Featuring Revolutionary Target Control
™
(TC
™
) Technology
The SuperScan
™
K1 wall scanner is tuned to find
wood studs while filtering out metallic false-positive
objects such as plumbing, conduit, straps, brackets,
or ducts beneath surfaces. With TC
™
mode,
users can utilize the “Trust but Verify” technique
to identify “safe-to-drill” zones between adjacent
drywall screws, nails, and protector plates.
Two scanning modes:
•
Target Control
™
(TC
™
)
locates center, edges,
and direction of wood studs (while ignoring
metal) up to ¾" (19 mm) deep.
The LCD will
be backlit with a blue light.
In TC
™
mode,
the LoLevel
™
Indicator indicates low (weak) signal
objects, such as plastic water pipes, plastic sewer
drains or studs deeper than ¾" (19 mm).
When compared to stud signals, the LoLevel
™
Indicator may help differentiate studs from false
positives.
•
StudScan
locates center, edges, and direction of
wood and metal studs up to ¾" (19 mm) deep.
LCD will not be backlit in this mode.
In StudScan mode, the Signal Strength Indicator
uses the same icon as the LoLevel
™
Indicator.
When TC
™
is off, a strong signal is indicated by
full signal strength bars.
WIREWARNING
®
DETECTION
The Zircon
®
WireWarning
®
Detection
continuously detects and alerts for live, unshielded
AC (alternating current) wires in both modes.
When live AC voltage is detected, warning indicator
appears and screen starts flashing red until scanner
is moved sufficiently away from the live wire.
When calibration begins over an AC wire in both
TC
™
and StudScan modes, the AC icon will flash.
Use extreme caution under these
circumstances or whenever live AC
wiring is present.
FIND A STUD IN STUDSCAN MODE
(TC
™
OFF)
1.
Hold scanner flat against wall,
press the
Power Button, release it, then press
it again,
holding it down the second time.
The unit will calibrate in 1–2 seconds. A short beep
confirms that calibration is complete. If a calibration
error occurs, all icons will flash continuously.
NOTE:
Scanner is in StudScan mode (TC
™
off) when the display backlight is off.
When TC
™
mode is off, metal objects may be
indicated as a stud and Signal Strength Indicator
will have steady strength bars.
DO NOT MOVE SCANNER DURING
CALIBRATION.
2.
While holding down the Power Button,
slide scanner slowly along the wall. When scanner
finds the edge of a stud,
the Edge Indicator shows.
3.
Continue sliding.
When scanner finds the center
of a stud, the Crosshairs
turn on, SpotLite
®
illuminates,
and a beep sounds.
(
Figure D
)
4.
Mark the spot where stud
was found.
5.
Scanner automatically
recalibrates when in use. If the
two ACT
™
arrows appear
on the display, scanner was
calibrated too close to a stud,
then moved away. This is ACT
™
(Auto Correcting Technology)
in action. (
Figure E
)
Return to Target Control
™
mode by releasing and
pressing the Power Button again. When the display
is backlit blue, you are back in TC
™
mode.
WARNING
DO NOT ASSUME THERE ARE NO
LIVE ELECTRICAL WIRES IN THE WALL. DO NOT
TAKE ACTIONS THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS IF
THE WALL CONTAINS A LIVE ELECTRICAL WIRE.
ALWAYS TURN OFF THE ELECTRICAL, GAS,
AND WATER SUPPLIES BEFORE PENETRATING
A SURFACE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN ELECTRIC
SHOCK, FIRE, AND/OR SERIOUS INJURY OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
WARNING
Scanner may not detect AC activity
if wires are more than 2" (5 cm) behind the
scanned surface, in concrete, encased in
conduit, behind a plywood shear wall or
metallic wall covering, or if moisture is
present in the environment or scanned surface.
INSTALL 9-VOLT BATTERY
Always use a new 9V alkaline battery with an
extended expiration date at least 3 years beyond
the current date. Match the battery direction to the
image inside the battery cavity.
WARNING
Do not rely exclusively on scanner
to locate items behind a surface. Use other
information to help locate items before
penetrating the surface, including construction
plans, visible points of entry of pipes and
wiring into walls, such as in a basement,
and standard stud-spacing practices.
POWER UP
To activate scanner, press and hold Power Button.
The default mode at power up is TC
™
. Unit shuts
off 1–2 seconds after Power Button is released.
FIND A CLEAN WOOD STUD IN
TARGET CONTROL
™
(TC
™
) MODE
TC
™
is designed to detect wood studs
during scanning.
For best results, hold scanner
as shown and move slowly when scanning.
Do not touch the surface during
calibration or scan.
1.
Hold scanner flat against
the wall, then press and hold
Power Button (
Figure A
). Unit
will calibrate in 1–2 seconds.
Proper calibration is confirmed
by a short beep, a flicker of the
SpotLite
®
Pointer, and a flash
of the icons.
If a calibration error occurs, all icons will flash
continuously.
NOTE:
Screen will have a blue backlight in
TC
™
mode.
DO NOT MOVE SCANNER
DURING CALIBRATION.
2.
While holding down the
Power Button, slide scanner
slowly along the wall.
When scanner finds the edge
of a stud, the Edge Indicator
shows. (
Figure B
)
3.
Continue sliding.
When scanner finds the center
of a stud, the Crosshairs show
and SpotLite
®
illuminates.
4.
Mark the spot where stud
was found. (
Figure C
)
5.
Scanner automatically
recalibrates when in use. If
the two ACT
™
arrows appear
on the LCD, scanner was calibrated over a stud,
then moved away. This is ACT
™
(Auto Correcting
Technology) in action.
NOTE:
LoLevel
™
Indicator will display rapidly
cascading bars when the device senses a sustained
weak signal, indicating a false positive object may
be present.
6.
Use the
Trust but Verify
technique for
finding drywall screws or nails up and down the
stud to confirm that you have located a wood stud.
Other objects, such as plastic plumbing pipes, do
not contain nails or drywall screws.
(See important note under BEFORE YOU BEGIN
for
more information on this procedure.)
WORKING WITH DIFFERENT
MATERIALS
Wallpaper
Scanner functions normally on walls
covered with wallpaper or fabric, unless the
materials are metallic foil, contain metallic fibers,
or are still wet after application. Wallpaper may
need to dry for several weeks after application.
Freshly painted walls
It may take a week or
longer to dry after application.
Lath and plaster
This tool is not designed to
scan over lath and plaster.
Highly textured walls or acoustic ceilings
This tool is not designed to scan over highly
textured walls or acoustic ceilings.
Wood flooring, subflooring, or gypsum
drywall over plywood sheathing
Scanner
cannot scan for wood studs and joists through
these materials, or through carpet and padding.
NOTE:
Sensing depth and accuracy can vary
depending on scanning environment conditions
such as mineral content, moisture, texture,
and consistency of the wall materials.
Electrical wiring and pipes
Depending on
the proximity of electrical wiring or pipes to the
wall surface, scanner 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.
Studs
Studs are normally spaced 16" or 24"
(40 cm or 60 cm) apart on center and are 1½"
(38 mm) wide.
Anything closer together, or of a different width,
may not be a stud.
Figure C
Figure B
Figure A
Figure D
Figure E
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
ZIRCON
®
STUD FINDERS WORK BY SENSING DENSITY CHANGES BEHIND THE WALL. OTHER OBJECTS
CAN BE DETECTED, ESPECIALLY IF THEY ARE VERY CLOSE TO THE WALL.
DO NOT ASSUME THAT
EVERYTHING DETECTED IS A STUD.
- Always use a new 9V alkaline battery with an extended expiration date at least 3 years beyond the
current date. Match battery direction to the image inside of battery cavity.
- Do not rely exclusively on the scanner to locate items behind a surface. Use other information to help
locate such items before penetrating the surface, including construction plans, visible points of entry
of pipes, wiring into walls such as in a basement, and standard stud-spacing practices.
- Always start your scan in Target Control
™
(TC
™
) mode, which scans through standard single layer drywall
up to ¾" (19 mm) deep.
- Always scan for studs at several different heights on the wall and mark the location of every target
indicated by the stud finder. This is called “mapping the wall.” Pipes and other objects will likely not give
consistent readings from floor to ceiling, like a stud would.
- Studs normally run from floor to ceiling, except above and below windows and above doors.
- Readings should always be consistent and repeatable.
- Zircon
®
stud finders are recommended for interior use only.
- Other objects commonly contained in walls, floors, or ceilings are water pipes (plastic and metal),
gas lines, firestops, and electrical wiring.
- Sensing depth and accuracy can vary depending on scanning environment conditions, such as mineral
content, moisture, texture, and consistency of the wall materials.
- Depending on the proximity of electrical wiring or pipes to the wall surface, scanner 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 could contain these items. Use extreme caution
under these circumstances or whenever live AC wiring is present.
-
Studs are normally spaced 16" or 24" (40 cm or 60 cm) apart on center, are normally 1½" (38 mm)
wide, and may be separated by firestops. Anything closer together, or of a different width, may not be
a stud.
IMPORTANT:
Trust but Verify
is a technique that can help indicate
“safe-to-drill” zones to minimize
hitting existing metals on a stud, such as nails, screws, and protector plates. When the Crosshairs
show TC
™
, run scanner vertically up and down the stud. The stud indicators (Crosshairs, Edge Indicators,
Target Indicator Bars, Target Spotlight, and SpotLite
®
Pointer) will all turn off over screws and other metal,
then turn on again when the stud is free from metal. The
“safe-to-drill” zones are typically between
adjacent drywall screws, nails, and protector plates, assuming the builder properly installed metal protector
plates on the stud, and over plumbing and electrical. If stud indicators do not disappear when running
vertically up and down the object in TC
™
mode, the absence of drywall screws, nails, or protector plates
indicates this could be a non-metallic object such as plastic plumbing or PEX tubing, and should not be
mistaken for a stud.
SuperScan
™
K1
Advanced Wall Scanner
TROUBLESHOOTING & CONSTRUCTION TIPS
SITUATION
LIKELY CAUSE
SOLUTION
Scanner detects objects
other than studs in
StudScan mode or finds
more objects that look
like studs than should be
there.
Electrical wiring
and metal or
plastic pipes
may be near, or
touching, the
back of the wall
surface.
• Check for other studs equally spaced to either side at
16" or 24" (40 cm or 60 cm) and check for the same
stud at spots directly above or below the first scan area.
• Standard studs measure approximately 1½" (38 mm)
between edges. Anything smaller or larger is likely not a
stud (unless near door or window).
Studs are continuously
detected near windows
and doors.
Multiple studs
are in use.
Double and triple studs are sometimes used around
doors and windows. Headers are used above them.
Detect outer edges so you know where to begin.
Low Battery Indicator on. Low battery.
Install a new 9V alkaline battery with an extended
expiration date.
Low Battery Indicator
flashes and scanner does
not operate.
Dead battery.
Install a new 9V alkaline battery with an extended
expiration date.
EN
SpotLite
®
Pointer
Battery
Door
Tab
Ergonomic Rubber Grip
Power Button
ColorTrip
®
Display
FCC Part 15 Class B Registration Warning: This device complies
with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is 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.
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
Zircon Corporation (“Zircon”) warrants to the original purchaser (or
original user by gift) that this product will be free from defects in
materials and workmanship for its useful life (not to exceed twenty years
from date of purchase).This warranty is limited to the electronic circuitry
of the product, and specifically excludes consumable parts, including
batteries, and software, even if packaged with the product. Defects
caused by abuse, modification, handling contrary to these instructions,
other unreasonable use, or neglect are not covered under this warranty.
No liability is accepted for normal wear and tear and minor defects
which do not detract from the function of the product.
THIS LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL ZIRCON BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL,
INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING
FROM POSSESSION, USE, OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS PRODUCT. NO
OTHER REPRESENTATIONS OR CLAIMS OF A SIMILAR NATURE WILL
BIND OR OBLIGATE ZIRCON.
Some states do not allow limitations on certain implied warranties and/
or the limitation on incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitations and exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state. This Limited Lifetime Warranty applies only to products
purchased within the United States of America (USA) and Canada. For
warranty applicable to products purchased in all other geographical
areas, see www.zircon.com/warranty.
Any in-warranty defective product returned to Zircon, freight prepaid,
along with dated purchase receipt and $10.00 to cover shipping and
handling, will be repaired or replaced, at Zircon’s option. If the returned
product is no longer available, Zircon may replace the product with a
similar product of similar function. This is your sole and exclusive remedy
for breach of this Limited Lifetime Warranty. To return product, call the
Zircon Customer Service number below to request an RMA number and
return product with shipment tracking to:
Zircon Corporation
Attn: Returns Department
1580 Dell Avenue
Campbell, CA 95008-6992 USA
Include your name, return address, RMA number, and package tracking
number. Allow 4–6 weeks for delivery.
If you do not agree to the terms of this Limited Lifetime Warranty, you
may not use this product and must promptly return it to the retailer,
along with a dated purchase receipt within 30 days of purchase for a
refund of the purchase price.
Customer Service: 1-800-245-9265 or 1-408-963-4550
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. PST
www.zircon.com • info@zircon.com
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ACT, ColorTrip, LoLevel, SpotLite, SuperScan, Target Control, TC,
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Zircon Corporation.
Visit www.zircon.com for the most current instructions.
ACT
™
(Auto Correcting
Technology) Arrows
Edge Indicators
Target Indicator Bars
Low Battery
Indicator
WireWarning
®
Detection
Indicator
Scan Mode
Indicator
Crosshairs
LoLevel
™
Indicator/Signal
Strength Indicator
Target
Spotlight
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