RIDGID Metal Detector User Manual
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Table of Contents
Recording Form for Machine Serial Number and Software Version .........................................................................................................1
General Safety Information
Work Area Safety ........................................................................................................................................................................................2
Electrical Safety ..........................................................................................................................................................................................2
Battery Precautions.......................................................................................................................................................................................
Personal Safety...........................................................................................................................................................................................2
NaviTrack II Use and Care..........................................................................................................................................................................3
Service ........................................................................................................................................................................................................3
Specific Safety Information
Important .....................................................................................................................................................................................................3
Specifications and Standard Equipment
Specifications ..............................................................................................................................................................................................3
Standard Equipment ...................................................................................................................................................................................4
Optional Equipment.....................................................................................................................................................................................4
Frequencies ................................................................................................................................................................................................4
Icon Legend ................................................................................................................................................................................................5
NaviTrack II Components ..............................................................................................................................................................................6
Introduction to the NaviTrack II
Installing/Changing Batteries ......................................................................................................................................................................7
Folding Mast................................................................................................................................................................................................7
NaviTrack II Modes .....................................................................................................................................................................................7
Display Elements ........................................................................................................................................................................................7
Set Up .......................................................................................................................................................................................................10
Sonde Locating
Location Methods......................................................................................................................................................................................13
Tilted Sondes ............................................................................................................................................................................................14
Measuring Depth (Sonde Mode) ...............................................................................................................................................................14
Clipping (Sonde Mode) .............................................................................................................................................................................14
Line Tracing
Active Line Tracing....................................................................................................................................................................................16
Passive Line Tracing.................................................................................................................................................................................18
Operating Tips for Active Line and Passive Line Tracing .........................................................................................................................19
Measuring Depth (Tracing Modes)............................................................................................................................................................20
Clipping (Tracing Modes) ..........................................................................................................................................................................20
Menus and Settings .....................................................................................................................................................................................20
Optional Features within the Display Elements Menu...............................................................................................................................22
Frequencies Selection Control .................................................................................................................................................................23
Information Screen and Restoring Defaults ..............................................................................................................................................24
Menu Tree.................................................................................................................................................................................................25
A Better Way of Locating ............................................................................................................................................................................25
Advantages of the Omnidirectional Antenna.............................................................................................................................................26
Proximity Signal ........................................................................................................................................................................................27
“Informational” Locating ............................................................................................................................................................................27
Getting the Most Out Of the NaviTrack II
More on Informational Locating.................................................................................................................................................................27
Notes on Accuracy ....................................................................................................................................................................................28
NaviTrack II Maintenance Instructions
Transportation and Storage ......................................................................................................................................................................29
Installing/Using Accessories .....................................................................................................................................................................29
Maintenance and Cleaning .......................................................................................................................................................................29
Locating Faulty Components ....................................................................................................................................................................29
Service and Repair .......................................................................................................................................................................................30
Glossary – Definitions .................................................................................................................................................................................30
Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................................................................................................32
Lifetime Warranty ..........................................................................................................................................................................Back Cover
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