Owner’s
Manual
1881 W. State Street
Garland, Texas 75042
Toll Free: 800.527.4011
Tel: 972.494.6151
Email: sales@garrett.com
Fax: 972.494.1881
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Thank You For Choosing
Garrett Metal Detectors!
Thank you for choosing a Garrett Metal Detectors’ ACE™ series detector. This enhanced metal detector has all the depth and technology, including Garrett’s exclusive Target ID technology you need to make your treasure hunting adventures exciting and very rewarding. All of our products are backed by 40 years of extensive research and development that ensures your ACE detector is the most advanced of its kind in the industry.
The ACE series of detectors includes Garrett’s patented discrimination feature. This technology, found only on Garrett detectors, features two indicator scales that allow the user to see the detector’s discrimination setting (Lower Scale) as well as the analysis of each detected target (Upper Scale). They also include the highly acclaimed
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6.5x9” PROformance searchcoil. This highly rugged, epoxy-filled searchcoil covers more ground per scan and offers greater depth to find those deeply buried treasures. In order to take full advantage of the special features and functions of the Ace 150 and 250 metal detectors, carefully read this instruction manual in its entirety.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS |
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ACE Parts............................................................. |
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ACE Assembly..................................................... |
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ACE Features and Controls.............................. |
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ACE 150......................................................... |
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ACE 250......................................................... |
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Hunting With Your ACE Detector................... |
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Digging a Target................................................. |
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Troubleshooting Guide...................................... |
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Code of Ethics.................................................... |
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Caution............................................................... |
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Bench Tests......................................................... |
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Caring For Your ACE Detector........................ |
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ACE Warranty / Service................................... |
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ACE Accessories................................................ |
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RAM Books Order Form.................................. |
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ACE Illustration
Search
coil
Knob
Threaded
Bolt
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Upper |
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Housing |
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Spring
Washer Clip
S-shaped
Ramrod Stem
Handle
Grip
Detector
Stand
LCD
Screen
Pushbutton
Controls
Padded
Arm Cuff
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ACE Parts
No tools are required to assemble the ACE 250 or 150 enhanced metal detectors. Four (4) AA batteries are included with the detector.
Before assembling your ACE metal detector ensure you have the complete set of parts, which include:
•Control Housing with S-shaped Ramrod Stem
•Upper Stem
•Lower Stem
•One (1) Wing Nut
•Two (2) Mounting Washers
•One (1) Threaded Bolt
•One (1) 6.5x9” Searchcoil with Cable
If any part is missing, please contact your local dealer.
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ACE Assembly
1.Align the holes in the mounting washers with the small posts on the stem and press firmly into the lower stem.
2.Slide the searchcoil onto the stem.
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3.Insert the threaded bolt through the holes of the lower stem and searchcoil. Hand-tighten the searchcoil assembly with the remaining wing nut.
4.Depress the spring clip and insert the control housing into the upper stem.
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5.Depress the spring clip in the lower stem to adjust to the most comfortable operating length.
6.Wrap the searchcoil snugly about the stem with the first turn of the cable over the stem.
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7.Insert the cable connector into the connector of control housing and hand-tighten.
8.The location of the arm cuff may be adjusted by removing the screw on the bottom and moving it to the other hole.
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ACE 150 Features
The ACE 150 is designed with Garrett’s exclusive Graphic Target ID technology, which indicates the probable identification of a target along a horizontal scale that reads from low conductive metals (e.g. iron) on the left to high conductive metals (e.g. U.S. coins) on the right.
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1.Mode—Indicates which of the three detection modes is selected by highlighting the corresponding word on the LCD screen.
2.Target ID Legend—A printed Target ID Legend is located directly above the LCD screen and indicates commonly found targets and metals. When a target is detected, the Target ID cursor will appear below the word that most likely indicates the type of target found, based on its conductivity.
3.Upper Scale—The Upper Scale, where the Target ID cursor is illuminated when a target is detected, consists of five (5) graphical segments.
4.Target ID Cursor—The Target ID cursor is illuminated in the Upper Scale and indicates the probable identity of a detected target.
5.Lower Scale—The lower horizontal scale, or Notch Discrimination Scale, indicates the
discrimination pattern where the ACE will or
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will not produce an audible signal when a target is located. This scale changes when switching between Detection Modes.
No audible signal will be produced when a target is located where a notch is absent (those Lower Scale regions where no cursors are visible).
6.Coin Depth—The depth of a coin, or similar sized target, will be shown on the LCD screen. Depth is indicated when the LCD scale is illuminated at 2”, 4” or 6+ inches. Sweep over the target with the searchcoil 1” from the soil to get the most accurate reading. Note: Targets larger than a coin may display shallower than actual depth while targets smaller than a coin may display deeper than actual depth.
7.Low Battery Indicator—When the unit’s batteries become weak, the Low Battery Indicator will remain on. For best performance, replace the old batteries with quality alkaline AA batteries. NiMH rechargeable batteries may be used, but will
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have a shorter life per charge. You can expect 20 to 40 hours of operation depending on battery type.
Access and replace the batteries on the ACE 150 and 250 by gently sliding the cover off the control housing. Remove batteries from the ACE when the unit will be stored for longer than 30 days.
8. Headphone Jack—Any 1/4” plug headphones can be inserted into the jack found on the reverse side of the Control Housing.
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