Ikelite C-Lite 8 LED Instruction Manual

The Ikelite C-Lite 8 LED uses the most sophisticated LED technology currently available
to deliver a level of performance previously unavailable in a light of this size. Three 5­watt LEDs provide a shockingly bright, even spot beam for 10 hours or more with no
waning effect. The light runs cool and is usable above or below water with the same
intensity for the same burn time.

Rubber coated pistol grip handle featured for comfortable exploration night or day.

The rear clamp design assures easy opening and dependable resealing. Virtually
indestructible casing. Rubber shroud protects the front lens while blocking side
reflections. Large rotating switch and sliding lock afford easy operation even when
wearing a bulky glove. Nickel-plated brass contacts boost the electrical efficiency and
corrosion resistance. Waterproof to 90m (300 feet).

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Please read all instructions before using this product.

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The unique flip-lock lever makes opening and clos-

ing incredibly easy and dependable.

Simply extend the locking lever, flip it up, and
rotate. The internal spring automatically pushes
open the light for easy bulb or battery replacement.
Flip the locking lever down and the C-Lite 8 seals
with ease and confidence.

• Place light face down on flat surface.

• Pull out on the locking lever.

• Flip the lever up.

• Rotate the lever counter-clockwise 90° and the
internal spring automatically pushes the light open.

• Lift the body off of the front. The batteries remain housed in the holder.

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Keep the o-ring and sealing surfaces clean. DO NOT stretch the o-ring when cleaning.
It is not necessary to lubricate the o-ring. Never use spray lubricant because it will crack
the plastic.

Place the clean o-ring on the inner recess of the front head assembly.

Do not dent or damage the front edge of the lite body as the o-ring seals against this
surface.

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• Make sure the on/off switch has been rotated left to the off position.

• Place the front lens face down on a flat surface. Check that the o-ring and sealing sur­faces are clean and undamaged; make sure the o-ring is positioned properly on the inner
recess of the front.

• Place locking lever in the open position (pull out, flip up, and rotate lever).

• Align the handle on the body with the handle reference on the battery holder. Lower
the body over the batteries. Proper alignment of the body with the front is extremely
important to avoid possible damage to the internal components.

• To seal the light, simply reverse the opening sequence. Press down slightly on the
body and rotate the lever clockwise. Push the lever down and slide the lever in to the
locked position.

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The large rotating switch with sliding lock is easily operated with one hand. Unlock
the switch by sliding the white-colored lock down. Rotate the switch fully to the right to
turn the light ON.

Rotate the switch to the left to turn the light OFF. To lock the switch, slide the white
lock upward towards the light body. Lock the switch when the light is not in use.

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All Ikelite products are warranted against any manufacturing defects for a period of
one year from the original date of purchase. Defective products should be returned
prepaid to Ikelite. Ikelite will, at its discretion, repair or replace such products, and
will return to customer prepaid. All other claims, of any nature, including but not
limited to bulb failure are not covered. Except as mentioned above, no other warranty
expressed or implied, applies to this Ikelite product.

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50 West 33rd Street

PO Box 88100

Indianapolis, IN 46208 USA

317-923-4523

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Accepts eight C-cell batteries, alkaline or NMHi. Alkaline
batteries provide 15W initial intensity and 10 hours of high
intensity light. Consumer ni-cads reduce intensity and burn time.

• Note the polarity markings at the base of the battery holder
assembly.

• Follow the polarity markings when installing two batteries in
each of the four columns. Make sure that both batteries in each
column have the same polarity direction.

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DO NOT use batteries that have been wet; batteries from a flood­ed lite should be discarded. Water could create an internal short
circuit at some later date causing a potential explosion. The nor­mal evolution of all batteries is emitting hydrogen gas. This gas
must be absorbed or allowed to escape to prevent ignition of the
entrapped hydrogen/air mixture. We suggest storage of your lite
open to allow any hydrogen/air mixture to escape.

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1. We suggest storage of your lite with the locking lever OPEN to allow any potential

hydrogen/air mixture to escape.

2. The front edge of the lite body and the inner recess in the front assembly are the seal-

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surfaces. DO NOT allow these surfaces to become damaged.

3. Keep the o-ring and sealing surfaces clean. DO NOT stretch the o-ring when cleaning.

It is not necessary to lubricate the o-ring. Never use spray lubricant because it will cause
cracking of the plastics.

4. Occasionally clean the metal contacts for a better connection.

5. The front head assembly has been factory sealed; DO NOT disassemble.

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Due to the extended life expectancy of LED bulbs, the light head assembly has been

factory sealed. If bulb failure does occur the light should be returned to Ikelite.

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When the batteries are nearly depleted the light will flicker, if left on for a few
minutes the flickering will stop, but each time the light is turned off and on the light will
flicker. This is a good indication that the batteries should be replaced.

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