Triplett Fox 2 – PN: 3382 - Manual (Page 17)

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Wire Tracing:
The FOX 2 has some unique wire tracing features that im-
prove the user’s ability to perform a quick and reliable trace.
When used in conjunction with the appropriate receiver, like
a HOUND or HOUND 2, the FOX 2 can be used to trace and
locate wires in cables and in wood frame construction. There
are several common test scenarios........ tracing wires
through walls or ceilings, tracing wires in multiwire cables
or harnesses, and locating breaks in wires. In additional to
obvious residential and commercial uses, the FOX and
HOUND has also been used on radio towers, in cars, boats,
and even submarines.
General Wire Tracing Information:
• The FOX 2 will not trace “live” AC or DC power wires. It is
protected against accidental application of 120VAC
(“line cross”).
• The only type of “live” circuit that the FOX 2 will trace is a
telephone circuit.
• The FOX 2’s tracer tone will not penetrate electrically
conductive materials...... like any kind of metal or wet
earth. This means that the HOUND cannot pickup the
tone if the target wire is in a metal conduit or is under-
ground. The HOUND will pickup the tone at locations
where the target wire emerges from the conduit or
the earth.
• The FOX 2’s tracer tone will penetrate wood frame walls
and ceilings, and plaster and drywall. Under good condi-
tions, a HOUND can pickup the tone from a foot or more
away from the target wire.