An Adventure in Treasure Hunting MINELAB
The Minelab Musketeer Advantage Instruction Manual Contents Page No. Introduction .....................................................................................................4 List of Parts ....................................................................................................5 Accessories ....................................................................................................6 Assembling Your Musketeer Advantage .........................................................
Instruction Manual Page 3 WARNING THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS MINELAB ELECTRONICS PTY LTD RIGHTS TECHNICAL DATA OR RESTRICTED RIGHTS DATA OR BOTH. © Minelab Electronics Pty Ltd This work is copyright. Apart from any use as permitted under the Copyright Act 1968, no part may be reproduced by any process without written permission from Minelab Electronics Pty Ltd, 118 Hayward Avenue, Torrensville, SA 5031, Australia.
Page 4 The Minelab Musketeer Advantage Introduction Congratulations on purchasing the Musketeer Advantage. This metal detector has been designed for general-purpose treasure hunting and the main features include lightweight construction, sharp target response, simplified controls for easy operation, and substantial depth capabilities. Your Advantage detector is designed to locate valuable metal objects in high trash areas.
Instruction Manual Page 5 List of Parts The box in which your Musketeer Advantage is shipped should contain the following items. When you first receive your Musketeer Advantage, please check that all of these items are in the box: Part Description Part Number Advantage Control Box TS800 Slimline Coil 2021-0045 Or TS1000 Slimline Coil 2021-0046 Two-Piece Shaft Assembly 8012-0022 Black Armrest 8011-0002 Armrest Cover 8001-0013 Alkaline Battery Pack 0311-0021 Nylon Bolt 1.
Page 6 The Minelab Musketeer Advantage Accessories To further enhance your Advantage and give you greater capacity and versatility, the following items are available for you to purchase: Part Description Part Number • TS800 Slimline Coil 2021-0045 • TS1000 Slimline Coil 2021-0046 • Rechargeable NiMH Battery Pack 0311-0019 • Mains NiMH Charger Region Specific* • 12V NiMH Vehicle Battery Charger 0302-0038 • Control Box Hip Mount Bag 3001-0034 • RPG Headphones 4523-0018 • Blue Minelab
Instruction Manual Page 7 Assembling Your Musketeer Advantage Please follow these simple instructions to assemble your new Musketeer Advantage. Refer to the drawings to identify parts and how they are positioned. If you have any difficulties, please contact your dealer for further instructions. Armrest / Upper Shaft Assembly a) Remove the black nylon bolt and wing nut (1) from the armrest (2).
Page 8 The Minelab Musketeer Advantage Completing the Shaft Assembly a) Slide the lower shaft assembly (5) into the upper shaft (3). Note that the black plastic locking nut (9) may need to be loosened to get the lower shaft assembly in place. b) Set the length of the shaft by locking the stainless steel spring clip into one of the holes provided, then tighten the plastic locking ring by hand.
Instruction Manual Page 9 Hipmount Hipmounting is an alternative to mounting the detector on the shaft and it significantly reduces the strain on your arm, enabling you to search for longer periods of time without undue fatigue. To hipmount the detector you will be required to purchase the hipmount bag from your dealer. a) Check that there are charged batteries in the control box (11).
Instruction Manual Page 10 Batteries Your Musketeer Advantage is supplied with a 12-volt battery pack to hold 8 “AA” alkaline batteries. If you have not already done so, you can purchase a rechargeable 12-volt NiMH battery pack, a mains charger and a car charger from your authorised Minelab dealer. Installation of Alkaline Batteries Ensure the detector is switched “Off” before opening the battery compartment.
Page 11 The Minelab Musketeer Advantage Installation of NiMH Battery Pack a) Ensure your NiMH pack is fully charged. b) Place the base of the battery pack at the rear of the battery compartment (A). Push the front edge of the battery pack into position (B). The two battery clips will “click” into position to hold the battery pack in place (Fig 7). NOTE: The NiMH battery pack is factory sealed and does not open.
Instruction Manual Page 12 Using Your NiMH Chargers a) Plug the charger into the socket on the rechargeable battery pack. b) Plug the charger into the power source and switch on. c) A red light will appear on the charger, indicating that it has power (car charger only). d) A green light will appear on the battery pack during charging. e) A completely flat battery pack will take approximately 12 - 14 hours to fully charge. f) The green light on the battery pack will extinguish once it is fully charged.
Instruction Manual Page 13 Treasure Hunting Tips Your Musketeer Advantage detector will perform at its best when the coil is kept in contact with the ground. If you are not yet an experienced operator, you should practice maintaining a constant coil height at the extremity of each swing; maintaining contact with the ground will make this easier. This is important as variation in coil height at the end of each swing can cause confusing sounds and will reduce detection depth.
Page 14 The Minelab Musketeer Advantage Environmental Concerns Firstly, it should be pointed out that treasure hunting with a metal detector is the most environmentally friendly way to recover coins, rings and other treasure items. However, it is important to leave an area that you have searched in the same condition as you found it. All holes that have been dug must be properly refilled. Not only is it environmentally unacceptable to not fill in your holes, it is also very dangerous.
Instruction Manual Page 15 Detector Care The Advantage is a high-quality electronic instrument, finely engineered and packaged in a durable housing. Taking proper care of it is mostly common sense. • Do not leave batteries in the control box when the detector is not in use for a period exceeding two weeks. Damage caused by leaking batteries would be severe and would void the warranty. • Batteries. Flat or faulty batteries cause many detector problems.
Page 16 The Minelab Musketeer Advantage Trouble-shooting Guide Fault Solution No Sound Ensure the unit is turned “On” Check battery orientation and battery connections Ensure battery pack is correctly fitted Check headphones and their connection Erratic Noises Check battery charge and battery connections Ensure coil plug is tightened firmly Reduce the sensitivity by turning counter-clockwise Switch out of “Fix” ground balance position Check and adjust the ground balance Check headphones and their con
Instruction Manual Page 17 Specifications These specifications are subject to change without notice. Length Extended Unextended 53" (1350 mm) 47" (1190 mm) Weight Control Box (excl. Batteries) TS800 Slimline Coil TS1000 Slimline Coil 530 g 500 g 650 g Batteries Alkaline Cells NiMH Battery Pack Eight 1.
Page 18 The Minelab Musketeer Advantage Warranty and Service Minelab Electronics Pty Ltd warrants (subject to certain conditions) that its products are free from defect in materials and workmanship. Minelab Electronics Pty Ltd also warrants that this product is fit for the purpose it is designed for as stated in this manual. See Waranty Card for clauses and conditions.
Instruction Manual Page 19 Minelab Service Repair Form Today’s Date: ........................................................... Detector Model: .............................................. Serial No.: ................................. Purchased From: ................................................................................................. Purchase Date: ........................................................ Part(s) Supplied for Service: ........................................................
