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ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION
The Nexus Standard SE is supplied ready assembled, with the telescopic
stem retracted. To prepare the Nexus for use, simply extend the lower stem
section and by using the locking pin underneath fix the two poles in working
position to the desired length. Then tighten the locking collar to eliminate
movement between the two parts of the stem.
By holding the two rubber washers together with the stem joint on the lower
pole, slacken the coil to stem joint bolt slightly and adjust the coil angle to
the stem so that, when holding the Nexus for searching, the coil is parallel
to the ground surface. It is recommended that a small amount of lubricant
(WD40) is applied to the inner sides of the coil attachments for easier
assembly. Tighten the coil bolt by hand. Ensure that the search coil cable is
reasonably tight all the way over the stem, but not strained. Check that the
coil connector plug is fully inserted into the socket on the back panel of the
control box.
The Nexus Standard SE is designed to work with 8 AA dry cell alkaline
batteries or Nexus rechargeable pack of 8AA batteries. Remove the four
cross-head screws from the base panel of the battery box (the battery box
is below the arm cup at the top of the detector stem). Lift off the cover.
Insert the batteries, in their correct alignments, into the plastic holder and
make sure that all of the terminals have a good electrical contact.
Locate
the battery holder into the compartment, ensuring the connecting cable is
not strained or pinched. Do not over-tighten the screws.
Connect the headphones to the 6mm jack socket on the battery box. The
Nexus Standard SE does not have an internal loudspeaker so headphones
are essential. For any headphones that have a volume control, ensure that
this is set to MAXIMUM and use the Nexus Volume knob to set the volume
level.
