6 F1A4 Operator Instructor Notes and Syllabus
Minelab Countermine Division
Safety through Excellence
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DESCRIPTION
Twelve
LESSON 2 – ASSEMBLY OF THE F1A4
Aim.
Correctly assemble and disassemble the F1A4.
Classroom instruction. The training aids required are:
Chalk or white board.
F1A4 Training PowerPoint Presentation.
F1A4 detectors - one per pair of students (minimum).
One set (four size “D” cells) of fresh batteries per F1A4.
The major teaching points of this lesson are as follows:
Review.
Assembly and disassembly of the F1A4.
TEACHING POINTS
Review.
Review the description and identification of components of the F1A4.
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Shaft Assembly.
Using a packed F1A4 demonstrate the Shaft assembly procedure in the following
manner:
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Secure the Handle. As you take the F1A4 out of the Compact Bag secure the
Handle in one place by locking the Handle Camlock. This will prevent it from
sliding up and down the Upper shaft while you are presenting.
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Orient Shafts. Ensure that the cable is completely embedded in the Lower Shaft
cable guide (demonstrate this by using all four fingers of your right hand feeling
the cable as they run up the length of the Lower Shaft) and that excess cable is
not protruding between the Lower and Upper shafts. Place the Coil on the
ground and gently hold in position using a foot. When orienting the shafts
ensure the Coil is facing forward on the Lower Shaft and the Handle is facing
forward on the Upper shaft.
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Unlock Lower Camlock.
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Prior to connecting the shafts once again ensure that the Cable is securely in the
guide.
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Connect Shafts.
•
Lock Lower Camlock.
