Ideal 61534 User Manual

The task of locating AC circuits is now made quick and easy.  No more guessing 
or trial and error when it comes to locating the correct circuit breaker supplying 
power to an AC outlet or lighting fixture.

Use extreme care when working around AC circuits, severe shock hazards exist.  
If used on a circuit controlled by a dimmer, turn the dimmer to the highest on 
position.  Do not use in cardiac care areas. 

Features:
• Automatically and quicklly finds correct breaker
• Non-contact voltage sensor for 80-300VAC
• Transmitter works 120/240VAC circuits
• Verifies wiring configuration
• Low battery detection

OPERATION:
Self-Test
Turn the receiver's power switch forward to the ON position.  
The unit will perform a self-test to ensure proper operation.

Low Battery Detection
After performing the self-test the receiver will verify the voltage of the 9Vdc battery.  If the battery voltage is below 7.3 volts, the
receiver will beep three times and turn itself off.  Remove the old battery, and replace it with a standard 9Vdc battery.

Idle Mode
Provided the battery is good, the receiver will enter the idle mode.  Both the receiver’s LEDs will remain on and the receiver will 
continually check for any active signals.

Non-Contact Voltage Test
Point the receiver’s nose towards a live AC receptacle or power cord.  Once an AC Voltage field of > 50V is sensed, the receiver
will switch to Voltage Sensor mode.  The red LED remains lit and the receiver will audibly beep.  The beeping speed will increase
when the receiver is moved closer to the AC power source, and slows when the receiver is moved further away. Once the receiver
senses a signal from the transmitter, it will switch to the circuit identifier mode.  The circuit identifier mode is indicated by a
steady green LED.  To leave this mode and use the receiver for AC Voltage detection, turn the power switch off, then on again.

Locating A Circuit Breaker or Fuse:
1.  Plug the transmitter into the receptacle.   
2. Go to the circuit breaker panel box. 
3. Turn the receiver on, and allow it to complete its self-test away from power.  
4.  Place the flat surface of the tapered end of the receiver directly onto the circuit 

breaker or fuse as shown in Fig A.  If the receiver is held at any other angle 
inaccurate readings may occur. 

5.  Move the receiver down each side of the panel passing over each breaker 

or fuse.  This will calibrate the receiver to the signal from the transmitter.  

6.  Move the receiver down each side once more.  On the second pass, the receiver 

will continually beep and the green LED will flash while at circuit breaker powering 
the transmitter.  Some signals will be detected on the first pass.

7.  Trip the breaker off and check that the LED's of the transmitter in the outlet are off 

to confirm you have selected the correct breaker or fuse to turn off.

Locating a Circuit Breaker or Fuse Controlling an Incandescent Light Fixture
1.  If the incandescent light fixture is controlled by a wall switch, make sure the wall switch is OFF.
2.  Remove light bulb.
3.  Install a Screw-in socket adapter (not included).
4.  Plug the transmitter into the adapter.
5.  Turn on the wall switch and follow the procedure described in Locating a Circuit Breaker or Fuse steps 3 through 8.

Receiver Auto Power Off:
If the receiver is left on and not utilized for 10 minutes (no energized AC circuit or transmitter signals are detected), it will 
automatically shut down to conserve its battery life.  

BATTERY REPLACEMENT:
Remove battery cover.  Insert new 9V battery into battery compartment and re-install battery cover.

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