Zircon I65 manual Installing the Battery, Operating Tips, Turning ON/CALIBRATING the Tool

StudSensor™

i 65 OneStep®

Multifunction Stud Finder

SpotLite®	Signal Strength
Pointing System	Indicator

LCD Display

AC WireWarning®

Detection Indication

Stud Scan Mode

Indication

Edge or Center

Indication

Middle Bars

Auto Correcting

Indication

Power Button

Running Board

Battery (back of unit)

The Zircon StudSensor™ i 65 OneStep® detects both the center and edges of wood and metal studs and joists in walls, floors, and ceilings in one step. It features a durable high-impact case and the patented SpotLite® Pointing System. It also has WireWarning® detection to continually detect hot AC voltage when scanning for studs.

Note: This product is intended for use in the U.S.A. and Canada only.

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.

2. OPERATING TIPS

For optimum scanning results, it is important to properly hold StudSensor™ i 65 and move slowly when scanning. The following tips will provide more 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 the tool flat against the wall and do not rock or tilt the tool when slowly sliding across the surface being scanned.

•Avoid placing your other hand, or any other part of your body, on the surface being scanned. This will interfere with the tool’s performance.

•Depending on the proximity of electrical wiring or pipes to the wall surface, the scanner may detect them in the same manner as studs. Caution should always be used when nailing, cutting, or drilling in walls, floors, and ceilings that may contain these items.

•To avoid surprises, remember that studs or joists are normally spaced 16 in. (406 mm) or 24 in. (610 mm) apart and are

11/2 in. (38 mm) in width. Anything closer together or a different width may not be a stud, joist, or firebreak.

Always turn off power when working near electrical wires.

3. TURNING ON/CALIBRATING THE TOOL

•Place StudSensor™ i 65 flat against the wall, then press and hold the Power button. The LCD will display all icons until calibration is complete. Upon completion of calibration, the SpotLite® Pointing System and buzzer will momentarily activate and the tool will begin continuous measurements.

Note: It is important to wait for calibration to complete (1–2 seconds) before moving the scanner.

•ACT™ (Auto Correcting Technology): During scanning, the tool will provisionally recalibrate itself when needed. This

recalibration is usually transparent and no indication is made. If an arrow icon illuminates,

the tool was calibrated near or over a stud and then moved away. The arrow indicates the direction of the missed stud.

4. FINDING A STUD

Always start with the scanner placed flat against the wall, then press the Power button. Wait for beep to confirm calibration has completed before moving tool.

Slowly slide tool across surface. EDGE indication will illuminate, indicating location of the stud edge.

Continue sliding tool. When the center of stud is located with three bars on the Signal Strength Indicator, the four Middle bars, CENTER indication, and SpotLite® Pointing System will all illuminate, and the buzzer will sound.

In cases of deeper studs (thicker walls) when the center of the stud is located only two bars will show on the Signal Strength Indicator and only the SpotLite® beam and four Middle bars will illuminate. If you still can’t locate a stud, try the next step.

Note: The tool may detect other objects behind the wall such

as pipes and conduit. See Section 2: Operating Tips for ways to confirm that you found a stud.

5.DIFFICULTY LOCATING A STUD? TRY HIGH SENSITIVITY MODE

If you have difficulty locating a stud after following Step 4, it could be that the stud is deep (the walls are thick). With the unit still placed flat against the wall and turned on, quickly (within one second) release and re-press the Power button. The Stud Scan mode indication will flash continuously, indicating that the tool has entered High

Sensitivity mode. The center of a very deep stud will be indicated by the four middle bars illuminating.

6. MARKING THE CENTER OF THE STUD

Once an object is located, mark the location where the SpotLite® Pointing System illuminates. This is the center of the stud.

7. WIREWARNING® DETECTION

Zircon’s WireWarning® detection works continuously. When live AC voltage is detected, the AC WireWarning® indicator will appear in the display.

If scanning begins over a live AC wire, the AC WireWarning® indicator will flash continuously.

CAUTION: Wires deeper than 2 in. (51 mm) from the surface, in plastic conduit, behind plywood shear wall, or metallic wall covering may not be detected. Metal shielded wires or those in metal conduit will not be detected. Use extreme caution under these circumstances or whenever live AC wiring is present.

Extremely 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, in High Sensitivity mode.

Wood flooring, subflooring, or gypsum drywall over plywood sheathing:

Use the High Sensitivity 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.

Lath & plaster: Due to irregularities in plaster thickness, this tool is not recommended for use on lath & plaster.

StudSensor™ i 65 cannot scan for wood studs and joists through carpeting and pad. In Stud Scan mode, the StudSensor™ i 65 will NOT be able to scan through dense materials such as glass, ceramic tile, and foil.

Note: Sensing depth and accuracy can vary due to moisture, content of materials, wall texture, and paint.

9.HELPFUL HINTS (See also number 2, Operating Tips)

Situation	Probable Cause	Solution
All LCD segments	• Unit not flat against wall.	• When scanning an uneven surface, place thin cardboard on the surface to be scanned and scan over the cardboard
turn on at the same	• Unit tilted or lifted during scan.	in High Sensitivity mode.
time and the unit	(All these factors affect proper calibration.)	• Grasp the handle with your thumb on one side and your fingers on the other side, not touching the surface
beeps continuously.	• Scanning surface is too dense or too wet for unit	being scanned or the scanning head of the tool.
	to operate.	• Hold the tool straight up and down, parallel to the studs, and do not rotate the tool.
		• If you are using unit on a recently taped, painted, or wallpapered wall, allow time to dry and try again.
		• While unit is still on, quickly release and re-press the power button to enter High Sensitivity mode.
Detects other objects	• Electrical wiring and metal or plastic pipes may be near or	• Check for other studs equally spaced to either side 12, 16, or 24 in. (305, 406 mm, or 610 mm) apart or check
besides studs.	touching back surface of wall.	for the same stud at several places directly above or below the first finding. Studs will run straight up and down
		from floor to ceiling while pipes may change direction.
		• A stud reading would measure approximately 11/2 in. (38 mm) apart from each edge; anything larger or smaller
		is most likely not a stud if not near a door or window.
You suspect	• Wires are shielded by metal conduit, a braided wire layer,	• Use extra caution if the area has plywood, thick wood backing behind drywall, or thicker-than-normal walls.
electrical wires, but	behind metallic wall coverings, plywood shear wall, or	• If a switch controls an outlet, make sure it is ON for detection, but turned off when working near electrical wires.
do not detect any.	other dense material.
	• Wires may not be live.
	• Wires deeper than 2 in. (51 mm) from surface might not
	be detected.
Area of voltage	• Voltage detection can spread on drywall as much as	• To narrow detection, turn unit off and on again at the edge of where wire was detected and scan again.
detection is too large.	12 in. (305 mm) from each side of an actual electrical wire.

ACT, CenterVision, OneStep, SpotLite, StudSensor, WireWarning, and Zircon are registered trademarks or trademarks of Zircon Corporation.

Always turn off power when working near electrical wires.

Visit www.zircon.com/support for the most current instructions.

LIMITED 1 YEAR WARRANTY

Return product freight prepaid with proof of purchase date (dated sales receipt) and $5.00 to cover postage and handling, to:

8. SCANNING DIFFERENT SURFACES

Freshly painted walls: May take one week or longer to dry after application.

Wallpaper: The StudSensor™ i 65 functions normally on walls covered with wallpaper or fabric, unless the materials are metallic foil, contain metallic fibers, or are still wet after application. Wallpaper may need to dry for several weeks after application.

FCC Part 15 Class B Registration Warning

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Zircon Corporation, (“Zircon”) warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Any in-warranty defective product returned to Zircon*, freight prepaid with proof of purchase date and $5.00 to cover postage and handling, will be repaired or replaced at Zircon’s option. This warranty is limited to the electronic circuitry and original case of the product and specifically excludes damage caused by abuse, unreasonable use or neglect. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, and no other representations or claims of any nature shall bind or obligate Zircon. Any implied warranties applicable to this product are limited to the one year period following its purchase. IN NO EVENT WILL ZIRCON BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM POSSESSION, USE OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS PRODUCT.

In accordance with government regulations, you are advised that: (i) some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations and/or exclusions may not apply to you, and further (ii) this warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Zircon Corporation

*Attn: Returns Department

1580 Dell Avenue

Campbell, CA 95008-6992 USA

Be sure to include your name and return address. Out of warranty service and repair, where proof of purchase is not provided, shall be returned with repairs charged C.O.D. Allow 4 to 6 weeks for delivery.

Customer Service, 1-800-245-9265 or 1-408-963-4550

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U.S. Patents 6023159, 6259241, 6291970, 6989662, 7116091, 7148703, Canadian Patents 2141553, 2341385, 2353156,

and Patents Pending, Japanese Patents 3581851, 4152361, and Patent Pending, German Patent 69333884.9, French Patent 0657032,

UK Patent 0657032, E.U. Patents Pending. ©2009 Zircon Corporation • P/N 60546 • Rev B 06/09