Cateye HL-EL1010RC User Manual

RECHARGEABLE HEADLIGHT

HL-EL1010RC

Manual

Before using the light, please read this manual and
the included separate sheet “LITHIUM-ION / LITH­IUM-ION POLYMER BATTERIES” thoroughly, and
keep them for future reference.

Design Pat. Pending
Copyright© 2015 CATEYE Co., Ltd.
EL101RC-150313

Light unit

1

USB cable
(MICRO USB)

FlexTight™ bracket
(H-34N)

Cartridge battery
(BA-6.8)

ENG

1

HOW TO CHARGE

Standard charging time

Charge jack cover

1

WARNING!!! / CAUTION!

• This light emits an extremely powerful beam equivalent to automo­bile headlight so it may cause a hazardous situation depending on
the beam angle used. Be sure to direct the light beam downward
so the driver approaching does not get dazzled.

• Do not use high mode on public roads.

• Before your trip, please make sure the light is fi rmly mounted to the

bracket, it lights up, and the light is not blocked by baggage, etc.

• Do not stare at the light when it is illuminating.
Otherwise it may damage your eyesight.

• Do not place it within children’s reach.

• In preparation for unexpected battery shutoff, we recommend you

carry a spare light.

Approx. 9 – 16 h

USB cable

2

To PC or USB
battery charger

1. Connect the light unit to your PC or a
commercial USB battery charger using
the USB cable. (Fig 1
The switch lights up, and charging
starts.

On Charging

Switch

button light

Slow fl ash Fast charging

Off

Fast fl ash Charging error

* When your PC is in sleep state, the

unit cannot be charged.

• Mounting the light unit too close to a wireless computer may ad­versely affect the reading of the computer.

• This product is water-resistant under normal daily use and can be
used in the rain. However, do not intentionally submerge it in water.

• If the light unit or parts become dirty with mud, etc., clean with a
soft cloth which is moistened with mild soap. Never apply paint
thinner, benzine or alcohol; damage will result.

• Dispose of used cartridge batteries appropriately according to lo­cal regulations.

Before Initial Use
This unit is shipped with a small charge to check the light.
Be sure to charge it before use, according to the instructions
“HOW TO CHARGE”.

* Use a USB battery charger of 500mAh

(USB2.0) or more. The cartridge can

).

–

1

2

be fast-charged with high capacity
USB battery charger.

2. After charging is completed, remove
the USB cable, and install the charge
jack cover.

Charging is
completed

* The battery charges to about 80% after

approximately 12 hours.

* Charging and lighting times are ap-

proximate values, and will vary by
environmental and user conditions.

2

HOW TO MOUNT TO A BICYCLE

Bracket

Rubber pad

1

Strap

Dial

1. Mount the bracket to the handlebar.

*1

Screw

2

(Fig 2
Insert the light unit into the bracket until

2.
it clicks, and adjust the beam angle. (4)

– 3)

1

Beam angle adjustment

Turn on the light on a smooth road at
night, and loosen the dial slightly to

4 5

3

Release button

move the bracket. Adjust the beam an­gle so it does not direct to a driver ap­proaching and
then tighten the

NO!

3. To remove the light unit, pull out it
forward while pressing down on the
release button (5).

CAUTION!:

• Be sure to tighten the dial by hand. When

you tighten it too hard with a tool, the
screw thread may be stripped.

• Check the dial and screw (*1) on the

bracket periodically, and use them without
any loosening.

• Round off the cut edge of the bracket strap

to prevent injury.

dial fi rmly to fi x
the bracket.

OK

3

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SWITCH OPERATION (SWITCHING THE LIGHTING MODE)

WARNING!!!:

Do not use this light on a public road.

The ON/OFF and lighting modes are selected using a switch.
*2 When you turn the light on, it lights up in the last

lighting mode you used. (Mode memory function)

* The light unit may get hot depending on the condition

Switch

the light is used in but it is not a malfunction. When it
gets hot, protection circuit activates and it automati­cally lowers brightness level. One it is cooled down,
the light recovers the previous brightness level.

Remaining battery capacity

When the switch lights up, there is little remaining bat­tery power.

4

HOW TO REPLACE THE CARTRIDGE BATTERY

Remove the cartridge battery according to the procedure.
(See Fig 4 1 – 4)

To install the cartridge, reverse the procedure.

1

2.5

Cartridge battery

mm

4

2

3

CAUTION!:

• When the operating time decreases signifi cantly, the battery life
is close to an end. Replace the cartridge battery with a new one.

• When you store the cartridge battery alone, be sure to install the
cap. Otherwise, damage or a fi re may be caused by short circuit.

OFF

Press
and hold

Press and hold

*2

ON

Approx.

5 h

Middle

Lighting Mode

Approx.

15 h

Low

Double-click

Approx.

2 h

*2

Hi Hi

Click

Click Click

Approx.

100 h

SPECIFICATIONS LIMITED WARRANTY

Light source High-intensity LED x 2

Cartridge battery Li-ion 3.6v 6800 mAH

Charge Micro USB plug

Hi : Approx. 2 hours
Middle : Approx. 5 hours

Operating time

Standard charging time Approx. 9 – 16 hours

Temperature range

Recharge/discharge

number of times

Dimensions/weight

Low : Approx. 15 hours
HyperConstant : Approx. 12 hours
Flash : Approx. 100 hours

* Average runtime at 20˚C.

Charging : 41˚F – 104˚F (5˚C – 40˚C)
Operating : 14˚F – 104˚F (-10˚C – 40˚C)

About 300 times
(until the rated capacity drops to 70%)

4-17/32” x 1-47/64” x 2-11/32”
(114.9 x 44.2 x 59.6 mm) / 9.17 oz (260 g)
(Including the cartridge battery)

* The specifi cations and design are subject to change without notice.

2-year Warranty: Light unit only
(Deterioration of the cartridge battery is out of warranty)

CatEye products are warranted to be free of defects from materials and
workmanship for a period of 2 years from original purchase. If the product
fails to work during normal use, CatEye will repair or replace the defect at no
charge. Service must be performed by CatEye or an authorized retailer. To
return the product, pack it carefully and enclose the warranty certifi cate (proof
of purchase) with instruction for repair. Please write or type your name and
address clearly on the warranty certifi cate. Insurance, handling and trans­portation charges to CatEye shall be borne by person desiring service. For
UK and REPUBLIC OF IRELAND consumers, please return to the place of
purchase. This does not affect your statutory rights.

Please register your CatEye product on the website.
http://www.cateye.com/en/support/regist/

2-8-25, Kuwazu, Higashi Sumiyoshi-ku,
Osaka 546-0041 Japan
Attn: CATEYE Customer Service Section
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
URL: http://www.cateye.com

Approx.

ClickClick

12 h

HyperConstant

Click

Flash

[For US Customers]
CATEYE AMERICA, INC.

2825 Wilderness Place Suite 1200,
Boulder CO 80301-5494 USA
Phone: [phone]
Toll Free: 800.5.CATEYE
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

SPARE/OPTIONAL PARTS

5338827N

FlexTight™ bracket
(H-34N)

5341831N

Helmet mount

5342440

Center fork bracket
(CFB-100)

5342730

USB cable
(MICRO USB)

5342611

Cartridge battery
(Li-ion 3.6v 6800mAH: BA-6.8)