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F3 Service Manual

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3 Mechanical & Functional Testing

Whenever a detector is returned for servicing, mechanical and functional tests must

be completed to confirm and/or identify the fault. A visual inspection should be

conducted to ensure all parts are present and any missing items noted and replaced

as necessary.

To assist in identifying a faulty component, it is useful to have serviceable line

replaceable units on hand. Subsequently, by exchanging a suspect component with

a serviceable assembly, the fault can be confirmed and the faulty line replaceable unit

identified.

NOTE

At the completion of any servicing procedure, All functional tests must be completed

to confirm the detector is working correctly and no faults remain.

3.1 Mechanical Testing.

Confirm that all components are present in the hard case and unpack, fully extend and

insert batteries into the F3 as described in the F3 Operations Manual. Figure 3

identifies the major components of the F3. During mechanical testing check the:

 detector for any obvious signs of damage

 sensitivity endcap is correctly positioned and in good condition

 battery pack lid O-ring is present, clean and in good condition

 tether attaching the battery pack lid to the battery pack is present and in good

condition

 coil can be tilted smoothly, rotates and holds its position without drooping

 skid plate is firmly attached and in good condition

 shafts extend smoothly to their full extension and the camlocks hold the coil

and shafts in position

 armrest camlock and ensure the armrest slides smoothly

 armstrap is in good condition

 shafts can be collapsed smoothly and fully without any snagging

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