ACE 150/250 Manual
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1. New Successful Coin Hunting 9 95 _ Treasure Hunting for Fun and Profit 9 95 ___ Treasure Caches Can Be Found 9 95 Ghost Town Treasures sosse 9 95 _ You Can Find Gold with a Metal Detector 9 95 _ Buried Treasures You Can Find 14 95 __ Gold of the Americas 9 95 __ New Modern Metal Detectors 1 000 12 95 Gold Panning is Easy sronrnvornrvrrnrnvvrenvrenrer 9 95 How to Find Lost Treasure 3 95 How to Find Gold osos 3 95 Free with the purchase of any other RAM book or Garrett product If you do not wish to purchase anything but would like a free copy of How to Find Lost Treasure mail 2 00 for postage and handling to the address below U S orders only For international orders contact international Qgarrett com Please send payment to RAM Publishing Co 1881 West State Street Garland Texas 75042 Order form continued on back of this page 45 Ace 150 Ace 250 MAIL IN ORDER FORM Add 2 00 for first book and 1 00 for each additional book ordered for handling and shipping charges Total for books 8 25 Tax TX CA residents Handling Charge TOTAL Payment Options ___ Enclosed check or money order ___ I prefer to order through ___ American Express ___ MasterCard Visa Discover Card Number Expiration Date of Card Phone Number Signature Required on credit card purchases Name Address2. City State Zip 46 Garrett Metal Detectors GARRETT METAL DETEGTORS www garrett com 1881 W State Street Garland Texas 75042 Toll Free 800 527 4011 Tel 972 494 6151 Fax 972 494 1881 Email sales garrett com O 2007 Garrett Electronics Inc PN 1526100 G 1207 TM
3. NYE aw Owner s EVE wa JE 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 1 Ace 150 Ace 250 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 2 Garrett Metal Detectors TABLE OF CONTENTS ACE PariS E hee 5 ACE Assembly orrnrrrnrrrrvrvrrnrrrrrnrenrrrrrrrrrrnrrrnernn 6 ACE Features and Controls ssorrrnnrrnrrrrnnr 10 AGE 150 sandra ai 10 ACE 25082 s
4. 2 Slide the searchcoil onto the stem Garrett Metal Detectors 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 7 Ace 150 Ace 250 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 8 Garrett Metal Detectors T Insert the cable connector into the con nector of control housing and hand tighten The location of the arm cuff may be adjusted by removing the screw on the bottom and moving it to the other hole 9 Ace 150 Ace 250 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 Low Lower Upper Battery Target D Sensitivity Target ID Scale Scale Indicator Legend Indicator Cursor Depth Indicator IRON umtii GOLD Im SILVER pr NICKEL PTAB RINGS COMS COJN DEPTH yor om 10 Garrett Metal Detectors 1 Mode lndicates which of the three detection modes is selected by highlighting the corresponding word on
5. When the POWER pushbutton is pressed and held for 5 to 10 seconds until the detector beeps the ACE 150 will return to the factory recommended settings of each MODE 2 SENSITIVITY Pushbutton Push the SENSITIVITY button to step through the four 4 15 Ace 150 Ace 250 sensitivity levels which are continuously shown on the LCD sereen Use higher sensitivity levels when searching for very small or very deep targets 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 a target when its signal is inconsistent Inconsistent signals can mean a trash target is close to a good target 16 Garrett Metal Detectors e Jewelry Mode This mode is designed to find jewelry such as rings bracelets watches and necklaces and ignore most trash items such as bottle caps and nails e Coins Mode This modeis designed to find all types of coins and eliminate trash items such as iron bottle caps most pulltabs and other objects normally encountered while coin hunti
6. When the unit s batteries become weak the Low Battery Indicator will remain on For best performance replace the old batteries with quality alkaline AA batteries NiMH rechargeable batteries may be used but will 12 Garrett Metal Detectors have a shorter life per charge You can expect 20 to 40 hours of operation depending on battery type Access and replace the batteries on the ACE 150 and 250 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 8 Headphone Jack Any 1 4 plug headphones can be inserted into the jack found on the reverse side of the Control Housing 13 Ace 150 Ace 250 9 Tone ID The Tone ID feature produces distinct audible tones based on a target s conductivity 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 Low conductivity targets such as iron and nails produce a low pitch audio signal 14 Garrett Metal Detectors ACE 150 Controls estat GOLD Hin NICKEL PTAB RINGS mest SAVER D COINS SENSITIVITY P O QB 1 POWER Pushbutton press and hold to reset to factory recommended settings Press and release to switch the unit ON and resume hunting with the same settings and modifications used prior to turning the unit OFF
7. mode you wish to test 3 Pass various metal objects coins bottle caps nails etc across the searchcoil at a distance of one to two inches Your metal detector will audibly and visually identify the target 34 Garrett Metal Detectors 4 Perform this test in all the modes available on your detector Observe the sounds as well as the graphics on the LCD that are made in each mode 5 Record the results of your bench tests and refer to them when hunting in the field 35 Ace 150 Ace 250 Caring For Your ACE Detector Your Garrett detector is a rugged machine designed for outdoor use However as with all electronic equipment there are some simple ways you can care for your detector to maintain its high performance Avoid extreme temperatures as much as possible such as storing the detector in an automobile trunk during the summer or outdoors in sub freezing weather Keep your detector clean Wipe the control housing with a damp cloth when necessary e Remember that your searchcoil is submersible but your control housing is not Never submerge the control housing in water unless it is specifically designed for underwater use 36 Garrett Metal Detectors Protect your control housing from heavy mist rain and blowing surf e Disassemble the stem and wipe it and the searchcoil clean with a damp cloth Be sure not to submerge the connector e When storing for longer than one month remove the batteries fro
8. the LCD screen 2 Target ID Legend A printed Target ID Legend is located directly above the LCD screen and indicates commonly found targets and metals When a target is 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 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 11 Ace 150 Ace 250 will not produce an audible signal when a target is located This scale changes when switching between Detection Modes No audible signal will be produced when a target is located where a notch is absent those Lower Scale regions 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 actual depth while targets smaller than a coin may display deeper than actual depth 7 Low Battery Indicator
9. 23 Ace 150 Ace 250 24 BRONZE IRON GODS SILVER i FOIL s gt a e GOLD amp BON wll BRONZE film deum S 80 wew the earring 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 see illustrations above leaving only the one where the Target ID cursor illuminated when the earring was scanned Depending upon how the earring is laying in the ground your ability to find it will be enhanced by turning on an additional cursor on either side of the target cursor The ACE 250 is now programmed to find only the missing earring based on the conductivity of its matching pair Garrett Metal Detectors 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 audibly detected while hunting simply push the ELIM button to create a notch where 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 25 Ace 150 Ace 250 Hunting With Your ACE Detector If you re new to treasure hunting start searching in sandy areas su
10. N L net e fe den eee COIN DEPTH SENSITIVITY GARRETT gE PINPOINT SS Ac Ely 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 2 ELIM Pushbutton Press the ELIM Eliminate pushbutton to eliminate or activate the 20 Garrett Metal Detectors LCD cursor located on the Lower Scale directly below theTarget 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 eliminate that Notch delete the cursor to eliminate that specific target See illustration below 6010 amp Paon Usain Je O oe amp x GOLD amp te ar all er ar gt 28 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 JEWELRY RELICS 21 Ace 150 Ace 250 and COINS modes will return to the factory settings when the detector is turned OFF 3 PINPOINT Pushbutton Press and hold the Pinpoint pushbutton to determine the exact location of a target that is still hidden in the ground wall or other structure When pinpointing the Upper Scale on the LCD Screen indicates signal strength Wh
11. art of the problem Be certain to return all coils 6 Ship to Garrett Metal Detectors Customer Service 1881 W State Street Garland Texas 75042 39 Ace 150 Ace 250 You can call Garrett s Customer Service Depart ment at 1 800 527 4011 in the U S and Canada or 1 972 494 6151 outside the U S if you have further questions during regular business hours Please allow approximately one week for Garrett technicians to examine and repair your detector after they 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 prepaid 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 international garrett com 40 Garrett Metal Detectors ACE Accessories Garrett offers a complete line of ACE accessories that will increase your success and enjoyment of treasure hunting with 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 diame
12. ch as those found near playgrounds or on the beach These sandy and loose gravel areas make it easier to learn how to use your metal detector to pinpoint and dig targets Hunt in your own yard and around playground lawns once you re familiar with your new metal detector These areas give you an opportunity to test your pinpointing and digging practices in manicured lawns Keep your searchcoil height approximately 1 to 2 inches and parallel to the ground at all times for best detection results 26 Garrett Metal Detectors e Walk slowly as you scan your searchcoil in a straight line from side to side while moving the coil at a speed of about 1 2 to 1 foot per second Advance the searchcoil about one half the diameter of the searchcoil at the end of each sweep Sean Er Vea JE s Persecond gt 2 Sei side to Side 27 Ace 150 Ace 250 Digging a Target FAN To retrieve your treasure in a grassy area 1 Cut a C shaped half I circle in the ground about 3 to 4 inches deep where you ve pinpointed your target 2 Gently fold the grass plug onto a handkerchief or similar type cloth 3 Retrieve your target from the hole or use a probe to further J investigate its location If the target is deeper place the excess soil on top of the folded plug 4 Replace the loose soil and fold the plug back into the ground Step on the plug to ensure it will not be pulled up with a la
13. ei MAA 05 18 Hunting With Your ACE Detector 26 Digging a Target ssoororrrrnnrrrvrrsnrrrrrrrrrnrrnnerr 28 Troubleshooting Guide oornvrrrnnnrrnrrrrnnrrnnrrr 29 Code of Ethics nuntius 30 Caution Oa 32 Bench Test 0 020 ccc2 5 ec sshedecdintesticdialeesedavsncisanns 34 Caring For Your ACE Detector 0 36 ACE Warranty Service 38 ACE Accessories s mmvmrrrvrrrrrrrrvrrrrrrrrrerrrnvrrner 41 RAM Books Order Form oosrernrnrrnrrrrrrrrnnrrr 45 3 Ace 150 Ace 250 ACE Illustration Search coil Lower trol Stem Upper Contro Housing LCD Screen Pushbutton Controls Washer Clip Threaded S shaped Bolt Ramrod Stem Handle Grip Detector Stand Padded Arm Cuff 4 Garrett Metal Detectors 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 e Control Housing with S shaped Ramrod Stem e 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 5 Ace 150 Ace 250 ACE Assembly 1 Align the holes in the mounting washers with the small posts on the stem and press firmly into the lower stem
14. en 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 To use the pinpoint function move the searchcoil to the side of the target s loudest audible tone Press the Pinpoint button and hold it down while sweeping the searchcoil at a constant height over the target area Sweep the searchcoil side to side and front to back at the lowest constant height to locate the area causing the loudest signal Watch the bar graphs on the LCD Screen to also see the 22 Garrett Metal Detectors peak signal area With practice at pinpointing you will be able to pinpoint objects very quickly 4 Five MODE options Like the ACE 150 the ACE 250 has All Metal Jewelry and Coins modes The ACE 250 however has two additional modes Custom and Relics e CUSTOM Mode This Mode can be programmed 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 pushbuttons 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 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
15. m the detector It is best to use quality alkaline batteries When changing old batteries be sure to replace with all new batteries for optimum performance 37 Ace 150 Ace 250 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 the 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 familiar with the ACE detectors 38 Garrett Metal 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 Monday through Friday on regular business days 5 Carefully pack 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 p
16. ng Some bent pulltabs and pieces of tabs may not be eliminated from detection Some digging of junk targets is to be expected such as soft drink cans 17 Ace 150 Ace 250 ACE 250 Key Features Lower Upper Sensitivity Target ID Target ID Battery Coin Depth Scale Scale Indicator Legend Cursor Condition Indicator Indicator WRON ff GOLD Sp SILVER ron larong ge MODE Be 1 POWER Pushbutton press and hold to reset to factory recommended settings 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 pushbutton is pressed and held for 5 to 10 seconds until the detector beeps the ACE 250 will return to the factory recommended settings of each MODE 18 Garrett Metal Detectors 2 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 3 Coin Depth Coin Depth is expanded to four 4 depth indicators including 2 4 6 and 8 inches 4 Sensitivity The ACE 250 has eight 8 Sensitivity settings for more precise depth and target detection 5 Battery Condition Indicator An LCD display is continuously illuminated to indicate the battery level 19 Ace 150 Ace 250 ACE 250 Controls The ACE 250 includes these additional control functions not found on the ACE 150 GOLD amp MO
17. or the type hunting you are doing If specifically hunting for coins COINS mode should be your best choice to eliminate other undesirable targets You may also use the All Metal mode which detects all metal targets to ensure desired targets are present 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 29 Ace 150 Ace 250 Code of Ethics The following is a Code of Ethics that many treasure hunt clubs endorse and hobbyists follow to preserve our exciting hobby of metal detecting We encourage you to do the same e I will keep informed on and obey all laws regulations and rules governing federal state and local public lands e I will aid law enforcement officials whenever possible e I will cause no willful damage to property of any kind including fences signs and buildings e I will always fill the holes I dig I will not destroy property buildings or the remains of ghost towns and other deserted structures 30 Garrett Metal Detectors I will not leave litter or other discarded junk items lying around I will carry all trash and dug targets with me when I leave each
18. search area I will observe the Golden Rule using good outdoor manners and conducting myself at all times in a manner which will add to the stature and public image of all people engaged in the field of metal detection 31 Ace 150 Ace 250 Caution When searching for treasure with your Garrett detector observe these precautions e Never trespass or hunt on private property without permission e Avoid areas where pipelines or electric lines may be buried e National and state parks monuments etc are absolutely off limits Deepseeking detectors can detect concealed pipes wiring and other potentially dangerous material When those are located the proper authorities should be notified Do not hunt in a military zone where bombs or other explosives may be buried 32 Garrett Metal Detectors e Do not disturb any pipeline particularly if it could be carrying flammable gas or liquid e Use reasonable caution in digging toward any target particularly in areas you are uncertain of the ground conditions If you are unsure if you can use your metal detector in any area seek permission from the proper authorities 33 Ace 150 Ace 250 Bench Tests You can conduct bench tests to become more familiar with your detector s operation To conduct a bench test 1 Place the searchcoil on a flat non metallic surface that is several feet from other metallic objects 2 Select the search
19. ter and is made of durable nylon mesh to easily hold and store all ACE series detectors when disassembled and accessories 41 Ace 150 Ace 250 2 ACE Sport Phones 1612400 14 95 D 3 ACE Baseball 1663100 9 95 42 Garrett Metal Detectors 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 Cap Embroidered 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 4 4 5 ACE Super Sniper Searchcoil 221800 74 95 Use when searching for small shallow targets in trashy or tight places 5 9x12 PROformance Searchcoil 221900 99 95 Use to increase scan width and depth when hunting in large areas 6 ACE Environmental Cover Up 1619900 1 14 95 z Protect your detector from light rain and dust without inhibiting view of control panel 43 Ace 150 Ace 250 7 Garrett TreasureSound Headphones 1612500 19 95 caps these lightweight lt x S With soft washable ear 2 headphones feature D stereo sound and durable construction 44 Garrett Metal Detectors RAM BOOKS ORDER FORM Please send me the following RAM books Please indicate number of copies desired
20. wn mower 28 Garrett Metal Detectors Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM No power Erratic sounds or target ID cursor movement Intermittent Signals I m not finding specific targets Target ID Cursor bounces SOLUTION Ensure batteries are installed in the correct position Replace all old batteries with all new batteries Ensure your searchcoil is securely connected and the coil cable is snugly wound around the stem 2 If using the detector indoors be aware that excessive amounts of metal can be found in floors and walls 3 Reduce your sensitivity setting 4 Determine if you are close to other metal detectors or other metal structures such as electrical power lines wire fences enches etc NOTE Large flat pieces of iron depending on their orientation in the ground can read incorrectly and cause erratic Target ID Cursor movement 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 In trashy areas use the Super Sniper searchcoil NOTE Iron targets may cause Intermittent Signals You can identify iron targets in an All Metal Mode Ensure you are using the correct mode f
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