Minelab F3 Service Manual download pdf (Page 28)

F3 Field Service Manual

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To remove the split grommet, use fingers to open the split wide enough for the ribbon cable

to slide through.

● Gently pull the wiring loom through the spine of the upper shaft toward the handle

and remove it.

● With a new wiring loom, gently push the cable (connector first) through the spine of

the upper shaft (Figure 36) emerging at the opening at the end of the upper shaft.

NOTE

The connector on the wiring loom should NEVER be pulled or forced because this could

cause damage to the ribbon connection. The wiring loom is designed to slide through the

spine with ease, but if necessary, apply a small amount of silicone grease to assist the

movement of the wiring loom through the spine.

Figure 36: Pushing the Wiring Loom Through the Upper Shaft Spine

● Having threaded the new wiring loom, attach the ribbon cable cover, split grommet

and bulkhead cover in the order shown in Figure 37.

Figure 37: Correct Placement of Wiring Loom (Orange), Ribbon Cover (Blue), Split

Grommet (Red) and Bulkhead Cover (Green)

● Slide the electronics pack all the way along the upper shaft, ensuring the wiring loom

cable lays in the cut out at the top of the electronics pack rear cover.

● Refit the two screws (Part 7) securing the electronics pack to the upper shaft.

● Check the condition of the O-ring (Part 8) and apply a small amount of silicone

grease as required.

● Ensure the O-ring (Part 8) is positioned correctly in the groove under the bulkhead

cover in the electronics pack rear panel.

● Ensure that the keyway on the wiring loom plug (Figure 38) is towards the bottom of

the electronics pack then plug the main wiring loom into socket on the printed circuit

board inside the electronics pack.

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Minelab F3 Service Manual Page 28