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Metal Detector VMH3CS – Operation Manual
© 2007 Vallon GmbH, D-72800 Eningen/Germany
APPENDIX B - SHORT INSTRUCTIONS
Plug-in the detector search head and screw it tightly.
Insert batteries into the battery compartment of the electronics unit. Close the
battery compartment.
Adjust the telescopic pole to the desired length.
Adjust arm-rest according to your arm length.
Connect the headset (optional accessory) to the electronics unit.
Set the mode selector to „normal“ or „mineral“.
Evaluate the battery signal for the capacity level (continuous signal = replace
batteries immediately; pulsed signal = batteries are usable).
Wait until automatic battery check is finished (approx. 5 seconds).
Make a performance test with test piece as described in chapter 3.5.
Adjust the desired detection sensitivity by pressing the buttons “+” or “-” in the
hand grip.
Hold search head parallel in a distance of 1 - 3 cm above the ground (free of
metals) and wait until compensation of equipment is finished (signal no longer
audible).
Sweep search head slowly and parallel to the ground. Each audio signal indicates
a metallic object situated below the search head.
Optimal sweeping speed: 0.3-1 m/sec
Determine the exact position of the detected metal object: Press PINPOINT-button
and keep it pressed.
In case of mineralized soils or soils with mineral content stones keep the search
head above the ground and press button “C” in the hand grip for more than
3 seconds. Move the search head up and down and adapt the search head to the
mineralized soil (applicable only for program “mineral”).