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EQUINOX 600 / 800 Battery Replacement

Detector: EQUINOX 600 / 800
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 10 mins
Hazards: Water Ingress

Replace the EQUINOX 600 / 800 internal Li-Ion battery.

Due to the waterproof design of EQUINOX 600 / 800 detectors it is strongly recommended you read all instructions prior to commencing the battery replacement.

A video demonstrating the replacement process can be found on the Minelab YouTube Channel at this link: EQUIONX Battery Replacement Video

All Minelab Authorised Service Centres can perform the internal battery replacement if you prefer to have the work performed without possibility of voiding your Control Panel warranty.

The EQUINOX internal Li ion Battery has a warranty period of 6 months from original date of detector purchase.

Connect the battery cable to the Control Pod wiring loom ensuring that the white connector is not forcibly extended beyond the entrance of the battery compartment while doing so.
Ease the bung and battery into the Control Pod handle with the tab [13] of the bung aligned to the slot [14] of the Control Pod handle.

The battery and bung assembly should enter the Control Pod easily without significant resistance.

The final 5mm of the battery assembly insertion may require additional force.

It is critical that the bung is positioned symmetrical into the handle. If the bung is asymmetrical, this may lead to water ingress!

Secure bung with 1 x M3x8 screw [2] using Hex Driver 2mm (H2). Tighten by hand taking care not to strip the threads.

The torque should not exceed 0.5 Nm

Ensure the bung does not move when tightening the screw and the bung is still positioned symmetrical into the handle when tight.