General Technologies FF310 Fault Finder for Electrical Wiring Open / Short Circuit - Manual (Page 2)

1 - Check out list
The FF310 set consists of:
 FF310R FaultFinder receiver.
 FF310T FaultFinder transmitter.
 CT8002 Circuit tester
 CT6100 Fuse socket adapter set
 Factory supplied 9- volt alkaline batteries, type Duracell MN1604
 Foam padded polypropylene carrying case.
 User’s handbook.
2 - Start Up
Both the FF310R and FF310T are factory supplied with batteries. To install the batteries
follow the steps below:
1. Open battery drawer at back of each unit ( factory supplied batteries
are disconnected).
2. Remove the battery, and connect it observing the polarity of the battery connector,
repeating the operation on both units.
3. Press the On/Off button on the FF310T (FaultFinder Transmitter), green LED will
start flashing. If green LED does not starts flashing, check the battery polarity and
reinstall if necessary. To turn the unit off, press the On/Off button again.
4. Press the On/Off button on the FF310R (FaultFinder Receiver), green LED will
turn on. If the green LED does not turn on, check the battery polarity and reinstall
if necessary. To turn the unit off press the On/Off button again.
3 - Switching On and Off the FF310 set
The FF310T
FaultFinder Transmitter is turned on and off by momentarily pressing the “ON/OFF”
button, and it must be turned off manually after use by pressing the On/Off button. Before
storing the unit check to make sure that all lights are off, failure to do so will result in a
much shorter battery life.
The FF300R
FaultFinder Tracer can be turned on and off manually by momentarily pressing the “On/Off”
button, however after 3 minutes of not being used, it will turn off automatically to conserve
battery power. Turning the unit off manually will prolong battery life.
Low Battery indicator
From time to time the batteries on both units will need to be replaced. When the battery
is below the minimum operating voltage, upon turning the unit on (FF310T and FF310R)
both lights will flash for 1 second and the unit will turn off automatically. In this case replace
the batteries with a new set of 9 Volt alkaline batteries. To install the new batteries, follow
the instructions in the preceding section: 2 – Start Up.
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Table of contents.
1 Check Out list Page 1
2 Start-up Page 1
3 Switching On and Off The FF300 Page 1
4 Setting the sensitivity level Page 2
5 How to use the probe Page 3
6 Locating Short Circuits Page 3
7 Wire tracing Page 4
8 Locating Current Leaks Page 4
9 Locating Open Circuits Page 5
10 Wire Identification Page 5
11 Hook Up Reference Chart Page 6
12 General Procedures Page 7
13 Special Tracing Procedures Page 8
14 Technical specifications Page 11
15 CT8002 Circuit Tester Page 12
16 CT6100 Fuse Socket connectors Page 12
17 Care of the unit Page 13
18 Warranty Page 13
Caution
Very Important: Read this first
• For use only with DC voltage. Do not connect to circuits exceeding 42 volts DC under
any circumstances.
•
DO NOT USE on AC voltage.
• Do not use on any circuit directly or indirectly connected to AC lines or any other AC
power source.
•
Do not use with any component or part of the ignition system.
•
Before using this device check the vehicle’s electrical wiring and disconnect any part
or subsystem sensitive to voltage and current pulses such as air bags, electronic
control modules, etc.
•
Always follow the instructions and procedures indicated in the vehicle’s
service manual before attempting to disconnect any part or subsystem of the
electrical circuit.
Exceeding the limits listed above when using this apparatus, or not observing
the precautions listed above can expose you to physical injury and permanently
damage your instrument and parts and components of the vehicle under test.
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