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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
diffi cult 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 confi dent
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.