Troubleshooting - Garrett MULTI-FLEX ACE APEX User Manual

SYMPTOM
No power
Erratic sounds or target ID
cursor movement
Intermittent Signals
I'm not finding specific targets
Target ID Cursor bounces
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Troubleshooting

1. Connect to charger and verify the battery icon is blinking (indicating charge is in progress).
2. Check charging cable and charger.
1. Ensure your searchcoil is securely connected and the coil cable is snugly wound around the stem.
2. If using the detector indoors, be aware that excessive amounts of electrical interference exists,
plus excessive amounts of metal can be found in floors and walls.
3. Determine if you are close to other metal detectors or other metal structures such as electrical
power lines, wire fences, benches, etc.
4. Adjust channel.
5. Reduce your sensitivity setting.
Intermittent signals typically mean you have found a deeply buried target or one that is positioned
at a difficult angle for your detector to read. Scan from different directions to help define the signal
or try selecting a different frequency to possibly enhance the target's response and scan again.
In the case of multiple targets, switch to the ZERO Mode or press the pinpoint button to precisely
locate all targets.
NOTE: (Iron targets may cause Intermittent Signals. You can identify iron targets in ZERO Mode) or
with the Iron Audio feature.
Ensure you are using the correct mode for the type of hunting you are doing. If specifically hunting
for coins, COINS mode should be your best choice to eliminate other undesirable targets. You may
also use the ZERO mode, which detects all metal targets to ensure desired targets are present.
If your Target ID Cursor bounces erratically, chances are you've found a trash target. However, a
Target ID Cursor may bounce if a good target (such as a coin) is not parallel to the searchcoil (e.g.
on edge). It may also bounce if there is one or multiple "junk" targets laying next to the good
target. Scan from different directions until your Target ID Cursor becomes more stable.
NOTE: Large, flat pieces of iron—depending on their orientation in the ground—can read as a good
target or can cause erratic Target ID Cursor movement. Use Iron Audio to help identify iron targets.
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