Ditch Witch 150RT - Manual (Page 38)

150R/T Operator’s Manual
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Beacon Location
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Beacon Location
Trace metallic or non-metallic pipes or conduits by locating and following a beacon signal.
Setup
To set up for beacon location:
1. Follow instructions for installing beacon battery.
2. Turn on receiver to ensure that beacon is functioning properly.
3. Attach beacon to plumber’s snake or flex rod.
Technique
1. Turn on receiver.
2. Set signal frequency.
3. Place beacon into the pipe and move it
down the pipe.
4. To locate beacon, circle over its
approximate location in the pipe.
5. To identify the location of beacon, find the
spot with the strongest signal response.
6. Rotate the receiver to determine which
direction beacon runs.
7. Continue to track beacon. Mark pipe
location with paint.
IMPORTANT: Large metal objects and other signals (such as railroad signals or overhead power lines)
will distort signal.
IMPORTANT: Receiver indicates the
best signal when handle is
perpendicular to the beacon.