StudSensor
SL and StudSensor
™
Stud and Joist Finders
SpotLite
The Zircon
®
StudSensor
™
SL and Pro SL find
wood and metal studs up to
3
⁄
in. (19 mm) deep
4
Stud Edge Groove
in walls. The StudSensor
™
Pro SL also finds studs
up to 1
1
⁄
in. (38 mm) deep in floors and ceilings.
2
Stud Scan Mode LED
They feature a sleek, high-impact case, a
built-in clip, and the SpotLite
®
Pointing System.
Stud DeepScan
(Pro SL only)
StudSensor, SpotLite, DeepScan, TruCal, and Zircon are registered trademarks
or trademarks of Zircon Corporation.
Visit www.zircon.com/support for the
most current instructions.
LIMITED 1 YEAR WARRANTY
$5.00 to cover postage and handling, to:
Zircon Corporation, ("Zircon") warrants this product to be free from defects
Zircon Corporation
in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase.Any
*Attn: Returns Department
in-warranty defective product returned to Zircon*, freight prepaid with proof
1600 Dell Avenue, Unit K
of purchase date and $5.00 to cover postage and handling, will be repaired or
Campbell, CA 95008-6992 USA
replaced at Zircon's option.This warranty is limited to the electronic circuitry and
Be sure to include your name and return address. Out of warranty service and
original case of the product and specifically excludes damage caused by abuse,
repair, where proof of purchase is not provided, shall be returned with repairs
unreasonable use or neglect.This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express
charged C.O.D.Allow 4 to 6 weeks for delivery.
or implied, and no other representations or claims of any nature shall bind or
Customer Service: 1-800-245-9265 or 1-408-963-4550
obligate Zircon.Any implied warranties applicable to this product are limited to
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PST
the one year period following its purchase. IN NO EVENT WILL ZIRCON BE LIABLE
FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM
POSSESSION, USE OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS PRODUCT.
U.S. Patents 4099118, 4464622, 5352974, 5619128, 6023159, 6249241, 6291970,
In accordance with government regulations, you are advised that:(i) some states do
not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or the exclusion or
D455430, and D455750
Canada Patents 1106932, 2141553, 2341385, and 2353156
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations and/or
exclusions may not apply to you, and further. (ii) this warranty gives you specific
E.U. Patents EP0657032, and EP1429148
legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Japan Patent 3581851, and Patents Pending
©2006 Zircon Corporation • P/N 61795 Rev A 02/06
Return product freight prepaid with proof of purchase date (dated sales receipt) and
LaserBall 360
™
LaserBall
4-Way
Bubble Level
Power Switch
Cup
Adhesive Disc
Battery Door
Laser Aperture
Visit www.zircon.com/support for the most current instructions.
LIMITED 1 YEAR WARRANTY
Zircon Corporation, ("Zircon") warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship
for one year from the date of purchase. Any in-warranty defective product returned to Zircon*, freight
prepaid with proof of purchase date and $5.00 to cover postage and handling, will be repaired or replaced
at Zircon's option. This warranty is limited to the electronic circuitry and original case of the product
and specifically excludes damage caused by abuse, unreasonable use or neglect. This warranty is in lieu
of all other warranties, express or implied, and no other representations or claims of any nature shall bind
or obligate Zircon. Any implied warranties applicable to this product are limited to the one year period
following its purchase. IN NO EVENT WILL ZIRCON BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM POSSESSION, USE OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS PRODUCT.
In accordance with government regulations, you are advised that: (i) some states do not allow limitations
on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitations and/or exclusions may not apply to you, and further (ii) this warranty
gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
LaserBall 360, StudSensor, and Zircon are registered trademarks, or trademarks of Zircon Corporation.
1. MODE SELECTION
Pro SL
™
• Selecting Mode: For normal scan, press power button once. For
DeepScan
®
, click button twice (DeepScan
• When looking for studs, always start with the scanner in Stud Scan
®
Pointing System
mode, which scans through surfaces up to
• DeepScan
®
mode should only be selected if you know the surface is
built-up and thicker than normal construction. You should always scan
the area in Stud Scan mode first, to verify that DeepScan
DeepScan
®
is for depths between
®
Mode LED
2. IMPORTANT OPERATING TIPS—
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
• Tool Position. For proper use, always place scanner flat against
TruCal
®
LED
the surface before turning on power.
Power Button
• Power. Depress and hold in the power button continuously
while in use.
• Calibration. Place unit flat on wall. Press and hold the power button.
Do not move the unit until calibration is complete (1-2 seconds).
When calibration is complete, the TruCal
• Operation. Move the unit slowly, while keeping it flat against the
wall. Do not rock, tilt, or lift it.
• If you calibrate over a stud in DeepScan
detect any studs. Move the unit a few inches right or left, release the
power button, and start over.
3. SCANNING IN STUD SCAN
OR DEEPSCAN
After calibrating (see number 2), continue to hold the power button and
slowly slide the unit across the surface. As you begin to approach a stud,
the red LEDs will light successively, from bottom to top (see illustrations
at top of next column).
Continue moving the scanner slowly. When the top green LED is lit, the
beep sounds, and the SpotLite
located the edge of the stud. Mark this spot.
Continue scanning beyond the marked spot until the LEDs go out. Slide
unit in reverse direction to locate other edge of stud. Mark this second
spot. Middle of the stud is centered between the two marks.
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Never shine a laser directly into eyes, doing so can cause
serious eye injury. LaserBall 360 laser level is a precision tool, handle
with care. Avoid water, shock, vibrations, and extreme temperatures.
Avoid Exposure, laser radiation is emitted from this tool.
Do not disassemble LaserBall 360 laser level.
Do not aim laser at reflective surfaces.
Do not remove warning labels.
This product conforms to Applicable Standards of 21 CFR parts
1040.10 and 1040.11
Caution: Use of controls, adjustments, performance of
procedures (other than those specified herein) may result
in hazardous radiation exposure.
Assembled in China of
U.S. and imported parts.
Return product freight prepaid with proof of purchase date (dated sales receipt) and $5.00 to cover
postage and handling, to:
Zircon Corporation
*Attn: Returns Department
1600 Dell Avenue, Unit K
Campbell, CA 95008-6992 USA
Be sure to include your name and return address. Out of warranty service and repair, where proof of
purchase is not provided, shall be returned with repairs charged C.O.D. Allow 4 to 6 weeks for delivery.
Customer Service, 1-800-245-9265 or 1-408-963-4550
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PST
U.S. and International Patents Pending
©2006 Zircon Corporation • P/N 61795 Rev A 02/06
Scanning in Stud Scan or DeepScan
®
LED will light).
3
⁄
inch thick.
4
Note: DeepScan
®
®
is needed.
Please see numbers 4 and 6.
3
1
⁄
inch and 1
⁄
inches.
4
2
4. OPERATING CAUTIONS
Depending on the proximity of electrical wiring or pipes to the wall
surface, the StudSensor
especially in DeepScan
nailing, sawing, or drilling into walls, floors, and ceilings that may
contain these items. Because of its increased sensitivity, DeepScan
mode may also detect other things in walls that are not studs.
To avoid surprises, remember that studs or joists are normally spaced
16 in. (406 mm) or 24 in. (610 mm) apart and are 1
®
LED will stay on.
width. Anything closer together or a different width may not be a
stud, joist, or firebreak. Always turn off the power when working near
electrical wires.
®
mode, you probably will not
Working With Different Materials
• Wallpaper: The StudSensor
wallpaper or fabric, unless the materials are metallic foil, contain
metallic fibers, or are still wet after application.
®
MODE
• Textured walls or acoustic ceilings: When scanning a ceiling or
wall with an uneven surface, place thin cardboard on ceiling or wall
and scan over the cardboard using DeepScan
cardboard in place.
• Wood flooring, subflooring, or gypsum drywall over plywood
sheathing: use DeepScan
®
Pointing System beam shines, you have
• The StudSensor
™
ceramic tile or carpeting and pad. It is not recommended for use
on lath and plaster walls due to irregularities in plaster thickness.
Note: Sensing depth and accuracy can vary due to moisture,
content of materials, wall texture, and paint.
2. PLACING THE CUP
Remove the paper covering on one side of
the adhesive disc.
Firmly stick the adhesive disc onto the
outer flat portion of the cup.
Remove the second paper covering when
you are ready to place on the wall.
Choose a point on the wall that will act as
your starting point. Find that point through
the open center hole in the cup.
Place the cup on the wall. Press firmly to
get a strong bond. Thumb tacks or push
pins can also be used to hang the cup.
Adhesive discs are intended for single use.
3. OPERATING AND ADJUSTMENTS
To turn ON/OFF, use Power Switch.
Rotating LaserBall 360 laser level will allow
you to control the level of the line.
Centering the bubble
between these two lines
finds level and plumb.
®
5. CHANGING THE BATTERY
Note: Do not loosen or remove screw on back of the unit.
Squeeze sides of unit to help release clip end.
Slide 9-V battery into compartment, terminal
side first, matching (+) and (-) terminals from
battery to case.
may report other things besides studs.
Replace the clip. Battery life is approximately
2 years under normal conditions.
™
may detect them in the same manner as studs,
6. HELPFUL HINTS
®
mode. Caution should always be used when
(See also number 2, Important Operating Tips)
®
Situation
No indications.
1
⁄
in. (38 mm) in
2
Lights start
blinking and unit
beeps repeatedly.
™
functions normally on walls covered with
Detects other
objects besides
studs in Stud Scan
®
mode. Calibrate with
and DeepScan
modes.
Finds more
targets than
®
mode.
there should be.
cannot scan for wood studs and joists through
4. ADHESIVE REMOVAL
Remove the magnetically held LaserBall 360 laser level from the cup
first, then place it aside.
With minimal force, determine if the adhesive has made an overly
strong bond to the wall.
Slowly twist the cup away from the adhesive.
Use a fingernail, start on an edge of the adhesive disc, and roll it
off the wall.
Note: Additional discs can be ordered from customer service
at 1-800-245-9265.
5. REPLACING THE BATTERIES
To replace the batteries, use a coin or flat object
to remove the spring-loaded battery door.
Requires three LR44 batteries.
6. BEFORE YOU DRILL
Probable Causes
Solutions
• No studs in that area.
• Move several inches to the left
• You are in DeepScan
®
mode
or right and start again.
and accidentally calibrated
over a stud.
• Tool was calibrated
• Turn scanner off, move over
over a stud or on dense
a few inches, press power
part of wall.
button, and start again.
• Tool tilted or lifted
• On rough surfaces, place thin
during scan.
cardboard on wall, scanning
through it to help slide
scanner more smoothly.
• Electrical wiring and
• Check for other studs equally
metal/plastic pipes may
spaced to either side (12, 16,
be near or touching back
or 24 in. apart [305, 406, or
®
surface of wall.
610 mm]) or the same stud at
several places directly above
or below the first.
• Use CAUTION when nailing,
sawing, or drilling into walls,
floors, and ceilings where
these items may exist.
Pivoting LaserBall 360 laser level allows
control over the intensity of the laser line.
Use LaserBall 360 laser level on wall
that it is attached to. Not intended for
showing level on adjacent walls.
Use a StudSensor
™
/Stud Finder to
locate the perfect place to drill.
To level around corners or for
multiple lines, use additional
LaserBall 360 laser level cups.