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Csi 250 

•  Protect your control housing from heavy mist, rain 

and blowing surf.

•    Disassemble  the  stem,  and  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 and from their holders 

as well.

•  Always use high quality alkaline batteries. When 

changing  old  batteries  be  sure  to  replace  with  all 

new batteries for optimum performance.

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garrett Metal Detectors

WarrantY & serViCe

Your CSI 250 detector is warranted for 24 months, 

limited parts and labor, but does not cover damage 

caused by alteration, modification, neglect, accident 

or misuse.

In the event you encounter problems with the CSI  

250  detector  please  read  through  this  Instructor’s 

Manual  carefully  to  ensure  the  detector  is  not 

inoperable  due  to  manual  adjustments.      On  the 

CSI 250, press and hold the POWER Pushbutton 

for  5  seconds  to  return  the  recommended  factory 

settings.    Before you return your CSI 250 detector 

to the factory make certain you have:

1.

 Checked your batteries, switches and connectors.  

Weak  batteries  are  the  most  common  cause  of 

detector “failure.”

Summary of Contents for CSI 250

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Page 2: ... Target ID to help selectively locate all types of metallic evidence All of our products are backed by 40 years of extensive research and development that ensures your CSI 250 detector is the most advanced of its kind in the industry In order to take full advantage of the special features and functions of the CSI 250 metal detector please carefully read this instruction manual in its entirety 1 CS...

Page 3: ...djustments 26 Bench Tests 29 Test Plot Construction 31 Troubleshooting Guide 32 Caring for your CSI 250 33 Warranty Service 35 Accessories 38 2 Garrett Metal Detectors Control Housing S shaped Ramrod Stem Upper Stem Lower Stem Searchcoil Threaded Bolt Handle Grip Padded Arm Cuff LCD Screen Detector Stand Pushbutton Controls Washer Knob Spring Clip 3 ...

Page 4: ...h the detector Before assembling your CSI metal detector make certain you have the complete set of parts which include A Control Housing with S shaped Ramrod Stem and Arm Cuff B Upper Stem and Lower Stem C One 1 Wing Nut D Two 2 Mounting Washers E One 1 Threaded Bolt F Searchcoil with Cable G CSI Carrying Case H Headphones I Warranty Card J Instruction Manual A B E D C F G H I J ...

Page 5: ...the remaining Wing Nut Figure 1 3 4 Depress the Spring Clip and insert the Control Housing into the Upper Stem Figure 1 4 7 CSI 250 Assembly 1 Press the two Mounting Washers into the Lower Stem Figure 1 1 2 Slide the Searchcoil onto the Stem Figure 1 2 6 Garrett Metal Detectors Figure 1 3 Figure 1 4 Figure 1 1 Figure 1 2 ...

Page 6: ...on the bottom and rotating the Arm Cuff 180 Figure 1 8 9 CSI 250 5 Depress the Spring Clip in the Lower Stem to adjust to the most comfortable operating length Figure 1 5 6 Wrap the Searchcoil cable snugly about the stem with the first turn of the cable over the stem Figure 1 6 8 Garrett Metal Detectors Figure 1 7 Figure 1 5 Figure 1 6 Figure 1 8 ...

Page 7: ...nated in the Upper Scale and indicates the probable identity of a detected target 4 Lower Scale The lower horizontal scale or Notch Discrimination Scale indicates the discrimination pattern where the CSI 250 will or will not produce an audible signal when a target is located This scale can be modified in both detection modes 11 CSI 250 FEAtures The CSI 250 is designed with Garrett s exclusive Grap...

Page 8: ... CSI 250 No audible signal will be produced when a target is located where a notch is present those regions of the Lower Scale where no segments are visible 5 Depth The depth of an 38 caliber bullet or similar sized target will be shown on the LCD screen Depth is indicated when the LCD scale is illuminated at 2 4 or 6 or 8 inches Sweep over the target with the searchcoil 1 from the soil to get the...

Page 9: ...on the target s conductivity You can use this guide as an additional way to determine where similar targets appear on the LCD 15 CSI 250 mask external noise such as traffic and may enable you to better identify a target based on its audible signal 8 Tone ID The CSI 250 makes three Low Standard Bell audible tones when a target is detected These tones which are determined by the metal s conductivity...

Page 10: ...s as the ALL METAL Mode Using the DISCRIM and ELIM push buttons an operator can modify the Notch Discrimination settings to individual specifications These modifications will be retained in the CUSTOM Mode when the CSI 250 is turned OFF The CUSTOM Mode can be used to find specific 17 CSI 250 PUSHBUTTONS Controls 1 PWR Press and release the PWR Power pushbutton to turn the detector ON and OFF Note ...

Page 11: ...mination pattern on the Lower Scale 19 CSI 250 metal items and ignore other types of metals For example if an earring has been lost scan the matching earring with the CSI 250 while in the CUSTOM mode Note where the target ID cursor appears on the Upper Scale when the earring is scanned Next use the and on the DISCRIM pushbutton to move the Target ID cursor to the left and right Press the ELIM butt...

Page 12: ...arby electrical interference such as power lines 21 CSI 250 5 ELIM Press the ELIM Eliminate pushbutton to eliminate or activate the LCD segment located on the Lower Scale directly below the Target ID cursor The ELIM function can be used to modify each Mode s discrimination patterns For example when an unwanted target is located while searching press the ELIM pushbutton to create a Notch delete the...

Page 13: ...ticularly beneficial especially when you are unsure of the exact type of weapon or metallic evidence you are seeking Proper Scanning Techniques Swing the searchcoil back and forth in front of you in a straight line with a sweep speed of about 3 to 5 feet per second while walking forward at a rate of about 1 2 to 1 foot per second Maintain your searchcoil at a constant height of about 1 to 2 inches...

Page 14: ...tection sound with the searchcoil held completely still above the target 25 CSI 250 Electronically Pinpointing a Target When you have detected a target place the coil on the ground to the side of the target s suspected location thenpressandholdthePinpointpushbutton Move the coil left and right then front to back the maximum sound will be heard when the target is directly beneath the center of the ...

Page 15: ...represented by that segment 27 CSI 250 MAKING ADJUSTMENTS Discrimination When your CSI 250 is turned ON for the first time it will begin operating in the ALL METAL mode This means that you will be searching using no discrimination adjustments Many investigators may never require any discrimination adjustments However you can make adjustments by using the ELIM and DISCRIM pushbuttons for specific r...

Page 16: ...the Lower Scale segment corresponding to the target to be detected or ignored Determine the target you would like to accept or reject and press the ELIM pushbutton Sensitivity The CSI 250 has 8 sensitivity settings for achieving maximum depth However you many not always be able to operate at full sensitivity Electromagnetic interference irregular ground mineralization and other environmental condi...

Page 17: ...ltone indicates high conductivity targets such as silver coins etc 30 Garrett Metal Detectors Test Plot Construction Also it is suggested that you develop a test plot to see how various targets appear on the LCD This test plot will also prove invaluable in training others to use the metal detector After you select an area for your test plot scan it thoroughly and remove all metal from the ground N...

Page 18: ...her metal structures such as electrical power lines wire fences benches etc NOTE Iron targets may cause erratic sounds or Target ID Cursor movement You can identify iron targets in an All Metal Mode Intermittent Signals Intermittent signals typically mean you ve found a deeply buried target or one that is positioned at a difficult angle for your detector to read Increase the sensitivity on your de...

Page 19: ...ctors Warranty Service Your CSI 250 detector is warranted for 24 months limited parts and labor but does not cover damage caused by alteration modification neglect accident or misuse In the event you encounter problems with the CSI 250 detector please read through this Instructor s Manual carefully to ensure the detector is not inoperable due to manual adjustments On the CSI 250 press and hold the...

Page 20: ...es If you do not know where to locate your local dealer please contact the Garrett factory by calling 1 972 494 6151 or e mail us at security garrett com 37 CSI 250 2 Contacted your dealer particularly if you are not familiar with the CSI 250 detector 3 Included a letter that fully describes the problem and conditions under which they occur 4 Included your name agency address and a phone number wh...

Page 21: ...pointing audible vibrating alarms and a led flashlight The CSI PRO POINTER is water resistant and comes with a woven belt holster 39 CSI 250 Accessories Garrett offers a complete line of CSI 250 accessories These accessory products are available from your local or dealer or by calling the Garrett factory at 1 800 234 6151 1 4 5 Sniper Searchcoil 74 95 2221800 Use when searching for small shallow t...

Page 22: ...Garrett Metal Detectors 1881 West State Street Garland Texas 75042 Toll Free 1 800 234 6151 Tel 972 494 6151 Fax 972 494 1881 Email security garrett com Web garrett com 40 Garrett Metal Detectors ...

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