Service manual

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SLC500 & SLC600

Solar Marine Lanterns

Maintenance and Servicing

Designed to be virtually maintenance-free, the SLC500 and SLC600 require minimal attention, though

the following maintenance and servicing information is provided to help ensure the life of your Sealite

product.

1. Cleaning Lens- occasional cleaning of the light lens may be required. Using a cloth and warm

soapy water, wipe off any foreign matter before rinsing the lens with fresh water.

2. Cleaning Solar Panels- occasional cleaning of the solar panels may be required. Using a cloth and

warm soapy water, wipe off any foreign matter before rinsing the panels with fresh water.

3. BatteryCheck-inspectionofbatteriesshouldbeperformedeverythreeyears(minimum)toensure

that the charger, battery and ancillary electronics are functioning correctly. Using a voltage meter,

check that the battery voltage is at least 12 volts under 100MA load, and ensure all terminals are

clearofforeignmatter(SL125-Cmodelsonly).

Replacing the Battery

The SLC500 & SLC600 lanterns have a sealed battery compartment which provides the user

with the ability to change the battery after years of operation. The 2-piece design ensures ease of

maintenance,asthebaseremainsxedtothesupportingstructure.

1. From the front of the lantern, unscrew the four socket cap screws from the base of the lantern, and

remove the body from the base plate.

2. Unscrew the 4 retaining knobs and remove the battery box lid.

3. Disconnect the positive and negative wires from the battery.

4. Discard old battery in a safe manner.

5. Reattach positive and negative wires to the new battery.

6. Replacethebatteryboxlid,retthe4retainingknobsandtightensecurely.

7. Replace the lantern body onto the base plate ensuring that no wiring is protruding, and screw four

socketcapscrewsrmly.

8. To test place dark cover on top of light to activate sensor, light will come on.

Care must be taken to observe the polarity of each wire before they are connected.

To ensure waterproong of the unit, make sure that no wires are protruding and that there is an

even seal.

Always discard old batteries in a safe manner.