| After my first couple of dives with the light I notice some condensation on the inside of the lamp cover, is this a problem ? |
| No this is due to a small amount of humidity introduced when your light was assembled, this will disappear after a cpl of dives. |
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| Does my light need charging when I get it ? |
| Your light will be virtually fully charged when it leaves us, it may need a few minutes just to bring it back up to maximum. Please remove the battery from the canister when charging. |
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| How long can I leave it switched on out of the water ? |
| You should not leave your light on out of the water for more than 2-3 minutes, you should not strike it on and off in quick succession either. HID bulbs should be allowed to cool before restriking them, you should leave 20-30 secs as a gap. |
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| Can I upgrade my light ? |
| You can indeed. The options open to you are various , depending upon which Salvo you currently own. Please contact us via mail or phone to discuss the options you have available to you. |
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| Do you do upgrades to other manufacturers lights ? |
| Yes, we can supply upgrades to the Halcyon range of lights, these come in different forms, please call or mail us for the options you have which of course depend upon the light you currently own. |
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| How do I change my bulb ? |
| Carefully remove the lamp cover by gently pulling it off with a twisting motion. It is best to use a glove or wrap the lamp cover with a small towel to protect your hand from accidental breakage of the glass |
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| Remove the bulb from the socket and extend it to the end of the lead wires. Carefully unplug the bulb from the wires leading into the ballast body |
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| Connect the new bulb to the lead wires coming from the ballast |
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Reinstall the bulb into the socket, twist the bulb a 1/4 turn as you do so to help the wires back into the
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| Holding the lamp cover with a towel or a glove reistall the lamp cover with a slight twisting motion. The first 2 o-rings do the sealing the bottom one is there as a bumper and is not part of the seal. |
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| DO NOT use grease on the lamp cover o-rings, this will cause the lamp cover to push back off with the air pressure inside. |
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| Never remove the lamp cover unnecessarily, most bulb breakages occur from unnecessary removal of lamp covers. |
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| How do I care for my Lithium Ion Batteries ? |
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| Your Li-Ion battery is 14.8 volts nominal. A fully charged Li-Ion battery
will show between 16.6 and 17volts fully charged |
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| To charge the Li-Ion battery, connect the charger to the wall outlet and
then connect the other end of the charge to the battery. A solid red light
indicates the battery is charging. A solid green light indicates the battery
is charged |
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| Li-Ion batteries hold a charge for a long period of time. If you connect
the battery to the charger and the light stays green, it is because the battery
is fully charged. You can discharge the battery for a few minutes to make
the charger register a low enough voltage to begin the charging process |
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| Each Li-Ion battery pack contains IC chips to insure both over charge and
over discharge protection. It is not necessary to leave the battery connected
to the charger after the charging process |
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| There is evidence to show that leaving the Li-Ion battery at about 30% charge
will extend the life of the battery. It is best to store the battery in a
cool dry place. Li-Ion batteries are rated at maintaining 80% capacity after
300 cycles under normal use |
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| You should always charge your battery before a dive to insure a full charge |
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| Li-Ion batteries do not develop a memory. |
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| How should I care for my NIMH batteries ? |
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| Depending on the model of light you have, the battery is either 12 volt
nominal or 14.4 volt nominal. A fully charged 12 volt NIMH battery will show
between 13.8 and 14.2 volts. A fully charged 14.4 volt NIMH battery will show
between 16.4 and 16.8 volts |
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| To charge the NIMH battery, connect the charger to the wall outlet, then
connect the other end of the charge to the battery. A solid red light indicates
the battery is charging. A solid green light indicates the battery is charged |
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| You should always charge the NIMH battery after you have completed your
dive. Leaving a NIMH battery in a discharged state can cause damage It is not necessary to fully discharge a NIMH battery before charging. NIMH
batteries do not have a memory |
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| It is ok to leave the charge connected to the battery, it will not over
charge it. It is not necessary to leave the battery on the charger. We recommend
not leaving it on the charger for long storage periods |
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| Before you dive |
| Make sure the cord and switch boot do not have any cuts or damage |
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| Connect the lid assembly to the battery. The connectors will only go together
one way |
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| Make sure you never connect the battery to the lid in reverse polarity as
this can cause permanent damage to the ballast |
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| Attach the lid assembly to the canister and make sure the latches are completely
secure and locked, fasten both catches simultaneously or you will strain the catch ! |
| Make sure the main O-ring is in place and no wires are protruding form
the lid and canister interface |
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Turn on the light and make sure it comes on. It is best to leave the light on for at least 30 seconds before turning off; "short-striking"
the bulb can cause the life of the bulb to be shorter than normal |
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If the light fails to strike, turn the switch off and wait 5-15 seconds
before trying again |
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Turn off the light and finish preparing for your dive. |
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| After your Dive |
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| Always rinse your gear after a salt-water dive |
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| Before opening the light, make sure you dry any excess water from the lid
and canister interface |
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| Disconnect the battery from the lid assembly Never travel with it connected |
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| Check for any water in the canister. If there was any water intrusion, it
is best to detect it early |
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| Inspect the cord and switch boot for any damage that may have occurred during
your dive |
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| Reinstall the lid assembly to the canister for transport. |
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