Handle - Minelab F3 Service Manual

F3 Field Service Manual – Level 1 Maintenance
3.2.

Handle

3.2.1. Handle Disassembly:
Note: The noise cancel button and earset connector are an integral part of the main
wiring loom and this assembly is waterproof. Do not try to disassemble the
main wiring loom. It is not repairable.
•
Remove the speaker pod (Section 3.1.1 Speaker Pod Disassembly).
8013-0001
1 4002-0039
2 3004-0016
3 3004-0016
4 4002-0038
5 4309-0037
6 8301-0031
7 9511-0023
8 4003-0082
9 4003-0081
•
Undo and remove the four bolts and nuts holding the handle halves together.
•
Carefully separate the left handle half from the upper shaft.
•
Remove the earset dustcap (5).
• Remove the nut (4) that secures the lower speaker pod screw to the handle.
• The main wiring loom (7) and on/off switch assy slider (6) can now be
removed from the right handle.
Note: If the main wiring loom (7) needs to be replaced, carry out Section 3.4.1
Electronics Pack Removal. Then carefully pull the loom towards the front of
the detector until the loom comes out of the upper shaft. After replacing the
loom, refit the electronics pack (Section 3.4.4 Electronics Pack Refit) and
reassemble the Handle.
Figure 13 Handle Exploded View
HANDLE ASSEMBLY F3
NUT M4 HEX SS
RIGHT HANDLE HALF (part of HANDLE L+R KIT F3)
LEFT HANDLE HALF (part of HANDLE L+R KIT F3)
NUT STANDARD SS F3
DUSTCAP EARSET F3
SWITCH ASSY SLIDER F3
WIRING LOOM F3 SHAFT/HANDLE
BOLT M4X20 SKT SS
BOLT M4X10 SKT SS
Figure 14 Handle Parts List
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