Garrett TreasureHound User manual

Owner’s
Manual
TreasureHound™
Depth Multiplier with
EagleEye™Pinpointing

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Garrett TreasureHound with EagleEye
Pinpointing Depth Multiplier
Congratulations on your selection of the Garrett
TreasureHound with EagleEye Pinpointing Depth
Multiplier. This accessory is designed for use with the
Garrett GTI 2500 metal detector. It is a specialized
coil system capable of detecting large metal objects at
depths much greater than most standard searchcoils.
The patented EagleEye Pinpointing searchcoil identifies
the precise location of a detected target.
In order to benefit from the TreasureHound, you should
first learn how to use the GTI 2500. Become familiar
with the detector's controls and how they function, and
learn how to operate the various features.
Generally speaking, the TreasureHound should be
used when searching for metal objects the size of a
can, jar or larger, and for elongated objects such as
large metal pipes or tubing, or culverts. In addition,
small targets such as coins can be found using the
EagleEye Pinpointing front searchcoil.

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EagleEye
Front coil
COMPONENTS
The TreasureHound with EagleEye Pinpointing
contains: a front coil with short cable; a rear coil with
a long cable; a beam assembly comprising a beam,
clamp, detector mounting stem and two 1" captive
thumb screws; and a bag of parts containing one 2.25"
thumb screw and one #10 washer.
Rear coil
Parts
bag
Beam assembly
2 captive thumb
screws to attach
front EagleEye coil
Use thumb screw/
washer to attach
rear coil here

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ASSEMBLY
1. Slide end of beam containing the two 1" captive
thumb screws onto front coil. Hand tighten thumb
screws.
2. Slide rear of beam into rear coil receptacle. Rear
coil must be oriented with receptacle fin below
beam and cable above beam. Align mounting holes,
insert the 2.25" thumb screw with the #10 washer
and hand tighten.

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3. Wrap rear coil cable snugly around beam and
attach to front coil connector.
4. Slide GTI 2500 detector housing onto detector
mounting stem to engage spring clip. Wrap front
coil cable snugly around beam and detector
mounting stem and attach connector to detector.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The GTI 2500 automatically operates in the All-Metal
mode when attached to the TreasureHound. Auto-
Threshold, which maintains the audio threshold at its
previously selected level, is disabled. The threshold
sound may fluctuate due to changes in temperature or
ground conditions. If this occurs, you can retune the
audio threshold by simply pressing and releasing the
All-Metal button.
The fully assembled GTI 2500 and Treasure Hound Depth Multiplier.

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SEARCH PROCEDURE
Walk forward with the TreasureHound EagleEye Depth
Multiplier pointing straight ahead and parallel to the
ground. Do not swing it as you would a standard
searchcoil. When searching for buried objects, you
should walk back and forth, following parallel paths.
Spacing between the paths may range from one foot
The TreasureHound Depth Multiplier should be carried with the for-
ward coil facing down. Do not swing your detector back and forth as
you would with a standard searchcoil.

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to several feet depending on the size of the targeted
object. You will detect all types of metal targets,
including iron; however, you will not detect most
surface trash and small pieces of junk metal.
Please note that with the TreasureHound EagleEye
Depth Multiplier the ground balance (or elimination)
controls are no longer operative. This means that
while searching over highly mineralized soil, you may
detect ground disturbance as you raise and lower the
instrument but in most cases such disturbances are
minor. You can minimize these ground responses by
maintaining the TreasureHound at a constant height
above the ground and walking smoothly.
While searching with the TreasureHound, you may
hear a faint increase in sound with each step you take.
You can minimize this phenomenon by walking more
smoothly and carefully.Keep in mind that because of
the enlarged searchcoil area, you may experience
some interference when working near power lines;
adjust the frequency to minimize interference. To
achieve greater detection depth, we recommend that
you use headphones to block out surrounding noise so
that you can hear faint signals more easily.

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Caution: In a construction area or other hazardous
locations, you may choose not to use the headphones
as they may obscure warning sounds.
PINPOINTING
The performance of the EagleEye Pinpointing front
searchcoil is similar to that of a 15" searchcoil. To
activate the EagleEye Pinpointing searchcoil, simply
press and hold the Treasure Imaging (Pinpoint)
touchpad and scan the front coil as you would using
any standard, single searchcoil.
To locate a buried target, position the front searchcoil
near the ground and next to the target's suspected
location. Press and hold the Pinpoint button and move
the front searchcoil from side to side over the target.
When the searchcoil is centered above the object,
the detector reaches the loudest audio response
and displays a maximum signal strength on its upper
scale. (Note: information on target size and depth is
not displayed.)
Occasionally, you may need to ground balance the front
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ground mineralization. For more information, refer to
the Manual Ground Balancing section of the detector's
owner's manual.
If you are unable to locate a target, it may be too
deep, in which case you should release the Pinpoint
button and locate the target with the Depth Multiplier.
Approach the target and mark the ground at the spot
where the target begins to respond. Next, approach the
target from the opposite direction and make another
mark at the spot where the target begins to respond
again. The center of the target should be located
between the two marks.
MORE INFORMATION
If you have difficulty operating the TreasureHound
with EagleEye Pinpointing, take a few minutes to
re-read this pamphlet. You may also want to consult
the detector's owner's manual for helpful tips on
evaluating problems. If you lose your owner's manual,
a new one is available from your dealer or the factory.
For further assistance, please contact the Garrett
Customer Service Department at 1-800-527-4011 or
972-494-6151.

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WARNING
The following safety measures must be observed at
all times:
• DO NOT hunt in areas where electric lines,
gas/water pipelines, bombs or other explosives
may be buried.
• NEVER trespass or hunt on private property
without permission.
• NATIONAL and STATE parks, military sites,
monuments, etc., are absolutely "off limits."
• ALWAYS exercise caution when digging toward
a target where the underground conditions are
unknown.

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