Sunbeam ALPINE I SERIES: APLINE II SERIES, Workshop Manual

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can then be withdrawn and detached from the
slotted connector-plug.
Note: In certain countries where ordinary fila­
ment bulbs are retained, the procedure
for removal will be almost Identical to that
given for a Sealed Beam unit, except that
after detaching the slotted connector-plug,
the bulb is removed by compressing the
two ends of its spring retaining-clip so
that the clip Is released from the pair of
securing tabs which are formed on the
bulb seating-ring.
Beam adjustment (Refer to Fig. 25).
Each headlamp Is provided with two adjusting
screws, the adjusting screw (9) provides adjustment
In the vertical plane whilst the adjusting screw (7)
provides adjustment In the lateral plane.
This type of sealed headlamp is so designed that
adjustment can be accurately undertaken using a
spirit-level type beam setter. Three glass "aiming
pads" take the form of projections moulded
Integrally around the outer front edge of the lamp
glass, where their purpose Is to provide a reference
plane for beam aiming.
It Is desirable to use a reputable brand of spirit-level
type beam setter if the best standards of accuracy
and speed are to be obtained. Advice Is available on
application to the Rootes Group Development Section
at Coventry, In respect of all Factory approved equip.
ment.
Should a spirit-level type beam setter not be
available, the use of an optical-type beam setter can
be employed, providing it is of the type (Lucas
No. 571119).
If the use of neither type of beam setter is available,
a fair degree of accuracy can be attained by use of an
aiming board (Refer to Fig. 23).
BEAM SETTING USING THE AIMING
BOARD
Proceed as follows:-
I. Ensure that the car Is parked (handbrake on)
on level ground.
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2. Ensure that the front of the car Is parallel with
the aiming board which is to be positioned at a
distance of 25 ft. (7.62 m.) from the car.
3. Either load the car with two adults or simulate
this load by adding weights to the car.
4. Clean the glass of one lamp.
5. Adjustment Is to be commenced at one lamp;
mask the remaining lamp.
6. Turn the adjusting screws clockwise to their
full extent.
7. With the lamp Illuminated In the main beam
condition, turn the adjusting screws anti­
clockwise as necessary until the required setting
Is achieved.
8. Remove the mask from the remaining lamp
and mask the lamp which has been set.
9. Clean the
glass
of the lamp.
10. Turn the lamp adjusting screws clockwise to
their full extent.
11. With the lamp Illuminated In the main beam
condition turn the adjusting screws anti­
clockwise as necessary until the required
setting Is achieved.
12. Recheck the setting of both lamps.
SIDE LAMPS-(Rapier-early models)
(See Fig. 26)
To renew bulbs, turn the lens anti-clockwise
approximately 20
°
and lift off the rim and glass.
When refitting, line up the flanges on glass and
lamp body and turn clockwise.
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Fig. 26.
Side lamp details (Rapier)