Care Of Your X-Terra - Minelab X-terra 305 Instruction Manual

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Care of your x-terra

The X-Terra is a high quality electronic
instrument, finely engineered and packaged in
a durable housing. Taking proper care of your
X-Terra is common sense.
The X-Terra's storage temperature is –4˚F to
149˚F (–20˚C to +65˚C) and the operating
temperature is 32˚F to 113˚F (0˚C to 45˚C).
Do not leave the detector in excessive heat
or cold for longer than necessary. Try to
avoid leaving it in a closed trunk or in a car
sitting in sunlight. Covering it when not in
use will help protect it.
The coil can be submersed in water up
to 20" (0.5m), yet the control box is not
waterproof. Although it has been designed
to be weather resistant, it is advised to
protect the control box in wet conditions.
A protective control box cover is available.
(Accessories, p. 72)
Never allow the detector to come into
contact with gasoline or other petroleum
based liquids.
Keep the detector clean and dry and avoid
getting sand and grit into the shafts or
fastenings (e.g. yoke, twistlocks). Do not use
solvents to clean the detector. Use a damp
cloth with mild soap detergent.
The display window may be prone to
scratching or damage if not treated with
care. A protective control box cover is
available.
(Accessories, p. 73)
Ensure the coil cable is in good condition
and not subject to undue stress (particularly
where it is connected to the coil).
Always remember to turn off the detector
before changing coils.
Coils from other models of Minelab
detectors will not function with the X-Terra
Series (Accessories, p. 73). Only VFLEX
compatible coils will operate correctly with
the X-Terra Series.
Old, flat or faulty batteries may cause many
detector problems, through electrolyte
leakage. Take the batteries out if the
detector will not be used for long periods
of time (e.g. more than 1 week). Ensure that
only good quality batteries are used and
that they are replaced when the low battery
signal sounds.
Do not use rechargeable Lithium Ion
batteries as their voltage is too high. Non-
rechargeable Lithium batteries may be used.
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