CatEye HL-EL540 User Manual

SPECIFICATIONS

Light source ............ High-intensity white LED x 1

Battery ....................AA alkaline battery x 4

Operating time ........Hi : Approx. 2 hours, Low : Approx. 9 hours,

Flash : Approx. 30 hours
Temperature range . . 14˚F – 104˚F (-10˚C – 40˚C)
Dimensions/weight

...

4-1/2” x 2-13/64” x 2-3/32” (114 x 56 x 53 mm)

/ 8 oz (227 g) (Including batteries)

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

BATTERY HEADLIGHT

HL-EL540

Pat. and Design Pat. Pending
Copyright© 2012 CATEYE Co., Ltd.
EL54-120123 066640832 3

INTRODUCTION

Before using the product, please thoroughly read
this manual and keep it for future reference.

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.
Mount the light unit more than 7 cm away •
from the wireless meter. When it is mounted
too close, the transmission may be affected
adversely.
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.

COMPONENTS

HOW TO REPLACE BATTERY

HOW TO MOUNT

HOW TO USE

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Open

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CO

., LTD .

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

[For US Customers]
CATEYE AMERICA, INC.

2825 Wilderness Place Suite 1200,
Boulder CO80301-5494 USA
Phone : [phone]
Toll Free : 800.5CATEYE
Fax : [phone]
E-mail : [e-mail]

SPARE PARTS

OPTION PARTS

CHA-2.2AH-4.8V

5338827N

FlexTight™ bracket (H-34N)

Special nickel-hydride
rechargeable battery x 4
(Ni-MH 2.2Ah GP220AAH)

UL : 5336760
UK : 5336761
EC : 5336762
AS : 5336763
JP : 5336764

ENG

LIMITED WARRANTY

2-year Warranty: Light unit only

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.

Turn the lock cap on the back of the light 1
counterclockwise to remove.

Press the switch slowly, and pull out the 2
inner unit from the front.

Install the lower battery fi rst. Remove the 3
upper battery fi rst by pressing the arrowed
point as shown.

After replacement, check that the two rubber 4
gaskets for the inner unit are in place, place it
into the body, and fi x it with the lock cap.

CAUTION!:

To pull out the inner unit from the light, be •
sure to hold the lens. Otherwise, the inner
unit may fall out and become damaged.
Do not use in combination with new and old •
batteries, or different types of batteries.
Be sure to install batteries in the correct •
direction.
Install the two rubber gaskets correctly to •
maintain waterproof features.
Remove and store batteries when you will •
not use the light for a long period of time.
Otherwise, batteries may leak liquid, which
may result in failure.

Wind the bracket strap around the handlebar, 1
and put the strap through the opening.

Screw the dial into the bracket to secure it 2
temporarily.

Insert the light unit to the bracket until it *
clicks, and adjust the beam angle.
(Refer to “HOW TO MOUNT THE LIGHT”)

Securely tighten the dial, and cut off any 3

excess bracket strap.
To remove the light unit, pull out it forward *
while pressing the button.
To re-adjust the beam angle, loosen the dial *
enough to move the bracket, and securely
tighten it after adjustment.

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.

Switch operation
(switching the lighting mode)

The ON/OFF and lighting modes are selected
using a switch.

Standard operating time

Hi : Approx. 2 hours
Low : Approx. 9 hours
Flash : Approx. 30 hours

*2 When returning from Flash to ON (Hi or Low),

it returns to the ON mode used previously.

Remaining battery capacity

When the switch (indicator) lights up, the
remaining battery level is low. Replace with
new batteries.

ON ↔ OFF : Long press
Hi ↔ Low : Single press
Flash : Quick double press

(Flash even from OFF)

Lock cap

Inner unit

Switch

Rubber gasket

How to remove
batteries

DialRubber padBracket

Strap

Light unit

FlexTight™

bracket (H-34N)

AA alkaline

battery x4

HOW TO MOUNT THE LIGHT

Release
button

Screw

Press the lens
side of the upper
battery.

5341891

Switch (indicator)