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OWNER'S MANUAL
Important Facts to Know
about your Metal Detector
1) This is a MOTION detector.
You must sweep the searchcoil from side-to-side to detect metal. A
motionless searchcoil over a metal object will not result in detection.
2) Do not use indoors. This detector is for outdoors use only. Household
appliances emit electromagnetic filed, which can interfere with your detector.
If conducting an indoor demonstration, turn the sensitivity down and keep
the search coil away from appliances such as computers, televisions and
microwave ovens. If your detector beeps erratically, turn off appliances and
lights.
Do not test by placing coins on the floor. Most floors contain metal.
Keep the searchcoil away from floors, walls, and tables, which can contain
metal.
3) Use 9-volt ALKALINE batteries only.
Do not use Heavy Duty Batteries.
Do not use Zinc-Carbon Batteries.
4) Adjust the Sensitivity to a low setting in the event of false signals.
Always begin use at a reduced sensitivity level.
Increase to full sensitivity after you are familiar with the detector's operation.
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- Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL Important Facts to Know about your Metal Detector 1) This is a MOTION detector. You must sweep the searchcoil from side-to-side to detect metal. A motionless searchcoil over a metal object will not result in detection. 2) Do not use indoors. This detector is for outdoors use only. Household appliances emit electromagnetic filed, which can interfere with your detector.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Challenger Features ..... .3 Terminology ......4 Assembly . -
Page 3: Challenger Features
CHALLENGER FEATURES Padded Armrest Discriminate Control Comfort Hand-grip Upper Stem S-Rod Hande System Headphone Jack Sensitivity Control Control Housing... -
Page 4: Terminology
TERMINOLOGY The following terms are used throughout the manual, and are standard terminology among detectorists. ELIMINATION - Reference to a metal being "eliminated" means that the detector will not emit a tone, nor light up an indicator, when a specified object passes through the coil’s detection field. DISCRIMINATION - When the detector emits different tones for different types of metals, and when the detector "eliminates"... -
Page 5: Assembly
EASY ASSEMBLY Assembling your Challenger Metal Detector is easy and requires no tools. Just follow these steps: Padded Using the supplied bolt and Armrest knurled knob, attach the search coil to the lower stem. Press the button on the upper end... -
Page 6: Batteries
BATTERIES Use ALKALINE batteries only. Follow these steps to install the batteries. Carefully remove the battery compartment door by pressing the release clip on the right side of the door. Snap one battery on to each of the terminals and place the batteries inside the compartment. -
Page 7: Quick-Start Demo
• A dime • A penny • A quarter Position your Challenger Keep the detector away from metal objects. Have a friend hold the detector while you pass the objects over the search coil. Or, hang the detector over the edge of a chair or table, away from walls, floors and other metal objects. -
Page 8: Basic Operation
OPERATION The Challenger is a MOTION metal detector; the search coil must be in motion over the targeted object in order for the machine to detect the object and emit a tone. Motion is required in order for the detector to automatically GROUND BALANCE. -
Page 9: All Metal
OPERATION Select the MODE OF OPERATION The Challenger has two operating modes, ALL METAL and DISCRIMINATION. ALL METAL To enter the ALL METAL mode, click the right knob Disk/Notch (Discriminate) off, 100% counterclockwise. In the full counterclockwise position, you will detect all types of metal. -
Page 10: In The Field Techniques
IN THE FIELD TECHNIQUES SWEEP TECHNIQUE Sweep the search coil in a slow, consistent, side-to-side motion. The detector’s circuitry is constantly calculating the ground’s mineralization. A steady, consistent coil speed is required for the detector to make an accurate calculation. Keep the search coil about one inch above the ground. -
Page 11: Headphones
IN THE FIELD TECHNIQUES (continued) PINPOINTING Accurate pinpointing takes practice and is best accomplished by “X-ing” the suspected target area. Once a buried target is identified by a good tone response, continue sweeping the coil over the target in a narrowing side-to-side pattern. -
Page 12: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION Detector chatters • Using detector • Use detector or beeps erratically indoors outdoors only • Using detector near • Move away power lines from power lines • Using 2 detectors in • Keep 2 detectors close proximity at least 20’... -
Page 13: Care And Maintenance
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Challenger Metal Detector is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. following suggestions will help you care for your metal detector so that you can enjoy it for years. Handle the metal detector gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage electronic components. -
Page 14: Metal Detecting Applications
Searching for coins is the most popular metal detecting application. We receive testimonials every day from BOUNTY HUNTER users finding very old coins — many times from the 1800’s or earlier — in old school yards, parks, and even their own back yards. -
Page 15: Treasure Hunter's Code Of Ethics
Copyright© 2011 by First Texas Products, L.L.C. All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce this book, or parts thereof, in any form. Published by First Texas Products, L.L.C. Bounty Hunter ® is a registered trademark of First Texas Products, L.L.C. www.detecting.com First Texas Products L.L.C. -
Page 16: Accessories
Pouch with 2 large pockets & 9” heavy duty digging tool. TP-KIT-W Bounty Hunter Stereo Headphones ..$ 39.95 Use with Bounty Hunter metal detectors. Lightweight and adjustable with true stereo sound, adjustable volume, 1/8 jack with 1/4 adaptor, 4’ cable. HEAD-W Pinpointer ..
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