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1.3  UNPACKING CONTENTS FROM SHIPPING BOX 

Carefully remove the upper lamp-handle assembly and the battery  as-
sembly from the box. The battery charger and 12VDC car adapter are 
located below the lens handle assembly box flap. Make sure all compo-
nents are removed from the box and discard the plastic bags and ties. 
 

1.4  ENGAGING LAMP ASSEMBLY TOGETHER 

Take  the  coiled  cord  DC  connector  (Figure  4B)  and  slide  the  flat  part 
under the tab of the lamp housing. Plug the connector (Figure 4A) into 
the  bottom  of  the  lamp  housing.  Coil  the  cord  in  the  compartment  flat 
against  the  bottom  of  the  battery  retainer.  To  clamp  the  two  compo-
nents  together,  carefully  align  the  cams  at  the  bottom  of  the lamp  as-
sembly  (opposite  of  latch)  so  they  engage  with  the  battery  compart-
ment, then push down handle to snap the two halves together. It is bet-
ter  to  have  the  battery  compartment  on  a  sturdy  surface  than  try  to 
bring the two pieces together while holding them. 
 

CAUTION:  DO  NOT  PLUG  THE  12VDC  CAR  AUXILIARY  CORD  IN 
THE LAMP CHARGING RECEPTACLE TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. 
USE  ONLY  THE  PROVIDED  CHARGER  TO  CHARGE  THE  LAMP 
BATTERY. 

FIGURE 1.  12VDC OUTPUT 100-240 VAC BATTERY CHARGER 

1.5  CHARGING THE ONGUARD LAMP BATTERY 

Prior to utilizing the lamp, it is recommended to bring the battery up to 
operating  charge  level.  Plug  the  battery  charger  in  a  115-230VAC  re-
ceptacle and connect the DC plug (Figure 1B) into the charging recep-
tacle located in the back of the handle (Figure 2A). Charge the battery 
until the red LED (Figure 1A) on the plug-in charger turns green, typi-
cally 12 hours. Remove the charger from the wall outlet when complete. 

 

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2.4  MAGNIFYING LENS 

The Onguard is supplied with a 5

 

diopter hard coated, polycarbonate 

lens.  
 

2.5  FLUORESCENT LAMP 

The Onguard comes standard with a 18 Watt, 5100K fluorescent lamp. 
This  color  temperature  is  referred  to  as  a  cool  white.  Daylight,  warm 
white and UV are also available. 

3.1  CLEANING THE MAGNIFYING LENS 

If  the  lens  has  dirt  sediment  on  the  surface,  remove  the  lens  as  de-
scribed in section 3.2. Rinse the lens under running cold water, allowing 
the water to remove the sediment till all sediment is washed off. Pat dry 
the  lens  with  a  clean,  dry,  soft  cotton  cloth.  Use  a  standard  window 
cleaner to clean the lens and then secure it back into the housing. If the 
lens does not need to be removed, proceed with the cleaner and cloth 
to clean the lens. Commercial lens cleaners can be utilized on the lens.  

FIGURE 7.  Switch and LED functions 

3.0  SERVICE 

 

Summary of Contents for Onguard 2020-38

Page 1: ...e 810 Russell Palmer Road Kingwood TX 77339 P O Box 6092 Kingwood TX 77325 Phone 281 359 1519 Email info allestec com PORTABLE INSPECTION MAGNIFYING LAMP 2012 Allestec Corporation All Rights Reserved 2020 38 2570A EM 090612 USA USER OPERATING GUIDE MODEL 2020 38 12VDC POWERED WITH EXTENDED 2 HOUR BATTERY LIFE STANDARD 2 25 MAGNIFICATION 5 DIOPTER LENS ...

Page 2: ... the battery terminal Carefully re move the battery and discard it in accordance with local laws Insert the new battery observing the polarity markings on the inside edge of the battery compartment Reinstall the terminal strips and then the battery retainer Charge the new battery prior to utilizing Allestec Corporation will provide warranty for the 2020 38 lamp for a period of three months Alleste...

Page 3: ...amp electrical connector is placed cor rectly on the 4 lugs Reinstall the clear lamp cover verifying the 4 lug pins are visible 3 APPLICATIONS Nature Biology Medical Schools Hobbies Scientific Forensics Pathology Chemistry Laboratory Electronics Inspections Archeology Universities Dermatology Manufacturing Quality Control FEATURES Portable operation Interchangeable diopter lens Interchangeable col...

Page 4: ...0 240 VAC BATTERY CHARGER 1 5 CHARGING THE ONGUARD LAMP BATTERY Prior to utilizing the lamp it is recommended to bring the battery up to operating charge level Plug the battery charger in a 115 230VAC re ceptacle and connect the DC plug Figure 1B into the charging recep tacle located in the back of the handle Figure 2A Charge the battery until the red LED Figure 1A on the plug in charger turns gre...

Page 5: ...attery life Each LED represents approximately 40 minutes of battery life when the battery is fully charged Batteries that are not utilized still lose a certain percentage of charge every month As the battery ages over the years the 40 minute increments will diminish with time When utilizing the lamp once the battery drains to a certain oper ating voltage the lamp will automatically turn off 2 0 OP...

Page 6: ... FIGURE 5 Image showing the upper half of the lamp removed The plug A needs to be inserted into the receptacle Figure 4A when the unit is removed from the shipping box FIGURE 6 12VDC CAR AUXILIARY POWER CORD Unplug the connector Figure 4A from the lamp base then plug the 12VDC car cord Figure 6A into the same receptacle Plug the other end of this cord Figure 6B into a car auxiliary power outlet ...

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