Flexlite FLX3T Operator's Manual

F L E X L I T E

Your worklight has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety.
When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product.

Thank you for buying a FLEXLITE product.

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

LED WORKLIGHT

FLX3T — 3 LED

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING!

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WORK AREA

 Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches

and dark areas invite accidents.

 Working temperature. This worklight is designed to be

used at normal room temperature. If used under 0°C (32°F)
the battery will discharge faster. If used over 45°C (113°F)
an automatic cut-off will turn the light off until the
temperature of the light head comes down. Depending on if
the work area is closed, with or without a fresh air draft, the
cut-off temperature can be affected (see Features for more
information).

 FLEXLITE is designed to be used in an industrial

environment in rain, snow and dust, but FLEXLITE products
can not be immersed in water. If the working area is moist
and dusty, some particles will stick on the fan or heatsink and
reduce the performance. See maintenance section to remove
any dirt.

 Don’t operate FLEXLITE in sunshine or near to other heat

sources.

 The power supply should be protected with an optional

sealed case. It can’t be used outside or in rain, moisture,
snow, …

DANGER!

Never connect / disconnect or use an external power supply
or charger in a hazardous area.

DANGER!

Never connect or disconnect the connector on the lighthead or
any extension cord when the power is on or when use in
hazardous area.

SERVICE

 Worklight service must be performed only by qualified

repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by

unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury.



When servicing a worklight, use only identical
replacement parts. Follow instructions in the
Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized

parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may
create a risk of shock or injury

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STORAGE TEMPERATURE

 Store worklight at room temperature between -35°C and

35°C (-31°F and 95°F) for best results.

 When transporting or temporarily storing in a vehicle,

temperature range should be between -35°C(-31°F) and
66°C(151°F).

 Storing worklight at temperatures greater than 76°C

(169°F) for extended periods of time (more than 2 hours)
may cause damage to worklight.

DANGER!

Don’t use the power supply outside without protection cabinet
IP66.

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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

 Know your worklight. Read operator’s manual carefully.

Learn its applications and limitations, as well as the
specific potential hazards related to this worklight.

Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire,
or serious injury.

 Lens and housing become hot during use:

 During or immediately after use, don’t lay worklight flat

on lens surface or place lens area in contact with a plastic
or fabric covered surface.

 Handle worklight with care around any flammable surface.
 Do not use or permit use of worklight in bed or sleeping

bags. This worklight lens can melt fabric and a burn injury
could result.

 Do not disassemble your worklight.
 Do not permit children to use worklight unsupervised. It

is not a toy. The temperature of the light head will become

WARNING!

LED LIGHT

Do not stare into the beam or view directly with or without optical instruments.

hot after being on for only a short period of time. This hot
temperature can cause burn injury if touched and can create
sufficient heat to melt some fabrics.

 Stay alert. Watch what you are doing and use common

sense. Do not rush.

 If wrapped or in contact with fabrics, the worklight lens

can produce sufficient heat to melt some fabrics. To avoid

serious personal injury, never allow the worklight lens to
come in contact with anything.

 Check damaged parts. Before further use of this worklight,

a part that is damaged should be carefully checked to
determine that it will operate properly and perform its
intended function. Do not use worklight if it does not
function properly.

DANGER!

Never install or use the light fixture when the light beam faces a road or sidewalk or if its use may affect the visibility or safety of another
person.

INSTALLATION

You can use your FLX3T with an optional bracket and support. The light fixture must not be installed face up to prevent accumulation of
dust and water in the light lens.

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