Garrett Metal Detectors LS manual

O wner ’ s M anual O wner ’ s M anual I NFINIUM ™ Land & Sea[...]

2 TO THE OWNER Congratulations on your selection of the Garrett Infinium LS (land & sea) metal detector . This detector has been specially designed for optimum performance in any environment. Y ou can be confident that your new detector will provide years of treasure hunting pleasure. We encourage you to read this Owner's Manual carefu[...]

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Remove all pieces from the Infinium LS box. All assembly hardware is located in a clear plastic bag inside the bag containing the control housing pouch. 1.  The cuff on the end of the s-handle has been factory installed. T est its placement by grasping the black-rubbered s-handle (Figure 1). If the cuff does not fit comfortably under your forearm[...]

Tighten with bolt, washers and nut. 3. Insert spring clip into the black stem piece (Figure 4). Insert black stem piece into bottom of silver stem. (Y ou may need to adjust the length of the stem after the searchcoil is attached to suit individual needs.) 4. Insert black rubber washers into the recessed grooves on the bottom of the black stem (Figu[...]

5. Insert black plastic bolt through the mounting holes of the searchcoil and the stem (Figure 6). Attach black cap to the threaded end of the screw and tighten (Figure 7). DO NOT use tools. 6. Wrap cable around the stem and secure it according to your operat- ing configuration. For hip- mount or under the cuff configurations, use the adjustable ve[...]

9 Figure 9 Figure 10 Figure 11 Under Cuff Under Stem Above Stem Belt Mount facing you (instructions should be upside down, bat- tery compartment side up, control buttons down), slip the left bracket lip under the slot on the left hand side of the control housing (Figure 10). Do the same with the right bracket on the right side of the control hous- [...]

left bracket, stem and right bracket (Figure 12). Tighten both nuts. NOTE: keep pouch and belt in a safe place in case you decide to use the pouch configuration at a later date. Belt Mount: A. Unfasten velcro strap on pouch. Slide control housing, control buttons up, into the pouch. Refasten velcro strip. B. Unwind belt strap and adjust to fit arou[...]

9. Repeat Step 8 when inserting the head- phone connector at the front of the control housing. 10. Perform a battery test by switching the detector on. Note the number of beeps that occur . Four beeps indicate the batteries are full. One beep indicates they need to be replaced/recharged. 1 1 Figure 13 Figure 14[...]

12 SEARCHCOILS The Infinium LS comes standard with a 10" x 14" Power DD searchcoil. The DD coil configuration couples with the API technology of the Infinium LS make it the most powerful detector in mineralized soil. In areas where the ground is low in mineraliza- tion, the optional 10" x 14" mono searchcoil is recom- mended. In[...]

13 Figure 15 CONTROL FUNCTIONS Power Used to turn on the detector and to choose slow , lock or fast Automatic Ground Track . A battery check occurs automatically each time the power is switched on. (Figure 15.) Audio Threshold Adjustment Used to set the base audio level according to an individual's hearing requirements. The Threshold Adj[...]

14 BASIC  OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Discrimination Adjustment Used to set the desired level of discrimination. (Figure 15.) The following procedure shows how easy it is to operate the Infinium LS . 1.   T urn  On/Battery T est: T urn the detector on and note the results of the battery test represented by a range of one to four beeps. Fo[...]

15 recommended for maximum detection depth unless: A. The detector is not properly ground balanced, or B. Y ou are hunting in changing ground mineralization conditions that require continuous ground tracking. Improper ground balance or changing ground mineralization are identified by erratic audio signals caused by the ground. If you experience the[...]

16 Use Fast when: A. Hunting over extreme or quickly changing ground mineralization, or B. When large ground balancing adjustments are needed. Improper ground balance will degrade detection depth and audio stability . It should not be necessary to reground-balance every time you turn the machine on. It will continue to operate with the same ground-[...]

17 your search area and determine the kinds of metal items you want eliminated from detection. With zero discrimination, you will achieve maximum detection depth and will detect all metals including foil and pull- tabs, but you won't miss any desirable targets. Once you are familiar with the hunting area, then re-adjust the discrimination sett[...]

to the audio tones, noting which targets produce high and low tones and how the tar- get response changes with discrimination. As a general rule, poor conductors (small nuggets, most rings, pull-tabs, nick- els, etc.) should pro- duce a high tone followed by a low-tone echo. Good conductors such as large nuggets, pennies, dimes, quarters, etc. shou[...]

19 7.   Reverse  Discrimination  T echnique: When a target has been discovered while operating at minimum discrimination, you may use the reverse discrimination technique to help determine possible target identification. A. Once a target is found, increase discrimination to maximum level (Iron Check). B. If the target still produces a subst[...]

20 8.   Pinpointing  Tips Whenever your detector locates a target, locating it precisely will enable you to recover it by digging the smallest hole possible. This is accomplished by pinpointing. Note that pinpointing with a DD searchcoil is somewhat different than pinpointing with a mono searchcoil. The instructions for each are below . Pinpo[...]

21 Pinpointing with  Mono  Searchcoils First, slowly scan the searchcoil from side-to-side over the target area, noting the location where the loudest signal occurs. Then draw an imaginary "X" on the ground by scanning the searchcoil front-to-back and again noting the location of the loudest signal. The center of the "X" i[...]

22 HUNTING APPLICA TIONS Once you obtain the quietest frequency , return the Threshold knob to your normal setting and the frequency will lock at the chosen value. Y ou can then return the Discrimination knob back to your normal setting. When the detector is turned OFF/ON, it will always return to its factory default operating frequency . Garrett[...]

23 SEARCH AND RECOVERY   TIPS Do research. The first rule of successful treasure hunting, whether on land or in the sea is to do your homework. Learn as much as you can about the areas you wish to search, the kind of treasure you want to find and the best ways to recover it. The better prepared you are the greater your chances for success. [...]

24 Use the  right  recovery  tools. Use the right tool for the job and you'll recover trea- sure in no time. Knowing what you're digging for and the kind of surface you're digging into will help you choose the proper digging tool. Double-check your  holes. After you dig a target, re-scan the hole to make sure you have ret[...]

25 remove the batteries immediately , rinse the com- partment with fresh water and allow to air dry . The electronics compartment is factory sealed and should never be opened. 3. Before diving always examine the searchcoil and headphone connectors, the battery cap and verify the battery strength. 4. Dive with extreme caution. Observe safety practic[...]

26 Increase the Discrimination setting only as needed in order to reduce saltwater detection. T ypically , a setting of three or less is sufficient. Do not be con- cerned about missing targets due to the increased Discrimination. Rather, the stable operation achieved with this slight increase in Discrimination will ensure the best possible target d[...]

27 Gold is generally found in rock formations along with a great many other conductive/ferrous minerals. A high quality detector , such as the Infinium LS with its Advanced Pulse Induction technology that cancels out mineralization, can be used to find this gold or any other precious metal. It must be emphasized that the Infinium LS or any other qu[...]

28 Y our Garrett detector is a sensitive electronic instrument. It is built to withstand rugged treatment in the outdoors. Use the Infinium LS to the fullest extent possible, and never feel that you have to baby it. Y et, always handle it with reasonable care. T ry to avoid temperature extremes as much as possible, such as storing the detector in a[...]

29 BA TTER Y REPLACEMENT Figure 18 Figure 17 T o access the battery pack, unscrew the battery cap at the rear of the detector housing by hand; DO NOT use tools. The o-ring should remain in the con- trol housing while the battery pack slides out. When installing batteries ensure that they are aligned with the correct polarity (plus and minus) mark[...]

30 RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES Accessories to assist you in your treasure hunting adventures with the Infinium LS : • # 2216900 -The 10" x 14" Mono searchcoil should be used to increase detection depth and sensitivity in light to moderately mineralized soil and is ideal for detecting larger items on land and/or underwater . • # 2217000 [...]

31 SPECIFICA TIONS Circuit type: Advanced Pulse Induction (API) technology , automatic cancellation of salt/ground mineralization Frequency: 730 pulses per second. Submersion depth: Up to 200 feet (65 meters) or seven atmospheres. Buoyancy: Near neutral. Batteries: Eight (8) AA Battery life: Approximately 10-15 hours. Control housing  wei[...]

32 REP AIR  SERVICE If you have difficulty operating the Infinium LS , take a few minutes to re-read this Manual and check the batteries, settings and connectors. If your Infinium LS needs repair , you should return it to the factory accompanied by a detailed letter describing the problem(s). Carefully pack the detec- tor in its shipping carton o[...]

33 W ARNING The following measures must be observed at all times: • DO NOT hunt in areas where electric lines, gas/ water pipelines, bombs or other explosives may be buried. • NEVER trespass or hunt on private property without permission. • NA TIONAL and ST A TE parks, monuments, military sites, etc., are absolutely "off limits". ?[...]

DETECTING  CODE OF  ETHICS 34 Filling holes and obeying no trespassing signs are but two requirements of a dedicated metal detec- tor hobbyist. A sincere request that Charles Garrett makes to every user of one of his detectors is that each place searched be left in a better condition than it was found. Thousands of individuals and orga- nizat[...]

35 • I will not destroy property , buildings or the remains of ghost towns and other deserted structures. • I will not leave litter or uncovered items lying around. • I will carry all trash and dug targets with me when I leave each search area. • I will observe the Golden Rule, using good outdoor manners and conducting myself at all times i[...]

36 T rademarks: Infinium LS , Advanced Pulse Induction (API) Patent Protection: Garrett's high tech instruments are protected by one or more of the following United States Patents and other Patents Pending: 4,398,104; 4,423,377; 4,303,879; 4,334,191; 3,662,225; 4,162,969; 4,334,192; 4,488,1 15; 4,700,139; 4,709,213; 5,148,151; 5,138,262; 5,721[...]

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