Skid Plate Replacement; Removing The Coil - Minelab F3 COMPACT Service Manual

F3 COMPACT Service Manual
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3.4.1 Skid Plate Replacement

a. The skid plate is designed to protect the coil and may require replacement after long
periods of use. There is no requirement to remove the skid plate to clean inside during routine
maintenance or operation. To exchange the skid plate:
Remove the skid plate using fingers to lever one side away from the coil. Place a match
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stick in the opening or something soft that will not mark the coil or skid plate.
Move around the circumference of the coil using fingers to lever the skid plate away from
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the coil. Insert additional match sticks to stop the skid plate from re-attaching to the coil.
The skid plate can then be removed from the coil. Figure 48.
Do not use a knife, screwdriver or any other steel objects to remove the skid plate. This could
Re-attach the skid plate by positioning the skid plate underneath the coil and then
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pressing it into position.

3.4.2 Removing the Coil

a. To remove the coil from the F3 COMPACT:
Prepare a clean well lit area in which to work.
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Switch off the detector and remove the batteries.
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Place the detector on its right side and remove the two (2) screws (45mm) that secure
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the hinge cover. Figure 49.
Remove the hinge cover.
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Figure 48: Replacing the Skid Plate
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mark or damage the coil or skid plate.
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