Zircon MultiScanner i700 OneStep User manual

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METALSCAN AC SCAN
OFFSTUDSCAN
MULTISCANNER i700
MultiScanner®
i700 OneStep™
Multifunction
Wall Scanner
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1. INSTALLING THE BATTERY
Press battery door release in with your finger or a coin and lift up
to remove door.
Place 9-volt battery into the compartment and press into place.
Replace battery door and snap shut. Battery will last approximately
2 years under normal conditions.
Congratulations on purchasing the most technically
advanced wall scanner ever created! Zircon invented
the StudSensor™in 1980 and has put over 25 years
of research into developing OneStep™,the advanced
technology at the core of MultiScanner®i700.
OneStep technology senses, processes, and adapts
to wall surfaces to provide high-definition visibility
into walls, floors, and ceilings. MultiScanner i700 is
the fastest, most accurate, and easiest-to-use wall
scanner on the market today.
2. SELECTING THE MODE
Move selector switch to the desired mode: STUD SCAN for finding wood or metal studs; METAL SCAN for
locating metal; orAC SCAN for locating hotAC wiring.
Move selector switch to the Off position when not in use to prevent the tool from accidentally powering on
and wearing down the battery.
3. TIPS FOR PROPER OPERATION
For optimum scanning results it is important to properly hold MultiScanner i700 and
move slowly when scanning.The following tips will ensure accurate scanning results:
•Grasp the handle with your thumb on one side and your fingers on the other
side. Make sure your fingertips are resting on or above the running board and
not touching the surface being scanned or the scanning head of the tool.
•Hold the tool straight up and down, parallel to the studs, and do not
rotate the tool.
•Keep tool flat against the wall and do not rock or tilt the tool when slowly
sliding across the surface being scanned.
•Make sure your other hand or any other part of your body is not touching
the surface being scanned.This could interfere with the tool’s performance.
4. CALIBRATING THE TOOL
MultiScanner i700 is the world’s first StudSensor that can be calibrated anywhere on
the wall.It constantly monitors the subsurface environment 10 times per
second and automatically recalibrates, when needed,to successfully find the center
of studs in OneStep!
•Place MultiScanner i700 against the wall and press the handle until it lays flat
against the wall.Pressing the tool to lay flat against the wall will automatically
power on the tool via the internal on/off switch.
•Once powered on, tool will automatically perform all calibrations.The LCD
will display all icons until calibration is complete. Upon completion of
calibration, the SpotLites and buzzer will momentarily activate and the tool
will begin continuous measurements. Continue to press the tool flat against
the wall and begin scanning.
Note: It is important to wait for calibration to complete
(1–2 seconds) before moving the scanner.
Dual SpotLite®
Pointing System
Backlit LCD
Mode Selector Switch
Battery (back of unit)
Stud Scan Mode Indication
Stud Edge or Center Indication
AC Mode &WireWarning™
Indication
Metal Mode Indication
Auto Recalibration Indication
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METALSCAN AC SCAN
OFFSTUDSCAN
MULTISCANNER i700
Signal Strength
Indication
Erasable Marker
Mark Button
Running Board
Metal Sensor
(back of unit)

•One of the most important factors in ensuring scanning
accuracy is calibrating the tool away from a stud,so the
tool will sense increased density over the stud. During
scanning, the tool will automatically recalibrate itself
when needed.This recalibration is usually transparent
and no indication is made. If the tool is initially calibrated
near a stud and then moved away (it will detect the
density of the wall decreasing),and an arrow icon will be
illuminated, indicating the direction of the missed stud.
5. SCANNING IN STUD MODE
Continue to press the tool flat against the wall and slowly slide the scanner across the surface to find the
EDGE or CENTER of the stud.An audio signal will sound and the SpotLites will illuminate over the center.
Helpful Hint: Moving the tool slowly when scanning improves accuracy. We also suggest double-checking
the location of the stud at two or three different heights .
6. USING THE SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR
MultiScanner i700 is a powerful tool that can detect studs and other
objects deep behind wall surfaces. Depending on the proximity of
electrical wiring or pipes to the wall surface, MultiScanner i700 may
detect them as studs.The signal strength indicator bars can help you
determine if the object located is a stud, a pipe, bundle of wires, or
some other object. In addition, the signal strength indicator can provide
a visual indication of the relative depth of the stud located.
When a stud is located, take note of the signal strength indicator.
The signal strength indicator displays 1, 2,or 3 bars,depending
upon the power of the signal it detects. Proceed as follows, based on the signal strength display:
•If a 3-Bar signal strength icon is displayed, the object is probably a 2x4 or 2x6 wood stud behind a
standard thickness wall.
•If a 2-Bar signal strength icon is displayed, this may indicate a stud was detected on a wall with thick
plaster or two sheets of wallboard.You can verify that the object located is really a stud by looking for
other studs 16 inches to the left or right.
•If a flashing 1-Bar signal strength icon is displayed, it is very likely the object located is not a stud. Further
investigation is required. Do not assume the object located is a stud when the 1-Bar signal strength
icon is displayed. Perform all the following steps to verify the identity of the object located:
Step 1: Scan the adjacent vicinity to see if you can locate a stud with a 3-Bar signal strength. If another
2-Bar or 3-Bar stud is located, the original 1-Bar object detected is most likely not a stud, but could be an
electrical wire or plumbing that is recessed behind the wall.
METALSCAN AC SCAN
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MULTISCANNER i700
Step 2: Switch to METAL SCAN mode and rescan the area to determine if the 1-Bar object located is
plumbing, a bundle of wires, or some other metal object.
Step 3: Switch to AC SCAN mode and rescan the area to determine if hotAC wires are present. Caution
should always be used when nailing,sawing, or drilling in walls,floors,and ceilings that may contain
these items.Always turn off the power when working near electrical wires.
Step 4: After performing the steps above, scan a wider area to determine if other 1-Bar objects are
located and are spaced as you would expect for studs. Studs or joists are normally spaced 16 or
24 inches apart and are 11⁄2inches wide. If so, they are probably studs, and the 1-Bar signal strength
icon was flashed because the wall is thick.Anything closer together or a different width may not be
a stud, joist, or firebreak.
7. SCANNING IN METAL MODE
Press the tool flat against the wall and slowly slide the scanner across the surface. MARK the spot where the
display bars peak and the steady tone sounds.The SpotLites will also shine a beam of light. Continue in same
direction until display bars reduce.
Reverse direction and MARK the spot where the display bars peak from the reversed direction.The midpoint
of the two marks is the location of the center of the metal object.
8. SCANNING IN AC MODE
Press the tool flat against the wall and slowly slide the scanner across the surface. MARK the spot where the
display bars peak. Continue in the same direction until display bars reduce. Reverse direction and MARK the
spot where the display bars peak from the reversed direction.The midpoint of the two marks is the location
of the center of the electrical object.
Note: AC SCAN mode will only detect hot AC wiring.
AC WireWarning™
Zircon’s ACWireWarning™feature works continuously in all modes.WhenAC voltage is detected, theAC
Alert warning icon will appear in the display.
CAUTION: Wires deeper than 2 inches (51 mm) from the surface, in conduit, or behind plywood shear wall
may not be detected. Use extreme caution under these circumstances or whenever hot AC wiring is present.
Always turn off power when working near electrical wires.
9. WORKING WITH DIFFERENT MATERIALS
Wallpaper: The MultiScanner i700 functions normally on walls covered with wallpaper or fabric, unless
the materials are metallic foil, contain metallic fibers, or are still wet after application.
Lath & plaster: Due to irregularities in plaster thickness, it is difficult for the MultiScanner i700 to locate
studs in STUD SCAN mode. Change to METAL SCAN mode to locate nail heads holding laths to stud.
If plaster has metal mesh reinforcement, MultiScanner i700 will be unable to detect through that material.

Textured walls or acoustic ceilings: When scanning a ceiling or wall with an uneven surface,place thin
cardboard on the surface to be scanned and scan over the cardboard. Calibrate with cardboard in place.
Wood flooring, subflooring, or gypsum drywall over plywood sheathing: Use STUD SCAN mode and
move the tool slowly.The signal strength indicator may only display 1 or 2 bars when the tool locates a stud
through thick surfaces.
MultiScanner i700 cannot scan for wood studs and joists through carpeting and pad. In problematic
situations, try using METAL SCAN to locate nails or drywall screws that line up vertically where a stud
is positioned.
10. MARKING THE LOCATION
Once an object is located, you can MARK the location by gently pulling down the MARK button with the tip
of your finger. Pulling back the MARK button will cause a pencil point to extend from the front of the handle,
placing a short erasable line on the wall.
11. CHANGING THE MARKER TIP
Pull and hold the MARK button to fully extend the marker tip.Grasp the marker and pull it off the marker
post.To install a new marker tip,pull and hold the MARK button to fully extend the marker post.Push the
new marker onto the marker post.
Note: MultiScanner i 700 comes with three spare marker tips. These tips are stored in a
compartment located behind the battery.
12. REMOVING OR REPLACING THE SCANNING HEAD
MultiScanner i700’s scanner head may be removed from the handle to facilitate cleaning or repair.Or the
scanning head may also become separated from the handle if accidentally dropped or twisted. Follow the
directions below to replace the scanning head:
To remove head: Place the back of the head in the palm of one hand, and grasp the body of the unit in
the other hand. Slowly and gently lift and turn the body, removing one arm from the socket at a time.
To replace the head: Align the end of the arms over the sockets and gently snap them back into their
sockets,one arm at a time.
FCC Part 15 Class B Registration Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,pursuant
to Part 15 of FCC Rules.
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Detects other objects besides
studs in STUD SCAN mode. Finds
more targets than there should be.
Area of voltage appears much
larger than actual wire (AC only).
Difficulty detecting metal.
Image of metal object appears
wider than actual size.
Constant readings of studs near
windows and doors.
You suspect electrical wires, but
do not detect any.
•Electrical wiring and metal/plastic pipes may be near or touching back
surface of wall.
•Static charge may develop on drywall,spreading voltage detection
as much as 12 inches (305 mm) laterally from each side of an actual
electrical wire.
•Tool calibrated over metal object.
•Metal targets too deep.
•Metal has greater density than wood.
•Double and triple studs are usually found around doors and
windows.Solid headers are above them.
•Wires may be shielded in metal conduit or behind metallic wall covering.
•Wires deeper than 2 inches (51 mm) from surface might not be detected.
•Wires may not be hot.
•Scan the area in METAL and AC SCAN modes to determine if metal or hot AC is present.
•Check for other studs equally spaced to either side (12, 16,or 24 inches [305, 406,
or 610 mm]) apart or the same stud at several places directly above or below the first.
Use CAUTION when nailing, sawing, or drilling in walls, floors, and ceilings
where these items may exist.
•To narrow detection, turn unit off and on again at the edge of where wire was first
detected and scan again.
•Place your free hand flat against wall near tool during the entire scan to drain static.
•The scanner may have been calibrated over a metal object, reducing sensitivity.
Try calibrating in another location.
•Scan in both horizontal and vertical directions.Metal sensitivity is increased when
metal object is parallel to sensor, located under Zircon logo.
•To reduce sensitivity, recalibrate MultiScanner i700 over either of first two marks.
•Detect outer edges so you know where to begin.
•Try METAL SCAN to see if you can find metal, wire, or metal conduit.
•Always turn off the power when working near electrical wires.
•Try turning on switches to outlet.
•Try plugging a lamp into outlet and turning on switch.
13. HELPFUL HINTS
(See also number 3,Tips for Proper Operation)
Situation Probable Cause Solution