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DO NOT CUT the ground cable to a shorter length.
CAUTION! DO NOT TOUCH the bare ground wire when the detector
is turned on.
WARNING! DO NOT USE WHEN RAINING. If it is raining then
there is a safety concern for the operator. Pure water is non-conductive, but
almost any contaminant will cause water to become conductive (dust in the air,
salt from an operator’s hands). If this conductive water covers the wand (black
plastic part of the detector where the electrode is attached) and the orange case
then the operator will become the return path for the high voltage. While this is
NOT LETHAL, it does hurt. Also the unit may become damaged.
If it isn’t raining, but the coating surface is wet, the problem becomes one
of accurately locating the coating defect (holiday). Again, the water will conduct
the electricity and you may get false holiday indications many feet from the actual
holiday(s). In this case it is recommended that you dry the testing area prior to
inspection.
CAUTION! DON’T USE AROUND SENSITIVE ELECTRONICS
OR RADIO EQUIPMENT. When in standby the SPY®Model 780 DC Holiday
Detector will generate radio frequency emissions which are within the limit
defined by the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive. Due to its method of
operation however, the SPY®Model 780 DC Holiday Detector will generate
broadband RF emissions when the unit is generating high voltage or when a
spark is produced at the electrode. It is therefore recommended that the user
does not activate the high voltage within the vicinity of sensitive electronics or
radio equipment.
ELECTRODES/ACCESSORIES: It is imperative for the accurate operation of
unit that electrodes (Spring & Brush) and accessory attachments (Spring & Brush
Wands & Ground Cable) be kept clean and free of dirt and debris. Please clean
with a damp cloth before storing them for future use.
