The Zircon StudSensor L70 is one of the easiest tools to use in your tool box. Add batteries and place it vertically onto your wall, taking care to move it slowly and steadily. You will push the black button on the left side and wait for a beep. Once the light turns on and it beeps, you are ready to look for your studs.
How do I use the zircon studsensor to find studs?
If the surface you are scanning is rough, place a piece of cardboard on the wall and run the stud finder over the cardboard. Always hold the Zircon StudSensor parallel to studs and move it across from left to right. Studs are typically spaced 16 inches apart.
How do you use the LED light on a stud finder?
The green LED will light, and a beep will sound when you've found the edge of a stud. Mark the edge of the stud when the green light indicates you've found it. Slide the stud finder past the marked stud edge until the LED lights go out. Move the StudSensor in the opposite direction to find the other edge of the stud.
What can affect the sensing depth of the zircon studsensor?
Moisture, wall thickness, and density can affect the sensing depth. The Zircon StudSensor is not intended to scan inconsistent densities like ceramic tile, carpeting, wallpaper that contains metallic fibers, painted walls that are still wet, or lath and plaster walls.
How do I know if my stud finder is working properly?
If the LEDs light as your hand is brought up to the back, then it is working properly. Check that the StudSensor is off and then place it flat with its back against the surface of the wall. Press the "On/Off" button and hold it. Wait for the LED to light to indicate the stud finder is on.
How does the zircon studsensor work?
0:001:31How to Use a Zircon StudSensor EDGE Stud Finder to Find Wall StudsYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThe center of the stud is in between the two marks. If you happen to start scanning over a stud andMoreThe center of the stud is in between the two marks. If you happen to start scanning over a stud and move away the units lights will blink to indicate a calibration error.
How do you use a studsensor?
0:101:34How to Use a Zircon StudSensor Stud Finder to Find Wall Studs - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSlide it along the wall until the top LED and audio tone indicate that you've reached one edge ofMoreSlide it along the wall until the top LED and audio tone indicate that you've reached one edge of the stud mark. The edge continue sliding the tool across the stud scan in the other direction.
How do you use a zircon 50 studsensor?
0:333:16How to Use a Zircon StudSensor e50 Stud Finder to Find Wall StudsYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipPlace your stud sensory fifty against the wall push. And hold the power button wait a moment for theMorePlace your stud sensory fifty against the wall push. And hold the power button wait a moment for the tool to calibrate. Before you begin scanning. The true Cal icon confirms calibration.
How do you use a zircon Deep Scan?
1:526:55Zircon Stud Finder Tools and Techniques - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipScan for electrical. The AC scan mode in zircon multi scanner products lets you turn off stud andMoreScan for electrical. The AC scan mode in zircon multi scanner products lets you turn off stud and metal scanning to search only for hot unshielded AC voltage. Use this feature to find wires.
How do you calibrate a zircon studsensor?
Zircon stud finders are designed to be as effortless as possible. Place the stud finder flat against the wall, press and hold the power button, and wait for 1-2 seconds. The tool automatically calibrates to the wall's surface.
What do the lights mean on a stud finder?
Step 3. Slide the stud finder slowly along the wall, moving horizontally. The red lights on the stud finder indicate the depth of the wall.
What's the difference between stud Scan and Deep Scan?
The tool's StudScan finds wood and metal studs up to 3/4 in. (19 mm) deep. DeepScan mode doubles the scanning depth to 1 1/2 in. (38 mm) deep and allows for increased accuracy on deeper targets.
How do you read a stud finder?
1:284:29How To Use A Stud Finder Simple Easy - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipTowards the electrical box and remember this could be an outlet or where it can be a switch. Once.MoreTowards the electrical box and remember this could be an outlet or where it can be a switch. Once. We notice that the stud finder beeps. It means we found the first edge.
What does it mean when a stud finder beeps continuously?
calibration errorMost stud finder models will indicate the edges of a stud – only Zircon® Center Finding StudSensor™ tools will indicate the center. If the tool blinks and beeps continuously, there is a calibration error. Try scanning the wall again, but start in a different location.
What does deep scan mean on a Zircon stud finder?
DeepScan® Mode doubles the scanning depth to locate the edges of wood and metal studs up to 1 1/2 in. ( 38 mm) WireWarning® Detection indicates the presence of live, unshielded AC electrical wiring up to 2 in. ( 50 mm) deep in both stud scanning modes.
How do you use a Zircon stud finder Pro 4 StudSensor?
0:212:16How to Use a Zircon StudSensor Pro SL Stud Finder to Find Wall StudsYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipHere's how to use it place your stud sensor Pro SL against the wall push. And hold the power buttonMoreHere's how to use it place your stud sensor Pro SL against the wall push. And hold the power button the true cal LED light confirms calibration. Slide it along the wall.
How do you use zircon StudSensor e30?
0:112:14How to Use a Zircon StudSensor e30 Edge Finding Stud Finder - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipHere's how to use it place your stud sensory 30 against the wall push. And hold the power button theMoreHere's how to use it place your stud sensory 30 against the wall push. And hold the power button the ready light confirms calibration. Slide it along the wall until the top LED spotlight.
How do you use a battery stud finder?
0:081:23How to Change the Batteries in your Zircon Stud Finder - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThe little plastic tooth upwards. No away from you releasing. The belt clip from the stud sensor.MoreThe little plastic tooth upwards. No away from you releasing. The belt clip from the stud sensor. Slide the battery cover off and replace the battery matching the positive and negative terminals.
How do you use a cheap stud finder?
1:326:15Finding Studs In A Wall (Using a cheap electronic stud finder)YouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd what you want is to set it so that when it's against the wall you don't get anything. But whenMoreAnd what you want is to set it so that when it's against the wall you don't get anything. But when you move over a stud which is going to have more mass behind the sheetrock.
Step 1
Turn the StudSensor on while facing it away from a wall. Bring your hand to the back of the StudSensor. If the LEDs light as your hand is brought up to the back, then it is working properly.
Step 2
Check that the StudSensor is off and then place it flat with its back against the surface of the wall.
Step 3
Press the "On/Off" button and hold it. Wait for the LED to light to indicate the stud finder is on.
Step 4
Slide the Zircon StudSensor slowly across the wall horizontally (left or right). As you approach a stud, the red LEDs will light from bottom to top. The green LED will light, and a beep will sound when you've found the edge of a stud.
Step 5
Mark the edge of the stud when the green light indicates you've found it.
Step 6
Slide the stud finder past the marked stud edge until the LED lights go out.
Step 7
Move the StudSensor in the opposite direction to find the other edge of the stud. The red lights will light as they did before. When the green light is illuminated and the StudSensor beeps, you've found the other end of the stud.
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