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READING THE DISPLAY
The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) shows the PROBABLE
identification of the targeted metal, as well as the
PROBABLE depth of the target.
The detector will register a consistent target identification,
upon each sweep of the coil, when a buried target has
been located and identified. If, upon repeated passes over
the same spot, the target identification reads
inconsistently, the target is probably a trash item, or
oxidized metal. With practice, you will learn to unearth only
the repeatable signals.
The segment identifications are highly accurate, when
detecting the objects described on the label. However, if an
object registers in a given category for an unknown buried
object, you could be detecting a metallic object other than
the object described on the label, but with the same metallic
signature. Also, the greater the distance between the target
and the coil, the less accurate the target identification.
GOLD TARGETS
Gold objects will register on
the left side of the LCD scale.
Gold flakes
will register under iron.
Small gold items
will register under foil or 5¢.
Medium-sized gold items
will register
between nickel and or s-cap+.
Large gold items
will register under Zinc.
SILVER TARGETS:
Silver objects will register
to the right of the scale, under COINS.
IRON:
All sizes of iron objects will register on the far-
left side of the scale. This could indicate a worthless
item such as a nail, or a more valuable historic iron relic.
FOIL:
Aluminum foil, such as a gum wrapper, will
register as foil. A small broken piece of pull-tab may also
register here.
NICKEL:
Most newer pull-tabs from beverage cans,
the type intended to stay attached to the can, will
register here. Many gold rings will also register here.
PT:
Older pull-tabs, which always detached completely
from the can, register here. Many medium size gold ring
also register here.
ZINC:
Newer US pennies (post-1982), and Canadian
$1 and $2 coins register here. Many non-US coins of
recent vintage will also register here.
DIME:
Dimes and older copper pennies (pre-1982)
register here.
QTR+:
Silver Dollars, Half-Dollars and Quarters, very
large iron objects, like a sewer lid, will register here.
Caution:
The target indications are visual references.
Many other types of metal can fall under any one of
these categories. While the detector will eliminate or
indicate the presence of most common trash items, it is
impossible to accurately classify ALL buried objects.
3-SEGMENT DEPTH INDICATOR:
The Depth Indicator is accurate for coin-sized objects.
It indicates the depth of the target, in inches as
follows:
Segments Illuminated
Top
Segment
=
0 to 3” deep,
Top & Middle
Segment =
3” to 6” deep
All
Segments
=
Over 6” deep.
Large and irregularly-shaped objects will yield less
reliable depth readings
When passing over an object, the indicators will light
up and stay illuminated for three seconds. If the depth
indication varies with each sweep, try sweeping at
different angles; there may be more than one target
present. With practice, you will learn the difference
between accurate readings, multiple targets, and
highly erratic readings which evidence trash or
irregularly shaped objects.
DEPTH AND TARGET DISPLAY
ASSEMBLY
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1
Position S-Rod upright.
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2
Rotate the LOCKING COLLAR fully in the
counterclockwise direction.
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3
Insert your finger inside the tube and make sure the
INTERNAL CAM LOCK is flush with the inside of the tube.
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4
Insert the MIDDLE STEM into the S-ROD,
with the SILVER BUTTON pointed upward
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5
Rotate the MIDDLE STEM until the SILVER
BUTTON locates in the hole.
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6
Twist the LOCKING COLLAR fully in the
clockwise direction until it locks.
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7
Repeat this process on the LOWER STEM.
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8
Using the BOLT and KNURLED KNOB,
attach the SEARCHCOIL to the LOWER
STEM.
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9
Adjust the LOWER STEM to a length that lets
you maintain a comfortable upright posture, with
your arm relaxed at your side, and the SEARCHCOIL
parallel to the ground in front of you.
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10
Wind the CABLE securely around the STEMS.
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11
Connect CABLE PLUG to housing.
Do not twist the Cable or Plug. Turn Locking Ring only.
Use minimal finger pressure to start the threads. Do
not cross-thread. When the Locking Ring is fully
engaged over the threaded connector, give it a firm turn
to make sure that it is very tight. When the Locking
Ring is fully engaged over the threaded connector, it
may not cover all of the threads.
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12
Tighten both LOCKING COLLARS.
S-ROD
LOCKING
COLLAR
INTERNAL
CAM LOCK
SILVER BUTTON
MIDDLE
STEM
S-ROD
MIDDLE STEM
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3
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4
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4
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5
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Note: Very tall users can purchase the optional Extended Lower Stem (TUBE5X), for extended reach.
Caution:
Forcing in MIDDLE STEM with CAM LOCK raised may form a burr on
camlock. If this happens, remove burr with knife to allow insertion.
LOCKING
COLLAR
LOCKING
COLLAR
UPPER
STEM
LOWER
STEM
SILVER
BUTTON
SILVER
BUTTON
CABLE
KNURLED
KNOB
BOLT
SEARCHCOIL
S-ROD
VELCRO
STRAP
VELCRO
STRAP
