RIDGID NaviTrack 10, NaviTrack 10 Watt Operator's Manual

Operator’s

Manual

NaviTrack® 10 Watt

Pipe and Cable Line Transmitter

CAUTION!

WARNING!

For your own safety, read this

Read this operator’s manual

Operator’s Manual carefully and

carefully before using this tool.

completely before assembling and

Failure to understand and follow

operating this unit. Learn the operatio n,

the contents of this manual may

applications and potential hazards to

result in electrical shock, fire and/or

this unit.

serious personal injury.

Table of Contents

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION........................................................................................................................ 2

TRANSMITTER COMPONENTS ..............................................................................................................................5

GETTING STARTED.................................................................................................................................................6

INSTALLING/CHANGING BATTERIES............................................................................................................................ 6

OPERATION TIME .....................................................................................................................................................6

OPTIONAL EXTERNAL POWER SOURCE...................................................................................................................... 6

KEYPAD.................................................................................................................................................................... 7

POWERING UP AND DOWN........................................................................................................................................7

SOUNDS OF THE NAVITRACK TRANSMITTER............................................................................................................... 7

USING THE NAVITRACK LINE TRANSMITTER..................................................................................................... 7

DIRECT CONNECT METHOD.................................................................................................................................. 8

USEFUL OPERATING POINTS................................................................................................................................... 10

INDUCTIVE CLAMP METHOD............................................................................................................................... 10

INDUCTIVE MODE.................................................................................................................................................. 11

FEATURES.............................................................................................................................................................. 12

VARIABLE POWER OUTPUT.....................................................................................................................................12

BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR .................................................................................................................................... 13

AUTO-SHUTDOWN.................................................................................................................................................. 13

25’ COIL CORDS (EXTENDED).................................................................................................................................13

HIGH VOLTAGE INDICATOR...................................................................................................................................... 13

USEFUL INFORMATION........................................................................................................................................ 14

RESISTANCE AND IMPEDANCE.................................................................................................................................14

USING HIGH AND LOW FREQUENCIES ...................................................................................................................... 14

FCC LIMITS ........................................................................................................................................................... 15

TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE............................................................................................................................ 15

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING ................................................................................................................................ 15

LOCATING FAULTY COMPONENTS............................................................................................................................ 15

SERVICE AND REPAIR.............................................................................................................................................15

ICON LEGEND......................................................................................................................................................... 16

ESTIMATED OPERATING TIMES................................................................................................................................ 16

STANDARD EQUIPMENT .......................................................................................................................................... 16

FCC LIMITS ........................................................................................................................................................... 16

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE............................................................................................................................... 17

SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................................................... 17

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NaviTrack® Line Transmitter

NaviTrack®

10 Watt Line Transmitter

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NaviTrack ® 10W Line Transmitter

Record the Serial Number of your unit below and retain for your records.
See bottom panel for serial number.

Serial
Number

General Safety Information

WARNING

Read and understand all instructions.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below

may result in electric shock, fire, and/or
serious injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Work Area Safety

Battery Precautions

• Use only the size and type of battery

specified. Do not mix cell types (e.g. do not
use alkaline with rechargeable). Do not use

partly discharged and fully charged cells
together (e.g. do not mix old and new).

• Recharge batteries with charging units

specified by the battery manufacturer. Using
an improper charger can overheat and rupture
the battery.

• Properly dispose of the batteries. Exposure

to high temperatures can cause the battery to
explode, so do not dispose of in a fire. Some
countries have regulations concerning battery
disposal. Please follow all applicable
regulations.

• Keep your work area clean and well lit.

Cluttered benches and dark areas may cause
accidents.

• Do not operate electrical devices or power

tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in
the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or
heavy dust. Electrical devices or power tools

create sparks which may ignite the dust or
fumes.

• Keep bystanders, children, and visitors

away while operating tool. Distractions can
cause you to lose control.

Electrical Safety

• Do not attach the leads to a high voltage

line.

• Do not operate the system with electrical

components removed. Exposure to internal
parts increases the risk of injury.

• Avoid exposure to rain or wet conditions.

Keep battery out of direct contact with water.
Water entering electrical devices increases the
risk of electric shock.

• Use only in the manner specified. Protection

provided by the equipment may be impaired if
used in a manner not specified by the
manufacturer.

• Do not open the transmitter case. High

voltages are present and no serviceable parts
are available.

Personal Safety

• Avoid Traffic. Pay close attention to moving

vehicles when using on or near roadways.
Wear visible clothing or reflector vests. Such

precautions may prevent serious injury.

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and

use common sense. Do not use tool while
tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
medications. A moment of inattention while
operating tools may result in serious personal
injury.

• Gloves should always be worn for health

and safety reasons. Sewer lines are
unsanitary and may contain harmful bacteria
and viruses.

• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and

balance at all times. Proper footing and

balance enables better control of the tool in
unexpected situations.

• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye

protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes,
hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for
appropriate conditions.

• Use proper accessories. Do not place this

product on any unstable cart or surface. The
product may fall causing serious injury to a child
or adult or serious damage to the product.

• Prevent object and liquid entry. Never spill

liquid of any kind on the product. Liquid
increases the risk of electrical shock and
damage to the product.

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NaviTrack® Line Transmitter

NaviTrack Line Transmitter Use and Care

• Use equipment only as directed. Do not

operate the NaviTrack Transmitter unless
proper training has been completed and the
owners manual read

• Do not immerse the leads or case in water.

Store in a dry place. Such measures reduce
the risk of electric shock and equipment
damage.

• Store idle tools out of the reach of children

and other untrained persons. Tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

• Maintain tools with care. Properly maintained

tools are less likely to cause injury.

• Check for breakage of parts, and any other

conditions that may affect the NaviTrack’s
operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced

before using. Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained tools.

• Use only accessories that are recommended

by the manufacturer for your tool.
Accessories that may be suitable for one tool
may become hazardous when used on another
tool.

• Keep handles dry and clean; free from oil

and grease. Allows for better control of the tool.

• Protect against excessive heat. The product

should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or
other products (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.

Service

• Tool service must be performed only by

qualified repair personnel. Service or
maintenance performed by unqualified repair
personnel could result in injury.

• When servicing a tool, use only identical

replacement parts. Follow instructions in the
Maintenance Section of this manual. Use of
unauthorized parts or failure to follow
maintenance instructions may create a risk of
electrical shock or injury.

• Follow instructions for changing

accessories. Accidents are caused by poorly
maintained tools.

• Provide proper cleaning. Remove battery

before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for
cleaning.

• Conduct a safety check. Upon completion of

any service or repair of this product, ask the
service technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the product is in proper
operating condition.

• Damage to the product that requires service.

Remove the batteries and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under any of the
following conditions:

o If liquid has been spilled or objects have

fallen into product;

o If product does not operate normally by

following the operating instructions;

o If the product has been dropped or

damaged in any way;

o When the product exhibits a distinct

change in performance.

CAUTION

Remove batteries entirely before shipping.

If you have any questions regarding the service or
repair of this machine, call or write to:

Ridge Tool Company
Technical Service Department
400 Clark Street
Elyria, Ohio 44035-6001
Tel: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
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In any correspondence, please give all the
information shown on the nameplate of your tool
including model number and serial number.

WARNING

NaviTrack and SeekTech locators are diagnostic
tools that sense electromagnetic fields emitted by
objects underground. They are meant to aid the
user in locating these objects by recognizing
characteristics of their field lines and displaying
them on the screen. As electromagnetic field lines
can be distorted and interfered with it is important
to verify the location of underground objects
before digging.

Exposing the utility is the only way to verify its
existence, location and depth. Ridge Tool Co.,
its affiliates and suppliers, will not be liable for
any injury or any direct, indirect, incidental or
consequential damages sustained or incurred
by reason of the use of the NaviTrack.

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DANGER

ALWAYS HOOK UP LEADS FIRST BEFORE
POWERING THE UNIT ON TO AVOID SHOCK.

ALWAYS TURN UNIT OFF BEFORE TOUCHING
AND DISCONNECTING LEADS.

ELECTRIC SHOCK MAY RESULT FROM
FAILURE TO CONNECT LEADS BEFORE
POWERING THE UNIT ON.

DO NOT HANDLE THE TRANSMITTER WHILE
YOU ARE CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO
GROUND YOURSELF.

The line transmitter is normally powered by
internal batteries, and is designed to protect the
user from voltages up to 240 VAC that may be
accidentally encountered. Powering the line
transmitter by batteries provides the highest level
of isolation and safety, and is therefore the
recommended power source.

The line transmitter may also be powered by an
optional external power supply. The user must
ensure that the external power source is fully
isolated from ground and from the power mains.
The user is cautioned to use only external power
sources recommended by the manufacturer. If a
line transmitter is powered by an external source
that is not isolated from ground and from the
power mains, the line transmitter is not protected
from connection to live power lines! The line
transmitter may be destroyed and may present a
safety hazard. DO NOT USE NON-ISOLATED

POWER SUPPLIES WITH THE LINE
TRANSMITTER.

DANGER

If the line transmitter is powered by a vehicle 12
VDC cigarette lighter connection, and the line
transmitter is connected to a power line, the
vehicle is now connected to that power line. The
vehicle is now at a potentially lethal voltage. If
the vehicle is grounded, the line transmitter may
be destroyed.

DANGER

Note: Connection To Energized Conductors

The line transmitter is designed to withstand up to
240 VAC 50/60 Hz excitation between the two
leads. The user is cautioned not to deliberately
connect to live power lines. The protection is not
intended to be used continuously. If the transmitter
indicates the presence of high voltage, use high

voltage precautions to carefully disconnect the line
transmitter from the high voltage source.

European Frequency Set

The NaviTrack 10-watt transmitter as delivered in
Europe is slightly different than the version delivered
in U.S. Markets.

European frequencies are limited to 95 KHz. The
version of the NaviTrack transmitter for European
markets has a top frequency of 93 KHz. The U.S.
version has a 262kHz frequency capability. See
instructions on page 9 concerning the use of these
frequencies.

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