Minelab F3 Service Manual page 25

F3 Field Service Manual – Level 1 Maintenance
3.4.4. Electronics Pack Refit:
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Clean all silicon sealant from the coil socket thread and coil plug.
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Slide the electronics pack on to the upper shaft until the coil socket is within
10cm (4ins) of the end of the upper shaft.
Figure 27 Electronics Pack Exploded View
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Apply a small amount of silicon sealant to the coil socket (see picture below)
and reconnect the coil plug (5) to the electronics pack. Use the coil plug
retainer (4) to tighten the coil plug. Remove excess sealant.
Figure 28 Apply a small amount of silicon sealant to the coil plug thread
Note: The coil plug must be tightened to ensure that water does not enter the rear
of the electronics pack.
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Slide the electronics pack all the way along the upper shaft. Ensure that the
main wiring loom cable lays in the cut out at the top rear of the electronics
pack rear cover.
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Refit the two screws securing the electronics pack (7) to the upper shaft.
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