Wacker Neuson HAL 300 User manual

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Laser Level
Nivel láser
Niveau électronique
HAL 300
HAL 300-230V
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Manual de Operación
Notice d’Emploi
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Wacker HAL 300 Table of Contents
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1. Foreword EN-2
2. Safety Information EN-3
2.1 Operating Safety ............................................................................ EN-4
2.2 Service Safety ................................................................................ EN-4
2.3 Label Locations .............................................................................. EN-5
2.4 Safety and Operating Labels .......................................................... EN-5
3. Operation EN-6
3.1 Set-up and Operation Locations ..................................................... EN-6
3.2 Application ...................................................................................... EN-8
3.3 Calibration ...................................................................................... EN-8
3.4 Horizontal Setup and Operation ..................................................... EN-8
3.5 H.I. (Height of Instrument) Alert ...................................................... EN-9
3.6 Rotation Speed ............................................................................. EN-10
3.7 Slope Match ................................................................................. EN-11
3.8 Power ........................................................................................... EN-12
3.9 Laser Detector .............................................................................. EN-14
3.10 Other Accessories ........................................................................ EN-16
4. Maintenance EN-17
4.1 Checking and Adjusting ................................................................ EN-17
4.2 Calibration Overview .................................................................... EN-18
4.3 Checking and Calibrating X and Y Axes ...................................... EN-20
4.4 Cone Error Checking .................................................................... EN-22
4.5 Care and Handling ....................................................................... EN-23
4.6 Troubleshooting ............................................................................ EN-23
5. Technical Data EN-25
5.1 HAL 300 Laser Level .................................................................... EN-25
5.2 Laser Detector .............................................................................. EN-26

Foreword
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1 Foreword
This manual provides information and procedures to safely operate
and maintain this Wacker model. For your own safety and protection
from injury, carefully read, understand and observe the safety
instructions described in this manual.
Keep this manual or a copy of it with the machine. If you lose this
manual or need an additional copy, please contact Wacker
Corporation. This machine is built with user safety in mind; however,
it can present hazards if improperly operated and serviced. Follow
operating instructions carefully! If you have questions about operating
or servicing this equipment, please contact Wacker Corporation.
The information contained in this manual was based on machines in
production at the time of publication. Wacker Corporation reserves the
right to change any portion of this information without notice.
All rights, especially copying and distribution rights, are reserved.
Copyright 2007 by Wacker Corporation.
No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any
means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, without
express written permission from Wacker Corporation.
Any type of reproduction or distribution not authorized by Wacker
Corporation represents an infringement of valid copyrights and will be
prosecuted. We expressly reserve the right to make technical
modifications, even without due notice, which aim at improving our
machines or their safety standards.

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2. Safety Information
This manual contains DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, NOTICE and
NOTE callouts which must be followed to reduce the possibility of
personal injury, damage to the equipment, or improper service.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential
personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE:Used without the safety alert symbol, NOTICE indicates a
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in property
damage.
Note: Contains additional information important to a procedure.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION

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2.1 Operating Safety
2.1.1 ALWAYS read, understand, and follow procedures in the Operator’s
Manual before attempting to operate the machine.
2.1.2 ALWAYS store the machine properly when it is not being used. The
machine should be stored in a clean, dry location out of the reach of
children.
2.1.3 ALWAYS operate the machine with all safety devices and guards in
place and in working order.
Possible eye injury! When the laser is not rotating, do not stare into the
pointing beam.
2.2 Service Safety
A poorly maintained machine can become a safety hazard! In order
for the machine to operate safely and properly over a long period of
time, periodic maintenance and occasional repairs are necessary.
2.2.1 All adjustments and repairs MUST be completed before operation.
NEVER operate the machine with a known problem or deficiency! All
repairs and adjustments should be completed by a qualified
technician.
2.2.2 DO NOT modify the machine without the express written approval of
the manufacturer.
2.2.3 ALWAYS keep the machine clean and labels legible. Replace all
missing and hard-to-read labels. Labels provide important operating
instructions and warn of dangers and hazards.
2.2.4 ALWAYS do periodic maintenance as recommended in the Operator’s
Manual.
CAUTION
WARNING

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2.3 Label Locations
2.4 Safety and Operating Labels
Ref. Label Meaning
AThis instrument is a Class 3R laser,
manufactured to comply with the
international rules of safety IEC 60825-1,
2001. Although the power of the emission
of the beam is less than 5 mW in Class
3R, the following cautions are
recommended:
• Do not stare directly at the beam.
• Do not set up the laser at eye level.
BAvoid exposure. Laser light is emitted
from this aperture.
CA nameplate listing the model number,
item number, revision number, and serial
number is attached to each unit. Please
record the information found on this plate
so it will be available should the
nameplate become lost or damaged.
When ordering parts or requesting
service information, you will always be
asked to specify the model number, item
number, revision number, and serial
number of the unit.
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3. Operation
3.1 Set-up and Operation Locations
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Italics correspond to indicators and keys used in calibration mode.
Ref. Description Ref. Description
1 Rotating laser beam (head
enclosed in glass lighthouse)
7 MAN/AUTO key
2 Charger jack 8 H.I. (Height of Instrument) Alert
3 ON / OFF key 9 Rotation speed adjustment
4 Laser keypad 10 LED for H.I. Alert
Y axis calibration
5 Match slope
Beam up in calibration mode
11 LED for manual mode
X axis calibration
6 Match slope
Beam down in calibration mode

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3.2 Application
This Wacker laser transmitter is simple to use, yet it has several
advanced features:
• Automatic self-leveling in horizontal
• Visible laser beam
• Easy electronic calibration
• Match slope in X and Y axes
3.3 Calibration
It is important to check your laser for proper calibration. The laser is a preci-
sion instrument and it is important that you keep it calibrated and in proper
condition. The accuracy of your work is completely your responsibility and you
should check your instrument before beginning each job, and especially after
the instrument has taken a sharp jolt or been dropped, or when temperature
changes greater than 50 degrees F (28 degrees C) have occurred. See “Main-
tenance” for calibration procedures.
3.4 Horizontal Setup and Operation
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3.4.1 The HAL 300 laser can be used on a wall mount; directly on a solid,
stable surface; or on a standard 5/8-11 tripod. The laser has a wide
self-leveling range; however, if the laser is set up outside of leveling
range, the beam will continue to blink and rotation will not start.
3.4.2 Press the ON/OFF switch (3) to turn the laser on. The laser will perform
a self-test when turned on. The beam will blink while the laser is self-
leveling. After it has leveled, the head will start to rotate.
3.4.3 Select the H.I. (Height of Instrument) alert by pressing the H.I. Alert
Function key (8). The H.I. alert function will be active 30 seconds after
the HAL 300 has finished its self-leveling.
3.4.4 There are three rotation speeds: 0, 90, and 600 rpm (the default
speed). To change to 90 rpm, press the rotation speed key (9). Press
the key again to stop the rotation.
3.4.5 To turn the laser off, press the ON/OFF switch.

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3.5 H.I. (Height of Instrument) Alert
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3.5.1 The H.I. Alert feature stops the laser automatically if the laser is
disturbed, preventing inaccurate readings. It functions only when
selected.
3.5.2 To activate this safeguard feature, press the H.I. Alert Function key (8)
after turning the laser on. The H.I. Alert Indicator LED (10) will blink
rapidly while the laser is self-leveling.
3.5.3 About 30 seconds after the head starts to rotate, the LED will blink
slowly, indicating the H.I. Alert is activated.
3.5.4 If the laser is disturbed while in H.I. Alert mode, the head will stop
rotating, the beam will turn off, and the LED indicator will stay on
continuously.
3.5.5 To reset the laser after an H.I. Alert, turn the laser off and turn it on
again. Check to see if the beam elevation has changed from its original
benchmark position.
3.5.6 The laser is no longer in H.I. Alert mode. Press the H.I. Alert Function
key to return to H.I. Alert.
3.5.7 While using the laser, check periodically to make sure that it has not
been moved and that your settings are still accurate.
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3.6 Rotation Speed
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3.6.1 There are 3 rotation speeds: 0, 90 and 600 rpm (the default speed). To
change to 90 rpm, press the Rotation Speed key (9). Press again to
stop rotation.
3.6.2 The laser beam is more visible at the slower speed. The faster speed
(600 rpm) is required for many machine control receiver applications.
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3.7 Slope Match
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3.7.1 The laser can be used to match manual slope on both X and Y axes.
Two modes are available:
• Complete manual mode: X and Y axis will be both manual
• Semi-automatic mode: Y in automatic / X in manual
Semi-automatic mode
3.7.1 Set the laser over a start point.
3.7.2 Turn the laser so that the side of the laser with the handle, +X, faces
the direction of the slope (and -X faces away; see axis direction in
“Maintenance”). Use the sighting groove on the top of the housing to
roughly align the X axis of the laser to the second point.
3.7.3 After turning the laser on and allowing it to self-level, hold the MAN/
AUTO key (7) for a few seconds until the X LED (11) is lit continually.
The laser is now in manual mode in X axis and automatic self-leveling
mode in Y axis.
3.7.4 Press ^ (5) on the keypad to match a positive slope in X and v (6) to
match a negative slope; the Y axis will stay level.
3.7.5 Press twice on the MAN/AUTO key to return to the automatic mode.
Manual Mode
3.7.1 Set the laser over a start point.
3.7.2 Turn the laser so that the side of the laser with the handle, +X, faces
the direction of the slope (and -X' faces away; see axis direction in
“Maintenance”). Use the sighting groove on the top of the housing to
roughly align the X axis of the laser to the second point.
3.7.3 After turning the laser on and allowing it to self-level, hold the MAN/
AUTO key (7). The X LED (11) will blink, indicating the laser is now in
manual mode and can match slope in the in X axis.
3.7.4 Press ^ (5) on the keypad to match a positive slope in X and v (6) to
match a negative slope.
3.7.5 To switch to the Y axis, press the H.I. key (8). Both LEDs will blink,
indicating you’re in manual mode and can match slope in the Y axis.
3.7.6 Press ^ (5) on the keypad to match a positive slope in Y and v (6) to
match a negative slope. Press on the MAN/AUTO key to return to the
automatic mode.
Note: The Y axis grade will be at a 90° angle from the X axis grade
output.
In manual mode, the beam rotates even if the laser is not leveled. The
H.I. Alert function is not available when the unit is in manual mode.

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3.8 Power
Laser battery
The laser has a NiCad rechargeable battery that should be charged for
15 hours before first use.
Charging the battery
3.8.1 Remove the charging connector cover on the side of the laser. Insert
the charger plug and fully engage the threads.
3.8.2 Plug the charger into an electrical outlet (110 volts or 230 volts,
depending on charger and country).
3.8.3 Charge for 15 hours. When the charger is plugged in, a red light will
illuminate on the charger.
The laser can be charged while working. If electricity is available on the
job site, simply plug in the charger and keep working.
For optimum life of the battery, it is recommended to charge the battery
after fully discharged. To assure battery life, do not charge over 20
hours.
Note: Although the laser is waterproof, do not charge it while it is in
water or submerged.

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Notes

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3.9 Laser Detector
Your laser transmitter is provided with a laser detector to be used with
a grade rod or handheld applications. Detectors are recommended
when it is difficult to see the laser beam, such as outdoors or in bright
light.
See graphic: wc_gr004586
Ref. Description Ref. Description
1 Level vial 8 ON / OFF
2 LCD screen (front) 9 Turn to attach clamp to detector
3 Detection window 10 Turn to tighten or remove clamp
from grade rod
4 Rod clamp 11 9V battery compartment
(Follow polarity indications inside)
5 On-grade alignment notch 12 Bubble vial to plumb rod
6 Choice of sound level 13 LCD screen (rear)
7 Choice of accuracy

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Using the detector:
3.9.1 Press the ON / OFF key (8) to turn on the detector.
3.9.2 Press the middle key (7) to select the accuracy (deadband).
3.9.3 Press the top key (6) to select the sound level.
3.9.4 Turn the detection window (3) towards the laser beam, and move the
detector up or down according to the information given on the LCD
screen (2). There are five channels of information, or grade indicators.
3.9.5 A down arrow indicates that you must move the detector down to reach
the laser reference; and up arrow indicates that you must move it up.
When a horizontal line appears on the display, the detector is at the
same level as the laser beam.
3.9.6 Press the ON / OFF key to turn the detector off. It will automatically
sound a warning beep and shut off after 10 minutes if not used.
3.9.7 Keep the detection window clean, using a soft cloth and glass cleaner.
3.10 Other Accessories
Contact your Wacker dealer for information about available
accessories.

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4. Maintenance
4.1 Checking and Adjusting
THIS SECTION IS VERY IMPORTANT: Here are a few simple
instructions to check your laser for calibration. The laser is a precision
instrument and it is important that you keep it calibrated and in proper
condition. The accuracy of your work is completely your responsibility
and you should check your instrument before beginning each job, and
especially after the instrument has taken a sharp jolt or been dropped,
or when temperature changes greater than 50 degrees F (28 degrees
C) have occurred.
See graphic: wc_gr004600
The laser has two horizontal axes: X and Y, as indicated on the top of
the laser.
Each end of each axis must be checked for calibration. If needed, the
axis can be calibrated, carefully following the instructions. You can
also take the laser to a Wacker service center for calibration.
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-Y
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Check and calibrate in this order:
4.1.1 Check both sides of X axis.
• If X is within spec, proceed to check both sides of Y
• If X needs calibration, calibrate X
4.1.2 Check both sides of Y axis.
• If Y is within spec, proceed to final X to Y check
• If Y needs calibration, calibrate Y; proceed to X to Y check
4.1.3 Final X to Y check: compare +X, -X, +Y, -Y.
4.2 Calibration Overview
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4.2.1 Calibration is electronic, and is accomplished by using the optional
detector/remote control or the optional small remote control (preferred
methods).
4.2.2 If you do not have a remote, the laser keypad may also be used. This
method will take longer due to the laser making self-adjustments
during movement. Be very careful not to jar or move the laser when
pushing the laser keys, or your calibration will not be accurate.
4.2.3 When in calibration mode, the X or Y LED on the laser keypad should
blink slowly. When the laser is self-leveling or making an adjustment,
the LED will blink rapidly. Wait until the LED blinks slowly again before
proceeding.
Moving the beam to calibrate:
4.2.1 IMPORTANT: When pressing an arrow key to move the beam for
calibration, use short, rapid clicks. Do not hold the key down. One click
will move the beam a very small amount (1/32" at 150' or 1mm at
100m). After pressing the key, the LED will blink rapidly as the laser
reacts. Wait until the LED returns to a slow blink to proceed.
4.2.2 If the +X or +Y axis is toward the wall with the marks, use the ^ key (5)
to raise beam, and the v key (6) to lower beam. If the -X or -Y axis is
toward the wall, it's the opposite: use the v key to raise the beam and
the ^ key to lower the beam.