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Page 1: ...Owner s Manual...
Page 2: ...2007 Garrett Electronics Inc PN 1526100 G 1207 1881 W State Street Garland Texas 75042 Toll Free 800 527 4011 Tel 972 494 6151 Email sales garrett com Fax 972 494 1881...
Page 3: ...very rewarding All of our products are backed by 40 years of extensive research and development that ensures your ACE detector is the most advanced of its kind in the industry The ACE series of detect...
Page 4: ...xy filled searchcoil covers more ground per scan and offers greater depth to find those deeply buried treasures In order to take full advantage of the special features and functions of the Ace 150 and...
Page 5: ...atures and Controls 10 ACE 150 10 ACE 250 18 Hunting With Your ACE Detector 26 Digging a Target 28 Troubleshooting Guide 29 Code of Ethics 30 Caution 32 Bench Tests 34 Caring For Your ACE Detector 36...
Page 6: ...al Detectors Control Housing S shaped Ramrod Stem Upper Stem Lower Stem Search coil Threaded Bolt Handle Grip Padded Arm Cuff LCD Screen Detector Stand Pushbutton Controls Washer Knob ACE Illustration...
Page 7: ...uded with the detector Before assembling your ACE metal detector ensure you have the complete set of parts which include Control Housing with S shaped Ramrod Stem Upper Stem Lower Stem One 1 Wing Nut...
Page 8: ...Garrett Metal Detectors ACE Assembly 1 Align the holes in the mounting washers with the small posts on the stem and press firmly into the lower stem 2 Slide the searchcoil onto the stem...
Page 9: ...Insert the threaded bolt through the holes of the lower stem and searchcoil Hand tighten the searchcoil assembly with the remaining wing nut 4 Depress the spring clip and insert the control housing in...
Page 10: ...ett Metal Detectors 5 Depress the spring clip in the lower stem to adjust to the most comfortable operating length 6 Wrap the searchcoil snugly about the stem with the first turn of the cable over the...
Page 11: ...Ace 250 7 Insert the cable connector into the con nector of control housing and hand tighten 8 The location of the arm cuff may be adjusted by removing the screw on the bottom and moving it to the oth...
Page 12: ...s designed with Garrett s exclusive Graphic Target ID technology which indicates the probable identification of a target along a horizontal scale that reads from low conductive metals e g iron on the...
Page 13: ...ID cursor will appear below the word that most likely indicates the type of target found based on its conductivity 3 Upper Scale The Upper Scale where the Target ID cursor is illuminated when a target...
Page 14: ...n the LCD screen Depth is indicated when the LCD scale is illuminated at 2 4 or 6 inches Sweep over the target with the searchcoil 1 from the soil to get the most accurate reading Note Targets larger...
Page 15: ...ype Access and replace the batteries on the ACE 150 and 250 by gently sliding the cover off the control housing Remove batteries from the ACE when the unit will be stored for longer than 30 days 8 Hea...
Page 16: ...a target s conductivity High conductivity targets such as U S coins produce a unique belltone signal Medium conductivity targets such as jewelry nickels and international coins produce a standard pitc...
Page 17: ...it ON and resume hunting with the same settings and modifications used prior to turning the unit OFF When the POWER pushbutton is pressed and held for 5 to 10 seconds until the detector beeps the ACE...
Page 18: ...ce high mineral soils saltwater beaches or other metal detectors are present 3 MODE Pushbutton Push the MODE button to select one of three desired detection Modes All Metal Mode This MODE is designed...
Page 19: ...bottle caps and nails Coins Mode This mode is designed to find all types of coins and eliminate trash items such as iron bottle caps most pulltabs and other objects normally encountered while coin hu...
Page 20: ...ed settings Press and release to switch the unit ON and resume hunting with the same settings and modifications used prior to turning the unit OFF When the POWER pushbutton is pressed and held for 5 t...
Page 21: ...for more precise Target ID and discrimination 3 Coin Depth Coin Depth is expanded to four 4 depth indicators including 2 4 6 and 8 inches 4 Sensitivity The ACE 250 has eight 8 Sensitivity settings fo...
Page 22: ...ns not found on the ACE 150 1 DISCRIM Pushbutton Use the or DISCRIM pushbuttons to move the Target ID cursor to the left or right Next use the ELIM Pushbutton to modify the discrimination pattern on t...
Page 23: ...n an unwanted target is located while hunting press the ELIM button to eliminate that Notch delete the cursor to eliminate that specific target See illustration below All Notch Discrimination modifica...
Page 24: ...r of LCD segments increasing left to right on the scale is shown the center of the searchcoil is directly over the target with the depth of a coin sized target shown on the depth scale Tousethepinpoin...
Page 25: ...by the operator The ACE 250 is factory preset with the CUSTOM Mode set the same as the COINS Mode By using the DISCRIM and ELIM pushbuttons an operator can modify the Notch Discrimination settings to...
Page 26: ...ove leaving only the one where the Target ID cursor illuminated when the earring was scanned Depending upon how the earring is laying in the ground your ability to find it will be enhanced by turning...
Page 27: ...while hunting simply push the ELIM button to create a notch where the Target ID cursor signaled the presence of the trash The next time the ACE 250 encounters the same trash item it will not produce a...
Page 28: ...ke it easier to learn how to use your metal detector to pinpoint and dig targets Hunt in your own yard and around playground lawns once you re familiar with your new metal detector These areas give yo...
Page 29: ...ly as you scan your searchcoil in a straight line from side to side while moving the coil at a speed of about 1 2 to 1 foot per second Advance the searchcoil about one half the diameter of the searchc...
Page 30: ...your target 2 Gently fold the grass plug onto a handkerchief or similar type cloth 3 Retrieve your target from the hole or use a probe to further investigate its location If the target is deeper plac...
Page 31: ...ivity on your detector and scan from different directions until the signal becomes more definite In the case of multiple targets switch to the All Metal Mode or press PINPOINT to precisely locate all...
Page 32: ...do the same I will keep informed on and obey all laws regulations and rules governing federal state and local public lands I will aid law enforcement officials whenever possible I will cause no willf...
Page 33: ...d I will carry all trash and dug targets with me when I leave each search area I will observe the Golden Rule using good outdoor manners and conducting myself at all times in a manner which will add t...
Page 34: ...ission Avoid areas where pipelines or electric lines may be buried National and state parks monuments etc are absolutely off limits Deepseeking detectors can detect concealed pipes wiring and other po...
Page 35: ...ould be carrying flammable gas or liquid Use reasonable caution in digging toward any target particularly in areas you are uncertain of the ground conditions If you are unsure if you can use your meta...
Page 36: ...bench test 1 Place the searchcoil on a flat non metallic surface that is several feet from other metallic objects 2 Select the search mode you wish to test 3 Pass various metal objects coins bottle ca...
Page 37: ...form this test in all the modes available on your detector Observe the sounds as well as the graphics on the LCD that are made in each mode 5 Record the results of your bench tests and refer to them w...
Page 38: ...its high performance Avoid extreme temperatures as much as possible such as storing the detector in an automobile trunk during the summer or outdoors in sub freezing weather Keep your detector clean...
Page 39: ...nd wipe it and the searchcoil clean with a damp cloth Be sure not to submerge the connector When storing for longer than one month remove the batteries from the detector It is best to use quality alka...
Page 40: ...ough this Owner s Manual carefully to ensure the detector is not inoperable due to manual adjustments On the ACE 250 press and hold the POWER Pushbutton for 10 seconds to return the recommended factor...
Page 41: ...C S T Monday through Friday on regular business days 5 Carefully pack the detector in its original shipping box or other suitable box Make certain that proper insulation or packing material is used to...
Page 42: ...another week for return shipping All equipment will be returned via UPS or parcel post unless written authorization is given by you to ship prepaid by air parcel post UPS Blue air or air freight Inter...
Page 43: ...your new detector These accessory products are available from your local or dealer or by calling the Garrett factory at 1 800 527 4011 1 ACE Tote Sport Bag 1651500 14 95 Rugged and durable this ACE se...
Page 44: ...ecially for the ACE detector series to mask out external noise for greater audio signal clarity 3 ACE Baseball Cap Embroidered 1663100 9 95 This 100 cotton cap features an embroidered green Garrett lo...
Page 45: ...small shallow targets in trashy or tight places 5 9x12 PROformance Searchcoil 221900 99 95 Use to increase scan width and depth when hunting in large areas 6 ACE Environmental Cover Up 1619900 14 95...
Page 46: ...44 Garrett Metal Detectors 7 Garrett TreasureSound Headphones 1612500 19 95 With soft washable ear caps these lightweight headphones feature stereo sound and durable construction...
Page 47: ...___ New Modern Metal Detectors 12 95 ___ Gold Panning is Easy 9 95 ___ How to Find Lost Treasure 3 95 ___ How to Find Gold 3 95 Free with the purchase of any other RAM book or Garrett product If you...
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Page 49: ...1881 W State Street Garland Texas 75042 Toll Free 800 527 4011 Tel 972 494 6151 Fax 972 494 1881 Email sales garrett com 2007 Garrett Electronics Inc PN 1526100 G 1207...
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