SL-C510-AIS
Compact 5-9NM Solar Marine Lantern
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Long Term Battery Storage
If the SL-C510 is to be placed in storage for an extended period please follow the below information.
The sealed lead acid batteries inside the lights must always be stored in a fully charged state. Always
make sure to disconnect the light head from the solar unit. All batteries will discharge over time and
the rate of discharge is dependent on temperature. If the light is being stored in temperatures greater
than 40ºC the battery will discharge faster. Please check battery regularly and recharge if necessary.
Re-connect the light head and battery and place unit in the sun for 2-4 days.
Solar Panel Replacement
The SL-C510 is built around an internal aluminium chassis. The
solar panels can be by the user replaced in the unlikely event that
one is broken or damaged during the product’s life.
Follow the steps below or contact [email protected] for more
details:
1. Remove 4 x M6 x 20 socket head cap screws and 4 x M6 nylon
washers and disconnect the light head from the chassis.
2. Remove the 2 x M4 x 20 socket head cap screws, 2 x M4 spring
washers and 2 x M4 penny washers. Remove the upper battery
bracket containing regulator.
3. Disconnect the battery.
4. Remove 4 x M6 x 35 socket head cap screws, to remove the top
casting from the chassis.
Note: Be careful not to damage the O-rings on each of these
screws. If replacements are required please use standard
6.0x1.0mm O-ring.
5. Slide the rubber corner out of the chassis, it may be necessary
to lubricate the edges of the solar panels with grease or oil based
lubricant if this is difficult to remove.
6. Unscrew the affected panel wires from the regulator and remove
the solar panel from the chassis.
7. Clean any silicon off the chassis from the solar panel junction box
hole and add a new seal to ensure the solar panel is watertight
when assembled.
8. Repeat the process in the reverse order to replace a new pane.
Note:
Make sure the O-rings on the top casting and 4 x M6 x 35 socket
head cap screws are coated in silicon grease before re-assembling. To
achieve a satisfactory seal, it is recommended that a torque of 3Nm is
applied to the bolts used for holding down the Light Head to the Solar
Base and that only the supplied bolts are used.
Applying a higher Torque setting is not recommended and may void
warranty. If in doubt, please contact your local Sealite representative.
The replacement of a solar panel should only be performed by a
confident technician.
Sealite cannot guarantee the chassis will remain waterproof, if service is
not performed by Sealite staff. To test for any leaks remove the gore vent
and pressurise the assembled light to 1.5psi.
