Heath Consultants Sure-Lock Utility Pro - Manual (Page 25)

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should ground over the top of or close to another conductor, the other conductor
may be energize and jeopardize the locate (Figure 2-6). If a foreign structure
such as a chain link fence is being used for ground, that structure will also be
energized and could confuse the operator. Always be aware of the importance
and function of the ground in the DIRECT CONNECT application.
Once the conductor is energized using the direct connect method, the operator
may use the receiver to search for the signal using the same techniques described
in the one operator sweep. Since there is now a direct connection to the conduc-
tor, the inductive antenna on the transmitter is not active. The operator can now
work closer to the transmitter and not be affected by air coupling. It should be
understood that the operator will start picking up signals near the grounding
cables as they are radiating the same signal carried by the target conductor.
(Correct - Grounding Application)
(Incorrect - Grounding Application)
Figure 2-6
**NOTE**
REMEMBER THAT THE SIGNAL ON THE GROUND WIRE IS AS
STRONG AS THE SIGNAL ON THE CONDUCTOR.