INSTRUCTIONS FOR:
RECHARGEABLE LANTERNS
Model:
AK435, AK436
Thank you for purchasing a Sealey Product. Manufactured to a high standard this product
will, if used according to these instructions and properly maintained, give you years of
trouble free performance.
IMPORTANT:
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. NOTE
THE SAFE OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS.
USE THIS PRODUCT CORRECTLY AND WITH CARE FOR THE PURPOSE
FOR WHICH IT IS INTENDED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE
AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY AND WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY.
PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS SAFE FOR FUTURE USE.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.1. GENERAL
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Ensure the lantern is correctly charged before initial use.
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When fully charged, lantern must not be used for more than 20 minutes
of continuous use. To do so may damage the lamp.
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WARNING!
The lens becomes very hot during operation.
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DO NOT
cover or block the lens during use.
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DO NOT
turn the lantern on when it is being re-charged.
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DO NOT
shine directly into your, other persons or animals eyes.
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DO NOT
stand the lantern near any surface or item that may be adversely
effected by the heat emitted by the lens.
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DO NOT
allow children to use the lantern.
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DO NOT
handle or move the lantern whilst it is being charged.
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DO NOT
use the lantern if you suspect that the battery or the lantern
casing is damaged.
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DO NOT
handle lamp bulb with your fingers. Use a soft lint-free cloth.
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Ensure that correctly rated battery and bulb are used for replacements.
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When not in use store the lantern in a safe, dry, childproof location.
Sole UK Distributor, Sealey Group
,
Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk.
01284 757500
E-mail:
01284 703534
NOTE:
It is our policy to continually improve products and as such we reserve
the right to alter data, specifications and component parts without prior notice.
IMPORTANT:
No liability is accepted for incorrect use of this equipment.
WARRANTY:
Guarantee is 12 months from purchase date, proof of which
will be required for any claim.
INFORMATION:
For a copy of our latest catalogue and promotions call us
on 01284 757525 and leave your full name and address, including postcode.
For Jack Sealey Ltd. Sole importer into the UK of Sealey Power Products.
Rechargeable Lanterns
Models AK435, AK436
73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive
89/336/EEC EMC Directive
7th February 2002
Declaration of Conformity
Signed by Mark Sweetman
We, the sole importer into the UK, declare that the products listed here are in
conformity with the following standards and directives. The construction files
for these products are held by the Manufacturer and may be inspected, by a
national authority, upon request to Jack Sealey Ltd.
AK435,AK436 - 1 - 070202
1.2. BATTERY SAFETY
DANGER! - BE AWARE, LEAD-ACID BATTERIES MAY BE DANGEROUS IF
NOT HANDLED WITH CARE AND ACCORDING TO THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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Before exposing the battery for replacement, remove personal metallic
items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches. A lead-acid
battery can produce a short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring
to metal, which would cause severe burns.
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DO NOT
smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of battery.
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Ensure the charger is switched off and disconnected from the lantern
before attempting to open the lamp unit.
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If the battery terminals are corroded or dirty, clean them before
replacing battery.
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DO NOT
dis-assemble the battery for any reason.
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WARNING! DO NOT
allow metal tools to touch both battery terminals
simultaneously. Arcing or short circuit will result.
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DO NOT
allow battery wires to touch each other or to make contact
with any other metallic part.
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DO NOT
cross-connect wires to the battery as this will damage the unit.
Ensure positive (+) (RED) is to positive and negative (-) BLACK is to negative.
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DO NOT
leave battery in a discharged state, recharge battery immediately.
If the lantern is not in use, recharge the battery every three months.
Dispose of the old battery in accordance with local authority acid battery
regulations.
DO NOT
dispose of with regular refuse.
3.1. CHANGING THE LANTERN BULB
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WARNING!
Ensure the lantern is turned off and the lens has cooled prior
to changing the bulb.
1. Undo the lantern hood (fig.1.H) by turning it anti-clockwise.
Note that the hood and reflector form an assembly on model AK436.
2. Carefully lift the reflector assembly revealing the spring clip (fig 5.1.)
and the cable connector (fig. 5.2.).
3. Disconnect cable (fig.5.3.).
4. Remove the spring clip (fig.5.1.).
5. Pull bulb (fig.5.4) outward from the reflector.
6. Hold the new bulb (See Parts List for number) with a lint free cloth,
(do not handle the bulb), and install by reversing the above procedure.
Note that the reflector assembly on AK435 will only fit on the body in one
position.
DO NOT
force, rotate until it drops into place.
3.
MAINTENANCE
3.2. CHANGING THE BATTERY
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WARNING! Ensure you read, understand and apply safety instructions
relating to the battery before changing.
1. Undo the lantern hood (fig.1.H) by turning it anti-clockwise.
Note that the hood and reflector form an assembly on model AK436.
2. Carefully lift the reflector assembly revealing the four battery cover
retaining screws (fig.6.1.)
3. Undo the four retaining screws.
4. Carefully raise the battery cover (fig.6.2.).
5. Disconnect the battery terminal wires.
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WARNING! Beware of causing a short circuit.
6. Carefully remove the battery.
7. Replace with a genuine Sealey battery and install by reversing the
above procedure.
Notes: a) Take care not to pinch or cross-connect any wires.
b) When replacing battery cover make sure that switch contact is on
the side of the switch cam and NOT resting on the top, before
replacing screws.
c) The reflector assembly on AK435 will only fit on the body in one position.
DO NOT
force, rotate until it drops into place.
8. Dispose of old battery in accordance with local authority lead-acid
battery regulations.
DO NOT
dispose of with regular refuse.
PARTS LIST FOR: AK435 and AK436 RECHARGEABLE LANTERNS
AK435 AK436
Part No
Description
Part No
Description
ML1/B
Bulb
AK436/B
Bulb
AK435/C
Mains Charger
AK435/C Mains Charger
AK435/CC
Car Charger
AK435/CC
Car Charger
AK435/B
Handle Bracket
AK435/H
Handle
AK435/H
Handle
AK435/BAT Battery
AK435/BAT
Battery
fig 6
1
fig. 5
1
2
3
4
2
Version 1
Issue Date 070202
Reflector not
shown for clarity
