RIDGID 20168, NaviTrack Brick Operator's Manual

NaviTrack® Brick

Read this operator’s manual

result in electrical shock, fire

5 Watt Pipe and Cable Line

Transmitter

Operator’s

Manual

WARNING!

carefully before using this tool.
Failure to understan d and follow
the contents of this m anual may

and/or serious personal injur y.

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Table of Contents

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

NAVITRACK BRICK COMPONENTS ...................................................................................................................... 5

KEYPAD AND DISPLAY............................................................................................................................................... 6

GETTING STARTED ................................................................................................................................................. 7

INSTALLING/CHANGING BATTERIES ............................................................................................................................ 7

OPERATION TIME ..................................................................................................................................................... 7

POWERING UP / DOWN ............................................................................................................................................. 7

BATTERY CHECK ...................................................................................................................................................... 7

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

USING THE NAVITRACK BRICK LINE TRANSMITTER ........................................................................................ 8

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

FCC LIMITS ........................................................................................................................................................... 10

USEFUL OPERATING TIPS ....................................................................................................................................... 10

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

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

HIGH VOLTAGE INDICATOR ...................................................................................................................................... 12

USEFUL INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................................ 12

RESISTANCE AND IMPEDANCE ................................................................................................................................. 13

USING HIGH AND LOW FREQUENCIES ...................................................................................................................... 13

TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE ............................................................................................................................ 14

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING ................................................................................................................................ 14

LOCATING FAULTY COMPONENTS ............................................................................................................................ 14

SERVICE AND REPAIR ............................................................................................................................................. 14

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE .................................................................................................................................... 15

SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................... 16

DEFAULT SETTINGS ................................................................................................................................................ 16

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

STANDARD REPLACEMENT PARTS ........................................................................................................................... 16

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personal injury

General Safety Information

WARNING

Read and understand all instructio n s. Failure

to follow all instructions listed b elow may

result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Work Area Safety

• 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 d evices increases the
risk of electric shock.

• 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.

Personal Safety

• Avo id 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 inf luence of drugs, alco hol, 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,
hardhat, or hearing protect ion must be used f or
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 causing 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.

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 ca n overheat and rupture
the battery.

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Line Transmitter Use and Care

• Use equipment only as directed. Do not

operate the transmitter unless proper training
has been completed and the owners manual
read.

• Always transport the transmitter in the hard

case provided. This helps prevent product
damage due to shipping.

• Do not immerse the antennas or case in

water. Store in a dry place. Such measures

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NaviTrack locator/reciever. The locator is a

Several utilities may be underground in the

not be liable for any injury or any direct,

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 transmitter’s
operation. If dam aged, have the tool serviced

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

• Use only accessories t hat are recommended

by the manufacturer for your tool.
Accessories that may be suitable for one tool
may become hazardous when us ed 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.

qualified service personnel under any of the
following conditions:

o If liquid has been spilled or obj ects have

fallen into product;

o If product does not operate normally by

following the operating instr uc tions;

o If the product has been dropped or

damaged in any way;

o If the product exhibits a distinct change in

performance.

CAUTION

Remove batteries entirely before shipping.

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

DANGER

Important Notice

The NaviTrack Brick is intended for use with a
diagnostic tool that senses electromagnetic fields

emitted by objects under ground. It is m eant to aide
the user in locating these objects by recognizing
characteristics of the f ield lines and displa ying them
on the screen. As elec trom agnetic f ield l ines c an be
distorted and interfered with, it is important to verify
the location of underground objects before digging.

same area. Be sure to follow local guidelines
and one-call service procedures.

Exposing the utility is the only way to verify its
existence, location, and depth.

Ridge Tool Co., its affiliates and suppliers, will
indirect, incidental, or consequential damages

sustained or incurred by reason of the use of
the NaviTrack Brick transmitter.

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ALWAYS TURN UNIT OFF BEFORE

Do not handle the transmitter while you are

305 line transmitter is designed to

withstand up to 250 VAC 50/60 Hz excitation

The user is cautioned not to deliberately
connect to live power lines. If the transmitter
indicates the presence of high voltage, use
high voltage precautions to carefully

awareness dictates

DANGER

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

DISCONNECTING LEADS.

Note: The unit must be disconnected from any

external conductors before attempting to access
the battery case or change the batteries. The
NaviTrack Brick is protected by an interlock which
isolates the unit when the battery case is open ed,
but standard safety
disconnecting the leads rather than relying solely
on this feature.

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

connected directly to ground yourself.

Wear appropriate heavy soled footwear as you
would when working with any high-voltage
equipment.

Note: The line transmitter is normally powered by

internal batteries, and is designed to protect the
user from voltages up to 250 VAC that may be
accidentally encounter e d. Batt er y power is the s o le
power option available on the NaviTrack Brick. The
High Voltage LED will light if the unit encounters
more than approximately 62 VAC (RMS).

WARNING

In compliance with Federal Standard EN-50249,
the ST-

between the two leads.

disconnect the line transmitter from the high
voltage source.

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