Garrett Metal Detectors Infinium LS User Manual

Owner’s

INFINIUM

™

Land & Sea

Owner’s

Manual

Manual

TO THE OWNER

Congratulations on your selection of the Garrett

Infinium LS (land & sea) metal detector. This detector
has been specially designed for optimum performance
in any environment. You can be confident that your new
detector will provide years of treasure hunting pleasure.
We encourage you to read this Owner's Manual
carefully. The more metal detecting knowledge and
experience you gain, the more successful you will be
in finding treasure. This manual has been designed for
you to keep in your pocket while hunting. It describes
basic functions of the Infinium LS and explains how its
Advanced Pulse Induction (API) technology will assist
you in a variety of treasure-hunting applications.
Since 1964, Garrett Metal Detectors has been
the leader in metal detecting technology. Our highly
trained and knowledgeable service representatives
are available to assist you in any way with your
treasure hunting needs. Please feel free to contact us
directly or call your authorized Garrett dealer with any of
your concerns. We also invite you to visit our website at
www.garrett.com.
On behalf of the entire team at Garrett Metal
Detectors, we wish you the best of luck in your treasure
hunting experiences.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

To The Owner . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Assembly . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Searchcoils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Control Functions
Power On/Automatic Ground Track
(slow, lock or fast)
Audio Threshold Adjustment
Discrimination Adjustment
Basic Operating Instructions
Turn On/Battery Test
Selecting Automatic Ground Track Setting
Setting Threshold
Setting Discrimination
Bench Testing and Understanding Audio Signals
Searchcoil Scanning Technique
Reverse Discrimination Technique
Pinpointing Tips
Adjusting Frequency
Hunting Applications
Search and Recovery Tips
Underwater Searches
Searching Shoreline and Shallow Surf
Land Searches

Prospecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 26

Detector Maintenance
Battery Replacement
Recommended Accessories

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Repair Service

Warning . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Detecting Code of Ethics

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ASSEMBLY

Remove all pieces from the Infinium LS box. All
assembly hardware is located in a clear plastic bag
inside the bag containing the control housing pouch.

Figure 1

Figure 2

1. The cuff on the end of the s-handle has been
factory installed. Test its placement by grasping the
black-rubbered s-handle (Figure 1). If the cuff does
not fit comfortably under your forearm, loosen the
nut, remove the nut, bolt and washers, and reposition
the cuff. Reinsert the bolt and washers, and tighten
the nut.

2. Remove the black stem piece that has been tele­scoped into the silver stem (Figure 2). Insert the end
of the silver stem piece, with the hole 2" from the top,
over the bottom of the black stem at the end of the
s-handle. Significant pressure needs to be applied to
the silver stem in order to insert the bolt (Figure 3).

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Figure 3

Figure 4

Figure 5

Tighten with bolt, washers
and nut.

3. Insert spring clip into
the black stem piece
(Figure 4). Insert black
stem piece into bottom
of silver stem. (You may
need to adjust the length
of the stem after the
searchcoil is attached to
suit individual needs.)

4. Insert black rubber
washers into the recessed
grooves on the bottom
of the black stem (Figure

5). Insert bottom of black
stem between raised
mounting holes on top of
the Power DD searchcoil.

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Figure 6

Figure 7

5. Insert black plastic bolt through the mounting holes
of the searchcoil and the stem (Figure 6). Attach black
cap to the threaded end of the screw and tighten
(Figure 7). DO NOT use tools.

6. Wrap cable around
the stem and secure it
according to your operat­ing configuration. For hip­mount or under the cuff

Figure 8

configurations, use the
adjustable velcro strap to

secure the cable to the upper stem (Figure 8).

7. Choose desired control housing configuration
(Figure 9). For ease of use, under the cuff or belt
mount configurations are recommended.
Under the cuff, above or under the stem (mounting
brackets located in clear plastic bag):
A. Holding the control housing with "instructions" side

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Under Cuff

Under Stem

Above Stem

Figure 9

Belt Mount

facing you (instructions should be upside down, bat­tery compartment side up, control buttons down), slip
the left bracket lip under the slot on the left hand side
of the control housing (Figure 10). Do the same with
the right bracket on the right side of the control hous­ing (Figure 11).
B. Hold the brackets firmly in place and slide them
over the stem, lining up the holes in the stem. Insert
the remaining bolts, washers and nuts through the

Figure 10

Figure 11

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left bracket, stem and
right bracket (Figure

12). Tighten both nuts.
NOTE: keep pouch and
belt in a safe place in
case you decide to use

Figure 12

the pouch configuration
at a later date.

Belt Mount:

A. Unfasten velcro strap on pouch. Slide
control housing, control buttons up, into the pouch.
Refasten velcro strip.
B. Unwind belt strap and adjust to fit around your
waist. Slip one side of the strap through the loop
in the back of the pouch (Figure 13) and snap belt
together around your waist (Figure 14). NOTE: keep
control housing brackets and extra hardware in a safe
place in case you decide to use a mounted configura­tion at a later date.

8. Ensure the searchcoil connector at the rear of the
control housing is clean and the o-ring at the end of
the cable is well lubricated; add a little silicon grease
or petroleum jelly if necessary. DO NOT coat connec­tor pins with lubricant. Insert searchcoil cable connec­tor and gently tighten by hand; DO NOT over tighten.

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Figure 13

Figure 14

9. Repeat Step 8 when
inserting the head­phone connector at
the front of the control
housing.

10. Perform a battery
test by switching the
detector on. Note the
number of beeps that
occur. Four beeps
indicate the batteries
are full. One beep
indicates they need to
be replaced/recharged.

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SEARCHCOILS

The Infinium LS comes standard with a 10" x
14" Power DD searchcoil. The DD coil configuration
couples with the API technology of the Infinium LS
make it the most powerful detector in mineralized soil.
In areas where the ground is low in mineraliza­tion, the optional 10" x 14" mono searchcoil is recom­mended. In these ground conditions, the mono coil
will outperform the Power DD.
For smaller targets in low mineralized soil,
choose the optional 8" mono searchcoil. It provides
easier maneuverability than the 10" x 14" mono.
For underwater hunting, choose your searchcoil
using the same criteria as land hunting. Consider the
level or mineralization of the water and/or the soil
at the bottom of the body of water. For example, in
saltwater, the Power DD is the best choice. In fresh­water, however, the mono searchcoils will perform
better. Another criteria would be the size of the target.
Generally speaking, the smaller the target, the smaller
the searchcoil should be.

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