Garrett Infinium LS, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Owner s Manual INFINIUM Land Sea...

Page 2: ...pocket while hunting It describes basic functions of the Infinium LS and explains how its Advanced Pulse Induction API technology will assist you in a variety of treasure hunting applications Since 19...

Page 3: ...ng Threshold 16 Setting Discrimination 16 Bench Testing and Understanding Audio Signals 17 Searchcoil Scanning Technique 18 Reverse Discrimination Technique 19 Pinpointing Tips 20 Adjusting Frequency...

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Page 6: ...not fit comfortably under your forearm loosen the nut remove the nut bolt and washers and reposition the cuff Reinsert the bolt and washers and tighten the nut 2 Remove the black stem piece that has...

Page 7: ...ilver stem You 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 st...

Page 8: ...erat ing configuration For hip mount or under the cuff configurations use the adjustable velcro strap to secure the cable to the upper stem Figure 8 7 Choose desired control housing configuration Figu...

Page 9: ...rol 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 ing Figure 11...

Page 10: ...through the loop in the back of the pouch Figure 13 and snap belt together around your waist Figure 14 NOTE keep control housing brackets and extra hardware in a safe place in case you decide to use...

Page 11: ...ctor 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 n...

Page 12: ...wer DD For smaller targets in low mineralized soil choose the optional 8 mono searchcoil It provides easier maneuverability than the 10 x 14 mono For underwater hunting choose your searchcoil using th...

Page 13: ...ccurs 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 Adjustment...

Page 14: ...ced within one to two hours However because of internal voltage regu lation circuitry the detector will maintain total operat ing power and performance until the batteries are fully depleted Scan a me...

Page 15: ...you ground balance the machine before continuing To ground balance the detector turn the Automatic Ground Track switch to either fast or slow and bob the coil up and down approximately one to six inch...

Page 16: ...nue to produce audio signals increase discrimi nation in small increments until the detector becomes stable To ensure maximum possible detection depth only increase discrimination enough to achieve de...

Page 17: ...rching Shorelines and Shallow Surf on page 25 5 Bench Testing and Understanding Audio Signals Bench testing is recommended to familiarize your self with the detection capabilities and audio respons es...

Page 18: ...ill produce a low tone followed by a high tone echo since to a PI machine iron behaves like a good conductor 6 Searchcoil Scanning Technique Methodically sweep the searchcoil from side to side keeping...

Page 19: ...sirable target and not iron Be aware however that some small iron may behave like a desirable target and some desirable targets such as large nuggets and coins may behave like iron C As with all PI de...

Page 20: ...ont to back underneath the center section of the coil so always detect by sweeping the coil in a side to side motion First slowly scan the searchcoil from side to side over the target area noting the...

Page 21: ...ound 9 Adjusting Frequency You can subtly adjust the operating frequency to reduce interference caused by other detectors or power lines if needed To adjust frequency Turn the Threshold dial beyond MA...

Page 22: ...ett s Infinium LS has been designed to hunt everywhere especially in mineralized areas where the performance of conventional detectors suffers A few examples of these are Prospecting gold is usually f...

Page 23: ...or your authorized dealer offer invaluable research advice and detailed information on search and recovery techniques for hobbyists How to Search Sand and Surf Treasure Hunting for Fun and Profit Gho...

Page 24: ...for undesirable ones Underwater searches The Infinium LS can locate both ferrous and non ferrous metals concealed within and below aquatic growth bottom soil and rocks wood and other non metallic mate...

Page 25: ...that the underwa ter headphones vent holes are open prior to diving 5 When using the hip mount configuration ensure that the belt will not interfere with diving equipment removal in the event of an em...

Page 26: ...al lel to the structure This will minimize the interfering responses caused by the metal structure Prospecting Gold and other precious metals can be found in various forms with the Infinium LS You wil...

Page 27: ...st be located and carefully inspected It is only in this manner that you can be successful in using a metal detector to discover pre cious metal nuggets and ores Hard work patience and research are th...

Page 28: ...ot summer months or outdoors in sub freezing weather Keep your detector clean Always wipe the housing after use and wash the coil when necessary Protect your detector from dust and sand as much as pos...

Page 29: ...re that they are aligned with the correct polarity plus and minus markings Re install the battery pack by placing the contact end of the housing inside first and pointing downwards Figure 17 Verify th...

Page 30: ...ems on land and or underwater 2217000 The 8 Mono searchcoil like the 10 x 14 Mono should be used in light to moderately mineralized soil and will help detect smaller items and provide more maneuverabi...

Page 31: ...tomatic 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 lif...

Page 32: ...rotect the parts DO NOT include the stems or headphones unless they are part of the problem Return all coils unless the problem is mechanical NOTE Remember to include your name address and daytime pho...

Page 33: ...es gas water pipelines bombs or other explosives may be buried NEVER trespass or hunt on private property without permission NATIONAL and STATE parks monuments military sites etc are absolutely off li...

Page 34: ...orga nizations have adopted this formal Metal Detector Operators Code of Ethics I will respect private and public property all historical and archaeological sites and will do no metal detecting on the...

Page 35: ...tter 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...

Page 36: ...tates 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 4 488 115 4 700 139 4 709 213 5 148 151 5 138 262 5 721 489 5 786 696 5 969 528 Design 274...

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