2 F1A4 Operator Instructor Notes and Syllabus
Minelab Countermine Division
Safety through Excellence
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DESCRIPTION
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LESSON 1 – DESCRIPTION OF THE F1A4
Aim. Correctly describe and identify the F1A4.
Classroom Instruction. The training aids required are:
Chalk board or white board.
F1A4 Training PowerPoint Presentation.
One F1A4 in its Compact Bag inside the Hard Case.
F1A4 detectors - one per two students.
The major teaching points of this lesson are as follows:
Safety.
Equipment specifications.
Description of all F1A4 components.
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TEACHING POINTS
Safety.
Emphasize the need to become very familiar with the equipment and the need to be
able to identify all parts. Relate this to safety issues during the demining process. All
components should be checked for correct operation before using the equipment. If a
fault develops, an operator must be able to correctly name the faulty part of the
detector. Explain the importance of the Test Piece.
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Equipment Specifications.
List the basic specifications for the F1A4. Explain that the Control Box is not
waterproof, but water resistant. All other parts of the detector are waterproof including
the Coil. Explain the need to use good quality alkaline batteries and not carbon
batteries.
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Description of the Compact Bag and Hard Case.
Using the Compact Bag and Hard Case cover the following points:
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Rugged zippered Compact Bag, protected when closed
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Tear resistant cordura material in Compact Bag
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Reinforcement to protect Coil when packed
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Ease of adjusting the shoulder strap
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Ability to stack transport cases
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Ability to lock latches
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Avoid sitting on transport cases
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Hard Transport Case is designed to protect the F1A4 during transit
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It is recommended to keep the F1A4 secured in the Hard Case when not in use.
