Instruction Manual GP 3500 - Minelab

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page 4 l 2 assembly lcomplete assembly instructionsYou will need to assemble the GP 3500 from all the various components, so wehave provided you with detailed assembly instructions.Attaching the coilcomplete assembly instructions – continuedAssembling the lower and upper shaft sectionsRefer Figure 2.2l 2 assembly l page 5Step 1. Slide the lower shaft (4) with coil attached into the end of the upper shaft (8), snapspring clip into place.Step 1. Check that the coil (1) has a skid plate (3) attached.Step 2. Take two teardrop washers (5) from the bag and install them into the indentationson the end of the lower fibreglass shaft (4).NOTE – The washers should always be full thickness and should be replacedregularly as they wear out and allow the coil to become loose.Attaching the handle and arm restStep 1. Slide the bow knuckle (22) onto the uppershaft (8) and slide it halfway down.Step 2. Slide the handle (9) onto theupper shaft (8) and slide down.Figure 2.3 - Attaching the armrestrefer also Figure 2.1Step 3. Push the lower fibreglass shaft (4) into the mounting brackets on the coil and ensurethat the spring clip at the rear of the fibreglass shaft, faces the rear of the coil.Step 4. Line up the holes in the coil with the pivot end of the fibreglass shaft (4). Push thenylon bolt through the holes and fit the nylon wing nut and tighten by hand.NOTE – Do not over tighten the nut as the coil housing may be crushed or damaged.Tear-drop Washers (5)Nylon Nut & Bolt (6)Step 3. Place the two armrest halves (11)on either side of the upper shaft (8)and ensure that the bolt holes arealigned.Step 4. Slide the two nylon bolts (12)Nylon Bolts (12)through the bolt holes and screw thenylon wing nuts (13) onto the bolts by acouple of turns.Armrest Parts (11) Nylon Nuts (13)Step 5. Attach the armrest straps (14) using the press studs on bothsides of the arm rest.Step 6. Push the armrest straps (14) through the slots in theneoprene armrest cover (15) and then push the cover overthe armrest (11).GP Series 1100 Coil (1)& Skid Plate (3)Step 7.Position your arm into the armrest and slide the handle to acomfortable position. Tighten the two screws in the base ofthe handle with a small screwdriver to hold the handle in position.Figure 2.2 – The coil pivot end of the lower fibreglass shaftTip: For the best balance, the rear of the armrest should be just in front of your elbow.page 4GP 3500GP 3500pageGP53500www.minelab.com
page 6 l 2 assembly lcomplete assembly instructions – continuedAttaching the Control Box and achieving balanceStep 1. Position the ‘T-section" on top of the control box (10) into the armrest with thebattery plug at the rear. Tighten the nylon wing nuts by hand.Step 2.Step 3.Loop the Quick-Trak button cable from the handle, back along the shaft and plug itinto the Smart Point connection in the control box (10). (See page 33)Adjust the shaft length and coil angle for a comfortable position. The lowerfibreglass shaft can be set into position by locating the spring clip intothe holes provided in the upper shaft and hand tightening thelocking nut at the end of the shaft. The correct length of shaftfor your height, is at the point that the coil can beswung in front without you bending, dropping yourshoulder or work in a position that willbe uncomfortable.Handle withWrist Strap (9)Fitting and connecting the battery packStep 1. Fit the battery (17) into the backpack pouch (18).Step 2.l 2 assembly l page 7complete assembly instructions – continuedConnect the headphones (16) and the power cable (19) to the appropriate sockets inthe cap of the battery.Step 3. Put on the backpack (18).CAUTION – Use only the 6V battery supplied.Headphones (16) Power Cable to Detector (19)Bungy Cord (21)6Volt Battery (17)Figure 2.5The GP 3500 battery assemblyFigure 2.4 – Handle and bungy cordSecuring and connecting the coil cableNOTE – Always ensure that the control box is turned Off before connecting ordisconnecting the coil, to avoid damage to the detectors electronics.Step 1.Bow Knuckle (22)Wind the coil cable around the shaft and plug the coil connector intothe coil socket on the control box. Check that the cable is wound firmlyaround the shaft without strain, leave enough slack at the bottom of thecable near the coil to allow for adjusting the angle of the coil withoutplacing strain on the coil cable.Step 2. Fasten the cable into position using the Velcro straps provided (20).Step 4.Backpack Pouch (18)Ensure that the power switch on the control box is switched Off before pluggingthe power cable connector (19) into the socket on the controlbox. This cable connects the battery and headphones to the detector.Step 3.Secure the bungy cord through the bow knuckle (22). Slide the knuckle upor down the shaft (8) to find the balance point and tighten the wing-nut.HINT 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.page 6GP 3500GP 3500pageGP73500www.minelab.com
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