Instructions rcl 3000 lantern

It looks like it is around 23 years old. Made in China. See if you can send it back for repair :>D

The most likely cause is something not connected during the battery change over. It worked on the battery power when it was installed, but when it ran out, the charging circuit has a break somewhere and is not recharging. Also check the charger for Output Voltage. It is a 12 volt charger

https://fccid.io/NW9-RCL3000R/Test-Report/3000-25688

https://www.google.com/search?q=RCL+3000+remote+control+Lantern

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the Off, 1, or 11 position according to this very bad copy of the manual

https://usermanual.wiki/Sky-City/RCL3000R.manual-2

yes and no

This 1970's lantern uses four 6 volt batteries to light two 6 watt fluorescent tube bulbs. You may find what you are looking for on the following page: https://www.ebay.com/b/Rayovac-Fluorescent-Tube-Light-Bulbs/20706/bn_72339077?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=5337590774&customid=&toolid=10001

More bulbs to sort for size and pins for consideration: https://www.ebay.com/b/Fluorescent-Tube-Light-Bulbs-6-W/20706/bn_7116068951?mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=5337590774&customid=&toolid=10001

The lanterns with bulbs are available at a variety of prices:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/124758540854?chn=ps&amdata=enc%3A1igHDDf0ESG26s57H5ozm_g10&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-213727-13078-0&mkcid=2&itemid=124758540854&targetid=4580702891777578&device=c&mktype=&googleloc=&poi=&campaignid=418640321&mkgroupid=1233652283797640&rlsatarget=pla-4580702891777578&abcId=9300602&merchantid=51291&msclkid=c6297d4dce051e804de21e66720e50a3

Of possible tangential interest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXCd_BvX7XQ

If you removed a bulb and took it to Home Depot, I wonder how it would match up with a 6 watt such as on this page: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Philips-6-Watt-9-in-Linear-T5-Fluorescent-Tube-Light-Bulb-Cool-White-4100K-25-Pack-332411/203872233

Reset or recharge?

Check its battery. It might be weak. Replace it and check.

simple unscrew the top clockwise and you will see how the tubes are removed,

I think the switch can be replaced. Here on amazon you can purchase parts: Amazon com Coleman retro parts I hope this helped. Cheers

just read the charging instructions. Charge for 16-18 hours. If stored for more than 6 months recharge for the full 16 hours. Do not leave the lantern on after the battery has stopped, has overdischarging the battery can cause problems in recharging to a full charge. If this does happen, switch lantern to off and recharge for 40 hours.YES 40 hours. Only the LED is the only light to be used while charging. If you hane the other light on hi or low the battery does not charge.

Hope this helps

I just searched the web and found that this website sells them for $16.99.
http://www.dutchovencookbooks.com/products/lanterns/remote.html