2. Adjust to the desired focus by screwing the socket in to the fully seated position
or outwards until the point where the socket O-ring starts to leave the
surrounding screw shell of the reflector. Note : The focus should be attained
somewhere between the two limits described (try 1/4 turn out from the fully
seated position).
5. Place the reflector in the lamp housing and secure it in place with the lamp ring.
Battery Replacement and Testing
1. Test the battery as instructed in Section III of this manual.
2. Remove the battery from the flashlight.
a. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four screws located on the rear cover of the
flashlight.
b. Remove the rear cover.
c. Slowly slide the battery out of the body of the flashlight.
Note
: Use care when removing the battery so that the battery terminals and wiring
harness do not become stressed.
d. Remove the protective tape which covers the battery terminals.
e. Slide the battery leads from the battery terminals.
3. Replace the battery in the flashlight.
a. Connect the red battery lead to the positive battery terminal.
b. Connect the black battery lead to the negative battery terminal.
Note
: Always use a fusible link (P/N: 400307)
between the negative lead and the
negative battery terminal.
Note
: It is very important that proper polarity
is observed. Reversed wiring may
cause permanent damage to the
SL - 40.
c. Tape the connections securely in place with
3/4” strapping tape.
d. Place the positive end of the battery into the
rear opening of the flashlight and slowly guide
it into the body until its seats in place.
1. As the battery is sliding in take the slack
out of the positive lead and guide it into the
channel in the side of the SL - 40. A wire
hook is helpful (see illustration).
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2. A small loop of the black (negative) lead should remain outside of the rear of the
housing.
3. When the battery is seated tuck the extra loop of wire into the slot between the battery
and the flashlight housing.
e. Place the rear cover on the flashlight and secure it in place with the four Phillips screws.
Note
: Be careful not to overtighten the screws as they could strip their plastic anchors.
Testing/Replacing the Switch
If the battery and lamp are in proper working order but the flashlight still fails to operate the
switch may be malfunctioning.
1. Disconnect the SL-40 from any charging source.
2. Remove the battery and rear cover as described in the battery section above.
