Instruction Manual
VLB-67 LED Beacon
© Vega Industries Ltd, July 2014
VLB-67 LED Beacon
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VLB-67 V1.0.17
3.0
Changing the Battery on Self Contained Models
Ensure the correct replacement battery is being used. This should be an EBAT-VGA-SL12-12U
available from Vega or a Vega Distributor.
It is recommended that the O-rings on the solar body seals be replaced at the same time as the
battery. The replacement battery will be shipped with 2 O-rings for the seal where the solar body is
opened. If additional O-rings are required the part number for ordering is
Oring130EPDM
. When
new O-rings are fitted ensure they have a coating of silicon grease before reassembly.
To change the battery on the Self Contained models of the VLB-67
x
Unscrew the 4 screws holding the lantern head to the solar body.
x
Lift off the lantern head ensuring the head seal with the two O-rings remains attached to the
lantern head.
x
Unplug the battery cable and solar cables from the lantern head and set the lantern head
aside.
x
Remove the battery and the foam packing
x
Fit the new charged battery as shown in the photo with the battery leads next to the solar
body vent and refit the foam packing making sure the vent is not blocked.
x
With the sealing ring containing the 2 O-rings attached to the lantern head reconnect the
battery and solar cables to the lantern head. Arrange the cables inside the solar body and
under the foam packing so that the cables cannot interfere with the sealing ring.
x
Carefully replace the lantern head onto the Solar Body keeping the lantern head as
horizontal as possible. Hold the cables and connectors in place with one hand as the
lantern head is put in place on the solar body with the other hand. Once the lantern head is
in place apply some pressure and check that it feels properly in place. If there is any doubt
about the position of the cables or connectors under the head, lift the lantern head and
repeat this step.
x
Reattach the lantern head using the original 4 screws. The torque value for the assembly
screws is 2.2 to 2.4Nm. Using torque above this value will cause damage and prevent the
VLB-67 Beacon from sealing properly.
x
Visually check the beacon from all four sides to ensure the lantern head is level relative to
the base.
The Self Contained versions of the VLB-67
LED Marine Beacon are assembled and
sealed using self-tapping fasteners into
the Glass Filled Nylon parts. This
assembly method is not designed for
frequent disassembly and reassembly of
the lantern. There should be no need to
disassemble the beacon other than to
change the battery once or twice during
the life of the product. Disassembly of the
Beacon should be kept to a minimum to
ensure the proper sealing.
SECTION 4 PROGRAMMING
1.0
Programming Methods
There are two methods of programming the VLB-67 Beacon.
x
Using the Vega remote TVIR Programmer (Remote-02)
x
Using a Computer with the VLB-67 Programming Kit (Prog-01)
