Introduction; Levels Of Maintenance; How To Use This Manual - Minelab F3 Service Manual

F3 Field Service Manual – Level 1 Maintenance
1.

INTRODUCTION

This manual is intended to instruct service technicians in functional
verification and Level 1 maintenance of the F3 mine detector. All sub-assemblies of
the F3 can be replaced without the need for adjustment or calibration. This service
manual includes all Level 1 maintenance procedures, including functional testing and
troubleshooting.
1.1.

LEVELS OF MAINTENANCE

Levels of maintenance for the F3 comprise:
Level 1:
Level 1 maintenance includes replacement of all major components
and most minor components of the F3 detector. This level of maintenance can be
conducted at demining field sites or local depots if required. Level 1 maintenance
includes full functional testing of the detector and does not require any specialized
facilities but does require the F3 Service Tool Kit.
Level 2: Level 2 maintenance encompasses Level 1 maintenance plus repairs
to the earset earphone and coil socket replacement. This level of maintenance
requires electronic workshop facilities and the F3 Service Tool Kit.
Level 3: Level 3 maintenance encompasses Level 1 and Level 2 maintenance,
plus electronics pack PCB repair. Level 3 repairs are only conducted at Minelab's
repair workshops located in Australia, Ireland and the USA.
1.2.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

If doubt exists as to the mechanical integrity or performance of the F3, turn to
Section 2 for comprehensive mechanical and functional testing of the F3. If any
mechanical component (eg armrest, coil) of the F3 requires replacement, Section 3
details Disassembly and Reassembly Procedures. If any faults are found during
functional testing, references to faultfinding procedures in Section 4 are included.
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