F3 Service Manual
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2.6 Introduction to F3 Service and Repair
Servicing the F3 Series of detectors comprises fault finding, repair and maintenance
and is designed to be simple and fast thereby reducing the amount of time a detector
is unusable. Repair and maintenance is based on Line Replaceable Units (LRUs)
which can be fitted to a detector without the need for adjustment or calibration.
Additionally, serviceable LRUs (Line Replaceable Units) can be exchanged between
detectors as required.
a. LRUs (Line Replaceable Units) are components or sub-assemblies of the F3
that can be purchased from Minelab for the purpose of repairing the F3. Line
replaceable units include the following:
Table 4; LRUs (Line Replaceable Units)
Minelab Part Number Description
3004-0001 Electronics Pack Kit F3
3004-0036 F3L Electronics Pack Kit
3004-0003 Coil Kit
3004-0038 Coil Retainer Kit
3004-0006 Shaft Kit (no upper shaft)
3004-0011 Camlock Kit Lower F3
3004-0008 Middle Shaft Kit F3
3004-0012 Camlock Kit Middle F3
3004-0013 Camlock Kit Upper F3
3004-0035 Battery Pack Kit
3004-0004 Lid Kit Battery Pack
3004-0034 Armrest Kit F3
3004-0032 Handle Kit F3
3004-0033 F3L Handle Kit
3004-0039 Wiring Loom Kit
3004-0037 F3L Speaker Pod Kit
3004-0017 Speaker Pod Kit F3
b. The F3 detector can be repaired and serviced in the field (under clean and dry
conditions) or at local depots. No special tools are required, but it is recommended
that the F3 Service Tool Kit be used.
c. Servicing the F3 is restricted to the exchange of line replaceable units following
the identification of a faulty sub-assembly. Servicing DOES NOT include any repairs
to printed circuit boards as this is only conducted at a Minelab facility.