Sealey AK433 Instructions

Thank you for purchasing a Sealey Product. Manufactured to a high standard this product will, if used according to these instructions and properly maintained, give you years
of trouble free performance.
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. NOTE THE SAFE OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS.
USE THIS PRODUCT CORRECTLY AND WITH CARE FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS INTENDED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE
AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY AND WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY. PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS SAFE FOR FUTURE USE.
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.1. GENERAL SAFETY
 Ensure the lantern is charged for a minimum of 12 hours before initial use.
 DO NOT charge the battery for more than 24 hours. Explosive gas will be
generated if overcharged.
 DO NOT charge the battery if the ambient temperature is greater than 40°C
or less than 5°C.
WARNING! The lens may become hot after prolonged use.
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 DO NOT cover or block the lens during use.
 DO NOT turn the lantern on when it is being charged.
 DO NOT shine directly into your, other person's or animal's eyes.
 DO NOT stand the lantern near any surface or item that may be adversely
affected by the heat emitted from the lens.
 DO NOT allow children to use the lantern.
 DO NOT handle or move the lantern whilst it is being charged.
 DO NOT use the lantern if you suspect that the battery or the lantern casing
is damaged.
 Ensure that correctly rated battery and bulb are used for replacements.
 When not in use store the lantern in a safe, dry, childproof location.
 DO NOT dis-assemble the battery for any reason.
 DO NOT leave battery in a discharged state, recharge battery immediately.
If the lantern is not in use, recharge the battery every three months.
 Dispose of the old battery in accordance with local authority regulations.
 DO NOT dispose of with regular refuse.
1.2. ELECTRICAL SAFETY
USE ONLY THE SUPPLIED CHARGER PLUG (fig. 3) FOR CONNECTING
THE LANTERN TO THE POWER SUPPLY.
USE ONLY THE SUPPLIED ADAPTOR LEAD (fig. 4) FOR CONNECTING
THE LANTERN TO A VEHICLE 12V SOCKET.
 WARNING! It is the owner's responsibility to read, understand and comply
with the following electrical instructions:
You must ensure the risk of electric shock is minimised by the installation of
appropriate safety devices. An RCCB (Residual Current 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.
1.2.1. 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.
1.2.2. 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.
1.2.3. You must ensure that you:
 Inspect the charger plug, cable and connector for wear and damage to ensure
items are safe before connecting to the mains power supply.
If worn or damaged DO NOT use.
 Check cables are always 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 the 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 connector into any area of the lantern except the
correct jack inlet socket.
 DO NOT try to take the charger plug apart.
 DO NOT use the charger plug to charge or power any other electrical item.
 DO NOT get the 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 & OPERATION
2.1. INTRODUCTION
The AK433 Rechargeable Lantern has a krypton bulb which provides a
good beam and an extended service life compared with other types of bulb.
The lantern may be stood on a flat surface or hand held. The lantern is
powered by a sealed, rechargeable, 6 volt, lead-acid battery which is
charged via the charger plug or the vehicle cigarette lighter adaptor, both of
which are supplied.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR:
RECHARGEABLE LANTERN
MODEL No:
2.2. OPERATION
WARNING! Ensure that you read and understand the Section 1 safety
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instructions before use.
1. Charge the battery before first use, see Section 3.
2. Turn on the lantern by flipping up the switch cover (fig. 1) and then
pressing the switch.
3. Turn off the lantern by pressing the switch again.
3. CHARGING
WARNING! Ensure that you read, understand and apply the safety
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instructions relating to the battery and charger before use.
IMPORTANT: Turn off lantern while charging. Failure to do so will
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damage the charger plug/vehicle plug.
IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION:
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The battery fitted to this lantern is considered to be a consumable item and
its ability to accept charge will reduce over time. We will warranty it against
mechanical and electrical defect for a period of one year - this does not
cover fair wear and tear. If the battery is not properly charged before first
use, or regularly conditioned, its capacity will diminish. Under these
circumstances we will not replace the battery even if it is less than one year
old.
3.1. Charger plug - AK433.CA
1. The charging jack plug socket is situated beneath the reflector.
Unscrew the reflector assembly (fig. 2.A) and fully insert the jack plug
(fig. 5.A).Stand the lantern in a safe location ready to charge.
2. Ensure the lantern is turned off and then plug the charger (fig. 3) into the
mains supply and switch on. The red LED (fig. 5.B) will light up to
indicate that charging is in progress.
3. Allow 20 to 24 hours for charging. When fully charged, switch off the
mains supply and unplug the charger. Remove the charger jack plug from
the lantern and replace the reflector.
4. Store the charger in a safe, dry childproof location.
Notes:
a) A fully charged battery will last for approximately 6 hours.
b) There is no need to fully discharge the battery before recharging.
3.2. Vehicle adaptor lead
1. Ensure that the lantern is turned off, remove the reflector and then plug
the jack on the 12 volt vehicle adaptor lead into the jack socket in the
lantern body. Stand the lantern in a safe location ready to charge.
2. Insert the plug (fig. 4) into the vehicle cigarette lighter socket. The
charging LED on the main body of the torch will light up.
Allow approximately 20 to 24 hours for charging.
3. When fully charged, unplug the adaptor from the vehicle socket and
from the lantern before turning the lantern on.
4. Store the adaptor in a safe, dry, childproof location.
NOTE: Charging the lantern from a 12 volt vehicle socket may drain the vehicle
battery.
Original Language Version
AK433
AK433 Issue: 5 - 03/01/12
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