Ditch Witch 830 RT - Manual (Page 34)

830R/T Operator’s Manual
Locate - 33
Passive Location
CMW
Focus the Signal
Move receiver over detected signal and rotate to find best signal response. Best signal indicates cable
direction.
Trace the Cable
Walk along the suspected path while moving
the receiver from side to side across the area.
Mark the Cable
Sweep, focus, and trace all detected signals in the area. Mark cable paths with colored paint or flags. See
the chart below for standard color markings for cable locations.
Special Situations
IMPORTANT: Keep receiver handle parallel
to the suspected cable path.
Utility Color Marking Symbol
electric red -E-
communications orange -TEL- or -TV-
Situation What to try
Signal is lost. Walk in a circle to detect a tee or bend in the cable.
Signal varies from low to high and is
unstable. Mark as a hand-dig area.
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