Who Can Use This Equipment
• This equipment must only be used by people suitably trained in the use of pipe and cable locators.
Work-site Safety
• Use your company’s or other applicable safety codes and rules when using this equipment.
•Unless having the required authorization, license, and appropriate training, do not connect to any pipe, cable, or
conductor.
• The equipment should not come in contact with corrosive or hazardous chemicals or gases, or dust.
•Do not directly connect this equipment to cables or pipes with a potential difference to ground greater than 25V AC.
Equipment Safety
•Do not open the enclosures (housings) of either the transmitter or receiver.
• Place the ground stake firmly in the ground before connecting the cable from the transmitter.
•Do not hold any uninsulated portion of the connection leads & clips when the transmitter is switched on.
Batteries and Environmental Safety
Vivax-Metrotech products use four types of batteries:
•Alkaline batteries
•Ni-MH (Nickel-Metal Hydride) batteries – rechargeable
•Lithium-Ion batteries – rechargeable
•Lithium-Metal batteries – (small non-rechargeable button cells for “clock” applications)
1. Alkaline Batteries (Non-Rechargeable)
•When replacing the alkaline batteries – use only the size and type specified – do not mix battery types (rechargeable
and alkaline).
•Do not mix partially discharged and fully charged cells in the same battery pack – do not mix old with new.
•Never attempt to charge alkaline batteries.
2. Nickel-Metal Hydride Batteries (Rechargeable)
•When using rechargeable batteries, use only the correct charging device supplied or specified by the manufacturer.
The battery pack or the battery charger will contain circuitry to manage the charging process – other chargers (even
if they have the same connector, polarity, voltage & current rating will not have the same control circuitry and can
cause damage to the product, overheating, and in extreme cases fire or harm to the individual.
•Do not assume that if the plug fits, it is the correct charger – a charger with the correct part number must be used –
just because it is a Vivax-Metrotech charger and the plug fits does not mean it is the correct charger.
•Before using for the first time, charge rechargeable batteries for six hours. If the rechargeable batteries do not last as
long as anticipated at any time, discharge fully and then charge for six hours.
•Care should be taken when charging batteries – Never recharge batteries (or turn the power off & on) without
using the instrument. If used with an inverter in a vehicle – charge the product, unplug the charger, and not charge
again until the rechargeable batteries have been used for at least ten minutes. Failure to do this could result in the
overcharging of the battery, which will shorten the battery's life and could, in some circumstances, cause overheating
or fire.
•If ever the product becomes hot during the charging process, immediately unplug the charger and use the
rechargeable batteries for at least ten minutes before recharging. If this reoccurs the next time the unit is charged –
return immediately to Vivax-Metrotech for repair.
•Do not charge batteries for prolonged periods without using the locator for at least ten minutes. Charging for a
prolonged period could overcharge the battery, reduce battery life, and in extreme circumstances, cause damage to
the locator and fire.
3. Lithium-Ion Batteries (Rechargeable)
•Lithium-Ion Batteries – some products use Lithium-Ion batteries – the requirements for marking and transportation
are still developing. Please contact Vivax-Metrotech before shipping products containing Lithium-Ion batteries or
Lithium-Ion battery packs on their own for any “special instructions.”
4. Lithium-Metal Batteries (Non-Rechargeable)
•Commonly known as “button cells,” these are small – non-rechargeable batteries used to power internal “clocks”
within some units (similar to computers). Generally, they have a life of three to five years.
• Under no circumstances should any attempt be made to charge these batteries.
•Dispose of following your company’s work practice/environmental standards, the prevailing laws, or recognized best
practice. Always dispose of batteries responsibly.
General Safety & Care Information
