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Operator’s Manual
8261 State Route 235
Dayton, OH 45424 USA
Phone: (937) 482-0200 Model 54 - Exterior
Fax: (937) 482-0030
Model 56 - Interior
www.apache-laser.com
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THUNDER Laser Detector
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Thank you for purchasing an Apache Technologies, Inc. Contents ® product. Your THUNDER Laser Detector is a premium quality tool that has been designed and manufactured to THUNDER Laser Detectors provide years of precise and reliable performance. Models 54 and 56 This manual is an important part of your purchase as it will familiarize you with the unit and explain the numerous General Description ...................................................2 features that have been designed into
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General Description THUNDER Laser Detector Model 54 - Exterior The THUNDER family of hand-held laser detectors is designed to receive and indicate reference elevation 3 information from rotating laser levels. 1 4 Model 54 is designed for general outdoor use. It has a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) on the front that gives a visual indication of High, Low or On-grade. A beeper 2 also emits three distinct audible tones for High, Low or On-grade. A general purpose rod clamp is included with th
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THUNDER Laser Detector THUNDER Laser Detector Model 54 - Exterior Model 54 - Operation 5 Press the power switch once to turn the detector 6 on. The beeper will sound and all the symbols on 8 the LCD will be visible. The power symbol will be 7 displayed to indicate the unit is on. Pressing and releasing the power switch again will toggle through volume selections of off, low, and high. Depressing and holding the power switch for approximately 2 seconds will 9 turn the detector off. The uni
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THUNDER Laser Detector THUNDER Laser Detector Model 54 - Operation Model 56 - Interior When a laser beam is received, the beeper will also emit 3 audible signals. Fast beeping means the detector is too high, continuous is on-grade, and slow is too low. 1 4 A Model 52 general purpose clamp is included with the Model 54 to attach the detector to grade rods. To secure the 2 clamp to the detector, align the two dovetails of the clamp to the grooves on the back of the detector. Slide the clamp
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THUNDER Laser Detector Maintenance and Safety Model 56 - Operation CLEANING: Do not wipe dust or dirt off the detector reception window or display windows with a dry The operation of the Model 56 is similar to the Model 54 cloth or other abrasive material as scratching could (Please refer to page 3). When a beam is received, the occur, reducing visibility through these windows. LED will visually indicate the detector’s position relative A soft cloth and mild soap and water are effective.
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THUNDER Laser Detector THUNDER Laser Detector Model 54 - Exterior - Specifications Model 56 - Interior - Specifications Detection Accuracy (Typical) ±0.030” (±0.75 mm) Detection Accuracy (Typical) Model 54 ±0.080” (±2.0 mm) Display LED’s (red/green/red) Model 54-N ±0.030” (±0.75 mm) Sealing Dustproof, Waterproof Display LCD (arrow/bar/arrow) Detection Range Up To 300 ft. radius Sealing Dustproof, Waterproof (dependent on laser) (90 m) Detection Range Up To 500 ft. radius Mounting Magnet Mount
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CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Warranty Application of Council Directive: 89/336/EEC Apache Technologies, Inc. THUNDER laser detectors are Manufacturer's Name: warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship Apache Technologies, Inc. for a period of two years. This warranty period is twenty-four Manufacturer's Address: months from the date the product is delivered from the 8261 State Route 235 dealer to the purchaser or is put into service by a dealer Dayton, OH 45424 US
