Garrett ACE 150 User manual

Owner’s
Manual

© 2007 Garrett Electronics, Inc. PN 1526100.G.1207
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Thank You For Choosing
Garrett Metal Detectors!
Thank you for choosing a Garrett Metal
Detectors’ ACE™series detector. This enhanced
metal detector has all the depth and technology,
including Garrett’s exclusive Target ID technology
you need to make your treasure hunting adventures
exciting and very rewarding. All of our products
are backed by 40 years of extensive research and
development that ensures your ACE detector is the
most advanced of its kind in the industry.
The ACE series of detectors includes Garrett’s
patented discrimination feature. This technology,
found only on Garrett detectors, features two
indicator scales that allow the user to see the
detector’s discrimination setting (Lower Scale) as
well as the analysis of each detected target (Upper
Scale). They also include the highly acclaimed

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6.5x9” PROformance searchcoil. This highly
rugged, epoxy-filled searchcoil covers more
ground per scan and offers greater depth to find
those deeply buried treasures. In order to take full
advantage of the special features and functions
of the Ace 150 and 250 metal detectors, carefully
read this instruction manual in its entirety.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ACE Parts ............................................................5
ACE Assembly.....................................................6
ACE Features and Controls .............................10
ACE 150 ........................................................10
ACE 250 ........................................................18
Hunting With Your ACE Detector...................26
Digging a Target ................................................28
Troubleshooting Guide .....................................29
Code of Ethics....................................................30
Caution...............................................................32
Bench Tests ........................................................34
Caring For Your ACE Detector .......................36
ACE Warranty / Service...................................38
ACE Accessories................................................41
RAM Books Order Form .................................45

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Control
Housing
S-shaped
Ramrod Stem
Upper
Stem
Lower
Stem
Search
coil
Threaded
Bolt
Handle
Grip
Padded
Arm Cuff
LCD
Screen
Detector
Stand
Pushbutton
Controls
Washer
Knob
ACE Illustration
Spring
Clip

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ACE Parts
No tools are required to assemble the ACE 250
or 150 enhanced metal detectors. Four (4) AA
batteries are included with the detector.
Before assembling your ACE metal detector
ensure you have the complete set of parts, which
include:
• Control Housing with S-shaped Ramrod Stem
• Upper Stem
• Lower Stem
• One (1) Wing Nut
• Two (2) Mounting Washers
• One (1) Threaded Bolt
• One (1) 6.5x9” Searchcoil with Cable
If any part is missing, please contact your local
dealer.

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ACE Assembly
1. Align the holes in the mounting washers
with the small posts on the stem and press
firmly into the lower stem.
2. Slide the searchcoil onto the stem.

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3. Insert the threaded bolt through the holes
of the lower stem and searchcoil.
Hand-tighten the searchcoil assembly
with the remaining wing nut.
4. Depress the spring clip and insert the
control housing into the upper stem.

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5. Depress the spring clip in the lower
stem to adjust to the most comfortable
operating length.
6. Wrap the searchcoil snugly about the
stem with the first turn of the cable over
the stem.