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3.
To remove an intact lamp from the socket, grasp the metal end of the lamp and
pull straight out with a slight twisting motion. Do not put any side-to-side
pressure on the lamp. To remove a lamp that is broken inside of the front cavity,
tip the searchlight over a trashcan and gently shake to dislodge loose glass and
metal fragments. Use needle-nose pliers to carefully remove the broken lamp
from the socket and discard.
4.
If the reflector has visible dust on it, blow away all particles from inside of the
reflector using a can of compressed air. Do not wipe or rub the reflector surface
with anything as this will scratch the surface. If your reflector requires further
cleaning, please contact the factory for further instructions.
5.
Next, select the appropriate lamp support pieces depending on Lens type.
Current maintenance kits contain two sets of Lamp Supports and Springs, each
paired together and identified with the compatible lens. The Spyder lens is the
current design (pictured) and the Standard lens is an older design that does not
include the 3-pronged metal support. If replacing a lamp on a searchlight that
has a Spyder lens, select the Spyder Lens’ Lamp Support and Spring. If
replacing a lamp on a searchlight with an older Standard lens, select the
Standard Lens’ Lamp Support and Spring.
(When in doubt, reuse the existing Lamp
Support and Spring that were previously installed in your searchlight as these should be
compatible with your existing lens.)
6.
Remove the new Xenon lamp from
the protective tube, taking care not to
touch the quartz envelope of the lamp.
Insert the appropriate Spring and
Lamp Support into the hollow metal
tube on the front of the lamp as shown
in the diagram on page 14.
7.
Grasp the lamp by the metal tube and
insert the short end of the lamp into
the searchlight socket as shown in the
diagram at right. Push the lamp
firmly and squarely into its socket. Ensure that the lamp is pressed completely
into the socket as improper seating may cause the searchlight’s motorized beam
width adjustment to operate improperly.
8.
Connect the electrical clip to the new lamp (see above diagram), then locate the
O-ring and front lens. Place the O-ring over the step on the inside of the front
lens assembly.
9.
Line up the three screw holes, then place and hold the front lens and O-ring on
the front of the light. Ensure that the front lamp support seats into the center
locator of the lens. Once the front lens, O-ring and lamp are positioned
correctly, secure the assembly in place with three new lens screws. Do not over
tighten screws. When properly installed, the O-ring should not be visible.
10.
After replacing the front lens, the searchlight may need to be refocused. Please
see page 12 for details on how to focus the lamp.
