Care And Trouble Shooting; Routine Care - Minelab F3 Mine Detector Operation Manual

7. Care and Trouble Shooting

7.1 Routine Care.

The F3 is designed for lasting use in harsh operating environments.
However, proper care and maintenance will ensure long-term
reliability. Key to ensuring the survivability of the F3 is the correct
stowage of the detector into its Hard Case whenever the detector is
not in use. Additionally, operators of F3 detectors should be aware
of the following:
a. During rest periods, wherever possible, the detector should be
sheltered from direct sun, rain, snow etc.
b. At the completion of operations, with the F3 fully extended, all
shafts should be wiped with a damp cloth to remove any dirt or
dust before collapsing the shafts.
c. Do not use solvents to clean the F3. If any part of the detector
comes into contact with corrosive substances (including salt
water), wash the detector with clean fresh water and dry with a
clean cloth.
d. Ensure the F3 is dry before stowing in the hard case.
e. Ensure the batteries are removed from the Battery Pack before
stowing the detector.
f. The Skid Plate is designed to protect the coil and may require
replacement after long periods of use. There is no requirement to
remove the skid plate to clean the inside during routine
maintenance.
using fingers to lever it from the coil. It is then a simple matter to
push the replacement Skid Plate onto the coil.
To replace the Skid Plate, remove the original
Figure 30: Replacing the Skid Plate
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