Viking 1, 5 User Manual

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Metal Detectors

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Mill Hill, Blackburn

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User Manual

Thank you for your choice in purchasing a
Viking metal detector. It is important that you
read the following instructions carefully so
that you can obtain the maximum benefit and
success from your detector. The Viking 1 and
Viking 5 have identical circuitry and therefore
the operating instructions are the same.

How To Tune And Use Your Detector

When you have assembled your detector, make
sure that the cable is wrapped around the shaft
so that it doesn't hang loose. Both detectors
operate from a single PP3 BATTERY. At the
bottom of the control box you will find a drawer
which slides out. Engraved in the bottom of the
drawer is indicated which way round the battery
is inserted. Fit in a single PP3 battery and slide
back in.

MAKE ABSOLUTELY SURE THAT THE
BATTERY IS PLACED IN THE CORRECT WAY

OR THE DETECTOR WILL NOT WORK

On the top of the box you will see two controls,
one being OFF-ON-FINE TUNE control - and
one being COARSE TUNE With both controls
fully anti-clockwise, switch the detector ON by
turning the FINE TUNE control clockwise and set
it around midway. While holding the detector,
position the search head so that it is parallel to
the ground or approx. 2 inches (5cm) making
sure that the search head is kept away from
metal. Turn the COARSE TUNE clockwise until a
sound is heard and then turn slightly back so
that the sound almost disappears. This point is
known as THRESHOLD and is the detectors
most sensitive position. By adjustment of the

FINE TUNE control this will enable you to

maintain THRESHOLD.

With your detector now tuned to THRESHOLD,
by lowering your search head towards the
ground the faint sound will disappear and by
raising the detector the sound will become
louder. These are normal reactions and do not
necessarily indicate the presence or lack of
buried objects.

Therefore by keeping the search head parallel to
the ground commence by sweeping the ground
from side to side in an arc fashion with the
search head as close as possible to the ground.
Retuning may be necessary to maintain

THRESHOLD. On hearing a sharp note, this

indicates that a small metallic object is present
and a long note indicates a larger object.
Strength of note is also dependent on the depth
of the object.

ONLY PRACTICE USING YOUR DETECTOR
WILL ENSURE PERFECT USE

Headphone Socket

A headphone socket is situated next to the two
tuning controls. By plugging in stereo type
headphones cuts out the loudspeaker in your
detector. Headphones give slightly more
sensitivity as they cut out external noises, which
can interfere with your ability to hear weaker
signals, which are usually deeper

Viking 1 & Viking 5

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Metal Detectors

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BB2 4DJ

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Search Head

All Viking detector search heads are water
immersible, making them ideal for searching
shallow waters. When the search head is at first
immersed in the water the detector will have to
be constantly retuned for a period of time for the
circuitry to become the same temperature as the
water. This type of effect may also occur if the
detector is operated in the shade and then
brought out into bright sunlight or Vice-Versa.

Salt Water

If you use your detector mainly on beaches the
salty environment can penetrate the control box
and corrode the delicate electronic circuitry. It is
therefore advisable to cover the control box,
even with a simple polythene bag to prevent any
damage. Any damage caused by hostile
environments or neglect of your machine is not
covered by the guarantee and would therefore
be charged for.

Warranty Service

All detectors are covered by a full 24 months
guarantee on parts and labour, except for
batteries, to the original purchaser. Although full
parts and labour are guaranteed the POSTER
must pay the POSTAGE. If you ever need
service, post the instrument by insured parcel
post enclosing a cheque or postal order for
£6.00 for the RETURN POSTAGE, along with a
letter stating your problems to the address
above.

VIKING METAL DETECTORS,

1, ANGELA STREET,
MILL HILL,
BLACKBURN BB2 4DJ
LANCS.

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Fault Finding Tips

Below are some tips that may help if you
encounter any difficulties with your detector.

• The biggest fault found when detectors

are returned to us as presumed faulty is
battery trouble. Either the batteries

• are not up to the correct voltage or are

making a bad connection.

• If erratic operation is experienced, firstly

check batteries and their condition. Be sure
that the cable from the search head is
wrapped snugly around the shaft.

• If the detector drifts out of tune this may

occur as a result of sudden changes in
temperature. Also it can be caused if any
dampness is allowed to penetrate into the
control box and onto the circuit board.

• Clean your detector regularly. Use a damp

cloth with mild detergent. Also keep the shaft
free from dirt, especially sand.

• If the detector is stored for long periods,

remove the batteries as, if they leak and
corrode, they could cause serious damage
to the instrument.

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