Clarke MD10 Operating And Maintenance Instructions Manual

OPERATING & MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTIONS

Model No.MD10

PART NO: 4500150

GC02/09

HAND HELD METAL DETECTOR

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Hand Held Metal Detector.

Before attempting to use the product, please read this manual thoroughly
and follow the instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of
yourself and that of others around you, and you can look forward to your
purchase giving you long and satisfactory service.

GUARANTEE

This product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12
months from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt which will be
required as proof of purchase.

This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or
tampered with in any way, or not used for the purpose for which it was
intended.

Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase, no product can
be returned to us without prior permission.

This guarantee does not effect your statutory rights.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Do not dispose of this product with general household waste. It must
be disposed of according to the laws governing Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment, at a recognised disposal facility.

SPARES & SERVICE

For parts & servicing, please contact your nearest dealer, or

CLARKE International, on one of the following numbers.

PARTS & SERVICE TEL: [phone]

PARTS & SERVICE F AX: 020 8558 3622

or e-mail as follows:

P ARTS: Part [e-mail]

SERVICE: [e-mail]

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FEATURES OF THE MD10

The CLARKE MD10 is a portable, hand held metal detector intended to be
used for security inspection in airports, schools, courthouses, prisons, stadiums
and entertainment places.

It can detect concealed weapons such as knives or other metal objects in
baggage, postal parcels or under clothing.

Features include:

• 3.5mm headphone socket

• Normal/Low Sensitivity

• Audio tone changes as the metal size changes

• Audio alert/LED alert

• Operation status constantly monitored upon completion of self tests

• Low-battery Indicator

• Auto scanning

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PREPARATION

FITTING THE BATTERY

1. Release the battery cover retaining screw before lifting the cover and
pulling it backwards.

2. Install one 9V alkaline battery type PP3 or equivalent, connecting it to the

battery clip.

3. Replace the cover and tighten the screw.

FUNCTIONS OF THE DETECTOR

1. POWER SWITCH

This is a rocker switch which has three positions:

ON/OFF/SENSITIVITY

2. AUDIO ALERT

When the detection area passes a metal object, the speaker emits an
audible alert. When a headphone with a 3.5mm jack is connected to the
socket, the audible alert can be heard through the headphones.

3. VISUAL ALERT

When the detector locates a metal object, the red ‘ALERT’ LEDs on the front
and back of the unit illuminate. This function also operates when the head­phones are in use.

4. AUDIO TONE DISCRIMINATION

When a small metal object is detected there are changes in only the audio
volume, but when the object is larger, there will be changes in both volume
and pitch.

5. RESET BUTTON

The reset button can be pressed lightly to recover normal operation if the
sensing behaviour of the device becomes eratic.

6. HEADPHONES

The Headphones can be used when working in any noisy environment or at
any time when silent operation is required.

7. LOW BATTERY INDICATION

If the detector keeps bleeping without the green READY light flashing it is an
indication that the voltage in the battery is low and it should be replaced.

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8. ADJUSTING THE SENSITIVITY

Insert the tip of a small screwdriver though the Sensitivity Adjustment
apperture. Slowly rotate the SENS control clockwise to increase (or counter­clockwise to decrease) the sensitivity until both audio and visual alarms signal
continuously, before easing off slightly. Position a suitable target in front of the
detector and adjust until the target is reliably detected. N.B. Setting the
sensitivity too high will produce a false signal.

OPERATION

SWITCHING ON

1. Set the switch to the ON position. The unit will self-test and after 1-2
seconds, the green ‘READY’ LED on the front and back panels will blink
and the red ‘ALERT’ LED will extinguish. This indicates the metal detector is
ready to use.

2. When the detection area of the unit is swept past a metal object, the
speaker emits an audio alert and the red ALERT lights will come on. For
large metal objects, the audio tone will become higher than for small
objects.

PERSONNEL SCANNING PROCEDURE

1. First, scan the front of the body, passing the detector from the right
shoulder, down to the ankles and then back up to the left shoulder as
shown in the diagram.

2. Then scan the back
of the body, starting
behind the head and
following the outline
of the body, passing
down the line of the
spine as shown in the

diagram.

3. Finally, to search the
feet and ankles, keep
the detector vertical
and approx 1-2
inches above the
floor. It may be
necessary to use the
Low Sensitivity button
while searching close
to the floor.

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MAINTENANCE

CLEANING & GENERAL MAINTENANCE

• The metal detector should be kept clean and dry, but may be

wiped with a damp cloth to maintain its appearance. Avoid using
chemical cleaners.

• Remove the battery from its compartment if the metal detector is

not going to be used for a long time.

SPARE PARTS LIST

The only spare part required for the MD10 unit is a single 9V alkaline battery,
type PP3 or equivalent.

SPECIFICATION

Please note that the details and specifications contained herein, are correct
at the time of going to print. However, CLARKE International reserve the right
to change specifications at any time without prior notice.

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