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Summary of Contents for Infinium Land & Sea

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Owner s Manual INFINIUM Land Sea ...

Page 2: ... pocket while hunting It describes basic functions of the Infinium LS and explains how its Advanced Pulse Induction API technology will assist you in a variety of treasure hunting applications Since 1964 Garrett Metal Detectors has been the leader in metal detecting technology Our highly trained and knowledgeable service representatives are available to assist you in any way with your treasure hun...

Page 3: ...ing Threshold 16 Setting Discrimination 16 Bench Testing and Understanding Audio Signals 17 Searchcoil Scanning Technique 18 Reverse Discrimination Technique 19 Pinpointing Tips 20 Adjusting Frequency 21 Hunting Applications 22 Search and Recovery Tips 23 Underwater Searches 24 Searching Shoreline and Shallow Surf 25 Land Searches 26 Prospecting 26 Detector Maintenance 28 Battery Replacement 29 Re...

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Page 6: ...s not fit comfortably under your forearm loosen the nut remove the nut bolt and washers and reposition the cuff Reinsert the bolt and washers and tighten the nut 2 Remove the black stem piece that has been tele scoped into the silver stem Figure 2 Insert the end of the silver stem piece with the hole 2 from the top over the bottom of the black stem at the end of the s handle Significant pressure n...

Page 7: ...silver stem You may need to adjust the length of the stem after the searchcoil is attached to suit individual needs 4 Insert black rubber washers into the recessed grooves on the bottom of the black stem Figure 5 Insert bottom of black stem between raised mounting holes on top of the Power DD searchcoil Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 ...

Page 8: ...perat ing configuration For hip mount or under the cuff configurations use the adjustable velcro strap to secure the cable to the upper stem Figure 8 7 Choose desired control housing configuration Figure 9 For ease of use under the cuff or belt mount configurations are recommended Under the cuff above or under the stem mounting brackets located in clear plastic bag A Holding the control housing wi...

Page 9: ...trol buttons down slip the left bracket lip under the slot on the left hand side of the control housing Figure 10 Do the same with the right bracket on the right side of the control hous ing Figure 11 B Hold the brackets firmly in place and slide them over the stem lining up the holes in the stem Insert the remaining bolts washers and nuts through the ...

Page 10: ...p through the loop in the back of the pouch Figure 13 and snap belt together around your waist Figure 14 NOTE keep control housing brackets and extra hardware in a safe place in case you decide to use a mounted configura tion at a later date 8 Ensure the searchcoil connector at the rear of the control housing is clean and the o ring at the end of the cable is well lubricated add a little silicon g...

Page 11: ...ector at the front of the control housing 10 Perform a battery test by switching the detector on Note the number of beeps that occur Four beeps indicate the batteries are full One beep indicates they need to be replaced recharged 11 Figure 13 Figure 14 ...

Page 12: ...ower DD For smaller targets in low mineralized soil choose the optional 8 mono searchcoil It provides easier maneuverability than the 10 x 14 mono For underwater hunting choose your searchcoil using the same criteria as land hunting Consider the level or mineralization of the water and or the soil at the bottom of the body of water For example in saltwater the Power DD is the best choice In fresh ...

Page 13: ...occurs automatically each time the power is switched on Figure 15 Audio Threshold Adjustment Used to set the base audio level according to an individual s hearing requirements The Threshold Adjustment may also be used to help mask outside noise Typically the sound is set no louder than necessary just above silent is recommended Figure 15 ...

Page 14: ...aced within one to two hours However because of internal voltage regu lation circuitry the detector will maintain total operat ing power and performance until the batteries are fully depleted Scan a metal object to confirm detection If the detector fails to operate verify that the battery pack and batteries are aligned properly 2 Selecting Automatic Ground Track Setting Knowing the conditions of y...

Page 15: ... you ground balance the machine before continuing To ground balance the detector turn the Automatic Ground Track switch to either fast or slow and bob the coil up and down approximately one to six inches above the ground When the detector s audio signal smooths out move the Automatic Ground Track rotary switch to lock and the unit will lock the ground track setting at that value If erratic audio s...

Page 16: ...inue to produce audio signals increase discrimi nation in small increments until the detector becomes stable To ensure maximum possible detection depth only increase discrimination enough to achieve detec tor stability this should never exceed the 3 setting on the dial 3 Setting Threshold Set the base audio level according to your individ ual hearing requirements The Threshold Adjustment may also ...

Page 17: ...arching Shorelines and Shallow Surf on page 25 5 Bench Testing and Understanding Audio Signals Bench testing is recommended to familiarize your self with the detection capabilities and audio respons es of the detector This will help you determine if a target is treasure or trash Since Pulse Induction machines only give audible clues to the identity of detected targets it s important to learn these...

Page 18: ...will produce a low tone followed by a high tone echo since to a PI machine iron behaves like a good conductor 6 Searchcoil Scanning Technique Methodically sweep the searchcoil from side to side keeping it at a constant height of one to two inches above the ground Restrict your sweeping speed to about 1 2 to two feet per second Overlap each sweep by about 1 4 the diameter of the searchcoil Try to s...

Page 19: ...esirable target and not iron Be aware however that some small iron may behave like a desirable target and some desirable targets such as large nuggets and coins may behave like iron C As with all PI detectors eliminating the detection of iron is difficult if not impossible however the reverse discrimination technique is effective at identifying most iron In addition attaching a magnet to the insid...

Page 20: ...ront to back underneath the center section of the coil so always detect by sweeping the coil in a side to side motion First slowly scan the searchcoil from side to side over the target area noting the location where the loudest signal occurs Once the area with the loudest signal has been identified position yourself 90 from the target area and again scan side to side to pinpoint the target s exact...

Page 21: ...sound 9 Adjusting Frequency You can subtly adjust the operating frequency to reduce interference caused by other detectors or power lines if needed To adjust frequency Turn the Threshold dial beyond MAX to Freq Adjust and you ll notice that the audio threshold was increasing and then abruptly dropped back to a lower level The detector is now in a Frequency Adjustment Mode You can now adjust the op...

Page 22: ...rett s Infinium LS has been designed to hunt everywhere especially in mineralized areas where the performance of conventional detectors suffers A few examples of these are Prospecting gold is usually found in highly mineralized soil Relic hunting most U S Civil War battles took place in mineralized soil Beach diving any salt water is considered a mineralized environment Underwater headphones are r...

Page 23: ...s or your authorized dealer offer invaluable research advice and detailed information on search and recovery techniques for hobbyists How to Search Sand and Surf Treasure Hunting for Fun and Profit Ghost Town Treasures and Treasure Caches Can Be Found Study surf and weather patterns Pay attention to storm wind and tide activity Treasures from deepwater vaults are often transferred to shallower loc...

Page 24: ... for undesirable ones Underwater searches The Infinium LS can locate both ferrous and non ferrous metals concealed within and below aquatic growth bottom soil and rocks wood and other non metallic materials Large items such as boats motors and safes can be located several feet below the searchcoil Underwater headphones are required for underwater searches See accessories on page 30 Underwater Safe...

Page 25: ... that the underwa ter headphones vent holes are open prior to diving 5 When using the hip mount configuration ensure that the belt will not interfere with diving equipment removal in the event of an emergency Searching Shoreline and Shallow Surf The Infinium LS is a highly sensitive detector and has the capability to detect metals with only the slight est conductivity As a result the Infinium LS m...

Page 26: ...ral lel to the structure This will minimize the interfering responses caused by the metal structure Prospecting Gold and other precious metals can be found in various forms with the Infinium LS You will most likely be searching for nuggets but gold can also be found as lode or hard rock deposits in a vein usually mixed with other minerals The Infinium LS can also be used to locate placer deposits ...

Page 27: ...ust be located and carefully inspected It is only in this manner that you can be successful in using a metal detector to discover pre cious metal nuggets and ores Hard work patience and research are three of the keys to success in electronic prospecting Research is important because it is vital that gold always be sought in areas where it is known to exist Hot rocks are a problem for any electroni...

Page 28: ...hot summer months or outdoors in sub freezing weather Keep your detector clean Always wipe the housing after use and wash the coil when necessary Protect your detector from dust and sand as much as pos sible Disassemble the stem and wipe it clean after use in sandy areas When storing longer than about one month remove batteries from the detector Take advantage of Garrett s preventative main tenanc...

Page 29: ...ure that they are aligned with the correct polarity plus and minus markings Re install the battery pack by placing the contact end of the housing inside first and pointing downwards Figure 17 Verify that the o ring is well lubricated and free from debris Add a little silicon grease or petroleum jelly if necessary Re install the battery cap hand tightening it until it is flush with the housing and ...

Page 30: ...tems on land and or underwater 2217000 The 8 Mono searchcoil like the 10 x 14 Mono should be used in light to moderately mineralized soil and will help detect smaller items and provide more maneuverability than the 10 x 14 2202100 Underwater headphones required for diving 1600971 Plastic scoop is useful for dry sand and shallow water recovery up to two feet deep 1600970 Metal scoop 1600900 Stainle...

Page 31: ...utomatic cancellation of salt ground mineralization Frequency 730 pulses per second Submersion depth Up to 200 feet 65 meters or seven atmospheres Buoyancy Near neutral Batteries Eight 8 AA Battery life Approximately 10 15 hours Control housing weight 31 oz Headphones 16 oz ...

Page 32: ...protect the parts DO NOT include the stems or headphones unless they are part of the problem Return all coils unless the problem is mechanical NOTE Remember to include your name address and daytime phone number with your shipment Return the detector to Garrett Metal Detectors 1881 W State Street Garland Texas 75042 Please allow approximately one week for Garrett technicians to examine and service ...

Page 33: ...nes gas water pipelines bombs or other explosives may be buried NEVER trespass or hunt on private property without permission NATIONAL and STATE parks monuments military sites etc are absolutely off limits ALWAYS exercise caution when digging toward a target where the underground conditions are unknown ...

Page 34: ... orga nizations have adopted this formal Metal Detector Operators Code of Ethics I will respect private and public property all historical and archaeological sites and will do no metal detecting on these lands without proper permis sion I will keep informed on and obey all laws regula tions and rules governing federal state and local public lands I will aid law enforcement officials whenever possi...

Page 35: ...itter or uncovered items lying around I will carry all trash and dug targets with me when I leave each search area I will observe the Golden Rule using good outdoor manners and conducting myself at all times in a man ner which will add to the stature and public image of all people engaged in the field of metal detection ...

Page 36: ...States Patents and other Patents Pending 4 398 104 4 423 377 4 303 879 4 334 191 3 662 225 4 162 969 4 334 192 4 488 115 4 700 139 4 709 213 5 148 151 5 138 262 5 721 489 5 786 696 5 969 528 Design 274 704 297 221 333 990 G B Design 2 011 852 Australia Design 111 674 Other patents pending All Garrett detectors are manufactured in the United States of America ...

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