F3 Compact Preparation - Minelab F3 compact Operation Manual

F3 COMPACT Version 2 Operations Manual
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F3 COMPACT Preparation

To prepare the detector for use, conduct the following procedure:
a. Open the Hard Case and/or Soft Carry Bag.
b. Remove the F3 COMPACT and inspect for obvious signs of
damage. If damage is evident, report to the supervisor/team
leader.
c. Unlock the Battery Compartment Lid by twisting the Battery
Lock Lever counter clockwise one-quarter turn. Once
unlocked, pull the lid away from the Battery Compartment (the
lid will stay attached by a tether as shown in Figure 4).
d. Using the battery map located on the side of the Main Body,
insert four C cell batteries. Close the Battery Lid and rotate the
Battery Lock Lever clockwise one-quarter turn. If the batteries
are inserted incorrectly, the F3 COMPACT will fail to function
when switched on.
e. Using Figure 5 as a guide, unfold and adjust the F3
COMPACT.
f. Extend the Lower and Middle Shafts to suit the selected
demining position as shown in Figure 6.
The F3 COMPACT requires 4 C cell batteries for operation. Use only
high quality alkaline or rechargeable batteries. Minelab recommends
that only rechargeable batteries with a capacity of 4000 mAH or
greater be used with the F3 COMPACT. Rechargeable batteries
have specific charge/discharge maintenance requirements, which
should be strictly followed to ensure maximum battery life.
Figure 4: Opening the Battery Lid
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