Kapro Prolaser 897, User Manual

Page 1: ...897 Prolaser Self Leveling Electronic Rotary Laser User Manual 3600 ...

Page 2: ...er and the serious D I Y enthusiast to achieve accurate results and reduce valuable work time Applications The Prolaser 897 Self Leveling Rota Line has been designed for use in most areas of construction for example Laying foundations Wall and fence construction Laying sloped water and sewerage lines Laying flooring Hanging acoustic ceilings Installing partitions and drywall Keep this user manual ...

Page 3: ...ontal Plane Automatic Mode Vertical Plane Automatic Mode Inclined Plane Manual Mode Plumb Down Changing Rotating Speed Scan Function Laser Detector Using the Remote Control Power Supply 17 Care and Maintenance 19 Field Calibration Test 20 21 Specifications 22 23 Warranty 24 Contents ...

Page 4: ...modes create visible laser lines Plumb Down Plumb Up lines Standard tripod thread 5 8 for vertical or horizontal use and for attachment to angle bracket not included Work site tough rubber bumpers and ergonomic handle Remote Control and Laser Detector included Supplied with on board internal batteries and Battery Charger AC DC Converter Shockproof protective carry case included Laser beam enhancem...

Page 5: ...this manual Laser Radiation Serious eye injury could be caused by looking directly into the beam or by projecting the beam into the eyes of others The use of protective eyewear is recommended Do not look into a laser beam using magnifying optical equipment such as binoculars or telescope as this will increase the level of eye injury Always position the laser beam so that it does not cause anyone t...

Page 6: ...6 Laser Level Overview 1 Laser output window 2 Keypad 3 Battery cover 4 Battery charger jack 5 5 8 tripod thread 6 Handle 6 3 5 1 2 4 ...

Page 7: ...ator 3 Clockwise Rotation Key 4 Counterclockwise Rotation Key 5 Auto Manual Key 6 Manual Indicator 7 Scan Mode Scan Width 8 Speed Key 9 Auto Drift Key 10 Auto Drift Indicator 11 X Axis arrows 12 Y Axis arrows 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 11 9 2 ...

Page 8: ...1 Set up the Rotary Laser approximately level the instrument can compensate for up to 4 from the horizontal plane 2 Press the Power key The Power Indicator will light up If the instru ment is set up outside the 4 limit the Manual Indicator will blink the laser beams with not be projected and rotation will not begin Please turn off the instrument and set up again 3 Verify that the Rotary Laser is i...

Page 9: ...or when laying concrete 9 To turn the Rotary Laser off press the Power key Vertical Plane Automatic Mode The Rotary Laser can be set up to create a vertical laser line to check the vertical alignment of a wall or fence pole 1 Position the Rotary Laser on its side on the ground on any stable surface or on a standard 5 8 tripod not included Set up the Rotary Laser approximately level by adjusting th...

Page 10: ...speed using the speed key or use the Laser Detector to detect the laser beam see Laser Detector 6 Change the rotation direction by pressing the Clockwise Rotation or Counterclockwise Rotation key 7 Press the Auto Drift key to automatically stop the laser beams while the unit is self leveling The laser beams will automatically restart when the unit is leveled 8 You can use the remote control to con...

Page 11: ...Key When the Manual Indicator lights the Rotary Laser is in manual mode 4 Chose the X Y direction by pressing the Clockwise Rotation or Counterclockwise Rotation Key 5 Using the X Axis and Y Axis arrows adjust the slope until it suits your requirements 6 To make the beam more visible change the rotating speed see Changing Rotating Speed change scanning mode see Scan Function or use the Laser Detec...

Page 12: ...wn beam onto the selected point on the ground by raising and lowering the tripod legs 6 Level the Rotary Laser again and adjust the Plumb Down beam with the tripod legs as in step 5 7 Repeat step 6 until the Plumb Down beam is sufficiently accurate for your purposes 8 If you wish to transfer a point to the ceiling use the Plumb Up beam once the Rotary Laser is accurately centered Changing Rotation...

Page 13: ...rotation 1 Press the Scan Key to change the scan width 2 The scan mark can be accurately positioned using the Clockwise and Counterclockwise Rotation keys Change the direction of rotation if there is an obstruction creating a dead area that no laser beam can reach Laser Detector The Prolaser 897 Self Leveling Rota Line is effective at 500ft 150m when used together with the Laser Detector 250ft 75m...

Page 14: ...sound symbol on the LCD appears with lines when you select the sound option 4 Turn the detection window towards the laser beam and move the detector up and down following the direction of the arrow on the LCD Lower the Laser Detector if the arrow points down Beeping Sound Raise the Laser Detector if the arrow points up Beeping Sound 5 The level marks on the sides of the Laser Detector are level wi...

Page 15: ...fra red control and the remote control sensor on the control panel The effective range of the remote control is 65 ft 20m The Remote Signal Indicator flashes when a signal has been sent 1 Remote Signal Indicator 2 Clockwise Rotation Key 3 Counterclockwise Rotation Key 4 Auto Manual Key 5 Scan Mode Scan Width 6 Speed Key Stop Key 7 X Axis arrows 8 Y Axis arrows 1 2 7 8 5 3 6 4 ...

Page 16: ...re not to be used 1 Recharge the batteries when the Power Indicator on the keypad flashes 2 Plug the battery charger into a power source 3 Insert the plug of the battery charger into the Battery Charger Jack see figure below 1 Power Indicator 2 Battery Charger 3 Battery Charger Jack 1 2 The Rotary Laser can be operated while recharging It takes approximately seven hours to fully charge a battery N...

Page 17: ... battery compartment is situated in the back of the remotecontrol 2 Slide off the battery compartment cover 3 Remove the spent batteries 4 Replace them with two AAA batteries 5 Replace the cover External Power Supply The Prolaser 897 Self Leveling Rota Line can use an external DC external power source This will minimize the risk of battery failure during operation Use only the combined Battery Cha...

Page 18: ...id rough treatment and avoid con stant vibration Periodically check the calibration of the Laser Level Clean with a soft cloth slightly dampened with a soap and water solution Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong detergents Keep the laser aperture clean by wiping it gently with a soft lint free cloth Keep the detection window of the Laser Detector clean by wiping it with a soft c...

Page 19: ...n at the end of this manual Do not take the Laser Level apart or permit any unqualified person to take the laser level apart Unauthorized servicing may cause bodily injury irreparably damage the Laser Level and invalidate the war ranty ...

Page 20: ...g staff 2 Level the Rotary Laser as accurately as possible Position it so that the X axis is pointing in the direction of the measuring staff or wall 3 Turn on the Rotary Laser 4 Note the height of the laser beam on the measuring staff or make a mark on the wall 5 Rotate the Rotary Laser 180 6 Note the height of the laser beam on the measuring staff or make a new mark on the wall The difference be...

Page 21: ...point approximately 100ft 30m away 4 Move the Rotary Laser next to the point that you marked at a distance of 100ft 30m 5 Level the Rotary Laser as accurately as possible 6 Turn on the Rotary Laser mark the position of the beam next to the laser and mark the position of the beam next to the original point 7 Measure the height difference between both sets of points Ideally the two measurements shou...

Page 22: ... 8 at 50 Self Leveling Range 4 Water dust proof Indoor outdoor IP 54 International Electrotechnical Commission Recommended Working Range Indoor 160 ft 50m Outdoor 500 ft 150m with Laser Detector Laser Source 635 nm laser diode Classification Class II Rotational Speed rpm 0 stationary point 60 120 300 600 rpm Rotational Coverage scanning function 0 stationary point 10 45 90 180 360 ...

Page 23: ...r Supply 2 x AAA batteries Laser Power Supply DC 4 8 6V 4x1 2V Ni MH Rechargeable Laser Battery Life Approx 20 hours of continuous use Laser Detector Power Supply One 9V alkaline battery Laser Detector Battery Life 50 hours of continuous use Weight 2 0 kg with batteries Dimensions L x W x H 160 L x 160 W x 185 H mm ...

Page 24: ...inst defects in materials and workmanship It does not cover products that are used improperly altered or repaired In the event of a problem with the laser level you have purchased please return the product to the place of purchase with proof of purchase Warranty ...

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