Salvo Diving Equipment

What should I do before each dive?
What should be done after a dive?
Should I lubricate the lid o-ring?
How should I care for my NIMH batteries?
How should I care for my Li-Ion batteries?
How do I change my bulb?
Charging / Burntimes / Lumens / Kelvin
What does my warranty cover?

What should I do before each dive?
- What should be done after a dive?
  - Always rinse your gear after a salt-water dive
  - Before opening the light, make sure you dry any excess water from the lid and canister interface
  - Disconnect the battery from the lid assembly
  - Check for any water in the canister. If there was any water intrusion, it is best to detect it early
  - Inspect the cord and switch boot for any damage that may have occurred during your dive
  - Reinstall the lid assembly to the canister for transport.
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Should I lubricate the lid o-ring?
- Periodically you could wipe the lid O-ring and wipe dry any excess grease and sand
- Excess lubricant can attract dirt and grit.
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How should I care for my NIMH batteries?
- How should I care for my Li-Ion batteries?
  - Your Li-Ion battery is 14.8 volts nominal. A fully charged Li-Ion battery will show between 16.6 and 17volts fully charged
  - 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
  - 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
  - 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
  - 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
  - You should always charge your battery before a dive to insure a full charge
  - Li-Ion batteries do not develop a memory.
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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
- 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
- Connect the new bulb to the lead wires from the ballast
- Reinstall the bulb into the socket. Twist the bulb with a Ľ turn as you do so to help the wires back into the socket assembly
- Holding the lamp cover with a glove or towel, reinstall the lamp cover with a slight twisting motion
- The first 2-rings do the sealing. The third O-ring at the bottom is there to cushion the lamp cover and is not there to seal it
- Do not to use grease on these O-rings. The grease will make the O-rings to slick and pressure build up during reinstallation will cause the lamp cover to push back off. It is best to replace the O-rings if installing a new bulb
- Never remove the lamp cover unnecessarily. Most bulbs and lamp covers are not broken during a dive, but most commonly during unnecessary assembly and disassembly.
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Charging / Burntimes / Lumens / Kelvin

Charge times from a complete discharge.

4.5 amp NIMH	4 hours
9 amp NIMH	8 hours
13.5 amp NIMH	12 hours
4.8 amp Li-Ion	3 hours
7.2 amp Li-Ion	4.5 hours
9.6 amp Li-Ion	6 hours

Burntime

	10 watt	21 watt	Dual 24 watt
4.5 amp/12 volt NIMH	4 hours	2 hours
4.5 amp/14.4 volt NIMH		2.5 hours
9 amp/12 volt NIMH	8 hours	4 hours	1hour 40 mins
9 amp/14.4 volt NIMH		5 hours
13.5 amp/12 volt NIMH	12 hours	6 hours	2 hours 50 mins
4.8 amp/14.8 volt Li-Ion		3 hours
7.2 amp/14.8 volt Li-Ion		4.5 hours	2 hours
9.6 amp/14.8 volt Li-Ion		6 hours	3 hours

Kelvin Temperatures

10 watt	21 watt	24 watt
6500k	6500k	6000k

Lumen Outputs

10 watt	21 watt	24 watt
500	1500	1800

What does my warranty cover?
Salvo warranties the lights for 1 year from date of purchase. Warranty does not cover damage from misuse or abuse. Bulb and batteries are also included in the warranty. We will replace or repair defective parts as we see appropriate.
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