M850/M860 USER MANUAL
WARRANTY & CUSTOMER SERVICE
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15. Reconnect all 4 base plate screws. Tighten
each screw down to 50-inch lbs using a
calibrated torque wrench.
16. Return the lantern upright. It is now ready to
be turned on and programmed.
Preparing the Lantern for
Storage (Self-Contained Only)
To ensure optimal product life complete the following
steps prior to storing the lantern.
Check the current battery status of the
lantern. If the battery is not fully charged,
follow the charging instructions in this guide.
Place the lantern in
“off” mode using the IR
programmer. Follow the instructions in this
guide in
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Storage Maintenance/Duration
Elevated storage temperatures increase the rate of
battery self-discharge. The optimum storage
temperature for the 800 series lantern is
68°F (20°C) or cooler.
Ensure that you have fully charged your 800 series
lantern and placed it in
“off” mode before placing it in
storage.
It is important to have a full battery
charge when placing the lantern into
storage. A fully charged battery
ensures maximum shelf life and
minimizes the possibility of battery
damage due to low-charge states.
Even in Storage Mode, the lantern
will continue to consume a small
amount of power.
