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1. Controls amp Features ACE 150 ACE 250 Troubleshooting Guide Warranty amp Service Warning Accessories 12 19 26 27 30 32 5 Ace 150 Ace 250 ACE Illustration Search coil Screen Spring Washer Clip Pushbutton Knob Controls Threaded S shaped Bolt Ramrod Stem Detector Stand Padded Arm Cuff 6 Garrett Metal Detectors ACE Parts No tools are required to assemble the ACE 250 or 150 enhanced metal detectors 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 Two 2 Knobs 0 Two 2 Washers One 1 Threaded Bolt Searchcoil with Cable If any part is missing please contact your local dealer 7 Ace 150 Ace 250 ACE Assembly R Attach the Lower Stem to the Searchcoil by first removing the paper liner from the two mounting washers and inserting them into the Stem adhere to stem then slip the Searchcoil onto the Stem Insert the Threaded Bolt through the holes of the searchcoil and hand tighten the two Knobs AO 8 Garrett Metal Detectors Install the Upper Stem to the Lower Stem and then this assembly to the ACE Control Housing by depressing the two buttons and coupling the Stem to the Housing unit Adjust for the most comfortable operating length Wrap the Search2. a target when its signal is inconsistent Inconsistent signals can mean a trash target is nearby a good target ewelry Mode This mode is designed to find jewelry such as rings bracelets watches 13 Ace 150 Ace 250 and necklaces and ignore most trash items such as bottlecaps and nails Coins Mode This mode is designed to find all types of coins and eliminate trash items Such as iron bottlecaps most pulltabs and other objects normally encountered while coin hunting Some bent pulltabs and pieces of tabs may not be eliminated from detection Some digging of junk targets is to be expected 14 Garrett Metal Detectors SENSITIVITY 7S ACE 150 Features The ACE 150 is designed with Garrett s exclusive Graphic Target ID technology which indicates the probable identification of a target along a horizontal scale that reads from low conductive metals e g iron on the left to high conductive metals e g U S coins on the right 1 Mode Indicates which detection mode is selected by highlighting the corresponding word on the LCD screen 15 Ace 150 Ace 250 2 Target ID Legend A Target ID Legend is located directly above the LCD screen and indicates commonly found targets and metals When a targetis detected the Target ID cursor will appear below the word that most likely indicates the type of target found based on its conductivity 3 Upper Scale The Upper Scale where the Target ID cursor is
3. eliminate that specific target All Notch Discrimination modifications made while in the CUSTOM mode will be retained when the detector is turned OFF However all changes made to the Notch Discrimination scale while in the ALL METAL J EWELRY RELICS and COINS modes will return to the factory settings when the detector is turned OFF 3 PINPOINT Push Button Press and hold the Pinpoint pushbutton to determine the exact location of a target that is still hidden in the ground wall or other 20 Garrett Metal Detectors structure When pinpointing the Upper Scale on the LCD Screen indicates signal strength When the greatest number of LCD segments increasing left to right on the scale is Shown the center of the searchcoil is directly over the target with the depth of a coin sized target shown on the depth scale 4 MODE options e CUSTOM Mode This Mode can be programmed solely by the operator The ACE 250 is factory preset with the CUSTOM Mode set the same as the COINS Mode By using the DISCRIM and ELIM push buttons an operator can modify the Notch Discrimination Settings to individual specifications which will be retained in the CUSTOM Mode when the ACE is turned OFF 21 Ace 150 Ace 250 The CUSTOM Mode can be used to find specific metal items For example if an earring has been lost scan the matching earring with the ACE 250 while in the CUSTOM mode Note where the Target ID cursor appears when the earring
4. 2 Garrett Metal Detectors Thank You For Choosing Garrett Metal Detectors Thank you for choosing 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 include 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 6 5x9 PROformance searchcoil This highly rugged epoxy filled searchcoil covers more ground per scan and offers greater depth to find those deeply buried 3 Ace 150 Ace 250 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 We also recommend you take time to read Garrett s Treasure Tips and Hunting Hints booklet for expert advice on successfully hunting pinpointing and digging your targets 4 Garrett Metal Detectors Table of Contents ACE Parts ACE Assembly ACE
5. batteries by gently sliding the cover off the control housing Remove batteries from the ACE when the unit will be stored for longer than 30 days See Page 10 8 Headphone J ack ACE sport phones with 1 4 plug can be inserted into the jack found on the reverse side of the Control Housing 9 Tone ID The Tone ID feature produces distinct audible tones based on a target s conductivity e High conductivity targets such as U S coins produce a unique belltone signal e Medium conductivity targets such as jewelry nickels and international coins produce a Standard pitched audio signal e Low conductivity targets such as iron and nails produce a low pitch audio signal 18 Garrett Metal Detectors mus t daue w s 2 ee amp SS ACE 250 Controls The ACE 250 includes these additional control functions not found on the ACE 150 1 DISCRIM Pushbutton Use the or DISCRIM pushbuttons to move the Target ID cursor to the left or right Next use the ELIM Pushbutton to modify the discrimination pattern on the Lower Scale 19 Ace 150 Ace 250 2 ELIM Pushbutton Press the ELIM Eliminate pushbutton to eliminate or activate the LCD cursor located on the Lower Scale directly below the Target ID cursor The ELIM function can be used to modify each Mode s discrimination pattern For example when an unwanted target is located while hunting press the ELIM button to create a Notch delete the cursor to
6. coil cable snugly about the stem with the first turn of the cable over the stem Ace 150 Ace 250 5 Insert the cable connector into the connector on 7 The location of the arm cuff may be adjusted the housing and hand tighten securely by removing the screw in the bottom of the arm rest and rotating the cuff 180 6 All ACE detectors come with batteries installed Slide cover back to replace batteries 10 11 Garrett Metal Detectors Ace 150 Ace 250 ACE 150 Controls 1 POWER Pushbutton Press the POWER button once to turn the detector ON or OFF Note After turning detector off wait 3 to 5 seconds before turning back ON 2 SENSITIVITY Pushbutton Push the SENSITIVITY button to step through the four 4 sensitivity levels which are continuously shown on the LCD screen Use higher sensitivity levels when searching for very small or very deep targets 12 Garrett Metal Detectors Use lower sensitivity levels in locations where the detector is behaving erratically due to excessive metallic trash interference high mineral soils saltwater beaches or other metal detectors are present 3 MODE Pushbutton Push the MODE button to select one of three desired detection Modes All Metal Mode This MODE is designed to detect every type of metal and should be used when you want to find all metal items or when the materials of the desired object is unknown Switch to the All Metal Mode to aid in locating
7. e event you encounter problems with your ACE detector please read through this Owner s Manual carefully to ensure the detector is not inoperable due to manual adjustments On the ACE 250 press and hold the POWER Pushbutton for 10 seconds to return the recommended factory settings Before you return your ACE detector to the factory make certain you have 1 Checked your batteries switches and connectors Weak batteries are the most common cause of detector failure 2 Contacted your dealer particularly if you are not 27 Ace 150 Ace 250 familiar with the ACE detectors 3 Included a letter that fully describes the problem and conditions under which they occur 4 Included your name address and a phone number where you can be reached between 8 30 a m and 4 p m C S T 5 Carefully packed the detector in its original shipping box or other suitable box Make certain that proper insulation or packing material is used to secure all parts Do not ship stems or headphones unless they are a part of the problem Be certain to return all coils 6 Ship to Garrett Metal Detectors Hobby Repair Department 1881 W State Street Garland Texas 75042 28 Garrett Metal Detectors You can call Garrett s Customer Service Department at 1 800 527 4011 U S A or 1 972 494 6151 Outside U S A if you have further questions Please allow approximately one week for Garrett technicians to examine and repair your detector after t
8. hey receive it plus another week for return shipping All equipment will be returned via UPS or parcel post unless written authorization is given by you to ship collect by air parcel post UPS Blue air or air freight International Customers It is recommended our international customers contact their local dealer for repairs and warranty service to avoid the high costs of international shipping rates If you do not know where to locate your local dealer please contact the Garrett factory by calling 1 972 494 6151 or e mail us at sales garrett com 29 Ace 150 Ace 250 WARNING particularly in areas where you are uncertain of underground conditions Any metal detector may discover underground power lines explosives or other items which when struck could cause personal injury When searching with your ACE detector observe these precautions Do not hunt in an area where there might be underground electric lines or pipes buried at a Shallow depth Do not hunt in a military zone where bombs or other explosives may be buried e Avoid striking any line known to be or suspected of carrying electrical power e Do not disturb any pipeline particularly if it could contain flammable gas or liquid e Always use reasonable caution in digging 30 31 Garrett Metal Detectors Ace 150 Ace 250 ACE Accessories Garrett offers a complete line of ACE accessories that will increase your success and enjoyment of treasure hunting w
9. illuminated when a target is detected consists of five 5 graphical segments 4 Target ID Cursor The Target ID cursor is illuminated in the Upper Scale and indicates the probable identity of a detected target 5 Lower Scale The lower horizontal scale or Notch Discrimination Scale indicates the discrimination pattern where the ACE will or will not produce an audible signal when a target is located This scale changes when Switching between Detection Modes 16 Garrett Metal Detectors No audible signal will be produced when a target is located where a notch is present those regions of the Lower Scale where no cursors are visible 6 Coin Depth The depth of a coin or similar sized target will be shown on the LCD screen Depth is indicated when the LCD scale is illuminated at 2 4 or 6 inches Sweep over the target with the searchcoil 1 from the soil to get the most accurate reading Note Targets larger than a coin may display shallower than acutal depth while targets smaller than a coin may display deeper than actual depth 7 Low Battery Indicator When the unit s batteries become weak the Low Battery Indicator will turn on For best performance replace the old batteries with quality alkaline AA batteries NiMH rechargeable batteries may be used but will have a shorter life per charge You can expect 20 to 40 hours of operation depending on battery type 17 Ace 150 Ace 250 Access and replace the
10. is scanned Next use the DISCRIM pushbutton to move the Target ID cursor to the left and right Push the ELIM button to delete the LCD cursors on the notch Discrimination Scale leaving only the one where the Target ID cursor illuminated when the earring was scanned The ACE 250 is now programmed to find only the missing earring based on the conductivity of its matching pair ELIM can also be used to modify the Notch Discrimination Scale to reject a specific type of trash while detecting all other metal When a trash metal is detected while hunting simply push the ELIM button to create a notch where Garrett Metal Detectors the Target ID cursor signaled the presence of the trash The next time the ACE 250 encounters the same trash item it will not produce an audible signal RELICS Mode Designed to eliminate trash targets normally associated with relic hunting while detecting good targets in the lower conductivity range such as lead and brass 23 Ace 150 Ace 250 E METS er cgi a e ee e CORS T Aa ACE 250 Features The ACE 250 includes these additional features that are not found on the ACE 150 1 POWER Push Button Press and release to switch the unit ON and resume hunting with the same settings and modifications used prior to turning the unit OFF When the POWER Push Button is pressed and held for 5 seconds the ACE 250 will return to the factory 24 Garrett Metal Detectors recommended settings
11. ith your new detector These accessory products are available from your local or dealer or by calling the Garrett factory at 1 800 527 4011 1 ACE Tote Sport Bag 1651500 14 95 Rugged and durable this ACE series tote bag is 18 in diameter and is made of durable nylon mesh to easily hold and store all ACE series detectors when disassembled and accessories 32 Garrett Metal Detectors 2 ACE Sport Phones 1612400 14 95 These sleek light weight sport headphones with a 1 4 adapter are designed especially for the ACE detector series to mask out external noise for greater audio signal clarity 3 ACE Baseball Cap 1663100 9 95 This 100 cotton cap features an embroidered green Garrett logo on the front red and green ACE logo on the side and green garrett com on the reverse Comes with a convenient Velcro strap on the back 33 Ace 150 Ace 250 4 ACE Digging Shovel 1606100 14 95 Highly durable this ACE Series Stainless steel digging tool with handy depth scale is ideal for digging in all kinds of soils 5 ACE Sport Visor 1663200 9 95 The ACE series black Sports visor protects eyes from sun s rays and glare and includes padded rim to catch perspiration Quick slip ON OFF design is perfect for men and women 34 Garrett Metal Detectors 6 RAM Books Charles Garrett and other professional treasure hunters Share their knowledge and experience of treasure hun
12. l Metal Mode Intermittent signals typically mean you ve found a deeply buried target or one that is positioned at a difficult angle for your detector to read Increase the sensitivity on your detector and scan from different directions until the signal becomes more definite In the case of multiple targets switch to the All Metal Mode or press PINPOINT to precisely locate all targets NOTE Iron targets may cause Intermittent Signals You can identify iron targets in an All Metal Mode Intermittent Signals Ensure you are using the correct mode for the type of hunting you are doing If you are hunting for coins ensure you are in the COINS mode You may also use the All Metal mode which detects all metal targets to ensure desired targets are present I m not finding specific targets If your Target ID Cursor bounces erratically chances are you ve found a trash target However a Target ID Cursor may bounce if a good target such as a coin is not parallel to the searchcoil e g on edge It may also bounce if there is one or multiple junk targets laying next to the good target Scan from different directions until your Target ID Cursor becomes more stable Target ID Cursor bounces 26 Garrett Metal Detectors ACE Warranty amp Service Your ACE detector is warranted for 24 months limited parts and labor but does not cover damage caused by alteration modification neglect accident or misuse In th
13. of each MODE Note After turning detector OFF wait 3 to 5 seconds before turning back on 2 Target ID Legend The Target ID Legend depicts illustrations of coins metals and trash items for a quick visual reference when hunting 3 Upper Scale The Upper Scale where the Target ID cursor is illuminated when hunting consists of twelve 12 graphical segments for more precise Target ID and discrimination 4 Coin Depth Coin Depth is expanded to four 4 depth indicators including 2 4 6 and 8 inches 5 Sensitivity The ACE 250 has eight 8 Sensitivity settings for more precise depth and target detection 6 Battery Condition Indicator An LCD display is continuously illuminated to indicate the battery level 25 Ace 150 Ace 250 Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM SOLUTION No power 1 Ensure batteries are installed in the correct position P 2 Replace all old batteries with all new batteries 1 Ensure your searchcoil is securely connected and the coil cable is tightly wound around the stem 2 Ensure you are not using the detector indoors where excessive amounts of metal are found Erratic sounds or 3 Reduce your sensitivity setting target ID cursor 4 Determine if you are close to other metal movement detectors or other metal structures such as electrical power lines wire fences benches etc NOTE Iron targets may cause erratic sounds or Target ID Cursor movement You can identify iron targets in an Al
14. ting in these fine books New Successful Coin Hunting 9 95 Treasure Hunting for Fun and Profit 9 95 Ghost Town Treasures 9 95 Find Gold with a Metal Detector 9 95 Buried Treasure You Can Find 14 95 Gold of the Americas 9 95 Treasure Recovery from Sand and Sea 7 95 New Modern Metal Detectors 12 95 Gold Panning is Easy 9 95 Introduction to Metal Detecting 1 00 The Competitive Treasure Hunt 9 95 Treasure Caches Can be Found 9 95 Treasure Tips amp Hunting Hints Booklet 4 95 35 Ace 150 Ace 250 RAM Book Order Form TREASURE HUNTING NOTES Garrett Metal Detectors 1881 W State Street Garland Texas 75042 Add 1 00 for each book maximum 3 00 for shipping and handling charges Please call the Garrett factory to place orders for all other accessories Total for RAM Books 8 25 Tax Texas residents only Handling Charge Total ___Enclosed check or money order prefer to order using my check one ___ American Express ___ MasterCard __ Visa ___ Discover CC Ex Date Signature Name Address City State Zip 36 Garrett Metal Detectors
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