Operating Instructions
Before Operating, the 9V battery must be installed as described in the Maintenance Section

Voltage Detection
1. Turn unit on by sliding the power switch down to the LOW position
to begin.
2. An approximately once per second “beep” will be heard, indicating the unit is on and operating. The LED visual indicator will flash in concert with the “beep” rate.
3. Approach a flourescent lamp, or known AC conductor to ensure the tool is working properly.
4. Place the tip of the probe on or near teh circuit to be tested. If voltage is present the “beep: rate will increase to a rapid beep or siren. The slower the beep rate the lower the voltage. If no increase in “beep” rate is heard AC voltage is not present.When probing for voltage higher than 1500VAC use proper safety equipment and after determining the exsistence of voltage in teh Low range switch to the High range.

Applications
To Check Fuses and/or Breakers You may check screw-in type cartridge or resettable breaker type fuses with your Tic Tracer.With the circuit energized a good screw in type fuse will create a whistle when the probe is ends. Accross their length. NOTE that because the Tic Tracers detec the electristatic field it may be necessary to remove the metal fuse panel cover as it may act as a shield.

To Locate Heating Wire within Walls Traces heating wires within plastered walls. A quickened signal indicates an energized wire. If it ceases a break is located.

To Locate Breaks In Insulated Wire and Heating Elements Energize the wire or element and trace along it until the quickened “beep” or siren ceases This indicates the point of break or “open” Outlets and Switches Place probe tip against an outlet or switch contact. Increased “beeping” indicates voltage.

Safety Check on Power Tools and Appliances While the device is connected to AC voltage touch the probe tip to the metal casing. Test device switched off and on. No increase in beep rate indicates a safely grounded tool or appliance.

High Voltage Applications With the unit switched on in the High range the Instrument will detect voltages above 1500V. Always use a hot stick in these applications

Loadbreak Connectors Check for power at high volt age transformers at elbow test point

Transmission lines Check for power at high voltage transformers at elbow test point. Determine which conductor carries power and if ground cables carry high static charge

TV High Voltage Check picture tube and HV Transformer