UV Systems B2 Instructions Manual

UV SYSTEMS, Inc.

16605 127th Ave. S. E.

Renton, WA 98058-5549

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E-mail: [email protected]

Web site: www.uvsystems.com

B2 BATTERY PACK

Terms Used in This Warranty and the Instructions

Battery pack – This always refers to the complete B2 battery system. The lead-acid battery, the

carrying case, shoulder strap, coiled-cord, and the charger labeled OEM AC Adaptor AD-1250
(or other models).

Charger – This always refers to the 115VAC OEM AC Adaptor AD-1250 (or other models)
charger that is supplied with the battery pack.

Case – This always refers to the heavy duty nylon case that is complete with the shoulder strap,
belt loops, wires, fuse, battery wire harness, and coiled-cord with mating connector.

Battery – This always refers just to the sealed lead-acid Power Sonic PSH-1280 F2 rechargeable
battery (rated at 12V 8.5AH) or the Universal UB1280 (8 AH).

Light – This always refers to the SuperBright II 3000 series light assemblies models 3254,
3312, 3351, or 3368 (but without the AC power supply).

B2 BATTERY PACK WARRANTY

The UV SYSTEMS B2 battery pack complete with charger, case, and coiled-cord is guaranteed
to be free of defects in materials, workmanship, and manufacture for one (1) year from date of
purchase. Consumable and disposable products including fuses and battery are guaranteed to be
free from defects in workmanship and materials for six (6) months from the date of purchase. If
failure of any item or component occurs during the warranty period, UV SYSTEMS will
examine the inoperative item or component and have the option of repairing or replacing any
part(s) which, in the judgment of UV SYSTEMS, was originally defective or became so under
conditions of normal usage and service.

Except where such limitation and exclusions are specifically prohibited by applicable law, (1)
the consumer's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the repair or replacement of defective
products as described above and (2) UV SYSTEMS. shall not be liable for any consequential or
incidental damage or loss whatsoever and (3) the duration of any and all expressed and implied
warranties, including limitation, and fitness for a particular purpose, is limited to a period of one
(1) year from the date of purchase. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. Some states do not allow exclusion
or limitation of consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to
you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.

It is very important that the lead-acid battery be recharged with the OEM AC Adaptor AD-1250
charger as soon as practical after the battery is fully discharged. Any lead-acid battery that is in
a discharged state can be damaged by sitting too long uncharged. Even if one day goes by
before plugging in the charger, some damage could be done. If a battery is in a discharged state
for one or two weeks without being charged, it could be ruined or have greatly reduced capacity.

A. INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

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When this happens, the battery plates go through a phenomenon called "sulfation" and that
prevents the plates from accepting a full charge.

B. BATTERY FEATURES
The sealed lead-acid PowerSonic PSH-1280 F2 or the Universal UB1280 battery is trouble free
and is made with spill-proof and leak-proof construction. The battery is maintenance free and
can be used in any position. It has a one-way gas valve to prevent any excess gas build up in
case of incorrect charging. Note that it is very unlikely that this battery can ever be incorrectly
charged when used with the accompanying OEM AC Adaptor AD-1250 charger (as long as the
charger is not left connected indefinitely). The battery should give you long trouble free life if
used and charged correctly. Do not connect the battery charger with the SuperBright II Jentec
Technology AC Adaptor (power supply), the connectors can mate but damage could be done if
connected together.

C. INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION
The wires should be connected to the battery inside the case, if not, zip open the case and
connect the white wire (with the red connector) to the red terminal (+) of the battery and the
black wire (with the black connector) to the black terminal (-) of the battery. IT IS VERY
IMPORTANT THAT YOU OBSERVE THIS POLARITY otherwise the SuperBright II
might be damaged. Once connected, you should not have to disconnect the battery. The heavy
duty coiled cord is permanently attached to the battery bag. And in fact the coiled-cord is so
strong that you can use the cord to carry the battery and bag, however that is not recommended.
The coiled-cord comes out a button hole opening at the end of the battery bag.

D. BEFORE FIRST USE

The B2 battery pack comes with a charged battery. However, is it recommended that the battery
be charged for at least 24 hours before being used the first time.

E. TO USE THE BATTERY WITH THE SuperBright II
The coiled-cord that connects to the SuperBright II is permanently attached to the carrying case
so you cannot lose it. The carrying case can be hung on your belt by unhooking the Velcro belt
loops and putting them over your belt, that way you do not have to take off your belt. Also the
shoulder strap can be disconnected when you are carrying the battery and case on your belt. You
can even connect the ends of the shoulder strap together to use as a belt for the carrying case.
Many prefer to use both the shoulder strap and belt together to help distribute the weight. An
Army surplus ammunition belt makes a great belt since it is heavy duty and wide to distribute the
weight. When not using the B2 some people use the belt loops to keep the coiled-cord from
flopping.

F. CHARGER AND CHARGING TIME

The connector on the charger should be mated with the connector on the end of the coiled-cord.

DO NOT connect the charger to the SuperBright II Jentec AC Adaptor JTA0410D-A power

supply (or other AC power supply). Those connectors will mate, but if you do connect them
damage could happen to the charger or the power supply (or both). Remember the charger must
only be connected to the battery pack through the end of the coiled-cord. The 115VAC OEM
AC Adaptor AD-1250 charger (or other charger) is designed to charge a fully discharged
PSH-1280 F2 or UB1290 battery in about 32 to 36 hours. Shorter charging times (typically 24
hours) can be used if the battery is not fully discharged. However, the charger should not be left
connected indefinitely (as in a trickle charger). To determine the exact condition of the battery
when the charger is connected, the voltage at the battery terminals could be measured. However,
this is not required. If the voltage at the terminals is at least 13.8VDC to 14.4VDC (when the
charger is on) the battery is fully charged. Voltages above 14.4VDC do not add any significant
charge to the battery.

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For 220VAC power a 220V to 115VAC step-down transformer is required. A small 220V to
115V step-down transformer with two round European pins is available from UV SYSTEMS at
an additional charge. It is part number SB005b.

G. RULE OF THUMB USE AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The rule of thumb is if you use the battery until the SuperBright II is noticeably dim or the lamp
will not restart, then the battery is fully discharged. The exact number of hours of use on a fully
charged battery is dependent on several factors, such as how long your SuperBright II is on
every time your turn it “on”, how many times you turn it “on”, how long between uses (the
battery will recover some when not being used), and the total current drain on the battery. The
PSH-1280 F2 or UB1280 battery should conservatively operate a SuperBright II for about 7
hours on a full charge.

If the battery if fully discharged, you should plug in the charger as soon as you can and leave the
charger plugged in for at least 32 hours (36 hours recommended). Some may want to purchase
an extra B2 battery pack so that they can have one charging while one is being used. Also extra
batteries are available from UV SYSTEMS. If you only use the battery with the SuperBright II
for a few hours of intermitted use, then your battery may not need to be recharged for several
days. If you do recharge when it is not fully discharged, it will not take as long to recharge it.
However, it is important that the battery be stored fully charged. When the battery is just
sitting unused, it is recommended that it should be fully recharged about every nine (9) months.
The hotter the ambient storage temperature of the battery, the more often it should be recharged,
say every five (5) months in very hot weather or if stored next to a heat source such as a furnace.
A lead-acid battery will hold its charge much better in cold weather (the cold reduces the self­discharge of the battery). However, the battery should never be allowed to sit for longer than
twelve (12) months without being charged, regardless of the battery ambient temperature. These
recommendations are designed to optimize the life of your battery. Shorter charging times (less
than 32 hours for a discharged battery) or longer storage times (longer than 1 year) between
charges could reduce the life of your battery, that is, the number of charge/discharge cycles.

H. COLD TEMPERATURE STORAGE AND CAPACITY
Although the battery will hold its charge in cold temperature the cold temperature, reduces the
capacity of the battery. Therefore in very cold temperatures 32˚F (0˚C) the capacity of the
battery will be only approximately 70% of what it would be at 68˚F (20˚C).

CHARGE THE BATTERY AFTER EVERY COMPLETE DISCHARGE and charge the
battery at least every nine (9) months even if you haven't used it.

I. BATTERY LIFE
The PowerSonic PSH-1280 F2 or Universal UB1280 battery should last from 200 to 500 charge/
discharge cycles depending on average depth of discharge. End of life is defined as when the
battery can only achieve 80% of it original capacity. Replacement batteries are available from
UV SYSTEMS. A detailed Power Sonic technical handbook about sealed lead-acid batteries is
available from the Power Sonic Corporation or UV SYSTEMS.

J. TRANSPORTING THE BATTERY ABOARD ANY COMMERCIAL AIRCHAFT
The battery manufactured by Power-Sonic or Universal is of a non-spillable manufacture using
starved electrolyte.

They may be transported aboard any commercial aircraft with no restrictions according to the
following regulations.

FAA: Title 49CFR, Parts 100-199, Paragraph 173.260D

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CAB: Air transport restricted articles, Circular No. 6D,

Page 57, Article 1924

IATA: Restricted articles regulations, Article 1924,
Packing Note 802, Section VI, Page 149, Section x,
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K. FUSES
For the B2 battery pack a replacement 10A fuse (located in-line on the white wire) is available
from any auto supply store.

L. ACCESSORIES
A B215 fifteen foot cord is available that will allow you to plug your SuperBright II directly
into a cigarette lighter (or auxiliary) jack in your car or truck. The male lighter plug on the B215
has a replaceable 5A fuse in its plug to protect your car’s battery in case the cord is shorted by a
boulder or some other way.

M. MY "MOST IMPORTANT LIGHT"
I want to give recognition to the most important light in my life, Jesus Christ,
who said, "I am the world's light. No one who follows me stumbles around in
the darkness. I provide plenty of light to live in."
John 8:12 "The Message" translation.

Don Newsome

FLUORESCENT MINERAL SOCIETY, INC.

The Fluorescent Mineral Society, Inc. (FMS), it is an international organization for those
interested in the fluorescence and luminescence of minerals. It is not connected in any way with
UV SYSTEMS. The FMS members keep in touch through the UV Waves, a bimonthly
newsletter with articles about fluorescent minerals and their localities, ultraviolet lamps, and
related matters. The yearly or biennial Journal of the Fluorescent Mineral Society publishes
technical articles of lasting interest. FMS members have regular regional meetings, and get
together at major mineral shows like those at Denver, Tucson and Franklin, NJ. The FMS was
founded in 1971 and incorporated in 1993.

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To receive a free application to the FMS contact UV SYSTEMS, Inc. or contact Dr. Rodney
Burroughs, Fluorescent Mineral Society, Inc., P.O. Box 572694, Tarzana, CA 91357, USA.
You can also communicate by email with Jan Wittenberg (FMS President) at
[email protected] or you can visit the FMS web site at http://www.uvminerals.org

DEN 9-5-08

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