KeCheng KC-098 User manual

Intelligent Stud Scanner
Model: KC-098
Operation Manual
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Intelligent Stud Scanner
Model: KC-098
OVERVIEW
KC-098 Intelligent Stud Scanner can detect joists, AC live wires or metals behind walls
through electronic signals. It mainly applies for wires and pipelines distribution on upholstery,
installation of electrical equipments (air conditioner and oil smoke extractor) and detection for
frame of wood furniture, etc.
KC-098 Intelligent Stud Scanner can be automatically calibrated with sensitive induction after
starting up. Select mode for joists, AC live wires or metal detection through the function selection
switcher. Once the edges of joists, AC live wires or metals are detected, the scanner will send out
acousto-optic indication and you can easily mark the central position of the target on the measured
surface through the marker aperture on top of the tool with pencil.
KC-098 Intelligent Stud Scanner has the function of alarm for AC live wires, when it detects
the AC live wires out, the live wires caution light at the top of the tool will illumine, meanwhile
this will not affect detection for joists or metals, disregard that the function switcher is set in the
mode of joists or metals.
Battery safe prompting
●Please remove the battery when clean the product.
●Remove the battery when not in use for an extended period of time.
●Please install the batteries properly as the instructions of the positive and negative charges
●Please dispose the batteries properly. High temperature will cause explosions and do not burn
the batteries. Strap insulated tape around the battery charges to avoid unsafe contacts with other
objects. Please follow the local regulations of battery disposing.
TOOLS COMPONENTS
A. Marker aperture---indicates the edge of the detected object.
B. Caution light for live wires (red)---the light is on when detecting electric live wires.
C. Center light (red)--- the light is on when detecting the target object.
D. Arrow light of both sides (orange)---the two arrow lights move towards the center light when
approaching the edge of the detected object.
E. Joists detecting light (green)---the light indicates that the current detecting mode is on joist.
F. AC detecting light (green)---the light indicates that the current detecting mode is on AC live
wire.
G. Metal light (green)---the light indicates that the current detecting mode is on metal object.
H. Power button---the scanner connects to power supply when pressing this button.
I. Mode switcher---set the mode for joists, AC live wires or metal objects.
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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
zBattery
Open the battery compartment door on the back of the scanner, and plug one 9 Volt block
battery onto the battery connector and put the battery back to the compartment. Close the battery
compartment door.
zCalibration
The tool should be calibrated on the surface of the detected object before detecting:
A. Detecting calibration for joists
Set the mode switcher to the mode for joists, and then lightly
adhere the scanner to the detected surface, press the power button
to connect to the power supply, the scanner will send out
acousto-optic indication and be calibrated automatically
according to the thickness of the detected wall. The calibration is
finished when the sound stops. You can process joists detection
now and please always press the power button during the
detecting course.
Notice:
1、when calibrating, the scanner cannot be directly put on
the materials with high density (e.g. metals, wood joists), or wet,
new-painted and unsuitable places. Restart calibration by
changi
ting the AC live wire during calibration, the caution light for
ire, and then calibrate the tool with reference to
od of “detecting calibration for joists”.
Not
C live wire, the tool will automatically set to the most ideal
ject, and then calibrate the tool with reference to
of “detecting calibration for joists”.
Notic
ill automatically set to the most ideal induction according
to the
the caution light for live wires will flash after
to the ideal induction degree and process as per the
slowly, and hold the tool firmly
sides go out
ng another place.
2、When approaching or detec
live wires will flash after calibration.
B. Detecting calibration for AC live wires
Set the mode switcher to the mode for AC live w
the meth
ice:
When calibrating, the tool will automatically set the degree of induction according to the
distance to the live wire. If distance to the AC live wire is far enough, the induction will be set to
the strongest degree; if close to the A
induction according to the distance.
C. Detecting calibration for metal objects
Set the mode switcher to the mode for metal ob
the method
e:
1、when calibrating, the tool will automatically set the degree of induction according to the
existence of the metal object. If no metal object exists, the induction will be set to the strongest
degree; if metal object exists, the tool w
type and size of the metal object.
2、When approaching or detecting the AC live wire during
calibration,
calibration.
zOperation
A. Joists detection---detecting joists through walls
According to the calibration requirements for joist detection,
calibrate the tool
following steps:
a. Move the tool across the surface of the object in straight
line horizontally and
against the surface.
b. When the tool moves horizontally and is close to the detected object, the outer side of
arrow light will illumine and then slow down the moving speed, and the arrow lights of
both sides will move towards the center light (if the arrow lights of both
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e, make a mark on edge of detected object through the marker aperture by
detected
utton released incautiously, you must restart the calibration and repeat the
teps above to detect.
ation requirements for AC live wire detection, calibrate the tool
ark with
rough walls”.
c. The center of the two marks is just the center of AC live wire.
pipes or metal covered wire, as well as metal walls or walls of high
bration requirements for metal stud detection, calibrate the tool to
e to the method of “Wood stud detection---detecting wood joists through
.The center of the two marks is just the center of metal stud.
when moving, reset automatic calibration and detection from another place).
c. If the edge of joists are detected, the center light will illumine and the beeps will rings,
at this tim
pencil.
d. Repeat the steps above from the opposite direction to detect the other edge of the target
object and make a mark; the center of the two markers is just the center of the
object. Repeat the operations for several times to get the relatively precise result.
Notice: if the power b
s
B. AC live wire detection---detecting the AC live wire through walls
a. According to the calibr
to the ideal induction.
b. Operate the tool and find out the two edges of AC live wires and make a m
reference to the method of “Joists detection---detecting joists th
Notice: AC live wires in metal
density all cannot be detected.
C. Metal object detection---detecting the metal stud through walls
a. According to the cali
the ideal induction.
b. Operate the tool and find out the two edges of metal studs and make a mark with
referenc
walls”.
c
TIPS ON OPERATION
z
tion: please replace the battery when abnormal calibration or
e scanner.
z
operation and keep the other hand at least 6 inches away from the tool during detection.
er of the target object, but the width of the target
t place.
ct the slate or mixed plate correctly because the
the wall, ceiling or floor, please take care to the
ines, CATV wires and circuitries without
e space between joists is 16 or 24
n is not suitable for metal wall or the metal materials in the wall distribute
J. When constructing beside the AC live wires, the power supply should be switched off.
Using new battery
Check the battery before opera
no response occurs on th
Recommendation
In order to make sure that the scanner is on the best state during detection, hold the tail of the
tool when
zTips
A. The tool can accurately detect the cent
object can only be detected in a range.
B. Please do not use the tool near strong electric wave.
C. Please do not use the scanner in high temperature and we
D. Please try to avoid using the tool on wet plate and wall.
E. Sometimes, the scanner cannot dete
density of the materials change a lot.
F. When tacking, cutting or drilling on
wires and pipes on the back of them.
G. The covered wires, useless wires, telephone l
electricity could not be detected as live wires.
H. When the thickness of detected wall is over 3/4 inches or the joists are close to each
other, joists detection is not suitable, generally, th
inches, and the width of the joist is 1 to 1/2 inches.
I. The detectio
too thick.

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wn.
ith the corrosive gas or other corrosive materials.
to vibration and high or low temperature environment.
ot in use for an extended period of time in case of damage of tool
by deterioration of battery.
Cautions
zOperate with care and do not let the tool drop do
zDo not disassemble the tool in case of damage.
zDo not place the tool w
zAvoid rain and water.
zDo not exposed the the tool
zStorage the tool indoor.
zDo not put the tool in the water ,avoid to damage the tool.
zRemove the battery when n
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
t Stud Scanner Name Intelligen
Type KC-098
Object of detection Joists, AC live wires and Metals
Joists Thickness of wall is 19mm(3/4 inches).
AC live wires 50mm(2 inches) deep away from the wall
Detection
capability Metals ep away from the wall38mm(1 1/2 inches )de
Power supply A 9 volt block battery
Operation current <50mA
Operation temperature +5℃～+40℃
Operation humidity 30%～70%
Storage environment ttery not included）-20℃～+60℃,≤85%（ba
Dimensions 165mm×80mm×30mm
Weight About 150g（battery not included）
zTips
yThank you for purchasing our products.
yWe hope you to understand that the tool is not a all-purpose tool that can detect all the
ore operation.
Keep the tool appropriately after use.
materials in the wall.
yPlease read the instruction manual bef
y
WARRANTY
y quality problem or non-artificial damage,
conditions:
ng from, but not limited to wear, water, being dropped or repairs
, please
ccording to local laws and regulations to deal with it, instead of throw it into the dustbin.
Within one year from the date of purchase, if an
provide warranty service by the relevant documents.
Notice: The warranty does not apply to the following
• Disassembling the laser tool will void the warranty.
• Any damage resulti
attempted by others.
Tips :Most part of the product can be recycled, if you need to deal with this product
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