Detector Care And Safety - Minelab GPZ 7000 Instruction Manual

Detector Care and Safety

Detector Care and Safety
The GPZ 7000 is a high-quality electronic instrument, finely engineered and packaged in a durable housing. Taking proper
care of your detector is vital to ensure its ongoing reliability.
WARNING
Please note the following:
• Not all parts of the GPZ 7000 are waterproof.
• Minelab recommends that prior to use, care is taken
to ensure the battery seal (o-ring), the seal seating
groove and the mating face of the battery are
undamaged and kept clean. See "Battery Care and
Safety" on page 38 for instructions on maintaining
you battery.
• O-ring lubricant or grease is not required on
waterproof seals.
• Do not use a petroleum based o-ring grease as it is
likely to damage the waterproof seals.
• Do not leave the detector in excessive cold or heat
longer than necessary. Covering it when not in use
will help protect it. Avoid leaving it in a closed car
trunk or in a car exposed to sunlight.
• Never allow the detector to come into contact with
gasoline or other petroleum-based liquids.
• Avoid getting sand and grit into the shafts or
fastenings (e.g. yoke bolt and cam lock). Do not use
solvents to clean the detector. Use a damp cloth with
mild soap detergent. Wash connectors with distilled
water.
• Hose the detector with clean water after use on the
beach (wading).
• If, through extensive use, the carbon-fibre upper, mid,
or lower shafts become noticeably scored, wipe these
thoroughly with a damp cloth.
• Ensure the coil cable is in good condition and not
subject to undue stress.
• Do not dispose of the battery pack in fire (contact
local authorities for disposal/recycling). Do not
attempt to disassemble or short circuit the battery
pack.
• Take precautions when transporting or storing the
detector. Although the detector is constructed from
the highest quality materials and has undergone
rigorous durability tests, the display screen could be
prone to scratching or serious damage if not treated
with due care.
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