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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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DETECTING TECHNIQUES ............................................................................................... 39
Detecting techniques............................................................................................................................... 40
Prospecting techniques ..........................................................................................................................42
Identifying target signals......................................................................................................................... 43
Recovering the target ............................................................................................................................. 45
USER INFORMATION ........................................................................................................ 49
Technical specifications for the Minelab ‘GP extreme’ .......................................................................... 50
Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................................... 51
Service repair form ................................................................................................................................. 52
Warranty .................................................................................................................................................53
Accessories ............................................................................................................................................ 54
Glossary of common terms ................................................................................................................... 55
Detector care and safety ........................................................................................................................ 59
An important message from Minelab ..................................................................................................... 60
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This manual is designed to introduce the detector’s features. It gives you step-by-step directions for everything from assembling and adjusting your detector, to basic and advanced detector use.
1. INTRODUCTION
Basic overview of the ‘GP extreme’ and this User
’s Manual.
2. ASSEMBLY
This chapter provides details and instructions on assembling and adjusting the ‘GP extreme’
.
3. BATTERY
The ‘GP extreme’ is powered by a rechargeable battery pack. This chapter provides details on battery installation, use and performance.
4. CONTROLS
This chapter is designed to familiarize you with the various features of the ‘GP extreme’ control panel. A few minutes spent reading this chapter will be a worthwhile preliminary to basic or advanced detecting.
5. DETECTOR OPERATION
However experienced you are at using a metal detector, it is important that you read this.
6. DETECTOR TECHNIQUES
Once you are comfortable with the basic detector use, there are a few techniques you should be aware of.
7. USER INFORMATION
This chapter provides a glossary of terminology, user guides, technical specifications, warranty and repair details and troubleshooting tips.
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Assembly
This chapter provides details and instructions on assembling and adjusting the ‘GP extreme’.
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UNPACKING YOUR ‘GP Extreme’
A. ‘GP extreme’ 1100 Coil with Skid Plate and
Fibreglass Lower Shaft attached. B. Intermediate Shaft. C.
‘GP extreme’ Control Box with Upper
Shaft, Handle, Arm Rest, Arm Straps and
Neoprene Armrest Cover attached. D. Headphones. E. Battery and Battery Pack. F. Velcro Straps, Knuckle and Bungy Cord.
G. Battery Cable. H. Vehicle Charger. I. Mains Charger. J. Backpack Strap. K. Instruction Manual, Field Guide and Rubbish Bag. L. Hard Carry Case. M.
‘GP extreme’ 1800 coil with skidplate (in separate carton).
The ‘GP extreme’ as shipped
Figure 2.1 Contents of the ‘GP extreme’ pack
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Inventory
When unpacking your ‘GP extreme’, you will find that a number of the components have been pre-assembled for your convenience. Figure 2.1 (page 6) shows a list of the parts as they are packed. Figure 2.2 (page 7) shows the pre-assembled sections and a list of parts.
Should you need to assemble the ‘GP extreme’ from all the various components, here are detailed assembly instructions.
Assembling and fitting the armrest
Figure 2.3, refer also Figure 2.2
STEP 1 Place the two armrest halves (11) on either side of the upper
shaft (8) and ensure that the bolt holes are aligned.
STEP 2 Slide the two nylon bolts (12) through the bolt holes and
screw the nylon wing nuts (13) onto the bolts by a couple of turns.
STEP 3 Slide the ‘T’ section on top of the control box (10) into the
armrest with the battery plug at the rear. Tighten the nylon wing nuts by hand.
STEP 4 Attach the arm rest straps (14) using the press studs on both
sides of the arm rest.
STEP 5 Push the arm rest straps (14) through the slots in the
neoprene arm rest cover (15) and then push the cover over the arm rest (11).
COMPLETE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
COMPLETE ASSE MBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Fig ure 2.3 Armrest assembly
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Securing and connecting the coil cable
NOTE Always ensure that the control box is turned off
completely before connecting or disconnecting the coil.
STEP 1 Wind the coil cable around the shaft and plug the coil
connector into the coil socket on the control box. Check that the cable is wound firmly around the shaft without strain, leave enough slack at the bottom of the cable near the coil to allow for adjusting the angle of the coil without placing strain on the coil cable.
STEP 2 Fasten the cable into position using the Velcro straps
provided (20).
Fitting and connecting the battery pack
Figure 2.6
STEP 1 Fit the battery (17) into the back pack pouch (18). STEP 2 Connect the headphones (16) and the power cable (19) to
the appropriate sockets in the cap of the battery.
STEP 3 Put on the back pack (18).
If the coil cable is able to move
around, especially near the coil, it
will be
‘seen’ by the detector and
cause random noises which may be
confusing.
HINT
Use only the 6v DC battery supplied
CAUTION
Attaching the lower fibreglass shaft
Figure 2.2
STEP 1 Slide the lower fibreglass shaft (4) into the intermediate shaft (7). STEP 2 Adjust shaft length and coil angle for a comfortable position.
Minelab recommends that the shaft length be set to give a comfortable sweep length of approximately 2 meters. The lower fibreglass shaft can be set into position by locating the spring clip into the holes provided in the intermediate shaft and hand tightening the locking nut at the end of the intermediate shaft.
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The Battery
The 6v DC rechargeable battery should provide enough power to operate the detector for 10-12 hrs, when fully charged.
The battery may be recharged at any time during the discharge cycle. It is very important to fully charge the battery before storage. Do not leave a battery fully discharged for longer than one day.
CAUTION Never use a 12v DC battery because this would
damage the detector. This damage is not covered by warranty.
Low Battery Indication
If battery level drops below the desired power to give full function, a series of signal pulses are given at 0.5 second intervals.
Charging the battery
STEP 1 Turn the detector Off before disconnecting the battery. STEP 2 Disconnect the battery cable from the detector and connect
to the appropriate charger.
Battery Chargers
Two types of battery chargers (Mains and 12v Vehicle Charger) are supplied.
BATTERY AND CHARGING
BATTERI ES AND CHARGING
Do not leave the mains charger
on for extended periods because
reduced battery life may result.
Caution
When charging, the battery must
be kept in an upright position.
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