Service manual

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SLC600

Installation of SLC400, SLC500 & SLC600 Models

Before turning light on, intensity and flash settings must be set. Label “FRONT” indicates front of

the lantern, where all operations must take place.

1. From the front of the lantern unscrew the four cap screws located at either side of the light-head

and remove.

2. Remove bung from base of light-head.

3. The power and range settings of the lantern are adjust by setting the DIP switches. Your lantern

is normally set to maximum range (see ‘Selecting an Intensity Setting’, page 7).

4. Set rotary switches to the required flash code (see ‘Selecting a Flash Code’, page 7).

5. Replace bung, and place light-head back onto unit. Screw four cap screws up tight.

Lantern is activated by connecting +ve and -ve wires from solar regulator to +ve and -ve battery

terminals.

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 internal battery box lid with pan-head screwdriver.

3. To activate the lantern, connect the “Battery Negative (-)” wire to the negative terminal, and the

“Battery Positive (+)” wire to the positive terminal of the battery. Next connect the “Solar Negative

(-)” wire to the internal “Solar Negative (-)” wire, and the “Solar Positive (+) wire to the internal

“Solar Positive (+)” wire. Care must be taken when replacing internal battery lid to ensure internal

wiring is clear from sealed gasket.

4. Replace pan-head screws with battery box lid.

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

socket cap screws up tight.

6. To test place dark cover (towel or jacket) on top of light to activate sensor, light will come on.

7. Ensure that the unit is bolted to an even, flat surface.

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

To ensure waterproofing of the unit, make sure that no wires are protruding and that there is

an even seal.