Introduction To F3 Service And Repair - Minelab F3 Service Manual

F3 Service Manual
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Introduction to F3 Service and Repair

Servicing the F3 Series of detectors comprises fault finding, repair and maintenance
and is designed to be simple and fast thereby reducing the amount of time a detector
is unusable. Repair and maintenance is based on Line Replaceable Units (LRUs)
which can be fitted to a detector without the need for adjustment or calibration.
Additionally, serviceable LRUs (Line Replaceable Units) can be exchanged between
detectors as required.
a. LRUs (Line Replaceable Units) are components or sub-assemblies of the F3
that can be purchased from Minelab for the purpose of repairing the F3. Line
replaceable units include the following:
Minelab Part Number
3004-0001
3004-0036
3004-0003
3004-0038
3004-0006
3004-0011
3004-0008
3004-0012
3004-0013
3004-0035
3004-0004
3004-0034
3004-0032
3004-0033
3004-0039
3004-0037
3004-0017
b. The F3 detector can be repaired and serviced in the field (under clean and dry
conditions) or at local depots. No special tools are required, but it is recommended
that the F3 Service Tool Kit be used.
c. Servicing the F3 is restricted to the exchange of line replaceable units following
the identification of a faulty sub-assembly. Servicing DOES NOT include any repairs
to printed circuit boards as this is only conducted at a Minelab facility.
Table 4; LRUs (Line Replaceable Units)
Description
Electronics Pack Kit F3
F3L Electronics Pack Kit
Coil Kit
Coil Retainer Kit
Shaft Kit (no upper shaft)
Camlock Kit Lower F3
Middle Shaft Kit F3
Camlock Kit Middle F3
Camlock Kit Upper F3
Battery Pack Kit
Lid Kit Battery Pack
Armrest Kit F3
Handle Kit F3
F3L Handle Kit
Wiring Loom Kit
F3L Speaker Pod Kit
Speaker Pod Kit F3
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