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SL-70
2–3NM+ Solar Marine Lantern
Maintenance and Servicing
Designed to be maintenance free, the SL-70 requires minimal attention, though the following maintenance and
servicing information is provided to help ensure the life of your Sealite product.
1. Cleaning Solar Panels - occasional cleaning of the solar panels may be required. Using a cloth and warm
soapy water, wipe off any foreign matter before rinsing the panels with fresh water.
2. Battery Check - inspection of batteries should be performed every three years (minimum) to ensure that
the charger, battery and ancillary electronics are functioning correctly. Using a voltage meter, check that
the battery voltage is at least 3.6 volts under 100MA load, and ensure all terminals are clear of foreign
matter.
Replacing the battery- Don’t throw the unit out!!
The SL-70 lanterns are the only compact marine lantern with a double sealed battery compartment. This
provides the user with the ability to change the battery after years of operation.
1. Remove the marked flash adjustment bung from the base of the lantern and set internal toggle switch to
‘OFF’.
2. Unscrew the screws to remove battery plate.
3. Remove battery from SL-70 case and unscrew positive and negative leads.
4. Discard old battery in a safe manner.
5. Reattach positive and negative leads to new battery and then place back into case.
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Care must be taken to observe the polarity of the battery before the leads are re-connected, and ensure
the replacement battery is correctly fitted
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Always connect the Negative (-ve) wire first
6. Place the battery back into the case as shown in the photo below.
7. Secure the battery cover plate
8. Switch the lantern ‘ON’ using the internal switch. Close the bung.
9. To test place dark cover (towel or jacket) on top of lantern to activate sensor, lantern will come on.
