Triplett Fox 2 & Hound 3 – PN: 3399 User Manual
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per separator can get wet from exposure to the weather. The
exterior surface of the Romex can be dry, but because the
internal paper separator is wet, it shields the tracer signal.
Extremely high humidity will damp (collapse) the electro-
static field, reducing the effectiveness of the HOUND 3 in
finding the FOX 2 signal. Condensing atmospheres may even
cause the products to malfunction until they dry out.
The HOUND 3 will not trace wires through a metal conduit.
It can, however, identify the wires after they exit from the
conduit.
General Rules for Effective Tracing:
…. Do what works best. Try both LINE/GROUND and
LINE/LINE tracing (see following text).
…. Separate wires when possible.
…. Move wires away from shielding when possible.
…. Un-terminate wire if necessary.
…. Turn off noise sources to reduce buzzing
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
8: Detailed Product Information
8.1: FOX 2 Details (Refer to Figure 1)
The CORDLESS INTERFACE cable (A) allows the FOX 2 to be
connected to a cordless telephone. The Continuity / Talk LED
(B) lights in the Visual Continuity mode, or when the prod-
uct is supplying Talk Power. The UNLOCK button (C) keeps
the Function Switch (D) locked in the OFF /POLARITY posi-
tion, to prevent accidental battery drainage. The Function