How To Use And Install A Bosch GPL-5 Laser Level
Laser levels are a piece of essential equipment in the field of construction and surveying. This one device provides help in multiple tasks at the working or construction sites. Invented in the 1970s and patented in 1990s, this one device delivers the perfection required in the construction. Since then, Laser levels are playing an essential role at different construction sites making the overall work quality pristine and clean.
Laser Levels comes in varied forms and types, each having its unique features and qualities. One such exceptional featured Laser level available in the market is "Bosch GPL-5" laser level. This device is 5-point self-leveling and comes handy in both outdoor and indoor working sites.
They are designed and manufactured by Bosch company, a renowned German multinational engineering, and technology company who caters into various fields with their best in class products. Bosch GPL-5 is a perfect tool for transferring and checking plumbing points along with right angles very quickly. This device is very compact light-weight making it easy to handle and transport by the individuals. It fits in any toolbox and weighs just 250gms and performs leveling tasks. This tool is designed for handling by professionals and individuals.
In this article, you will learn how to install and use a Bosch GPL-5. These pointers will make it easy for everyone who owns it to operate this device.
Before installing, select the calibration site and place this device on a smooth surface where it can make room for the smooth vertical surfaces for emitting the laser beams.
Unfasten the two calibration plugs from the rare and side of the device with the help of a flathead screwdriver and place them somewhere safe.
Place and settle the tool on a level surface at one end of the range.
Now, to operate this tool, set it on calibration mode by pressing and holding the power button for 5-seconds. Once the device starts, the laser beams will begin flashing rapidly when the button is pressed for 5-seconds or more.
To exit the calibration mode, turn-off power switch and wait for 2-seconds and it'll be back on to the normal mode.
Now, to fix the site for the tool rotate tool around 180-degree, without changing the height of the device.
In case the surface is not in a level, position the tool on the other side laser beam surfacing the same vertical point. Mark this point on the surface. Check that the laser beam is rapidly flashing confirming leveling the surface, and in calibration mode.
These are some helpful pointers to initiate this tool for self-leveling the surface. This device is best suited for tasks like installing fixtures and kitchen fittings. With its smart pendulum leveling system, the machine is automatically shuts-down sensing and indicating out-of-level condition. It is capable of accurately transferring and aligning levels, plumb, 90-degree square, and grade points. This tool has easy access to the batteries.