if the client has purchased the option of a Battery Charger then
four NiCad ‘D’ cell batteries will have been provided. The Battery
Pack can be removed to reduce weight for periods of prolonged
use provided the optional Battery Pack Bag & Extension Cable is
included with the detector.
o Upper, Middle and Lower Shafts.
Identify Upper Shaft:
• Made of aluminum for robustness.
• Provides mounting for handle, Battery Pack,
Electronics Pack and Armrest.
Identify the Middle Shaft:
• Made from aluminum for robustness.
• Adjustable for operator comfort and differing
demining positions.
Identify the Lower Shaft:
• Made of impact resistant carbon fibre
• Adjustable for operator comfort and differing
demining positions.
o Upper, Middle and Lower Camlocks.
Identify all three Camlocks and note that they are self-cleaning
and are the mechanisms to lock the position of the Coil, Lower and
Middle Shafts.
o Handle.
Designed for comfort. Includes Earset Connector and all F3
Controls.
o Coil. It is important to mention that part of the F3’s superior
capability is due to its coil design. Give a brief description on the
monoloop design explaining that no separate transmission and
reception coils exist. Emphasize that the closed waterproof coil
eliminates interference from vegetation. Other points:
• Can be rotated 180 degrees.
• Monoloop design ensures consistent sensitivity around the
entire circumference and across the complete surface of the coil.
• Design permits edge detection (explained in Lesson 3).
• Extremely tough.
o Skid Plate. The skid plate provides protection for the coil. It has
no effect on the sensitivity of the coil even when wet and is easy to
replace.