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Stud Scan Mode LED

Stud DeepScan

Mode LED

(StudSensor Pro only)

On/Off Button

TruCal

LED

Stud Edge Groove

The Zircon StudSensor

™

locates wood

and metal studs in walls.The

StudSensor

™

Pro also locates studs in

floors and ceilings. They feature a sleek,

high-impact case and a built-in clip.

Use Stud Scan for depths up to

⁄

in.

(19 mm) with

⁄

in. (3 mm) accuracy

and DeepScan

(StudSensor Pro) for

depths up to 1

⁄

in. (38 mm) with

⁄

in. (5 mm) accuracy.

StudSensor

™

/StudSensor

™

Pro

Stud Finder/Stud and Joist Finder

Squeeze sides

of unit to help

release clip end.

Slide 9-V battery into compartment,

terminal side first, matching

(+) and (-) terminals from battery to case.

Replace the clip. Battery life is

approximately 50 hours.

INSTALLING THE BATTERY

CALIBRATION AND SCANNING

IN STUD SCAN OR STUD

DEEPSCAN

MODES

With StudSensor

turned off, position the

unit flat against the wall.

Squeeze On/Off button and hold in.

Press twice and hold for DeepScan

mode (Pro only). Wait for the TruCal LED

to light.

In either mode turn

on and slowly slide

unit horizontally across

the wall, right or left.As

you begin to approach a

stud, the red LEDs will

light successively, from bottom to top.

When the top

green LED is lit

and the beep sounds,

you have located the

edge of the stud.

Mark this spot.

Continue scanning beyond the

marked spot until the LEDs go out.

Slide unit in reverse direction to locate

other edge of stud.

Mark this second

spot. Middle

of stud is centered

between the two marks.

Turn StudSensor

on in the air. If

the LEDs light when

you bring your hand up

to the back, then the unit is

working properly.

VERIFYING IF THE UNIT WORKS

LIMITED 1 YEAR WARRANTY

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. Return product freight prepaid with proof of

purchase date (dated sales receipt) and $5.00 to cover postage and handling, to:

Zircon Corporation

*Attn: Returns Department

1600 Dell Avenue, Unit K

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 1-408-866-8600

E-mail: info@zircon.com

U.S. Patent 4464622, 5352974, 5619128, 6023159, 6291970, D455430,

D455750 • Canada Patent 1106932 • G.B. Patent 2117909B, 2159630B

WORKING WITH DIFFERENT MATERIALS

The StudSensor and StudSensor Pro are

designed for use on dry interior walls only.

Three primary factors can affect sensing

depth: thickness, density, and moisture

content.

StudSensor and StudSensor Pro are not

designed to scan materials with inconsistent

density such as:

• Ceramic floor tile

• Carpeting and padding

•Wallpaper with metallic fibers

•Freshly painted walls that are still damp

(must dry at least a week)

• Lath and plaster

Probable Causes

Solutions

Situation

•Move several inches to the left or right and start again.

• Release On/Off button, move over a few inches, press

On/Off button, and start again.

• On rough surfaces, place piece of cardboard on wall,

scanning through it to help slide unit more smoothly.

•Always hold StudSensor parallel to stud or joist and

move across it.

• Use CAUTION when nailing, cutting, or drilling in walls,

floors, and ceilings where these items may exist.

• Because studs are normally spaced 16 in. (410 mm)

or 24 in. (610 mm) apart and are 1

⁄

in. (38 mm)

wide, beware of anything closer together or of a

different width.

•Always turn off power when nailing, cutting, or drilling

near electrical wires.

No indications.

Lights start

blinking and unit

beeps repeatedly.

Indications in too

many places.

• No studs in that area.

•You are in DeepScan mode

and accidentally calibrated

over a stud.

• Over-the-stud calibration

error.

• Scan began on dense part

of wall or over stud.

• Unit not flat against wall.

•Unit was rocked or lifted

during scan.

• Detects other objects

besides studs.

• Electrical wiring and metal/

plastic pipes may be near or

touching back surface of wall.

Depending on the proximity of electrical

wiring or pipes to the wall surface, the

StudSensor 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. (410 mm)

or 24 in. (610 mm) apart and are 1

⁄

in.

(38 mm) in width. Anything closer together

or a different width may not be a stud, joist,

or firebreak. Always turn off the power when

working near electrical wires.

OPERATING CAUTIONS

HELPFUL HINTS