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AV-426-ICAO
Radio Controlled Solar Aviation Light
Solar Panel Replacement
The AV-426-ICAO is built around an internal aluminium chassis.
The solar panels can be user-replaced, by a trained technician, in the unlikely event that one is broken
or damaged during the product life (as demonstrated below).
Follow the steps below or contact [email protected] for more details.
1. Remove 4 x socket head cap screws and disconnect the light head
from the chassis.
2. Remove the upper battery bracket.
3. Disconnect the battery.
4. Remove the battery.
5. Remove 4 x M6-35mm long socket head cap screws, to remove the
top casting from the chassis.
Note
:
Be careful not to damage the o-rings on each of these screws.
If replacements are required please use standard 6x1.0mm o-ring.
6. Slide the rubber corner out of the chassis. It may be necessary to
lubricate the edges of the solar panels with grease or oil based
lubricant if this is difficult to remove.
7. Disconnect the faulty solar panelfrom the Auxiliary Power out, J5, J6,
J7 or J8.
8. Remove the faulty solar panel from the aluminium chassis.
9. Clean any silicon off the chassis from the solar panel junction box hole
and add a new silicone seal to ensure the solar panel is watertight
when assembled.
10. Repeat the process in the reverse order to replace a new panel.
Note:
Make sure the O-rings on the top casting and 4 x M6-35mm long
socket head cap screws are coated in silicon grease before re-
assembling.
Recommended torque settings for Fitment of Light Heads to Solar Base units using the 4 Hex
Bolts supplied. It is recommended that the bolts for holding the light heads to the Solar Base units
have a torque setting applied of 3Nm for a satisfactory seal.
Applying a higher Torque setting is not recommended and may void warranty. If in doubt, please
contact your local Avlite representative.
The replacement of a solar panel should only be performed by a confident technician.
Solar panel replacement is undertaken at customer’s own risk. Avlite will only guarantee
an IP68 rating if this is undertaken by Avlite Personnel.
To test for any leaks remove the gore vent and pressurise the assembled light to 1.5psi.
