Question 1

what is the shipping weight?

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Thank you for your question.

When the Fukuda FRE-205 DUO Kit is dispatched it is sent in two outer boxes.

The main Laser Level Kit is in box 1 and the Tripod & Staff is in box 2.

At the time of writing (possibly subject to change), the sizes and weights are as follows:

FRE-205 Laser Level Kit (Box 1)
45 x 27 x 37 cm @ 5.04 kg

Tripod & Staff (Box 2)
101 x 20 x 20 cm @ 5.8 kg

I hope this helps.

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Laser Levels Online

Question 2

how do you tell what % x or Y is as there is nlot digital readout ?

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The Fukuda FRE-205 is what is called a “grade facility” laser. 
So as the name suggests it has the facility to tilt the beam to set a fall or gradient In either the x or y axis (or both together) of + or - 8.7% or 1 in 11.4. 
You do this using the remote control and holding down either the + or - button. The head then tilts from level to a slope which you can adjust.
However, it is not a true grade laser which allows you to key in the values you require eg 3% in the x axis / 2 % in the y and it will then tilt to the
exact gradient you need. So you have to calculate the gradient yourself manually. It also cannot calculate a slope or gradient for you.

There are many different worksite scenarios. As an example, we are assuming that
you are outside on a site with a clear field of view and planning to set drainage falls.
All above ground and below ground drainage pipes should be laid to an adequate
gradient. The fall in a pipe is defined as the vertical height by which the pipe drops
over a known distance. eg. a 2.5% gradient is a fall of 1m over 40m or 1:40. (1 in 40).
Typically, surface water or foul water drainage pipes are set between 1:40 to 1:80.
If a gradient is too steep ie. steeper than 1 in 40, the liquid may run faster than the
solids in a foul water pipe thus leaving the solids stranded, which could then block the
pipe. Conversely, if a gradient is not steep enough (usually less than 1 in 110), then
the pipe may still block if the solids slow down and become stranded.

PROCEDURE (with a “grade facility” laser):

Place the rotary laser horizontally on the surveying tripod, switch it ON and allow it
to auto (self) level. Note the X-axis / Y-axis markings on the top cover of the laser.

Setting a 1:40 gradient: Position the measuring staff at 10m away from the tripod,
held vertically and move the laser detector (receiver) along the staff to find the set
level position, usually by giving a continuous audible tone. By proportion, a 1m fall at
40m is only 250mm at 10m, so carefully noting the set level dimension on the rear of
the staff, move the detector down by 250mm and clamp tight.

Using the remote control yourself (from the staff location) or a colleague at the laser,
switch the rotary laser to its MANUAL setting in the axis facing the measuring staff.
See the laser’s Instruction Manual – if the exact procedure is unknown.
Hold the “down arrow” button on the remote control or laser’s keypad, to slope the
laser beam down the measuring staff until it gives a continuous tone again, having
found set level on the detector. This has now set a 1:40 fall.
Return the laser detector to the original set level dimension on the staff.
Dig out soil & lower staff until the laser detector picks up the laser beam again.
Important note: All “grade facility” rotary lasers revert back to the auto (self) level
condition if switched Off without retaining the gradient set. So its recommended to
complete the ground-works before switching the laser Off.

I hope this helps.

Best regards

Laser Levels Online

Question 3

Hi, How do we collaborate the laser as it is reading wrong?

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Position the FRE-205 laser on it’s tripod in the middle of your office, garage, workshop etc...
somewhere where you have space (10m or similar).
1) Ensure there is no glazing or reflective surfaces in line of sight of the laser beam. This is
to prevent the Refraction of the laser beam (See Refraction Issues section on page 24 for
further details).
2) Turn off all the lights and press the ON/OFF button once and the FRE-205 will power on
and begin automatically self-levelling horizontally.
3) No other button needs to be pressed for the laser to self-level.
4) This self-levelling process takes around 15-20 seconds and then the prism will start spinning
and will project a red beam 360 degrees around the room.
5) With the laser level keypad facing your chest (towards you) walk to the left hand wall and
mark the position of the laser beam on the wall.
6) With the laser level keypad facing your chest (towards you) walk to the right hand wall and
mark the position of the laser beam on the wall.
7) Walk back to the laser and carefully twist the laser level round so the laser keypad now faces
the left wall. 
8) Be extremely careful not to overly disturb the laser when twisting it round to the point the
tripod position moves or is kicked.
9) The laser will momentarily stop and re-start when turned round. This is normal. The laser will
then self level again and project a red beam 360 degrees around the room.
10) Walk to the datum marks on both the left and right wall. You should see that the beam is
hitting these marks. 
11) If it is hitting the datum marks then the laser is operating correctly.

If the Laser is not hitting the datums in the controlled test then your would need to contact the Support team at Laser Levels Online for further assistance.

ASIN	B073F94WGS
Brand	FUKUDA
Colour	Red Beam
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (54)
Level Measurement Type	laser
Manufacturer	Laser Levels Online
Number of Items	1
Operation Mode	Automatic
Part Number	FRE-205
Style	Rotary Laser Level
UPC	700461342021
Unit Count	1.0 count

Fukuda FRE-205 Kit - Fully Self Levelling Rotary Laser Level, Laser Detector, Remote & Indoor Cross Line Laser, 4m Staff, Surveying Tripod & Calibration Certificate

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