Minelab F3 UXO Coil Change Instructions
Document Reference: 4901-0079 rev 2, July 2013
Part 1: Removing the Small Coil
- Prepare a clean workspace.
- Remove the Battery Pack and Endcap from the F3 Detector.
- Remove the six screws holding the Bulkhead cover.
- Unplug the Wiring Loom.
- Remove two upper screws from the electronics housing.
- Slide the Electronics Pack rearwards.
- Unscrew the Coil Connector.
- Remove the Retainer Plug.
- Remove the Coil Retainer.
- Pull the coil cable out of the detector shafts.
Part 2: Connecting the UXO Coil
- Fit the Coil mounting adapter yoke.
- Thread the new coil cable through the detector shafts. A piece of string can be used to assist.
- Mount the coil to the shaft.
- Fit the Coil Cable Pin.
- Connect the Coil cable and fit the retainer plug.
- Slide the Electronics Pack back into place, reinserting two screws.
- Carefully connect the Wiring Loom.
- Replace the cover and insert the six screws.
- Connect the Endcap and Battery Pack.
- Check and test the F3 UXO Detector.