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PATENT PrOTECTiON

Garrett's high tech instruments are

protected by one or more of the

following United States Patents and

other Patents Pending: 4,398,104,

4,423,377, 4,303,879, 4,334,191,

3,662,225, 4,162,969, 4,334,192,

4,488,115, 4,700,139, 4,709,213,

Design 274,704 and 297,221

G. B. Design 2,011,852

Australia Design

111,674.

Other patents pending.

All Garrett detectors are manufactured

in the United States of America.

Summary of Contents for Sea Hunter Mark II None

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Page 3: ...mbly 13 Operating Procedure 17 Field Recommendations 18 Search and Recovery Tips 20 Cautions 25 Maintenance 27 Battery Replacement 28 Recommended Accessories 30 Specifications 31 Repair Service 32 Warning 34 Recommended Reading 35 Mind Your Manners 37 RAM Book Order Form 39 ...

Page 4: ... is lightweight highly durable and easy to use The Sea Hunter s pulse induction PI circuitry provides excellent depth and enables you to find treasure without interference from salt water and most ground minerals Outstanding Features The Sea Hunter s outstanding performance custom designed housing and multiple configurations make it superior to other underwater detectors available Microprocessor b...

Page 5: ... stable and reliable The Sea Hunter Mark II is very versatile offering four stem arrangements to suit your search needs the long stem with top stem mount under cuff stem mount hip mount and the short stem ScubaMate Each arrangement allows you the versatility to search on land in shallow water or underwater or in situations where a sealed detector is required The ScubaMate is ideal for diving while...

Page 6: ...eck occurs automatically each time the power is switched on Figure 1 Threshold Use to set the base audio level according to an individual s hearing ability and how loud the outside noise is Typically the sound is set no louder than necessary just above silent is recommended Figure 1 Figure 1 Panel Face ...

Page 7: ...her the Standard or Discrete Trash Elimination modes to choose the elimination level appropriate to your search needs As the elimination knob is rotated clockwise an increasing number of undesirable items are excluded from detection Figure 1 ...

Page 8: ...audio threshold is continuous and remains close to the operator s chosen level while responding to ongoing variations in the detection signal Small or deep targets produce faint weak signals and large or shallow targets produce loud strong signals The elimination knob is used to change the detector s ability to detect various types of metal As you rotate the elimination knob clockwise the detectio...

Page 9: ...in gold necklaces are found in the middle of the conductivity range so it s important to dial in only the amount of elimination needed for the search area Standard mode permits a very slow searchcoil sweep making it particularly effective for pinpointing targets It provides the deepest possible detection and is most useful in areas with little trash Discrete Trash Elimination is a search mode excl...

Page 10: ...hcoil passes over targets in the knob s accept range at which time a sharp audio response a characteristic of all motion detectors occurs Figure 2 shows the typical detection responses from various metals in both Discrete DIS and Standard Std Trash Elimination modes Note that in Std 0 10 Figure 2 ...

Page 11: ...etector s ability to detect various types of metal poor conductors can be eliminated while only slightly reducing the detection of better conductors Although Discrete mode appears to achieve less detection depth in air tests its ability to eliminate undesirable items precisely without affecting desirable items enable it to outperform Standard mode in certain situations For example when the elimina...

Page 12: ...searchcoil from to side to side over a target The searchcoil must remain in motion to produce a detection response This mode is designed to provide superior pulse induction target discrimination and is extremely effective in areas with lots of trash 12 ...

Page 13: ...ssembly 1 Choose a desired operating stem control housing configuration Assemble the stem and attach the control housing as desired Figure 3 4 5 13 Figure 3 ScubaMate Figure 4 Full length with undercuff ...

Page 14: ...Figure 5 Long stem with hip mount configurations 14 ...

Page 15: ... bolt through the holes and hand tighten the knobs Do Not use tools Figure 6 3 Wrap the cable around the stem and secure it according to your operating configuration For a hip mount configuration use the adjustable strap to secure the cable to the upper stem 15 Figure 6 Parts needed to assemble stem and searchcoil ...

Page 16: ...Insert coil connector and gently hand tighten Do not over tighten 5 Repeat Step 4 when assembling the headphone connector at the front of the control housing 6 Perform a battery test by switching on the detector noting the number of beeps that occur Scan a metal object to confirm detection If the batteries are low or the detector fails to operate verify that the battery pack and batteries are alig...

Page 17: ...Trash Elimination mode 3 Set the threshold knob to the desired audio level Typically the audio is set very low usually just above silent How low you set it depends on your hearing needs and how loud the background noise is 4 Set the elimination control to zero or a low level until you examine your search area and determine the kinds of metal items you want eliminated from detection Then re adjust ...

Page 18: ...als You may even want to set the elimination at zero so there is no discrimination and all metals are detected Although you ll detect a lot of undesirable items like foil and pull tabs you won t miss any desirable ones Methodically sweep the searchcoil from side to side keeping it one or two inches above the surface Restrict your sweeping speed to about one to two feet per second Overlap each swee...

Page 19: ...important to remember that any detection signal no matter how loud or faint represents the sound of metal and its source should always be determined As with all PI detectors eliminating iron materials while in either mode is difficult if not impossible However attaching a magnet to the inside of your digging tool can help separate bits of iron and other debris from your treasure finds 19 ...

Page 20: ...al Detectors or your local Authorized Garrett Dealer offer invaluable research advice and detailed information on search and recovery techniques for hobbyists How to Search Sand and Surf Treasure Hunting for Fun and Profit and New Successful Coin Hunting Search popular gathering places Survey the beach to determine areas with lots of people activity A wealth of treasure including lost coins and je...

Page 21: ...tivity Treasures from deepwater vaults are often transferred to shallower locations like tidal pools and water filled depressions near the shoreline A beach considered unproductive can suddenly yield riches Heavy storm waves often unearth treasures like rings caught in exposed rock and gravel areas Figure 7 21 Figure 7 Surf Pattern ...

Page 22: ... sure you retrieved everything in and around it corroded and coral encrusted desirable items can be easily mistaken for undesirable ones Law enforcement and industry Law enforcement agencies often depend on metal detectors to help their investigative teams recover stolen lost or discarded property particularly material evidence such as vehicles weapons and stolen goods Construction forestry and lu...

Page 23: ...he Sea Hunter Mark II or any metal detector for that matter usually requires little or no discrimination Underwater searches The Sea Hunter Mark II can locate both ferrous and non ferrous metals concealed within and below aquatic growth from bottom soil and rocks wood and other non metallic materials Large items such as boats motors and safes can be located several feet below the searchcoil Locati...

Page 24: ...Land searches When searching near wire fences metal buildings etc make sure that you scan the searchcoil parallel to the structure 24 ...

Page 25: ...nd allow to air dry The electronics compartment is factory sealed and should never be opened The see through helmet mask window on the front panel should remain clean and free from condensation If the window ever displays moisture you should contact the Garrett factory as soon as possible 3 Before diving always examine the searchcoil and headphone connectors and battery cap Verify the battery stre...

Page 26: ...en the risk of becoming entangled with the headphones orcoilcables Ensurethattheheadphones vent holes are open prior to diving 5 When using the hip mount configuration ensure that the belt will not interfere with equipment removal in the event of an emergency 26 ...

Page 27: ...temperatures by protecting the equipment from the sun Store equipment in a cool location avoid storage in a hot vehicle 3 TakeadvantageofGarrett spreventative maintenance program For a small fee the factory will inspect the entire detector replace its seals and pressure test it Contact the factory for more details 27 ...

Page 28: ...attery pack slides out When installing batteries ensure that they are aligned with the correct polarity plus and minus markings Re install the battery pack by placing the contact end of the housing inside first and pointing downward figure 8 Verify that the o ring is well lubricated and free from debris Add a little silicon grease or petroleum 28 Figure 8 Proper battery pack re installation ...

Page 29: ...jelly if necessary Reinstall the battery cap hand tighten it until it is flush with the housing and the two index marks are aligned as shown Figure 9 29 Figure 9 Proper battery cap re installation ...

Page 30: ... and their uses Figure 10 A hand scoop is useful for dry sand and shallow water recovery up to two feet A trowel is best for recovering items in clay or gravel areas Tip A strong magnet attached to the inside of a scoop will help separate bits of wire and other iron debris from your treasure finds 30 Figure 10 Various commercially available recovery tools ...

Page 31: ...ses per second Submersion depth Up to 200 feet 65 meters or seven atmospheres Buoyancy Near neutral Batteries Eight AA Battery life Approximately 18 22 hours Control housing weight 31 oz Headphones 11 oz Sea Hunter Mark II with ScubaMate no headphones 64 oz Sea Hunter Mark II with long stem no headphones 73 oz 31 ...

Page 32: ...y IfyourSeaHunterneedsrepair youshould return it to the factory accompanied by a detailed letter describing the problem s Carefully pack the detector in its shipping carton or other sturdy box using packing material or appropriate insulation to protect the parts Do not include the stems or headphones unless they are part of the problem Return all coils unless the problem is mechanical Note Remembe...

Page 33: ...detector s inspection and or repair and another week for its return Garrett will automatically return the detector via UPS or Parcel Post unless you provide a written authorization that instructs otherwise More Information For further assistance please contact the Garrett Customer Service Department at 1 800 527 4011 or 972 494 6151 33 ...

Page 34: ... gas water pipelines bombs or other explosives may be buried Never trespass or hunt on private property without permission National and state parks monuments military sites etc are absolutely off limits Always exercise caution when digging toward a target where the underground conditions are unknown 34 ...

Page 35: ...pecified otherwise The revised classic Modern Metal Detectors is a book that provides necessary basic information on metal detectors and their use The latest edition of Treasure Hunting for Fun and Profit is written especially for beginner hobbyists Looking for interesting places to hunt Why not check out Charles Garrett s book Ghost Town Treasures or Bob Marx s Buried Treasures You Can Find a boo...

Page 36: ...New Successful Coin Hunting You Can Find Gold with a Metal Detector and How To Search Sand and Surf are perfect books for readers who have specific hunting goals 36 ...

Page 37: ...better condition than they found it Thousands of individuals and organizations have adopted this formal Code of Ethics for Metal Detector Operators I will respect private and public property all historical and archaeological sites and will not metal detect on these sites without proper permission I will keep informed and obey all laws regulations and rules governing federal state and local public ...

Page 38: ...f ghost towns and other deserted structures I will not leave litter or uncovered items lying around I will carry all trash and discarded 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 that will enhance the public image of everyone involved in the field of metal detection 38 ...

Page 39: ...ectors 12 95 ___ Gold Panning is Easy 9 95 ___ How to Find Lost Treasure 3 95 ___ How to Find Gold 3 95 ___ How to Search Sand and Surf 3 95 Free with the purchase of any other RAM book or Garrett product If you do not wish to purchase anything but would like a free copy of How to Find Lost Treasure mail 2 00 for postage and handling to the address below U S orders only For international orders co...

Page 40: ...ck or money order ___ I prefer to order through ___ American Express ___ MasterCard ___ Visa ___ Discover Card Number ______________________________ Expiration Date of Card _____________________ Phone Number ____________________________ Signature _________________________________ Required on credit card purchases Name ____________________________________ Address __________________________________ ...

Page 41: ...tents Pending 4 398 104 4 423 377 4 303 879 4 334 191 3 662 225 4 162 969 4 334 192 4 488 115 4 700 139 4 709 213 Design 274 704 and 297 221 G B Design 2 011 852 Australia Design 111 674 Other patents pending All Garrett detectors are manufactured in the United States of America 2008 Garrett Metal Detectors All rights reserved 41 ...

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