHANGING OPERATING MODES