Troubleshooting Guide - Garrett ACE 150 Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting Guide

SYMPTOM
No power
Erratic sounds or
target ID cursor
movement
Intermittent Signals
I'm not finding
specific targets
Target ID Cursor
bounces
1. Ensure batteries are installed in the correct position.
2. Replace all old batteries with all new batteries.
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 metal can be found in floors and walls.
. Reduce your sensitivity setting.
4. Determine if you are close to other metal detectors or other
metal structures such as electrical power lines, wire fences,
benches, etc.
(NOTE: Large, flat pieces of iron—depending on their
orientation in the ground—can read incorrectly and cause
erratic Target ID Cursor movement.)
Intermittent signals typically mean you've found a deeply
buried target or one that is positioned at a difficult angle
for your detector to read. Increase the sensitivity on your
detector and scan from different directions until the signal
becomes more definite. In the case of multiple targets switch
to the All-Metal Mode or press PINPOINT to precisely locate
all targets. In trashy areas, use the Super Sniper™ searchcoil.
(NOTE: Iron targets may cause Intermittent Signals. You can
identify iron targets in an All-Metal Mode).
Ensure you are using the correct mode for the type 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 All-Metal 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.
SOLUTION
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