Manual FlashLED Li-Ion
– Maintenance and troubleshooting
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4.
Maintenance and troubleshooting
4.1
Lithium-ion battery
The following information and rules apply for Li-ion batteries to ensure proper and safe operation:
Self-discharge:
At room temperature, self-discharge is generally 5% per month. It does not occur linearly
and depends on various parameters, such as temperature, charge level, battery status, etc.
The battery therefore needs to be recharged every 12 months.
Service life:
If the battery is maintained well, up to 1000 charge cycles are possible. To achieve a long
service life, recharge the battery after each use. Do not use damaged batteries
– send in
the light for repair.
Charging conditions: If at all possible, charge the battery at room temperature and only use GIFAS chargers. The
Li-ion battery does not have a memory effect: it can be charged at any time, regardless of
the charging level, without damaging the cells.
Storage:
Protect the battery from temperatures above 45° C (e.g. continuous sun exposure), fire,
water and moisture. Always store batteries at room temperature and in a dry place.
Warranty:
Batteries are parts that are subject to wear. If handled improperly, they can be damaged,
thus significantly impairing their service life. For this reason, the battery is not provided with
a warranty.
4.2
Inspection plan
4.3
Description of maintenance work
The battery-powered lamp is maintenance-free and does not contain any parts that need to be serviced.
4.4
Troubleshooting
Work to be carried out
Period/interval
Test the emergency light function
According to country-specific regulations / when needed
Fault/error message
Possible cause
Remedy
New lamp does not function
The lamp is delivered in power-
saving mode
To start the lamp, place it in the
active charging station for 5
seconds and charge the battery
completely
No LED flashing in the charging
status
Deep battery discharge due to long
disuse
Charge for at least four hours,
during which time the charging LED
should light up again
Lamp can no longer be charged
In an older charger (only 230V
input voltage), the miniature fuse is
defective
Contact the manufacturer (GIFAS),
send in the charging station and (if
needed) the lamp
Lamp can no longer be charged,
but charging station is OK
Charging electronics or battery
defective
Contact the manufacturer (GIFAS),
send in the lamp if needed
An LED diode no longer lights up
LED defective
Send the lamp to GIFAS
Emergency light ON/OFF setting
does not work properly
Faulty initialisation by magnetic
switch on the charging station
Send the lamp to GIFAS
The operating time of the luminaire
is only 10 minutes
Battery is no longer functional
Battery replacement by GIFAS
