Minelab F3 Instructions

F3 INSTRUCTOR NOTES
Minelab Countermine Division Safety Through Excellence
5
Five
Mine Detecting Set
Using the F3 in the Hard Case identify the following components:
• Hard Case
• Detector with Black Endcap
• Soft Carry Bag
• Earset (with Volume Control)
• Red Low Sensitivity Endcap
• Four D Cell Batteries
• Test Piece
• Operations Manual
• Field Guide
•
Six
Soft Carry Bag
Show the F3 in the Soft Carry Bag and locate the following:
• Detector with Black Endcap
• Red Low Sensitivity Endcap
• Earset (with Volume Control)
• Four D Cell Batteries
• Operations Manual
• Field Guide
• Test Piece
Explain and demonstrate the correct packing of components in the Soft Carry
Bag.
Seven
F3 Major Components
• Using the assembled detector identify the following components. Avoid
giving detailed descriptions of the function of each component, as this will be
covered in Lesson 3.
o Endcap. The sensitivity of the detector by using either the Black
(maximum) or Red (minimum) Endcaps.
o Arm Rest and Strap. Designed to ensure a comfortable fit for the
operator’s arm and adjustable when fitted to the detector. Note
the strength of the material and the Camlock adjustment for
comfort.
o Electronics Pack. Houses all electronics of the detector and is
permanently fixed to the Upper Shaft of the detector. The detector
is water resistant to IP67 (with Battery Pack mounted on Shaft).
Note: Although rated to IP67, the detector is not designed for
underwater operations. For example, underwater diver clearance
operations.
o Battery Pack. The F3 comes with a removable Battery Pack
which holds four alkaline ‘D’ cell batteries as standard. However,

Minelab F3 Specifications

General

Brand	Minelab
Model	F3
Category	Metal Detector
Language	English