Powerfix Profi 285131 User manual

IAN 285131
MULTI-PURPOSE DETECTOR
MULTIFUNKTIONSDETEKTOR
Bedienungs- und Sicherheitshinweise
MULTIFUNKTIONSDETEKTOR
Brugs- og sikkerhedsanvisninger
MULTI-PURPOSE DETECTOR
Operation and Safety Notes
TÉLÉMÈTRE ET DÉTECTEUR
MULTI-MATÉRIAUX
Instructions d‘utilisation et consignes de sécurité
MULTIFUNCTIONELE DETECTOR
Bedienings- en veiligheidsinstructies

GB/IE/NI Operation and
Safety Notes Page 8
DK Brugs- og
sikkerhedsanvisninger Side 31
FR/BE Instructions d‘utilisation
et consignes de sécurité Page 53
NL/BE Bedienings- en
veiligheidsinstructies Pagina 78
DE/AT/CH Bedienungs- und
Sicherheitshinweise Seite 102

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Introduction.................................Page 9
Intended use ...................................Page 9
Description of parts ........................Page 9
Technical data ................................Page 10
Scope of delivery............................Page 10
Safety instructions...................Page 11
General safety information ............Page 11
Information regarding
inaccurate measurement results...... Page 13
Safety instructions for batteries/
rechargeable batteries...................Page 14
Preparing for use.....................Page 16
Inserting/replacing the
battery.............................................Page 16
Use.....................................................Page 16
Measuring distances ......................Page 16
Setting the measuring unit..............Page 17
Avoiding measuring errors.............Page 18
Addition of distances......................Page 19
Measuring surface areas...............Page 19
Addition of surface areas...............Page 20
Measuring volumes ........................Page 21
Addition of volumes........................Page 21
Detection of various objects...........Page 22
Detection of wooden objects..........Page 24
Tips on measurement......................Page 24
Laser marking..................................Page 26
Troubleshooting........................Page 27
Cleaning and care....................Page 28
Disposal..........................................Page 28
Warranty.......................................Page 30

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Multi-Purpose Detector
Introduction
We congratulate you on the purchase of
your new product. You have chosen a
high quality product. The instructions for
use are part of the product. They contain
important information concerning safety,
use and disposal. Before using the prod-
uct, please familiarise yourself with all of
the safety information and instructions for
use. Only use the product as described
and for the specified applications. If you
pass the product on to anyone else, please
ensure that you also pass on all the docu-
mentation with it.
Intended use
This product is intended for the detection
of metal, wood and live wires. The product
is not intended for commercial use.
Description of parts
1Measurement point
2Display
3Material switch STUD/AC WIRE/
METAL (wood/AC wire/metal)
4MODE button
5Stud button
6READ button
7M button (save)

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8Vial
9Function switch LASER /DETECTOR /
DISTANCE
10 RM button (read memory)
11 Stud button
12 +/ =-button
13 Battery compartment
14 PUSH button
15 Laser beam opening
16 Ultrasonic sender/receiver
Technical data
Ultrasonic distance measurement
Detects: Wood, AC
wires, metal
Laser class: 2
Max. power output (Pmax): < 1 mW
Wave length: 635- 660nm
Power supply: 9 V block
battery
LASER RADIATION
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT
Scope of delivery
1 Multi-purpose detector
1 9V block battery
1 Operating instructions

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Safety instructions
General safety
information
This product can be used by children
aged from 8 years and above and
persons with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities or lack of ex-
perience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the product in a
safe way and understand the hazards
involved. Children shall not play with
the product. Cleaning and user main-
tenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
Do not expose the product to
– extreme temperatures,
– strong vibrations,
– strong mechanical stresses,
– direct sunlight,
– magnetic fields,
– moisture.
These can cause damage to the
product.
Never immerse the product in water.
Never hold the product under running
water. This may lead to the product
becoming damaged.
Do not use the product in hospitals or
other medical facilities. The product
may affect the function of life support
systems.
Check the product for damage be-
fore use. Never use a damaged
product.

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CAUTION! Never open the product
casing. This can result in injury and
damage to the product. Repairs must
only be carried out by a qualified
electrician.
The product contains a
class 2 laser. Never point
the product at yourself,
other persons or animals. Never look
into the laser beam. Even a weak
laser beam can cause eye damage.
Never direct the laser beam onto
reflective surfaces or materials. Re-
flected lasers beams are dangerous
and can get into the eyes. This could
result in serious eye injuries.
The product is not a toy and should
be kept out of the reach of children.
One misapplication can lead to
irreparable eye damage.
Only use the product in areas of ap-
plication for which it was designed!
The product may neither be manipu-
lated nor modified as they can influ-
ence the safety of the product.
No responsibility is assumed for acci-
dents that may result from improper
use and non-compliance with these
Safety Instructions.
Do not open the product housing. The
guarantee lapses in cases of unauthor-
ised tampering. Your product does
not require any specific maintenance.
Do not use the product to detect alter-
nating current in exposed or uninsu-
lated wires.

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Do not use the product as a replace-
ment voltmeter.
Exercise caution with studs. These are
sharp and can cause injury.
WARNING! Be careful
when pressing the stud buttons
5, 11 . The sharp needles
can cause injury (see Fig. E).
Information
regarding inaccurate
measurement
results
Please note that inaccurate measure-
ment results can be obtained under
certain conditions. The following con-
ditions can cause inaccurate meas-
urement results:
– very thick walls
– weak battery
– deep-lying wires or pipes
– shielded AC wires
– thick walls with thin pipes or wires
– metal-clad walls
– very damp conditions
Using this product you cannot detect
wires in an electric circuit
– that are insulated from the mains
power supply.
– that have a direct current flowing
through them.
– that are used for computer or tele-
communication systems.

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This product is only suitable for detect-
ing metal pipes. You cannot detect
pipes made of plastic or other non-
metallic materials with this product.
Safety instructions
for batteries/
rechargeable
batteries
DANGER TO LIFE! Keep batteries/
rechargeable batteries out of reach
of children. If accidentally swallowed
seek immediate medical attention.
DANGER OF EXPLO-
SION! Never recharge
non-rechargeable batteries.
Do not short-circuit batteries/recharge-
able batteries and/or open them.
Overheating, fire or bursting can be
the result.
Never throw batteries/rechargeable
batteries into fire or water.
Do not exert mechanical loads to
batteries/rechargeable batteries.
Risk of leakage of batteries/
rechargeable batteries
Avoid extreme environmental conditions
and temperatures, which could affect
batteries/rechargeable batteries,
e.g. radiators/direct sunlight.
Avoid contact with the skin, eyes and
mucous membranes. In the event of
contact with battery acid, thoroughly
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clean water and seek immediate
medical attention.
WEAR PROTECTIVE
GLOVES! Leaked or
damaged batteries/
rechargeable batteries can cause
burns on contact with the skin. Wear
suitable protective gloves at all times
if such an event occurs.
In the event of a leakage of batteries/
rechargeable batteries, immediately
remove them from the product to
prevent damage.
Remove the batteries/ rechargeable
batteries if the product will not be
used for a longer period.
Risk of damage of the product
Only use the specified type of
battery/ rechargeable battery!
Insert batteries/rechargeable batteries
according to polarity marks (+) and
(-) on the battery/rechargeable
battery and the product.
Clean the contacts on the battery/
rechargeable battery and in the
battery compartment before inserting!
Remove exhausted batteries/
rechargeable batteries from the
product immediately.

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Preparing for use
Inserting/replacing the
battery
Note: Remove the foil from battery be-
fore inserting into battery compartment 13 .
Open the battery compartment 13
on the back of the product.
Remove the spent battery, if necessary.
Insert a new 9 V block battery into the
battery compartment. Check the po-
larity of the battery during insertion!
Ensure that the band for easy removal
of the battery lies under the 9V block
battery. Press the battery firmly into
battery compartment.
Close the battery compartment again.
The battery compartment lid locks
noticeably and audibly into place.
Note: When the battery symbol
appears in the display 2, replace the
battery. With a weak battery you may re-
ceive an inaccurate or false measurement
result.
Use
Measuring distances
1. Slide the function switch 9to the
position „DISTANCE“. The display
2is turned on.
2. Hold the product horizontally to the
wall at the distance you wish to measure .

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The ultrasonic - transmitter/receiver
16 must point at the wall at a right
angle. Use the vial to do this 8: di-
rect the product so that the air bubble
in the vial lies between the two marker
lines.
3. Press the READ button 6. The meas-
ured distance appears in the display.
Note: Hold down the READ button
and move the product and move the
product further over the surface to be
measured. The product measures the
distance continuously. These are dis-
played in the display.
Setting the
measuring unit
You can choose between the measuring
units of metre (m) and foot (‘…“).
Measure a distance as described in
the section „Measuring distances“.
As an example, „2m“ will appear on
the display.
In order to set the measuring unit of
foot, proceed as described in step 1
to 3:
1. Press the MODE button 4and keep
it pressed.
2. Press the READ button 6while
keeping the MODE button pressed.
3. To set the measuring unit of foot re-
lease the READ button first, followed
by the MODE button. As an example,
“6’07“” will appear on the display if
you have measured a distance of 2m.

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4. In order to switch between the meas-
uring units of foot and metre once
again, proceed as described in step
1 to 3.
Avoiding measuring
errors
In order to avoid measuring errors, please
note the following information:
The measurement is performed by ultra-
sound, which travels from the ultrasonic
sender/ receiver 16 in a conical manner.
The ultrasound is reflected from the target
area and received by the ultrasonic receiver.
The product calculates the measured
length (Fig. F) from the travel time of the
signal.
In order to guarantee an exact measure-
ment, the following conditions must be
maintained (Fig. F):
- The reference area (A) must be parallel
to the target area (B).
- The distance to be measured must be
between 0.6m and 16m long.
- There must be no objects in the conical
path of the ultrasound, which could re-
flect the ultrasound prematurely. The
conical path of the ultrasound has a
width of about 6m at a length of 16m.
- The target area must have a smooth
surface, so that the ultrasound can be
well reflected.
- Transparent surfaces, such as glass,
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- The battery must not be empty. An
empty battery is shown in the display
2by the battery symbol .
- If a definitive measurement is not possible,
the display shows the „Err“ information.
The measurement must then be repeated.
Addition of distances
With the product you can add the meas-
ured distances together:
1. Measure the first distance as described
in the section „Measuring distances“.
2. Press the +/= button 12 . The mes-
sage „+“ appears in the display 2
and the measured distance in the
row below.
3. Measure the next distance. The new
distance measured is shown in the
upper row of the display.
4. Press the +/= button again. The new
measurement is added to the old in
the lower row.
5. Repeat steps 3 to 4 to add further
measurements.
6. Press the MODE button 4to leave
the addition mode. All the measure-
ments will be deleted.
Measuring
surface areas
1. Slide the function switch 9to the
position „DISTANCE“. The display
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2. Press the MODE button 4once. The
message „L“ (length) appears in the
display.
3. Press the READ button 6to measure
the length. The measured length ap-
pears in the upper row of the display
and the message „W“ (width) starts
to blink.
4. Press the READ button to measure the
width. The measured width appears
in the upper row of the display. The
results of the surface area calculation
appear in the lower row.
Addition of
surface areas
1. Measure an area as described in the
section „Measuring surface areas“.
2. Press the M button 7. The message
„M+“ appears in the display 2. The
measured surface area is saved.
3. Press the MODE button 4. The
product is now ready for the second
measurement.
4. Measure the next surface area.
5. Press the +/= button 12 . The mes-
sage „+“ appears in the display.
6. Press the RM button 10 . The result of
the first measurement is shown in the
lower row of the display.
7. Press the +/= button again. Both
measurements are added and the
result is shown in the lower row of the
display.