Yes. 3 Alkaline, 1.5 Volt Button Cell Batteries are included. The batteries are only necessary to power the Voltage Detector and the Bulb Tester. The Quick Fix Trigger operates with the use of a Piezo Ceramic (included) and does not require a battery to function.

Replacement batteries are available at most Drug Stores or Retail Outlets selling watch or camera batteries. It is recommended to use AG-13, LR1154, L-1154, LR-44, A-76, Energizer #357 or comparable 1.5 Volt Button Cell Batteries.

There are two possible solutions to your problem.

1. Batteries may acquire a film on the surface when unused affecting performance. Cleaning with alcohol and a paper Towel will often correct the problem. When replacing the batteries, hold the rounded sides between your fingers and insert in the battery holder. Make sure that the batteries make a firm contact with the metal contacts within the battery compartment.
2. Check to see if your batteries are installed correctly. All 3 batteries should face the same way inside the Battery holder. The writing on the batteries ( + ) the positive side should match the + molded on the Battery Compartment holder. If improperly aligned, the batteries will not function.

No. Your batteries are probably low. The red LED on top of the gun requires minimal power to light, even when the batteries are low. It is a bright red when the batteries are new and slowly dims as the batteries weaken with age.

You are probably holding the tip of the LightKeeper Pro too close to the wires. Refer to the instructions to establish a scanning distance of approx. 1/2". A 100 light set consists of two 50 Light sections. If the first section is unlit and you hold the tip of the LightKeeper too close to the wires, you may detect the current traveling to the next lit section.

If you scan the entire length of the unlit section and you do not detect a change in the beeping, it may be the first or last bulb of the unlit section causing the problem. The Voltage Detector searches for the point where the voltage changes between a good bulb (current flowing) and a problem area (minimal current). If no change is noticed, check the first and last bulb with the Bulb Tester. If the problem is at the first or last bulb, there is no point of comparison to detect a change in the beeping.

Yes. A more precise way to identify a problem is to use the LightKeeper Voltage Detector and check the individual bulb sockets for a current interruption. Each miniature bulb socket has a wire entering and exiting carrying the current. The Voltage Detector can detect the problem area by changes in the beeping tone. The current enters the problem socket giving a steady beeping when checked with the Voltage Detector but does not emit a steady beeping when exiting on the opposite side.

To Test: First, establish you have power at the first bulb closest to the outlet, by holding the tip of the LightKeeper to the first bulb, while activating the Voltage Detector. You should hear a constant beeping sound. If not, reverse the plug in the outlet to set the direction of the current to be traced. Continue testing each bulb socket by holding the tip of the LightKeeper to the middle side of the bulb socket where the wire enters listening for a steady tone as you hold down the black button on top of the gun. Now check the opposite side of the bulb socket with the tip of the LightKeeper. If you hear a constant beeping sound on both sides of the socket when using the Voltage Detector, this is not the problem area. The bulb socket where you hear a steady tone on one side (Current) and absence of steady tone on the opposite side (No Current) is the source of your problem.

First, remove the bulb from the socket. Inspect the socket to see of the two metal contacts of the socket are visible and lined up horizontally. If the contacts are not even, with the power off, align the contacts. Now insert a new bulb being sure the metal wire of the bulb lines up with the metal of the bulb socket. Metal to metal contact is critical for the light set circuit to be complete and illuminate in a miniature light set in series construction.

NO. The LightKeeper Pro's Quick Fix Trigger will only work in series Miniature Light sets with shunted bulbs. The LightKeeper would not be appropriate for the larger lamped C7, C9 sets, tube/rope lights or LED Lights. In addition series light sets with control boxes creating motion, music or motion would not be a candidate for the Quick Fix Trigger. The control box will block the pulse before it reaches the defective bulbs.

NO. The LightKeeper Pro will not harm a miniature light set. The Continuity Detector scans the outside of the light set. The Quick Fix Piezo sends a targeted pulse looking for resistance at the point of interruption of current a defective bulb "Shunt".

1. Is there a bulb in each socket of the non performing section of the Light set?
   If Yes, continue to b.
   If No, be sure there is a bulb firmly secured in each base prior to attempting to use the Socket Connector One Loose or missing bulb will prevent the impulse from the Socket Connector for completing the repair.
2. Are all the lights in the problem section unlit?
   If Yes, continue to c.
   If not, and only a few bulbs are out remove and replace the burned out bulbs.
3. Have you plugged one of the non lit bulb sockets firmly into the LightKeeper Socket Connector?
   If yes, continue to d.
4. It is important that the metal contacts of the bulb socket line up and touch the metal contacts of the Socket Connector.
5. Have you firmly pulled the trigger of the LightKeeper Pro up to 20 times?
   If Yes, continue to f.
   If No, firmly pull the trigger of the LightKeeper Pro up to 20 times , hearing an audible click each time. When a defective bulb with a non working bulb shunt is repaired the section will light up with the exception of the non working bulb. When the section lights, remove the LightKeeper Pro replace the removed bulb and any unlit bulbs.
6. Are you still having a problem fixing lights?
   If Yes, use the Continuity Detector to trace problems related to issues other than the bulb shunt problem. The Continuity Detector can help find loose, missing or non working bulbs.

Yes. First set the polarity of the Light set so you can hear a beeping at the first bulb closest to the current. Scan the horizontal wire that each Icicle strand is attached to . Listen for a break in the audible beeping as you scan past each connected strand. Inspect the strand where the audible tone stops, bulb by bulb with the individual Bulb Tester.

No. Once the Quick Fix Trigger fixes the bulb with a bad shunt it is not necessary to repeat the procedure each time you use the light set. It is recommended to replace the bad bulbs when noticed, to prolong the life of the light set.

No. The LightKeeper Pro's Quick Fix Trigger addresses the repair of bulb "shunts" to complete the electrical circuit. The LightKeeper Pro does not bring a bad bulb back to life. When the LightKeeper Pro has repaired a defective shunt, all the lights in the previous non working sections will light with the exception of the problem bulb.

Yes. Failing to replace burned out bulbs increases the voltage to the balance of the set each time a bulb burns out. The increased voltages to the other bulbs accelerates the burn out of the remaining bulbs

Yes. There are two common problems with Outdoor Wire decorations. First, a loose or twisted bulb at the base where the decoration contacts the ground or secondly a burned out bulb where the bulb shunt did not activate. Any interruption of the circuitry will impact the light set and render it inoperable until repaired. To repair, first attempt to use the LightKeeper Pro's Socket Connector to repair any defective bulbs. This is easily done and eliminates one cause. If unsuccessful with the Quick Fix Trigger it is most likely a loose bulb. Loose bulbs can be identified with the Voltage Detector. Before beginning to use the Voltage Detector, unplug the working sets and concentrate on the non working set. This will help reduce the amount of electrical interference that may be caused by the wire in the frame. Secondly, when scanning, scan from the outside of the decoration not the center as in the case of a outdoor deer. Finally, hold one hand on the frame to help reduce the electrical interference. You will act as a ground and reduce unwanted electrical interference.

The following would apply when the Plug-In adapter is used instead of the Socket Connector.

1. Are you attempting to repair one light set only?
   If Yes, continue to b.
   If No, disconnect the problem light set from all other light sets before plugging it into the LightKeeper
2. Is there a bulb in each socket of the non performing section?
   If Yes, continue to c.
   If No, be sure that there is a bulb firmly secured in each base. Just one bulb not making a metal to metal contact in the base will cause an entire section not to light.
3. Are all the lights in the problem set unlit?
   If yes, continue to d.
   If No, note all the lights in the set should be unlit prior to using the Plug-In feature of the LightKeeper. If you are dealing with a partially lighted set, remove one bulb from each lighted section. With no bulbs lit you can proceed to repair with the Quick Fix feature by plugging the light set into the LightKeeper.
4. Have you plugged the light set plug into the LightKeeper?
   If Yes, continue to e.
   If No, plug the non functioning light set plug into the front of the LightKeeper.
5. Have you firmly clicked 10 times?
   If Yes, continue to f.
   If No, firmly Click 10 times with the non functioning light set plugged into the LightKeeper, listening for an audible Click each time. Each pull of the Quick Fix Trigger sends an impulse through the set to repair any defective bulbs.
6. Plug the light set into an outlet and the defective section of the light set should now light. If it does not, unplug the light set from the power source and Click 10 additional times. Additional Clicks will not harm the light set.
7. With the initial problem section of the light set now working, have you replaced any removed or missing bulbs from the remaining unlit section? If Yes, continue to h.
8. Are you still having a problem? Verify you do not have a problem with a blown fuse. The easiest way to check would be to connect a working light set to the end of the problem light set. If a known good light set does not work after being connected to the problem set, it is most likely a blown fuse. If you are still encountering a problem, use the Continuity Detector to trace the problems related to issues other than the bulb shunt problem. If you have additional questions call 1-888-ULTALIT

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