GM24k Batteries
Goldmaster 24k User Manual
5
Batteries
Rechargeable vs Alkaline
1.
The standard battery holder holds eight “AA”
cell batteries. Garrett includes eight NiMH re-
chargeable batteries and a recharger with the
GM24k. During normal searching conditions,
you can expect about 20 hours of hunting time
from fully charged batteries.
2.
Alkaline batteries can also be used in this hold-
er. During normal searching conditions, you can
expect 15 to 20 or more hours of hunting time
from one set of eight alkaline batteries.
3. Headphone use prolongs all battery life. Bat-
tery life will vary a great deal with temperature,
number of target signals, battery type, brand,
and shelf life. When traveling far from home
it is always a good idea to carry eight (8) extra
AA alkaline batteries, plus an extra empty bat-
tery holder.
4.
Four bars on the battery icon
(see above, right)
indicates fully charged batteries. Replace the bat-
teries when there is only one bar remaining. The
GM24k
detector will maintain full performance
with only one bar remaining, but when the volt-
age remaining becomes too low for proper oper-
ation, the battery icon will begin flashing. Once
the batteries get to 8 volts, the machine will turn
itself off to keep from over-discharging the cells.
5.
The battery compartment opens by pressing
on the two buttons on the side of the battery box,
releasing the catch and hinging open the door.
Using the Battery Holder
1.
Slide open the battery holder lid (decal side of
battery holder) by applying gentle upward pres-
sure on the tab of the door so that it unlocks. Slide
the door away from the battery box exposing the
battery positions.
2.
Remove batteries from the holder. Note the (+)
and (-) positions of each cell and the (+) and (-)
for each position marked inside the cell tray. Use
the charger shipped with the GM24k to recharge
the eight AA batteries, or install new alkaline AA
batteries.
Carefully note the correct (+) and (-) positions
when installing AA batteries. If the batteries are
installed incorrectly, the detector may require
service by an Authorized Service Center.
3.
Slide the door closed so that it snaps securely.
4.
Insert the battery holder into the detector with
enough force to hear the double “click” from the
battery retention clips inside.
Above: battery icon
Left: battery holder
