Before you begin

Thank you for your interest in Radiodetection’s RD510 Plastic Water Pipe and Water Leak Locator System.

Please read this user manual in its entirety before attempting to use the RD510 system.
Radiodetection products, including this manual, are under continuous development. The information contained within is accurate at time of publication; however the RD510, this manual and all its contents are subject to change.
Radiodetection Limited reserves the right to modify the product without notice and some product changes may have taken place after this user manual was published.
Contact your local Radiodetection dealer or visit www.radiodetection.com for the latest information about the RD510 product family.

General

This instrument, or family of instruments, will not be permanently damaged by reasonable electrostatic
discharge and has been tested in accordance with IEC 61000-4-2. However, in extreme cases temporary
malfunction may occur. If this happens, switch off, wait and switch on again.

CAUTION! Failure to comply with safety cautions can result in damage to equipment or property. This equipment shall be used only by qualified and trained personnel, and only after fully reading this Operation Manual.

You are responsible for determining whether the conditions are suitable for using this system. Always carry out a risk assessment of the site to be inspected.

WARNING! Failure to comply with safety warnings can cause serious injury or death.To avoid the risk of damage, do not use the RD500 for prolonged periods exceeding 30 minutes or on substandard water supply systems. Always use the hose damper when applying the Pulsed Water Valve to a tap within 15m/yds of a building.

• You are responsible for determining whether the conditions are suitable for using this device. Always carry out a risk assessment of the site to be inspected.
• Follow your company and national safety procedures and or requirements when operating this equipment in any environment or workplace. If you are unsure what policies or procedures apply, contact your company or site’s occupational health and safety officer or your local government for more information.
• Do not use this equipment if you suspect that any component or accessory is damaged or faulty.
• If you intend to uncover a sub-surface utility by digging, you must follow your company, region and country’s codes of practice for excavation.
• Keep this equipment clean and dry at all time. Do not store it in a wet environment.
• It is important to regularly clean and sanitize products which may become contaminated through contact with foul water or other contaminants.
• Headphone use: you need to remain alert to traffic and other hazards that are normally heard outdoors. Always turn the volume down before plugging headphones into an audio source and use only the minimum level, necessary to take your measurements. Excessive exposure to loud sounds can cause hearing damage.
• Do not attempt to open or dismantle any part of this equipment unless directed specifically by this manual. Doing so may render the equipment faulty and may void the manufacturer’s warranty.
• You are responsible for determining whether you consider the measurement results to be valid and for any conclusions that are reached or any measures that are taken as a result thereof. Radiodetection can neither guarantee the validity of any measuring results nor can we accept liability for any such results. We are on no account able to accept liability for any damage which may be caused as a consequence of the use of these results. Please see the Standard Warranty Terms enclosed with the product for further information.

Safety

WARNING! Failure to comply with safety warnings can cause serious injury or death.

CAUTION! Failure to comply with safety cautions can result in damage to equipment or property.

This equipment shall be used only by qualified and trained personnel, and only after fully reading this Operation Manual.

WARNING! Direct connection to live conductors is POTENTIALLY LETHAL. Direct connections to live conductors should be attempted by fully qualified personnel only using the relevant products that allow connections to energized lines.

WARNING! The transmitter is capable of outputting potentially lethal voltages. Take care when applying signals to any pipe or cable and be sure to notify other technicians who may be working on the line.

WARNING! Ensure the TX transmitter is switched OFF before making a connection and before disconnection of the Pulsed Water Valve to a service.

WARNING! Reduce audio level before using headphones to avoid damaging your hearing.

WARNING! This equipment is NOT approved for use in areas where hazardous gases may be present.

WARNING! Before removing the transmitter battery pack, switch off the unit and disconnect all cables.

WARNING! The mains PSU supply cable is the disconnecting method for isolating the unit from the main supply.

WARNING! Do not position the equipment so it is difficult to disconnect the unit from each supply.

WARNING! Protection will be impaired if used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer.

CAUTION! The hand held control unit soft bag protect it from debris and water ingress. If it gets damaged or lost, contact Radiodetection or your local service representative for replacements.

Batteries

CAUTION! Do not let your battery completely discharge as this may reduce its life or damage it permanently. If you are not using your equipment for a long period charge it at least once a month.

CAUTION! If battery failure is suspected contact an authorized repair center to have the units returned for investigation and repair. Local, national or IATA transport regulations may restrict the shipment of faulty batteries.
Check with your courier for restrictions and best practice guidelines.
Radiodetection representative will be able to direct you to our authorized repair centers.

Disposal

This symbol on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g.headset, USB cable) must not be treated as domestic waste, but must be disposed of professionally. It is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by
handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your disposal service or product supplier.
Please dispose of this device in a manner appropriate to the relevant legal requirements at the end of its product life