Cygolite TURBOJET SERIES Operation Manual

• State-of-the-Art Cree LED Technology

• CNC Machined Aluminum Alloy for durability

• 6 Lighting Modes (Hi-Low-Boost-SteadyPulse-Daylight Flash-Walking)

• 2-in-1 SteadyPulse illumination to see and be seen

• Integrated Low Battery Indicator

• Rechargeable high-capacity Li-Ion battery

• Smart Charger elimates charge time guesswork (100-240 volts)

• Quick Release Bracket fits oversized & standard sized handlebars (Turbo 800)

• “O-Ring” Handlebar mounts for oversized & standard sized handlebars (Turbo Mini 400)

OPERATION MANUALOPERATION MANUAL

OPERATION MANUALOPERATION MANUAL

OPERATION MANUAL

CONTENTS

• High-Brightness LED Headlight

• Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery with Velcro Strap

• Smart Rapid Charger

• Quick-Release Handlebar Bracket (Turbo 800)

• O

-Ring Handlebar Mount Straps (Turbo Mini 400)

• Helmet

Mount kit (Turbo Mini 400)

• Operation Manual

Congratulations on your purchase of the Turbojet High-Brightness LED
headlight. The Turbojet series features 2 lighting systems, the Turbo 800
& Turbo Mini 400. Please refer to this manual to operate your Turbo
safely & properly.

High Brightness LED Lighting System

with Rechargeable Li-ion Battery for Cycling

CAUTION:

· Headlight may get hot during use. Use caution when handling.

· Unplug the headlight from battery when not in use.

· Unplug connectors by the plug, never by the cable.

· Do not modify or substitute any parts with Non-Cygolite parts.

· Do not open headlight case.

· Provide adequate airflow to the headlight to cool during use.

· Do not operate or submerge any part of the system under water.

· Do not operate the light unattended.

· Keep headlight away from combustible materials.

· Do not package headunit when hot or immediately after use.

· This light is for bicycle use only.

· State laws regarding flashing bicycle lights may vary among states. Use the
flashing modes in accordance to your local state laws as well as Federal law.

CYGOLITE

1307-A EAST SAINT GERTRUDE PL., SANTA ANA, CA 92705 USA

PHONE: [phone] FAX: [phone]

www.cygolite.com

In the USA, the Turbo comes with a lifetime limited warranty on the light
housing and one year warranty on electrical parts, against any defective part
or craftsmanship. The battery is warranted up to 6 months after the original
date of purchase. If the unit is under warranty, Cygolite will repair or replace
defective components at no charge provided the product has not been
subject to misuse, abuse, or non-Cygolite authorized alteration, modification
or repair. Warranted products requiring service must receive a Return
Merchandise Authorization number (RMA#) from customer service. The
original receipt (INCLUDING DATE) is required on all warranty repairs.
Shipping costs inccurred from shipping warranty or repair items from the
customer to Cygolite are covered by the customer. For warranty issues
outside the USA, contact the retailer where the purchase was made.

The headlight will not turn on.

· Make sure the power button was firmly pressed.

· Make sure battery cable is properly connected.

· Make sure the battery is fully charged.

The headlight turns off over rough terrain.

· Make sure the battery cable is securely plugged in with the headlight
cable.

· Make sure the battery cable is fastened to the handlebar to minimize
cable vibration.

All Cygolite products are backed by Cygolite’s warranty, providing quality,
craftsmanship and the assistance of our knowledgeable staff. If any support
is needed, we will assist with 48 hour turnarounds on parts and service. For
questions, problems, and/or authorized CYGOLITE parts contact us.

The Turbo is designed to be used on bikes in some of the most extreme
outdoor conditions. Over time, dust and dirt may hinder the connections on
your headlight. To prevent this from happening, ensure that the headlight is
clean after every ride.

Wipe the headlight down with a damp cloth. Do not submerge the battery or
headlight in water.

The High-Brightness LED has extensive life so bulb replacement is not
required.

* Turbo 800 Shown

Q: When should I charge my battery?

· The battery can be charged any time. We recommend fully charging the
battery every charge.
Q: Can I leave my battery on the charger for extended periods of time?

· The Smart Rapid charger prevents damage from overcharging but, like all
electrical appliances, we recommend unplugging the battery and charger
once the battery is fully charged.
Q: Are parts interchangeable between the Turbo 800 and Turbo Mini 400?

· No, the parts for the Turbo 800 & Turbo Mini 400 are specific to each
light & are not interchangeable.
Q: Can I use non-Cygolite parts for this unit?

· No, Cygolite parts are manufactured to specific quality specifications.
Use of non-Cygolite parts will void the warranty and may cause damage
to the light.

SYSTEM CONTENTSSYSTEM CONTENTS

SYSTEM CONTENTSSYSTEM CONTENTS

SYSTEM CONTENTS

FEATURESFEATURES

FEATURESFEATURES

FEATURES

CARECARE

CARECARE

CARE

TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING

F.A.Q.sF.A.Q.s

F.A.Q.sF.A.Q.s

F.A.Q.s

WARRANTYWARRANTY

WARRANTYWARRANTY

WARRANTY

COMMITMENTCOMMITMENT

COMMITMENTCOMMITMENT

COMMITMENT

TURBOJET SERIESTURBOJET SERIES

TURBOJET SERIESTURBOJET SERIES

TURBOJET SERIES

TM

RUN TIMERUN TIME

RUN TIMERUN TIME

RUN TIME

High

Low

Boost

SteadyPulse*

Daylight Flash

LIGHTING MODES

TURBO 800

TURBO MINI 400

3 hrs
9 hrs
2 hrs

4

24 hrs

2:45 hrs

15 hrs

2 hrs

4

23 hrs

NOTE: *SteadyPulse mode combines steady brightness to see and
alerting flash to be seen into one mode. It is made especially for riding at
night in high traffic areas.

BATTERY LOW INDICATOR

The power button also functions as the battery low indicator. As the
battery runs low, the button flashes rapidly indicating approximately
10~20 minutes of power left. If the battery is empty, the headlight
flashes for 20 seconds & turn off automatically. If this occurs,
recharge the battery.

HEADLIGHT OPERATIONHEADLIGHT OPERATION

HEADLIGHT OPERATIONHEADLIGHT OPERATION

HEADLIGHT OPERATION

Power Button

Battery Low Indicator

FOR TURBO 800

1. Attach spacers to inside of handlebar bracket for standard sized
handlebars. Remove spacers for oversized.

2. Swing thumbnut out from slot to open.

3. Attach rubber pad to inside of bracket.

TO REMOVE FROM HANDLEBAR

1. Press the release tab up on the bracket plate

2. Slide headunit backward.

ADJUST SIDE-TO-SIDE BEAM DIRECTION

Swivel the headlight left to right to adjust the beam side to side.

TO REMOVE FROM HANDLEBAR

1. Remove the mounting strap out of the back slot to release the headunit
from the handlebars.

ADJUST SIDE-TO-SIDE BEAM DIRECTION

Swivel the headlight left to right to adjust the beam side to side.

MOUNTING CONTINUED

4. Wrap bracket around handlebar and return thumbnut into slotted space

5. Twist thumbnut clockwise until tight

6. Slide headunit forward into the bracket until headlight clicks into place

FOR TURBO MINI 400

Depending on handlebar size, use one of the O-ring mounts to attach the
headlight as followed:

1. Place the O-ring mount into the front slot of light

2. Attach rubber pad to bottom of the bracket plate

3. Place headlight on handlebar. Wrap O-ring under handlebar, & loop into
the back slot of light

MOUNTING ON HANDLEBARSMOUNTING ON HANDLEBARS

MOUNTING ON HANDLEBARSMOUNTING ON HANDLEBARS

MOUNTING ON HANDLEBARS

Rubber Pad

Spacers

Thumbnut

1

2

3

4

5

6

release tab

3

Rubber Pad

2

1. An adhesive foam pad is included to provide cushion and grip between
the battery and the bike. Apply the foam padding to the center of the
battery above the velcro slot.

2. Thread the velcro strap through the velcro slot.

3. Wrap the velcro strap around the stem of bike, through plastic loop
and fasten to itself.
CAUTION: When mounting battery, make sure battery, cable, & velcro

strap do not interfere with brake cables.

MOUNTING THE BATTERYMOUNTING THE BATTERY

MOUNTING THE BATTERYMOUNTING THE BATTERY

MOUNTING THE BATTERY

1. For proper charging, connect charger to wall outlet first then battery to
charger.The LED charging indicator on charger may take up to 30
seconds to turn on after being connected.

2. The LED on the Smart charger shows red when charging then green
when fully charged.

3. Disconnect charger & battery when charging is complete & not in use.

NOTE: Cygolite ships all batteries partially charged.

WARNING: Charge the battery with the supplied charger only. Using any

other charger to charge the battery may result in damage. The charger is
for indoor use only.
BATTERY CARE: Proper battery care can increase the life of your
battery. Always have the battery at a 30~50% charge for long term
storage. Every 2~3 months that the battery is not in use, give it a partial
charge to bring battery back up to the 30~50% charge.

BATTERY CHARGINGBATTERY CHARGING

BATTERY CHARGINGBATTERY CHARGING

BATTERY CHARGING

Smart Charger

LED Charging Indicator

RED=Charging

GREEN=Fully charged

Battery

wall outlet

Velcro Slot

2

3

Apply foam pad here

Stem Mount

1

4 Hours
3 Hours

Charge Time

TURBO 800

TURBO MINI 400

Model

1

O Ring

front slotback slot

The Turbojet features a BICYCLE MODE with 4 settings and a SPECIAL
MODE with 2 settings. Among these is new SteadyPulse mode, which
combines the steady brightness to see and alerting flash to be seen into
one. These modes are controlled by the power button on the back of the
headlight. The diagram and instructions below indicate where these
features are located and how to use them.

Turn ON

BICYCLE MODE (4)

High > Low > Boost > SteadyPulse

PLUG battery cable
into headlight cable

(From off position)

PRESS Power button

SPECIAL MODE (2)

Day Flash > Walking

(From off position)

PRESS power button

for 2 seconds

and then release

PRESS Power button to scroll between settings

HOLD Power button for 2 seconds

Change Settings

Turn OFF