Teknetics Turbo Operation Manual

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Teknetics Turbo

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few misspellings or anomalies due to the inaccuracies of the software translation. Images

are excluded due to the memory requirements; therefore, there will be references to

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Teknetics Turbo Operations Manual

Important information .................Inside Cover

Assembly .........................................2

Batteries ........................................2

Battery Condition.................................3

Operation

Detailed Control Functions

Field Operation ..................................9

Detection Tips ..................................10

Glossary of Terms ...............................11

Detector Care and Service .......................11

Specifications ..................................12

TREASURE HUNTER'S CODE OF ETHICS

1. Respect the rights and property of others.

2. Observe all laws, whether national, state, or local. Aid law enforcement officials

whenever possible.

3. Never destroy priceless historical or archaeological treasures.

4. Leave the land and vegetation as it was. Fill in all holes.

5. Remove all trash and litter when you leave.

6. All treasure hunters may be judged by the example you set. Always obtain permission

before searching any site. Be extremely careful with your probing, picking up and

discarding of trash, and ALWAYS COVER YOUR HOLES.

ASSEMBLY

Carefully unpack your new detector and check to see that you have all the parts shown in

Fig. 1.

ASSEMBLY: Assemble the detector by placing the search coil and lower rod assemblies into

the upper rod and control housing assemblies as shown in Fig.1. Wrap the coil cable as

shown and connect to the coil socket as shown.

NOTE: Prior to use, you will need to install the units batteries - refer to the section on

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Page 1 Images are excluded due to the memory requirements; therefore, there will be references to illustrations that do not exist in this text only document. Teknetics Turbo Operations Manual Important information ....Inside Cover Assembly .........2 Batteries ........2...
Page 2 (see Fig. 3). BATTERY CONDITION Battery life is automatically monitored by the Turbo's circuits. When the primary batteries are about to run too low, the audio will come on with a continuous tone (pinpoint & disc modes) or a pulsed tone (notch mode) that cannot be tuned out.
Page 3 1. Be sure fresh batteries are properly installed (refer to section on batteries) and the unit is properly assembled. 2. Plug your headphones into the "headphone jack". 3. Place the pinpointing/mode toggle to the down position (GB disc mode). 4. Set speed to "slow". 5.
Page 4 4. Fig 13 FREQUENCY SWITCH: This is a six (6) position rotary switch. It allows you to adjust the Turbo's operating frequency almost 400 cycles away from its normal 6.59 kilocycles operating frequency. This will substantially reduce and even eliminate most electrical interference from sources like power lines and other nearby detectors.
Page 5 1 to 2 inches of the ground. When using the Turbo in the slow speed setting it does not need to be hurried, so go at a pace that doesn't wear you out.
Page 6 3. Sometimes targets close together will cause a confusing signal - try sweeping from different angles to help isolate the targets. Pinpointing the target: Good pinpointing is important as it helps to avoid damage to the object and to the ground. During a competitive hunt, good pinpointing is especially important for quick target retrieval.
Page 7 automobile back window in the summer. The prolonged heat can cause damage to the unit and many of its parts. KEEP IT SAFE . . . Never transport your detector in such a manner that will subject it to extreme vibration or shock. The unit may be cushioned by wrapping it in a blanket or by putting it in a carrying bag or case designed for the purpose.