Cateye HL-RC230, HL-RC220 User Manual

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Halogen Rechargeable Head Lamp

Daylites II [Solo/Twin]

HL-RC220(Solo)/HL-RC230(Twin)

Instruction Manual

Copyright© 2000 CAT EYE Co., Ltd.

HLMRC22/23-011120 066640001 4

Design Pat. Pending

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FIRST USE

Thank you for purchasing the CAT EYE Daylits II rechargeable head lamp.
Before first use, thoroughly familiarize yourself with this manual so that you understand the lamp's safe and
correct operation. Please keep this manual for future reference.

NAMES

Please make sure that all the following parts are in the package.
* The package for Solo includes each 1 set of lamp unit(Spot Bulb), bracket, rubber pad; and the cord of the

remote switch is single (not furcated).

Lamp Unit

Battery Belt (2 sets)

(wide-beam)

(spot-beam)

Bracket (H-30)

Rubber Pad

Remote switch

Battery Charger
(AD-1250)

Battery Unit (BA-220)

FOR SAFE OPERATION (IMPORTANT)

• Never short-circuit the terminal of the battery and the plug of the battery charger. It may
cause the battery to overheat, resulting in fire or damage of the components.

• Securely connect the plug so that the light will not turn off while riding, or the cord will not hinder
riding.

• If the cord of the battery charger, the battery cord or battery unit is damaged, it must only be
replaced by the shop where this lamp kit was purchased, because special purpose tools are
required.

• The lamp unit becomes hot when turned on. Never touch the lamp unit or lens until thor­oughly cooled. Injury may result.

• Use only the included battery charger for charging.

• Safely and properly dispose of the old battery accorfing to your local regulations when it
comes to the end of its useful life.

WARNING!!

• This lamp kit is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervi-

Important Note

sion; young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this appli­ance.

• Take precautions against a sudden battery run-out. Carry a spare light or spare batteries

BEFORE FIRST USE:

Before first use, charge the battery fully following the instructions on [HOW TO CHARGE].
Before every use, charge the battery fully following the instructions on [HOW TO CHARGE].
When the battery kit is not in use for a long period, the lampís operation time will be shortened due
to the self-discharge of the sealed-lead-acid battery.

bracket (H-30)

HOW TO ATTACH THE BRACKET

[Use two brackets for Twin.]

1. Attach the bracket (H-30) to the handlebar using

rubber pad

tighten

the appropriate rubber pads provided.

2. Turn the quick lever (keeping it upright). Fix the
bracket securely by pulling up the lever. To loosen
the bracket, pull down the quick lever. Before use,
adjust the angle of the beam and the position of the
lamp unit, according to the instruction of "How to
Adjust Angle of Beam" in "HOW TO USE".

quick lever screw

screw

remote switch

HOW TO ATTACH THE REMOTE SWITCH

bracket

battery unit

bottle cage

MOUNTING VARIATION
OF THE BATTERY UNIT

battery belt

battery belt

slide

lever

fasten

battery belt

lamp unit

lever

Attach the remote switch onto the handlebar where it will
not hinder the braking and shifting operation. Attach the
remote switch using the appropriate rubber pads provided.

Note: To remove the remote switch, slide it to the left

while pushing the lever.

HOW TO MOUNT

Before connecting the cords, mount the battery unit
and lamp unit onto the right places.

Installing the Battery Unit

Insert the battery unit into your bottle cage. Secure it
with the battery belts.

Note: The battery unit might jump out of the bottle

cage during ride. Be sure that it is tightly
and firmly fixed.

Note: The battery unit may not fit all kinds of bottle

cages.

The battery unit also can be attached under the top
tube or along the seat post using the battery belt. (See
“MOUNTING VARIATION OF THE BATTERY UNIT”)

Mounting the Lamp Unit

Warning!:Never touch the lamp body until it is

thoroughly cooled. You may get burnt.

• To mount the lamp body, slide it backward onto the

bracket until it clicks into position.

• To remove the lamp body, slide it forward while

pushing the lever.

cord reel

battery unit

lamp unit

remote
switch

Connect the jack of the remote switch and the plug of the battery
unit. Then connect the plug of the remote switch and lamp unit.
Wind the cord round the frame so that it will not hinder riding.
Note: In case of Twin, there are two kinds of beams – wide

and spot.

Note: Securely connect the jack to the plug.

HOW TO USE

ON/OFF

Connecting Cord

The remote switch controls the operation of the lamp unit.

•Twin (HL-RC230) -----Button 1: on/off of lamp1
Button 2: on/off of lamp2

•Solo (HL-RC220) ----- Button 1: 10W(HI)/5W(LOW)
Button 2: on/off

remote switch

from battery unit

Note: 5-watt beam is produced by adjusting the voltage of

10 watt output.

How to Adjust Angle of Beam

angle of the beam

Adjust the angle of the beam downward (as shown in the
figure √). The light is also adjusted 10° horizontally.
(To adjust the angle, pull down the quick lever)

HOW TO CHARGE

Use only the provided battery charger. The charger is

battery charger
(AD-1250)

jack

the home power
outlet

battery unit

only for indoor use.

1. Unplug the battery unit.

2. Connect the plug of the battery unit with the battery

charger (AD-1250). Plug the battery charger with the
home power outlet.

* Standard charging time is 8 to 10 hours. (Depending on

plug

Standard charging time

8-10 hours

the capacity of the battery, the charging time will vary.) Be
careful not to charge it for more than 10 hours. Over­charge will damage the battery.

Note: The charging time and the operation time may vary

depending on the use environment.

Precautions on seald-lead-acid battery

• If the light is kept on until the power is completely
gone, the performance of the battery is lowered
due to the overdischarge of the sealed-lead-acid
battery. When the light gets dim, turn off the lamp
immediately and charge the battery.

• A long period of non-use will lower the voltage
of the battery due to natural self-discharge. If

IMPORTANT

the light is kept on until the power is completely

waterproof

lock ring

lamp body

bulb

packing

pull

HOW TO REPLACE THE BULB

1. Remove the lock ring by turning it counterclockwise.

2. Remove the bulb and replace with a new one.

When replacing the bulb, be sure that the bulb and the lamp
body have cooled.
Use only the CAT EYE 6V-10W Halogen Bulb (product code
#534-0580/534-0581).

gone (which is called "overdischarge"), it may
shorten the battery life. Even when you do not use
the lamp kit, charge the battery every few months.

• Do not charge the battery for more than 10 hours.

• If the lamp set does not serve the proper running
time even though the battery is fully charged, the
battery may have reached the end of its useful
life. Replace it with a new battery unit (BA-220).

Note: Do not rotate the bulb but pull it straight out.

rotate

8A fuse

fuse case

3. Tighten the lock ring securely while being careful of the waterproof
packing.

HOW TO REPLACE THE FUSE

A fuse will cut the circuit when malfunction occurs. Remove the malfunction.

Note: If the fuse continues to burn, call the appropriate service center

for assistance.

1. Loosen the screws of the battery unit and carefully open the battery case.

2. Open the fuse case inside. Replace the fuse (8A) with a new one.

Note: Do not pull the cord inside of the battery forcibly.
Note: Do not short-circuit the terminal of the battery.

SPARE PARTS

LAMP BODY H-30 REMOTE SWITCH-T REMOTE SWITCH-S BATTERY BELT

#534-0560N #533-8780 #534-0571N #534-0570N #534-0572

Lamp Body Bracket (H-30) Remote switch (Twin) Remote switch (Solo) Battery belt

AD-1250
#534-0593 for U.S.A & Canada
#534-0591 for Europe
#534-0590 for United Kingdom

6v-10W/WIDE 6v-10W/SPOT 8A FUSE BA-220

#534-0580 #534-0581 #0534-0573 #534-0574N

6V-10W Wide Bulb 6V-10W Spot Bulb 8A Fuse Battery Unit

SPECIFICATIONS

Bulb: 6V-10W Halogen Bulb
Battery: BA-220

Charger: CAT EYE Battery Charger AD-1250
Operation Time: Solo 10W (HI): approx. 2 hours

Charging Time: 8 to 10 hours
Temperature Range:

Recharge/Discharge Number of Times:

* The specifications and design are subject to change

without notice.

Sealed-Lead-Acid Battery 6V 4.2AH

5W(LOW): approx. 3 hours

Twin 10W+10W approx. 1 hour

10W approx. 2 hours

Charging: 0°C - 30°C
Operating: –15°C - 45°C

at least 150 times (until rated capacity
drops to 50%)

LIMITED WARRANTY

2-Year Warranty:

Only Lamp/Remote switch and Battery Charger

(Excluding bulb and battery)

If trouble or damage occurs during normal use, the product will be
repaired or replaced free of charge. Type your name, address, date of
purchase and the situation of trouble clearly, and send it to the
appropriate service center together with the product. Insurance, handling
and transportation charges shall be borne by the customer. After being
repaired or replaced, the product will be shipped back to the customer.

Address for service:

2-8-25 Kuwazu, Higashi Sumiyoshi-ku Osaka 546-0041 JAPAN
Attention: CAT EYE CO., LTD. Customer Service Section
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

Service & Research Address for United States Consumers:
CAT EYE Service & Research Center

1705 14th St. #115 Boulder, CO 80302
Phone: [phone] Toll Free: 800-5CATEYE(800-522-8393)
Fax: [phone] e-mail: [e-mail]
web site: http://www.cateye.com

#534-0592 for Australia

Battery Charger