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Introduction |
| Use this guide to return functionality to the 'hand crank' of your SolaDyne LED Lantern Hand Crank. | | | The hand crank is not necessarily the broken part in question, but it is the crank dynamo behind the hand crank. The [link|https://www.physics.uci.edu/~demos/pdf/el-mag/5k40.80-hand_crank_generator.pdf|crank dynamo|new_window=true] is the part that allows the generation of an electrical current via rotating a loop of wire between two permanent magnets, which then powers the lantern, in turn producing light. Crank dynamos tend to come with an already attached hand crank, to clear up any confusion about the naming, and not every crank dynamo comes in the same shape and size as the one in this lantern, so do expect the risk of a potential misfitting should you purchase a new crank dynamo. | | | As this guide involves the unplugging and unscrewing of a battery to replace the crank dynamo in steps 5 to 7, it is recommended to ensure the battery is fully discharged before starting this guide by pressing the button on the front of lantern to turn it on and drain any residual current that could still be remaining until the lantern no longer remains powered. |
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