Owner’s Manual BOD Y SCAN NER ME ANN ER M ETAL D TAL TM DETE CTOR ER M ETAL D TM ETEC TOR TM ETEC TOR RAN G DET ER SE CU ECT ORS RITY , Inc . BOD Y SC ANN RAN G DET ER SEC ECTO UR RS, ITY Inc. BOD Y SC RANG DETEER SECU CTOR RI S, In TY c. Body Scanner/Metal Detector IMPORTANT Read and understand instruction booklet before using scanner. Always test scanner for proper operation before each use.
INTRODUCTION Your Ranger Body Scanner/Metal Detector is ideal for use at airports, industrial sites, government buildings, schools, hospitals, meetings, athletic events, or anywhere you need added security without undue inconvenience to anyone entering the area. It's sensitive enough to detect metal objects the size of a 25-cent piece, so you can use it for special applications, such as locating a listening device in a room.
TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S A LOOK AT YOUR RANGER BODY SCANNER ...........................4 POWERING THE BODY SCANNER/METAL DETECTOR ............6 Installing the Battery ........................................................6 Charging a Nickel-Cadmium Battery ...............................8 OPERATION .................................................................................10 Turning the Body Scanner On and Off ...........................10 Testing the Body Scanner ...............................
A LOOK AT YOUR BODY SCANNER Scan Area BODY SCAN NER/ META L DETE CTOR TM Sensitivity Adjust Battery Recharger/Earphone Jack 4
Visual LED Alert Power Switch RAN ER DETG ECT SECURI ORS, I TY nc.
POWERING THE BODY SCANNER INSTALLING THE BATTERY Your Ranger Body Scanner/Metal Detector requires one 9V battery for power. We recommend using an alkaline battery. You can also use a rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery with a proper AC adapter. Notes: • If you use a rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery, you must charge it before operating the security wand. See "Charging a Nickel-Cadmium Battery.
1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws that hold the battery compartment cover in place and remove the cover. RAN G DET ER SEC ECT U ORS RITY , Inc . Follow these steps to install the battery: 2. Carefully disconnect the old battery, if necessary, and remove it from the battery compartment. 3. Snap a new battery onto the battery connector's terminals and place it in the compartment 4. Replace the cover and secure it with the screws.
CHARGING A NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERY You must charge a rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery before you can use it to power the security wand. To charge it in the security wand, you need an AC adapter. AC adapters are available from Ranger Security. Warning: Do not try to recharge alkaline or other non-rechargeable batteries. They might explode.
1.Set ON/OFF to OFF and install the battery in the Body Scanner. 3.Plug the AC adapter's other end into a standard AC outlet. 4.Charge the battery for 14 to 16 hours. RAN G DET ER SEC ECT U ORS RITY , Inc . 2.Insert the AC adapter's plug into the Body Scanner's recharger/earphone jack, on the side of the wand. 5.Unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet first. Then unplug it from the charging jack. Note: Let the nickel-cadmium battery fully discharge once in a while before you recharge it.
OPERATION TURNING THE BODY SCANNER ON AND OFF To conserve battery life, always make sure the Body Scanner is off when not in use. TESTING THE BODY SCANNER The Body Scanner sounds a highpitched tone whenever it detects metal — a longer tone for larger objects, and a shorter one for smaller objects. Before using the Body Scanner, always test it by turning it on and scanning a small metal object (such as a quarter) to make sure the tone sounds and the indicator lights.
BODY SCANNING 1.Ask the person to face you with their arms and legs slightly extended. 2.Using a smooth, even speed, begin the body scan at the upper left shoulder, holding the Body Scanner’s flat surface to the person’s profile, about one inch from their body. 3.Using a smooth, even motion, scan: a.Down the length of one arm b.Back up underneath the arm c.Down the full body length to the feet. d.Up the inner leg from the ankle 4.Scan the front torso, including the shoulder area. RI S, In TY c. e.
ADJUSTING THE BODY SCANNER’S SENSITIVITY 1. Insert the tip of a small screwdriver through the 1/8-inch hole in the handle until it touches the adjustment control inside 2. Turn the screwdriver slowly until its tip fits in the control’s slot.. 3.
USING AN EARPHONE RAN G DET ER SEC ECT U O R S R IT Y , In c . You can use your Body Scanner with an earphone that has 1/8-inch plug so you can hear the alarm through the earphones. Insert the earphone’s plug into the Body Scanner’s recharger/earphone jack on the bottom of the wand. The external sound cuts off automatically. The headphone jack is located on the underside of the body scanner directly opposite the ON/OFF switch.
MAINTENANCE Your Ranger Body Scanner/Metal Detector is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the Body Scanner so you can enjoy it for years. • Keep the Body Scanner dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids can contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits. • Handle the Body Scanner gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage the circuit boards and case and can cause the Body Scanner to work improperly.
SPECIFICATIONS Operating Frequency ............................................................13 kHz. Weight ...................................................................................... 14 oz. Dimensions .........................................3 x 15¾ x 1⅜ Inches (HWD) Tuning ................................................................................ Automatic Alert .........................................................................
Limited 2 Year Warranty Ranger Security Detectors, Inc. RANGER Hand-Held Body Scanner is warranted against defects in workmanship or materials under normal use for 2 years from date of purchase to the original user. Liability in all events is limited to the purchase price paid. Liability under the aforesaid warranty is limited to replacing or repairing at our option any RANGER Hand-Held Body Scanner returned, shipping cost prepaid, to Ranger Security Detectors, Inc. RANGER SECURITY DETECTORS, Inc.