Metal Defender MD-6, User Manual

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4. Once you have the 8 bolts securely in place with the probes and main board, take the 8
nuts and tighten securely with the included Allan Wrench (you may need a wrench to
hold nut in place when tightening).
5. Each leg has 2 sets of plugs, an 8 pin ribbon connector and a computer style SCSI
connector which has several Black and Red wires attached. These 2 plugs connect
directly to the control board inside the head unit in to the corresponding port. The
Connectors and the Ports are keyed by shape, so they will only go in one way. Carefully
lock them into place. This is the Power and communication supply from the CPU to each
of the probes/legs. Take care, but be sure to insert fully.
(If not inserted properly the LED’s will not work). Finally, Plu g the DC connector inside
the main board to the corresponding leg/probe where the AC plug is attached from
outside the leg/probe.
6. Shut the main board door and lock the main board with the key to prevent opening
while transporting.
7. Please have 2 people lift the detector vertically so it is secure and standing upright on
the bottom feet. Move the detector to where you will want to have it.
8. Connect the included AC plug to the power socket on the outside probe where the AC
plug was attached inside the main board (during step 5). Plug the A C plug into an
electric outlet. Turn the orange power button on. Your unit should light u p and sound
off one time. If it does , your unit is up and running. You can adjust sensitivity for the
entire unit or for each of the individual zones (see below)