F3 Field Service Manual
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On switch on, the
“Coil Fault” tone
occurs - “low pitched
double tone every
five seconds”
● check the coil plug is firmly secured to the electronics pack
● inspect coil cable for damage – if no damage replace
electronics pack
● if damaged replace with new coil
On switch on, the
“Equipment Fault”
tone occurs – “low
pitched slow
oscillating tone (ee-
aww, ee-aww)
● check endcap is secure
● replace electronics pack
After working in hot
conditions, detector
makes a loud noise
● conduct Audio Reset
● replace coil
● replace electronics pack
● replace wiring loom
Ground Balance
does not work
● replace speaker pod
● replace wiring loom
● replace coil
● replace electronics pack
Noise Cancel does
not work
(no Noise Cancel
tones emitted)
Note: Noise Cancel may not completely remove the effects of
interference if the source is powerful or in close proximity
● repeat Noise Cancel
● replace wiring loom
● replace electronics pack
Audio Reset does
not work
● replace speaker pod
● replace wiring loom
● replace coil
LEDs do not
illuminate (F3L only)
● ensure detector is F3L configuration - if not speaker pod is
incorrectly matched
● pressing and hold the
button and quickly press and release
the green ground balance button.
● replace speaker pod (F3L version)
Cannot hear the
Test Piece
● ensure detector has been switched on for 30 secs before
conducting the test
● conduct Audio Reset
● fit and use an earset
● if using an F3L ensure volume level is set to default
● conduct Noise Cancel
● ensure coil plug is securely fitted to electronics pack
● replace electronics pack
● replace coil
Start Up tones keep
repeating
● insert new batteries
● replace electronics pack
● replace wiring loom
In the collapsed
position the detector
makes a loud noise
when coil is tilted
● conduct Audio Reset
● extend shafts
● conduct Audio Reset
Earset does not
work
● replace earset
● replace wiring loom
Shafts will not
collapse
● fully extend (leave for five minutes) very slowly collapse shafts
● remove coil and remove any dirt located in the shaft and on the
cable – inspect cable for any damage – if none ensure the coil
has 52 turns and assemble back into the detector – fit coil pin if
not present
● if cable damaged replace with new coil
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