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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS To the Owner Control Functions Search Modes Assembly Operating Procedure Field Recommendations Search and Recovery Tips Cautions Maintenance Battery Replacement Recommended Accessories Specifications Repair Service Warning Recommended Reading Mind Your Manners RAM Book Order Form...

  • Page 4: To The Owner

    TO ThE OwNEr The Garrett Sea Hunter Mark II has an unparalleled reputation among treasure hunters, law enforcement agencies and various industries as one of the most reliable and sophisticated submersible metal detectors of its kind. The Sea Hunter Mark II is an advanced microprocessor-driven instrument that is lightweight, highly durable and easy to use.
  • Page 5 exclusive Discrete Target Elimination mode. The custom designed double- o-ring sealed housing is durable and lightweight, with individual, o-ring sealed battery and electronics compartments that makes battery replacement hassle free. An 8" epoxy-filled searchcoil and custom designed headphones, submersible to 200 feet, make the Sea Hunter Mark II highly stable and reliable.

  • Page 6: Control Functions

    CONTrOL FuNCTiONS Figure 1, Panel Face Power - Use to turn the detector on and choose either of two search modes. A battery check occurs automatically each time the power is switched on. (Figure 1) Threshold - Use to set the base audio level according to an individual's hearing ability and how loud the outside noise is.
  • Page 7 Elimination - Use in conjunction with either the Standard or Discrete Trash Elimination modes choose elimination level appropriate to your search needs. As the elimination knob is rotated clockwise, an increasing number of undesirable items are excluded from detection. (Figure 1).

  • Page 8: Search Modes

    SEArCh MOdES Standard Trash Elimination and Discrete Trash Elimination are the search modes available with the Sea Hunter Mark II. The selector switch for these modes is located on the right side of the panel. Standard Trash Elimination is the search mode normally available on conventional pulse induction (PI) metal detectors.
  • Page 9 the response to good conductors such as coins and fine jewelry. In Standard mode, the response to poor conductors can be eliminated effectively; however, if these objects are too close to the searchcoil, a detection response may occur. The response to good conductors, although somewhat diminished, remains relatively strong.
  • Page 10 target discrimination. The background audio threshold remains at the chosen level until the searchcoil passes over targets in the knob's "accept" range, at which time a sharp audio response, a characteristic of all motion detectors, occurs. Figure 2 shows the typical detection responses from various metals in both Discrete (DIS) and Standard (Std) Trash Elimination modes.
  • Page 11 (Standard Mode with elimination at 0) metals can be detected at 100% capability. As the elimination control is increased in either search mode, the response to various targets decreases. Note that the response to many metals decreases more rapidly in Standard mode than in Discrete mode.
  • Page 12 To pinpoint in Discrete mode, you simply sweep the searchcoil from to side to side over a target. The searchcoil must remain in motion to produce a detection response. This mode is designed to provide superior pulse induction target discrimination and is extremely effective in areas with lots of trash.

  • Page 13: Assembly

    ASSEMBLy 1. Choose a desired operating / stem / control housing configuration. Assemble the stem and attach the control housing as desired. (Figure 3,4,5). Figure 3, ScubaMate Figure 4, Full length with undercuff...
  • Page 14 Figure 5, Long stem with hip mount configurations...
  • Page 15 Figure 6, Parts needed to assemble stem and searchcoil 2. Attach the searchcoil to the lower stem. Align the mounting holes of the searchcoil and stem, insert the threaded bolt through the holes and hand-tighten the knobs; Do Not use tools. (Figure 6) 3.
  • Page 16 4. Ensure the searchcoil connector at the rear of the control housing is clean and the o-ring is well lubricated; add a little silicon grease or petroleum jelly if necessary. Do not coat connector pins with lubricant. Insert coil connector and gently hand tighten.

  • Page 17: Operating Procedure

    OPErATiNg PrOCEdurE 1. Switch on the detector and note the results of the battery test represented by a range of one to four beeps. Four beeps indicate the batteries are full, one beep indicates they must be replaced. 2. Select the Standard or Discrete Trash Elimination mode.

  • Page 18: Field Recommendations

    FiELd rECOMMENdATiONS Knowing the conditions of your search and which items you want, or don't want, to find will help you choose the search mode and elimination setting which best suits your needs. Depending on your search goals, you may want to set the elimination no higher than necessary so that you can detect most metals.
  • Page 19 line (not a wide arc); it helps keep the searchcoil level, reduces the likelihood of lifting the searchcoil at the end of each sweep and ensures the overlap sweeps remain uniform. Finally, it is important to remember that any detection signal, no matter how loud or faint, represents the sound of metal and its source should always be determined.

  • Page 20: Search And Recovery Tips

    SEArCh & rECOvEry TiPS Treasure hunting research - The first rule of successful treasure hunting, whether on land or in the sea is to do your homework. Learn as much as you can about the areas you want to search, the kind of treasure you want to find and the best ways to recover it.
  • Page 21 wall bases, bridges, channel-dredging sites and sunken vessels. Study surf and weather patterns - Pay attention to storm, wind and tide activity. Treasures from deepwater vaults are often transferred to shallower locations like tidal pools and water-filled depressions near the shoreline. A beach considered unproductive can suddenly yield riches.
  • Page 22 use the right recovery tools - Use the right tool for the job and you'll recover treasure in no time. Knowing what you're digging for and the kind of surface you're digging into will help you choose the right digging tool. double check your holes - After you dig a target, re-scan the hole to make sure you retrieved everything in and...
  • Page 23 materials of unwanted or hazardous metal items. Metal detectors have been used to find a variety of hidden items, such as pipes, scrap metal, nails embedded in lumber, underground electrical power cables and oil barrels. Select zero discrimination - When used for the purposes of law enforcement or industry, the Sea Hunter Mark II, or any metal detector for that matter, usually...
  • Page 24 Land searches - When searching near wire fences, metal buildings, etc., make sure that you scan the searchcoil parallel to the structure.

  • Page 25: Cautions

    CAuTiONS 1. To avoid acid damage you should install high-quality alkaline or nickel metal hydride batteries and always remove them prior to storing the detector. 2. If the battery compartment becomes flooded, remove the batteries immediately, rinse the compartment with fresh water and allow to air dry.
  • Page 26 4. Dive with extreme caution. Observe diving practices to lessen the risk of becoming entangled with the headphones or coil cables. Ensure that the headphones' vent holes are open prior to diving. 5. When using the hip mount configuration, ensure that the belt will not interfere with equipment removal in the event of an emergency.

  • Page 27: Maintenance

    MAiNTENANCE 1. Wash off any sand, salt and residue from the detector immediately after each use. 2. Avoid high, internal temperatures by protecting the equipment from the sun. Store equipment in a cool location; avoid storage in a hot vehicle. 3.

  • Page 28: Battery Replacement

    BATTEry rEPLACEMENT Figure 8, Proper battery pack re-installation To access the battery pack, unscrew the battery cap at the rear of the detector housing, by hand. Do not use tools. The o-ring should remain in the control housing while the battery pack slides out.
  • Page 29 jelly, if necessary. Reinstall the battery cap, hand tighten it until it is flush with the housing and the two index marks are aligned as shown (Figure 9). Figure 9, Proper battery cap re-installation...

  • Page 30: Recommended Accessories

    rECOMMENdEd ACCESSOriES Using the right recovery tools is as essential to treasure hunting as the detector itself. Here are a few examples of recovery tools and their uses (Figure 10). A hand scoop is useful for dry sand and shallow water recovery up to two feet. A trowel is best for recovering items in clay or gravel areas.

  • Page 31: Specifications

    SPECiFiCATiONS • Circuit type: Pulse Induction, automatic cancellation of salt/iron mineralization. • Frequency: 750 pulses per second • Submersion depth: Up to 200 feet (65 meters) or seven atmospheres • Buoyancy: Near neutral • Batteries: Eight "AA" • Battery life: Approximately 18-22 hours •...

  • Page 32: Repair Service

    rEPAir SErviCE If you have difficulty operating the Sea Hunter Mark II, take a few minutes to re-read this manual and check the batteries, switches and connectors. If you are unfamiliar with underwater detectors, consult your local Authorized Garrett Dealer or the Garrett factory. If your Sea Hunter needs repair, you should return it to the factory accompanied by a detailed letter describing the problem(s).
  • Page 33 Return your detector to: Garrett Metal Detectors 1881 W. State St. Garland, Texas 75042 Please allow one week from the receipt date for the detector's inspection and/or repair and another week for its return. Garrett will automatically return the detector via UPS or Parcel Post unless you provide a written authorization that instructs otherwise.

  • Page 34: Warning

    wArNiNg The following measures must be observed at all times. Do not hunt in areas where electric lines, gas/water pipelines, bombs or other explosives may be buried. Never trespass or hunt on private property without permission. National and state parks, monuments, military sites, etc.

  • Page 35: Recommended Reading

    rECOMMENdEd rEAdiNg There are a variety of books available from Garrett that can teach you how to use a metal detector effectively, give you ideas about places to hunt and help improve your search and recovery skills. (All books are written by Charles Garrett unless specified otherwise.) The revised classic, Modern Metal Detectors, is a book that provides...
  • Page 36 New Successful Coin Hunting, You Can Find Gold with a Metal Detector and How To Search Sand and Surf are perfect books for readers who have specific hunting goals.

  • Page 37: Mind Your Manners

    MiNd yOur MANNErS Filling holes obeying TRESPASSING signs are just two of the responsibilities of a dedicated metal detector hobbyist. The sincere request that Charles Garrett makes to everyone who uses his equipment is to leave each place they search in better condition than they found it.
  • Page 38 • I will not willfully cause damage to property, including fences, signs and buildings and I will always fill the holes I dig. • I will not destroy property, buildings, or the remains of ghost towns and other deserted structures. •...

  • Page 39: Ram Book Order Form

    RAM BOOKS ORDER FORM Please send me the following RAM books: (Please indicate number of copies desired.) ___ New Successful Coin Hunting ... $9.95 ___ Treasure Hunting for Fun and Profit ... $9.95 ___ Treasure Caches Can Be Found... $9.95 ___ Ghost Town Treasures ...
  • Page 40 MAIL-IN ORDER FORM Add $2.00 for first book, and $1.00 for each additional book ordered for handling and shipping charges. Total for books 8.25% Tax (TX/CA residents) Handling Charge TOTAL Payment Options: ___ Enclosed check or money order ___ I prefer to order through: ___ American Express ___ Visa Card Number: ______________________________...
  • Page 41 4,423,377, 4,303,879, 4,334,191, 3,662,225, 4,162,969, 4,334,192, 4,488,115, 4,700,139, 4,709,213, Design 274,704 and 297,221 G. B. Design 2,011,852 Australia Design 111,674. Other patents pending. All Garrett detectors are manufactured in the United States of America. © 2008 Garrett Metal Detectors All rights reserved.
  • Page 44 11 W. State Street Garland, Texas 0 Toll Free:1.00..011 Tel: ..11 Fax: ..11 Email: sales@garrett.com © 00 Garrett Electronics, Inc. PN 100.D.00...

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