Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
CAUSE
Lamp glows dimly, flickers or fails
1. Low battery capacity
a. Observe the electrolyte level in the cell windows and make certain level is
between the two scribed lines on the cell windows.
b. Continuous use of battery that has not been fully charged will cause it to
lose its capacity. This may be corrected by cycling the battery several
times (discharge 8 hours and recharge 16 hours). Repeat this procedure 3
times. If battery does not respond, replace with a new one.
2. Loose connections
a. Gently wiggle or pry each connection on top of the battery to make sure it
is tight and working properly.
b. Make certain solder connections of the circuit assembly (P/N 459739) are
fused solidly to the poles.
c. Check the cables for broken conductors by twisting or pulling it at various
points along its length.
d. Check the headpiece terminals and the electrical connections inside the
headpiece in the same manner as those on the battery.
e. Make sure the bulb is secure and making good contact.
f. If the light flickers or dims when any of the preceding items are being
checked, that item should be repaired or replaced.
g. If battery appears warm on charge, this is normal and is not necessarily an
indication that anything is wrong with the battery.
3. Electrolyte Level
a. Check at least once each week to see that the electrolyte level is between
the two scribed lines on the cell window.
Battery not holding a charge
a. Make sure charger output is set at 5.0 ± .05 VDC
during shift
b. Check electrolyte level after charge
c. Make sure connections between headpiece and battery are good; charging
rack connections are good.
d. Make sure stored batteries are boost charged before placing into service.
Battery Capacity:
a. 13 AH battery recommended routing is 8-10 hour discharge/16-14 hour
Loses charge during weekly use
recharge, 5 days a week. Use the 16 AH Luminator battery for greater cycle
routines.
b. Check charger.
c. Check battery connections.
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