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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Detector chatters
• Using detector
• Use detector
or beeps erratically
indoors
outdoors only
• Using detector near • Move away
power lines
from power lines
• Using 2 detectors in • Keep 2 detectors
close proximity
at least 30’ apart
• Highly oxidized
• Only dig up
buried object
repeatable signals
• Environmental
• Reduce sensitivity
electromagnetic
until erratic
interference
signals cease
Constant low tone
• Discharged batteries • Replace batteries
or constant repeating • Wrong type of
• Use only 9V
tones
batteries
alkaline
batteries
LCD does not lock
• Multiple targets
• Move coil slowly
on to one Target-ID
present
at different angles
or detector emits
• Highly oxidized target
multiple tones
• Sensitivity set
• Reduce sensitivity
too high
No power, no
• Dead battery
• Replace batteries
sounds
• Cord not connected • Check connections
securely
• Not moving
• Sweep searchcoil
searchcoil
from side-to-side
TROUBLESHOOTING
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CE
The manufacturer declares that the minimum ESD performance criteria is 1) the unit shall not
be permanently damaged and 2) operator intervention is allowed.
This product meets the requirements of Industry Canada: CAN ICES-3 B/NMB-3 B.
