F3 Preparation - Minelab F3 Operation Manual

F3 Operations Manual
d. Electronics Pack – contains the electronics of the F3 and is
permanently fixed to the detector.
e. Upper Shaft – made of aluminium for increased robustness and
provides mounting for the Handle, Battery Pack, Electronics
Pack and Armrest.
f. Battery Pack – removable to reduce the weight of the F3 for
periods of prolonged use – contains four D cell batteries.
g. Handle – ergonomically designed for operator comfort and
includes Earset connector and F3 controls.
h. Middle Shaft – made of aluminium for robustness and adjustable
for operator comfort or for changes in demining positions.
i. Lower Shaft – made of impact resistant carbon fibre and is
adjustable.
j. Lower, Middle and Upper Camlocks – self-cleaning locking
mechanisms to position the coil, lower and middle shafts.
k. Coil – enclosed waterproof coil to eliminate possible interference
from vegetation – can be rotated 180 degrees – a monoloop
design that ensures consistent sensitivity around the entire
circumference of the coil and across the complete surface of the
coil.
l. Skid Plate – removable plastic disk that protects and prolongs
the life of the coil thereby reducing maintenance costs.
F3 Preparation. To prepare the detector for use, the
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following procedure should be followed:
a. Open the Hard Case or Soft Carry Bag.
b. Remove the F3 and inspect for obvious signs of damage.
c. Check that the correct Sensitivity Endcap is selected and
mounted correctly (if not, exchange Endcaps as described at
Section 2.5).
d. Hold the F3 in an inverted position with the Endcap resting
against the inside of the Hard Case (or Soft Carry Bag).
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