RIDGID SeekTech SR-20 - Manual (Page 4)

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seekTech sR-20
Introduction to the SR-20
Getting Started
Installing/Changing Batteries
Figure 2: Battery Case
CAUTION: Do not allow debris or moisture into battery
compartment. Debris or moisture may short the battery
contacts, leading to rapid discharge of the batteries, which
could result in electrolyte leakage or risk of fire.
Folding Mast
IMPORTANT! Do not snap or whip the SR-20 mast to open or
close it. Open it and close it by hand only.
NOTE: Avoid dragging the lower antenna node on the
ground while locating with the SR-20. It may cause signal
noise which will interfere with results, and may eventually
damage the antenna.
Figure 3: Folding Antenna Mast and Release Button
SR-20 Modes
The SR-20 operates in three distinct modes. They are:
1. Active Line Trace Mode, used when a chosen
frequency can be put onto a long conductor using a
Line Transmitter, for locating conductive pipes, lines,
or cables.
2. Passive Trace Mode, used for tracing electrical lines
that are already carrying 60 Hz current (U.S.), 50 Hz
current (Europe), or radio frequencies.
3. Sonde Mode, used for locating Sondes in pipes,
conduits, or tunnels that are non-conductive or
cannot otherwise be traced.
Release Button