Bounty Hunter Quick Silve, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...or is for outdoor use only Many household appliances emit electromagnetic energy which can interfere with the detector If conducting an indoor demonstration turn the sensitivity down and keep the searchcoil away from appliances such as computers televisions and microwave ovens If your detector beeps erratically turn off appliances and lights Also keep the searchcoil away from objects containing me...

Page 2: ...wering Up 9 The Display 9 10 Operating Controls 11 Environmental Conditions 12 Audio Target Identification 13 Depth Select Sensitivity Adjustment 14 In The Field Techniques 15 16 Metal Detecting Applications 17 Troubleshooting 18 Treasure Hunter s Code of Ethics 19 Warranty 19 Accessories Back Cover ...

Page 3: ...ertain metal detecting applications Examples of undesirable iron objects are old cans pipes bolts and nails Sometimes the desired target is made of iron Property markers for instance contain iron Valuable relics can also be composed of iron cannon balls old armaments and parts of old structures and vehicles can also be composed of iron FERROUS Metals which are made of or contain iron PINPOINTING P...

Page 4: ... hold the detector secure against the arm The strap may be purchased as an optional accessory The detector can also be used without the strap with no compromise to detector balance and stability under most conditions Knurled Knob Nut Screw Cable Plug Hand grip S Rod Armrest Searchcoil Cable Searchcoil Optional Arm Strap ...

Page 5: ...rm relaxed at your side Maintain the searchcoil about 1 inch above the ground as you sweep 3 Wind the searchcoil cable around the stem Leave enough slack in the cable to let you adjust the coil when you are hunting on uneven ground Then tighten the knob at the end of the searchcoil Note To adjust the coil simply loosen the knob 4 Insert the coil s plug into the matching connector on the control ho...

Page 6: ...eeping if using with LOW BATTERY illuminated IMPORTANT Your Quick Silver metal detector requires two 9 Volt ALKALINE batteries Follow these steps to install the batteries 1 Carefully remove the battery compartment door by pressing the release clip on the right side of the door 2 Snap one battery onto each of the terminals and place the batteries inside the compartment Insert booth of the batteries...

Page 7: ...urn off appliances or lights that cause electromagnetic interference e Pivot the searchcoil back toward the detector body III Power Up Press the ON touchpad The detector will beep several times and the sensitivity setting will be indicated on the right of the display Two illuminated segments indicates 3 4 sensitivity IV Wave each Object over the searchcoil pass the flat side of the coins parallel ...

Page 8: ...nc pennies within 1 2 of the coin surface will induce a high tone X Press the TARGET REJECT touchpad again a A third X appears b Pass all objects over the searchcoil The nail penny and nickel are all eliminated from detection XI Press the TARGET REJECT touchpad to return the detector to all metals detection with no X s illuminated QUICK START DEMONSTRATION USING HEADPHONES Using headphones not inc...

Page 9: ...uried approximately 6 1 2 inches beneath the surface With two depth segments illuminated the detector s depth range will be reduced to 80 and with one depth segment illuminated the range will be reduces to 65 A more detailed explanation of depth selection is found on page 14 2 LOW BATTERY The LOW BATTERY indicator will illuminate when the 9 volt batteries are discharged to a level of 6 8 volts Rep...

Page 10: ...ely identify all buried metal objects The Target Identification system will accurately identify the most common items Commonly found object are classified into the four categories as follows IRON Ferrous objects Metals composed mostly or entirely of iron Most very small metals objects Small foil pieces small gold pieces AL 5 Large gold rings Newer pull tabs those which stay connected to can Nickel...

Page 11: ...TH SELECT With each press of the DEPTH SELECT touch pad the detector toggles among three different depth detection levels Each of these sensitivity levels is identified through the 3 segment depth select icon on the right of the display When three segments are illuminated the detector is at maximum sensitivity As you press the DEPTH SELECT touch pad the detector toggles among the three different s...

Page 12: ... Review coil sweep technique on page 15 RED SANDS Red sand found in desert locations will react like red clays so fallow the same precautions as outlined in the paragraph above BLACK SANDS The most promising gold prospecting locations can contain large amounts of black sand This black sand is the most demanding detecting environment and frequently requires a detector costing thousands of dollars f...

Page 13: ...on and steel will induce a bass tone The smallest gold objects can also induce a bass tone MEDIUM TONE Pull tabs newer pennies post 1982 larger gold objects zinc small brass objects and most bottle screw caps will induce medium tones Many recent vintage foreign currencies will induce medium tones Medium tone objects will illuminate the two center target indicators HIGH TONE Silver and copper coins...

Page 14: ...ectors also produce their own electromagnetic fields so if detecting with a friend keep two metal detectors at least 20 feet apart If the detector beeps erratically REDUCE THE SENSITIVITY by using the Depth Select Control SEVERE GROUND CONDITIONS A secondary use for the Sensitivity Control is to reduce false detection signals caused by severe ground conditions While your Quick Silver contains circ...

Page 15: ... coil straight forward and straight back towards you a couple of times 5 Again make visual note of the spot on the ground at which the beep sounds 6 If needed X the target at different angles to zero in on the exact spot on the ground at which the beep sounds COIL MOVEMENT When swinging the coil be careful to keep it level with the ground about one inch from the surface Never swing the coil like a...

Page 16: ...angle chances are that you are detecting oxidized ferrous metals rather than a silver or copper object If the tone changes at different angles you may have encountered multiple objects If you are new to the hobby you may want to dig all targets at first With practice in the field you will learn to better discern the nature of buried objects by the nature of the detector s response You may encounte...

Page 17: ...r area You can target specific areas and gain valuable insight into your local history Remember to ask permission and respect laws regarding private and government property Control settings required No X s should be displayed Do not discriminate out any types of metals as many of the oldest relics contain iron JEWELRY HUNTING This is the most challenging treasure hunt Gold rings will register in t...

Page 18: ...een tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to ...

Page 19: ...ith your distributor for details Warranty does not cover shipping costs According to FCC part 15 21 Changes or Modifications made to this device not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate this equipment This device complies with FCC Part 15 Subpart B Section 15 109 Class B Copyright 2012 by First Texas Products L L C All rights reserved...

Page 20: ...attery PIN POINTER W Bounty Hunter Sand Scoop Large scoop with filtering holes Made of strong plastic SAND SCOOPBH Replacement Accessory Search Coils 10 Magnum Accessory Coil 10COIL 8 Replacement Standard Coil 8COIL N 4 Accessory Coil 4COIL Coil Covers Protect your coil from abrasion and damage 10 Coil Cover 10COVER 8 Coil Cover 8COVER N 4 Coil Cover 4COVER 9 Heavy Duty Digging Tool Metal blade wi...