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Lithium-Ion Battery Systems
The NEW MBP-1307 Lithium-Ion Battery features a longer run time than traditional NiCad batteries
and offers the added benefits of a built-in multi-voltage charging system and a five-level LED fuel
gauge. The Li-Ion is compatible with all Maxa Beam Searchlights and weighs just 2.1 pounds.
Maxa Beam 12V batteries are for use with Maxa Beam searchlights only. Do not use these batteries
with any other device. Do not attempt to use a battery that has a damaged case. Contact the factory
about our re-casing service. Proper precautions should be taken when batteries are discarded.
Maxa Beam 12V batteries are sealed in a weather tight enclosure. Maxa Beam searchlights have
protective circuitry incorporated in their design to prevent excessive discharging of the batteries.
This protective circuitry allows the operator to override it if the situation warrants risking damage to
the batteries (see “To Override Low Voltage Protection,” p. 5).
There are no user-serviceable components in Maxa Beam batteries. Maxa Beam batteries
incorporate an internal self-resetting thermal breaker that will disconnect the searchlight from the
battery to prevent damage due to excessive charge or discharge rates or severe environmental heat.
When the internal battery temperature returns to normal the breaker will automatically reset.
Powering the Searchlight
1)
Locate battery, searchlight and power cord. Your power cord may be a 5’ coiled cord or an
8” straight cord depending on package configuration.
2)
Attach searchlight to battery by lining up round feet of searchlight over round holes on the
top of the battery. Lower the searchlight into the holes and then slide the searchlight towards
the connector end of the battery. Check for positive lock by sliding searchlight away from
connector end of battery.
3)
Plug the male end of the power cord into the female connector on the battery.
4)
Plug the female end of the power cord into the male connector on the searchlight.
5)
Searchlight is now ready for battery-operated portable use. The Li-Ion battery will power the
searchlight on normal power for 110 minutes.
Recharging the Li-Ion Battery
1)
Locate Battery and MBP-5003 3 Amp 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz AC Adapter or MBP-5230
11-29 VDC Vehicle Adapter.
2)
Plug the female end of the power adapter into the male connector on the battery.
3)
Connect the power adapter to the appropriate power source (100-240 VAC or 11-29 VDC).
The battery will automatically begin to charge. The Li-Ion will recharge in approx. 3 hours.
4)
When charge is complete the battery fuel gauge lights will turn off. The battery is now ready
to power the light.
Note:
The Li-Ion battery may be left connected to the power source for a prolonged period of time
with no adverse affects.
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