Instruction Manual
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Detector Care
The Excalibur is a high-quality electronic instrument, finely engineered and
packaged in a durable housing. Taking proper care of your detector is mostly
common sense.
Salt deposits, very fine sand, and grit will accumulate everywhere on the
Excalibur and must be removed after each use for best performance.
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Always thoroughly rinse your Excalibur with fresh water after each
use. Disconnect the shafts, battery pod, and armrest, and flush out all salt
and sand, especially in the battery terminals. Failure to do this could cause
the shafts to stick together permanently.
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Avoid rapid changes in temperature. Gradual warming and cooling will
keep the internal atmosphere stable. Extreme temperature swings may
cause a light condensation to appear on the cylinder walls for a short time.
Wait for the condensation to disappear before using your Excalibur.
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Visually check the lower end of both cylinders after entering the
water. If any water droplets or condensation are visible inside your
Excalibur, turn it off and remove it from the water immediately. Remove
your batteries and contact your Minelab dealer immediately.
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The headphones need only be rinsed off. If the Excalibur is used for
diving, it is critical that the vent hole in each diaphragm be kept clean to
allow ear equalization.
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Never open or tamper with the sealed electronics and battery
cylinders, as this will void the warranty. This was sealed and pressure-
tested at the factory.
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Never subject your Excalibur to rough or abusive treatment. It is a
sophisticated piece of equipment and must be treated with care.
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Never leave your Excalibur in direct sunlight. When left in direct
sunlight, the black search coil can reach temperatures in excess of 150°C,
causing irreparable damage to your coil.
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Never allow the cables to be jerked or snagged. Excessive tension could
cause the watertight seals or cable to fail. When disconnecting batteries,
always grip the plug body, never the cable.
