StudSensor
™
EDGE
Stud Finder
StudSensor
™
EDGE
Stud Finder
The Zircon StudSensor
™
EDGE stud finder finds
the edges of wood and metal studs up to 19 mm
deep in walls. It features a sleek, high-impact
case, with a patent-pending pinch grip design,
and a new SpotLite
®
Pointer.
The Zircon StudSensor
™
EDGE stud finder finds
the edges of wood and metal studs up to 19 mm
deep in walls. It features a sleek, high-impact
case, with a patent-pending pinch grip design,
and a new SpotLite
®
Pointer.
1. INSTALLING THE BATTERY
Do not attempt to unscrew
the back of the tool.
Push in the battery door tab
at the bottom of the tool and
open the door. Insert a new 9-Volt
battery, matching the positive (+)
and negative (-) terminals to the
icons printed on the back. Snap the battery
into place and replace the door.
2. IMPORTANT OPERATING TIPS—
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
•
Tool Position:
For proper use, always place
scanner flat against the surface before
turning on power.
•
Power:
Press and hold in the Power button
continuously while in use.
•
Operation:
Move the unit slowly, while
keeping it flat against the wall. Do not rock,
tilt, or lift it.
3. TURNING ON/CALIBRATING THE
TOOL AND FINDING A STUD
• Place unit flat on wall. Press and hold the
Power button. During calibration, SpotLite
®
arrow and red EDGE light will flash, unit
will beep, and green READY light will stay
illuminated. Do not move the unit until
calibration is complete.
• If you calibrate over a stud, the unit will
beep repeatedly. Move the unit a few inches
right or left, release the Power button, and
start over.
1. INSTALLING THE BATTERY
Do not attempt to unscrew
the back of the tool.
Push in the battery door tab
at the bottom of the tool and
open the door. Insert a new 9-Volt
battery, matching the positive (+)
and negative (-) terminals to the
icons printed on the back. Snap the battery
into place and replace the door.
2. IMPORTANT OPERATING TIPS—
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
•
Tool Position:
For proper use, always place
scanner flat against the surface before
turning on power.
•
Power:
Press and hold in the Power button
continuously while in use.
•
Operation:
Move the unit slowly, while
keeping it flat against the wall. Do not rock,
tilt, or lift it.
3. TURNING ON/CALIBRATING THE
TOOL AND FINDING A STUD
• Place unit flat on wall. Press and hold the
Power button. During calibration, SpotLite
®
arrow and red EDGE light will flash, unit
will beep, and green READY light will stay
illuminated. Do not move the unit until
calibration is complete.
• If you calibrate over a stud, the unit will
beep repeatedly. Move the unit a few inches
right or left, release the Power button, and
start over.
Probable Causes
Probable Causes
Solutions
Solutions
Situation
Situation
• Move several inches to the left or right and start again.
• Move several inches to the left or right and start again.
• Turn scanner off, move over a few inches, press Power
button, and start again.
• On rough surfaces, place thin cardboard on wall,
scanning through it to help slide scanner more smoothly.
• Turn scanner off, move over a few inches, press Power
button, and start again.
• On rough surfaces, place thin cardboard on wall,
scanning through it to help slide scanner more smoothly.
• Check for other studs equally spaced to either side
(12, 16, or 24 in. [305, 406, or 610 mm] apart) or the
same stud at several places directly above or below
the first scan area.
• Use CAUTION when nailing, sawing, or drilling into
walls, floors, and ceilings where these items may exist.
• Check for other studs equally spaced to either side
(12, 16, or 24 in. [305, 406, or 610 mm] apart) or the
same stud at several places directly above or below
the first scan area.
• Use CAUTION when nailing, sawing, or drilling into
walls, floors, and ceilings where these items may exist.
No indications.
No indications.
Unit beeps repeatedly.
Unit beeps repeatedly.
Detects other objects
besides studs.
Finds more targets
than there should be.
Detects other objects
besides studs.
Finds more targets
than there should be.
• No studs in that area.
• No studs in that area.
• Tool was calibrated
over a stud or on
dense part of wall.
• Tool tilted or lifted
during scan.
• Tool was calibrated
over a stud or on
dense part of wall.
• Tool tilted or lifted
during scan.
• Electrical wiring
and metal/plastic
pipes may be near
or touching back
surface of wall.
• Electrical wiring
and metal/plastic
pipes may be near
or touching back
surface of wall.
SpotLite
®
Pointer
SpotLite
®
Pointer
Stud Edge Groove
Stud Edge Groove
Red EDGE Light
Red EDGE Light
Green READY Light
Green READY Light
Battery Door Tab
Battery Door Tab
Power Button
Power Button
Visit www.zirconinternational.com
for the most current instructions.
Visit www.zirconinternational.com
for the most current instructions.
StudSensor, SpotLite, and Zircon are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Zircon Corporation.
StudSensor, SpotLite, and Zircon are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Zircon Corporation.
4. OPERATING CAUTIONS
Depending on the proximity of electrical wiring
or pipes to the wall surface, the StudSensor
™
EDGE may detect them in the same manner
as studs. Caution should always be used when
nailing, sawing, or drilling into walls, floors,
and ceilings that may contain these items.
To avoid surprises, remember that studs or
joists are normally spaced 16 in. (406 mm)
or 24 in. (610 mm) apart and are 1
1
⁄
2
in.
(35 mm) to 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.
5. SCANNING DIFFERENT SURFACES
Freshly painted walls:
May take one week or
longer to dry after application.
Wallpaper:
The StudSensor
™
EDGE functions
normally on walls covered with wallpaper or
fabric, unless the materials are metallic foil,
contain metallic fibers, or are still wet after
application.
Lath & plaster:
Due to irregularities in plaster
thickness, this tool is not recommended for use
on lath & plaster.
The StudSensor
™
EDGE cannot scan for
wood studs and joists through ceramic tile or
carpeting and pad.
Note: Sensing depth and accuracy can vary
due to moisture, content of materials, wall
texture, and paint.
4. OPERATING CAUTIONS
Depending on the proximity of electrical wiring
or pipes to the wall surface, the StudSensor
™
EDGE may detect them in the same manner
as studs. Caution should always be used when
nailing, sawing, or drilling into walls, floors,
and ceilings that may contain these items.
To avoid surprises, remember that studs or
joists are normally spaced 16 in. (406 mm)
or 24 in. (610 mm) apart and are 1
1
⁄
2
in.
(35 mm) to 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.
5. SCANNING DIFFERENT SURFACES
Freshly painted walls:
May take one week or
longer to dry after application.
Wallpaper:
The StudSensor
™
EDGE functions
normally on walls covered with wallpaper or
fabric, unless the materials are metallic foil,
contain metallic fibers, or are still wet after
application.
Lath & plaster:
Due to irregularities in plaster
thickness, this tool is not recommended for use
on lath & plaster.
The StudSensor
™
EDGE cannot scan for
wood studs and joists through ceramic tile or
carpeting and pad.
Note: Sensing depth and accuracy can vary
due to moisture, content of materials, wall
texture, and paint.
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
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
1580 Dell Avenue
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 1-408-963-4550
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PST
E-mail: info@zircon.com
©2011 Zircon Corporation • P/N 64842 Rev B 07/11
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
1580 Dell Avenue
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 1-408-963-4550
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PST
E-mail: info@zircon.com
©2011 Zircon Corporation • P/N 64842 Rev B 07/11
6. HELPFUL HINTS (See also number 2, IMPORTANT OPERATING TIPS)
6. HELPFUL HINTS (See also number 2, IMPORTANT OPERATING TIPS)
• After calibration is
complete, continue
to hold the Power
button and slowly
slide the unit
across the surface.
• When the top red
EDGE light is lit,
the beep sounds,
and the SpotLite
®
Pointer arrow
shines, you have
located the edge
of the stud.
Mark this spot.
• Continue scanning
beyond the marked
spot until the red
EDGE light turns
off. Slide unit in
reverse direction
to locate other
edge of stud.
Mark this second
spot. The middle
of the stud is
centered between
the two marks.
• After calibration is
complete, continue
to hold the Power
button and slowly
slide the unit
across the surface.
• When the top red
EDGE light is lit,
the beep sounds,
and the SpotLite
®
Pointer arrow
shines, you have
located the edge
of the stud.
Mark this spot.
• Continue scanning
beyond the marked
spot until the red
EDGE light turns
off. Slide unit in
reverse direction
to locate other
edge of stud.
Mark this second
spot. The middle
of the stud is
centered between
the two marks.
FCC Part 15 Class B Registration Warning
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operations subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Part 15 Class B Registration Warning
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operations subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
