F3 Compact Preparation - Minelab F3 Compact Operation Manual

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 detector 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. Taking care not to snag or trap the tether, replace the Battery
Compartment Lid and rotate the Battery Lock Lever clockwise one-quarter
turn. If the batteries are inserted incorrectly, the detector will fail to function
when switched on.
e. Using Figure 5 as a guide, unfold and adjust the detector.
f. Extend the Lower and Middle Shafts to suit the selected demining position as
shown in Figure 7.
The F3 Compact requires four C cell batteries for operation. Use only high quality
alkaline or rechargeable batteries. Minelab recommends that only rechargeable
batteries with a capacity of 5000 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.
10 | General Description and Preparation
Figure 4: Removing the Battery Compartment Lid
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