Circuit Breaker) should be incorporated in the main distribution
board. We also recommend that an RCd (Residual Current device)
is used with all electrical products, particularly portable equipment
which is plugged into an electrical supply not protected by an RCCB.
You must also read and understand the following instructions
concerning electrical safety.
1.3.1. The Electricity at Work Act 1989 requires all portable electrical
appliances, if used on business premises, to be tested by a qualified
electrician, using a Portable Appliance Tester (PAT), at least once a
year.
1.3.2. The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 makes owners of electrical
appliances responsible for the safe condition of the appliance, and
the safety of the appliance operator. If in any doubt about electrical
safety, contact a qualified electrician.
1.3.3. You must ensure that you:
Inspect the charger (fig.2) plug, cable and adaptor for wear and
damage to ensure items are safe before connecting to the mains
power supply. If worn or damaged dO NOT use.
Check cable is protected against short circuit and overload.
Important: Check that the voltage marked on the charger plug is the
same as the power supply to be used.
Uncoil the cable between charger and lantern.
DO NOT pull the charger plug from the mains socket by the lead.
DO NOT use any other type of charger with this product.
DO NOT place the power connector into any area of the product
except the correct inlet socket (fig.1).
DO NOT try to open or dis-assemble the charger plug.
DO NOT use charger plug to charge or power any other electrical
item.
DO NOT get charger wet, or use in wet, damp conditions (for indoor
use only).
WARNING! NeVeR substitute a standard 13 amp 3 pin plug, or
any other type of plug, for the charger plug.
2. INTRODUCTION & SPECIFICATION
2.1. Introduction
2.1.1. Fluorescent lantern with 12W spiral tube. Rechargeable sealed lead-
acid battery gives over eight hours of light on a single charge. Rotary
switch enables selection of lighting options. Infra-red remote control
allowing illumination up to a range of 8meters. Recharge from the
mains using the 230-6Volt power adaptor or in car cigarette charger.
Also includes folding carry/hanging handle.
2.2
Specification.
Tube: ............................................................................................. 12W
Power Supply: ........................................................................ 6V - 4Ah
Height: .......................................................................................315mm
Operating Time: ................................................................ 8hrs approx.
Replacement Tube: ..............................................................ML111/SB
3. CHARGING & OPERATION
3.1.
BATTERY CHARGING
WARNING! ensure you read, understand and apply the safety
instructions relating to the battery and charger before use.
3.1.1. Plug the mains charger (see fig.2A) into the mains power supply.
Plug the charging connector at the other end of the charging cable
into the charging socket in the base of the lantern (see fig.1). Switch
on the mains power supply. The charging indicator situated next to
the charging socket is a dual colour led (red & green). At the start
of charging the led will be predominately red. When fully charged
the led will be predominately green. Allow 16 hours to fully charge.
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3.1.2. The lantern can also be charged from a car cigarette lighter socket
using the 12V adaptor cable supplied (see fig.2B). Allow 12 hours to
fully charge.
3.2.
OPERATION.
WARNING! ensure you read, understand and apply the safety
instructions relating to the battery and charger before use.
3.2.1 Use the 3 position rotary switch on top of the lantern to turn it on
and off. The central position is OFF. To turn the lantern ON without
remote operation turn the switch anticlockwise. (See above).
3.2.2 Remote operation. Turn the switch clockwise to select ON with
remote control operation. In this position the lamp can be switched
ON and OFF with the remote control. do not repetitively switch the
lantern ON and OFF as this will shorten the life of the bulb. It is
recommended that the light be left on for at least 20 to 30 seconds.
4.
MAINTENANCE
4.1.
Remote control battery replacement. When the red led next to
the remote button ceases to light the batteries should be replaced.
4.1.1. Slide off the battery cover on the underside of the remote control and
remove the old batteries. Replace with new AAA batteries ensuring
that the polarity is as shown in fig.4 below. Close the battery
compartment by sliding the cover back into place.
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