...
Alkaline batteries can leak aqueous potassium hydroxide, which is a basic solution. The best way to clean battery corrosion in this instance is with an acidic liquid. Pour a half teaspoon of either white vinegar or lemon juice into a bowl.
So, this required some hard cleaning first with vinegar followed by isopropyl alcohol.
I was getting a constant voltage on (3) when I should have gotten 0 volts. Seems that the battery acid/gunk must have been slightly conductive. A hard scrub to get ride of all the gunk seemed to do the trick.
Push Button
PCB Momentary Tactile Tact Push Button Switch
...
Should be set to:
Switch | Position |
---|---|
1 | ONOFF |
2 | OFF |
3 | OFFON |
References
Reference | URL |
---|---|
Manufacturer's Website | http://www.itorch.ca/ |