Diode Replacement

When soldering leads, be careful not to overheat diodes or damage will result. Be sure diodes are a tight fit in heat sink. Coat diode mounting hole with a good waterproof sealing compound.

If center diode is to be replaced, remove heat sink fin. Drill a 1/8" hole into diode from fin side of heat sink and tap out diode. Before installing new diode, coat surfaces of cell and heat sink with electrical joint compound to prevent corrosion. To install a diode, make a tubular tool slotted or countersunk to accommodate diode lead, and place tool over diode so it can be tapped evenly into place. Diode must be firmly seated in heat sink.