CatEye HL-EL471RC Service Manual

RECHARGEABLE HEADLIGHT

HL-EL471RC

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.

Copyright© 2017 CATEYE Co., Ltd.
EL471RC-170203 3

Light unit

USB cable
(MICRO USB)

FlexTight™ bracket
(H-34N)

Cartridge battery
(BA-3.4)

ENG

1

HOW TO CHARGE

USB cable

2

1

To PC or USB battery
charger

Standard charging time

CAUTION!

• 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 place it within children’s reach.

• Always attention to the remaining battery power by check­ing the indicator periodically while using.

• In preparation for unexpected battery shutoff, we recom­mend you carry a spare cartridge battery and light.

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

1. Connect the light unit to your PC or a
commercial USB battery charger using
the USB cable. (1 – 2)
The switch indicator turns on and
charging starts.

* If using a cradle (optional), the indicator

on the cradle turns on.

Indicator light State

Flashing slowly (1 A charging)

* When your PC is in sleep state, the unit

cannot be charged.

Approx.

5 – 9 h

Charge jack cover

Charging on the cradle

Cartridge battery

Fast charging
cradle 2

OUT

IN OUT

OUT

IN

MICRO USB USB

OUT

OUT

IN

• 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”.

On

Off Charging is completed

Charging

(500 mA charging)

* Use a USB battery charger of 500mAh

(USB2.0) or more.
The cartridge can be fast-charged with
high capacity USB battery charger.

* If the indicator fl ashes rapidly, there is a charg-

ing error. Remove the cable and try again.

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

* Charging and lighting times are approxi-

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

* The optional cradle2 not only lets you charge

the battery by itself, but also gives you the
option of using it as a mobile battery.

2

HOW TO MOUNT TO A BICYCLE

Bracket

Rubber pad

1

Strap

Dial

1. Mount the bracket to the handlebar.
(

– 3)

4

1

2. Insert the light unit into the bracket
until it clicks, and adjust the beam

2

4

angle. (

3. To remove the light unit, pull out it

)

4

forward while pressing down on the
release button (

3

*1

Screw

Release
button

5

* To re-adjust the beam angle, loosen

the dial enough to move the bracket,
and fi rmly tighten it after adjustment.

* The light can be mounted under the

).

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.

handlebar.

3

CO

., LTD.

SWITCH OPERATION (SWITCHING THE LIGHTING MODE)

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.

Switch
(indicator)

(Mode memory function)

Remaining battery capacity

When the switch (indicator) lights up, the re­maining battery power is 20% or less. Please
charge as soon as possible.

4

HOW TO REPLACE THE CARTRIDGE BATTERY

Turn the cartridge battery counterclockwise to remove from the
unit. To install, screw the cartridge battery into the light unit
until it clicks.

Remove Install

Cartridge battery

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 ON

Press and hold

Lighting Mode

Click

Click

*2

Press
and hold

Double-click

Click

*2

Middle Low

HyperConstant

Click

FlashingHiHi

SPECIFICATIONS LIMITED WARRANTY

Light source High-intensity LED x 1

Cartridge battery Li-ion 3.6v 3400 mAH

Charge Micro USB plug

Hi : Approx. 2 hours
Middle : Approx. 3.5 hours

Operating time

Standard charging time Approx. 5 – 9 hours

Temperature range

Recharge/discharge

number of times

Dimensions/weight

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

Low : Approx. 8 hours
HyperConstant : Approx. 7.5 hours
Flashing : 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%)

1-15/64” x 4-9/16” x 1-45/64”
(31.2 x 116 x 43.2 mm) / 4.9 oz (140 g)
(Including the cartridge battery)

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

Click

Standard operating time

Hi

Middle

Low

Hyper­Constant

Flashing

[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]

Approx.

Approx.

Approx.

Approx.

Approx.

2 h

3.5 h

8 h

7.5 h

100 h

SPARE/OPTIONAL PARTS

5338827N

FlexTight™ bracket

(H-34N)

5341831N

Helmet mount

5342440

Center fork bracket

5342730

USB cable

(MICRO USB)(CFB-100)

5342620

Fast charging cradle 2
(USB cable attached)

(CRA-002)

5342681

Cartridge battery
(Li-ion3.6v 3400mAH : BA-3.4)