Maglite MAGCHARGER LED Rechargeable System User Manual [en, es, fr]

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LED

®

• Modo Alta Potencia

• Modo Baja Potencia

• Modo Eco

• Modo Momentáneo

• Modo Estroboscópico

Electrónico

RÁPIDO ACCESO a sus

FUNCIONES PREFERIDAS.

USUARIOS CIVILES,

Anodizado Lifetime Tough®

de giro del cabezal

• Construcción en Aluminio

Sistema de Linterna Recargable

Mag Charger

LED

®

Rápido” para acceder a:

• Enfoque rápido – con solo un ¼

• Un original sistema de “Click

• Conmutador Multi-Modo

• PERSONALIZABLE para un

MILITARES o POLICIALES.

• CONFIGURABLE por

detalles en el interior.

• Garantía limitada de por vida;

The MAG CHARGER® LED flashlight is covered by U.S. Patent Nos.

7,125,140; 7,566,149; and 8,482,209. Other patents pending. The charging

cradle is covered by U.S. Patent No. D526,959. The LED module is covered

by U.S. Patent No. D625,847.

Flashlight designed and manufactured in U.S.A.; flashlight includes some

imported co mponents; battery pac k made in Chi na; chargi ng cradle

assembled in U.S.A. of U.S. and imported parts; 12 volt power cord

assembled in U.S.A. of imported parts; 120 volt A/C converter made in China.

The distinctive shapes, styles an d overall appearances of all Mag®

flashlights, and the circumferential inscriptions extending around the heads

of all Mag® flashlights are trademarks of Mag Instrument, Inc. The

circumferential inscription on the head of every flashlight signifies that it is

an original Mag® flashlight and part of the Mag® family of flashlights. U.S.

Trademark Registrations for the shape, style and overall appearance

tradema rks o f Mag ® flas hlights and for ci rcumferential insc ription

trademarks of Mag® flashlights include Nos. 1,808,998; 2,074,795; 2,687,693;

2,745,460; 2,765,978 and 2,765,979. The pair of bands encircling the barrel of

the Mag Charger® flashlight is a trademark of Mag Instrument, Inc.

Owner’s Manual • Guide d’Utilisation • Manual del Propietario

Rechargeable System (LED / NiMH)

Owner’s Manual • Guide d’Utilisation • Manual del Propietario

• Mode puissance élevée

• Mode faible puissance

• Mode économique

• Mode momentané

anodisé Lifetime Tough®

faisceau à faisceau concentré en

tournant la tête de la lampe de ¼.

Système de Torche

Rechargeable Mag Charger

• Construction en aluminium

• Mise au point rapide – Large

pour accéder au :

• Un système d’accès « clic rapide»

• Mode stroboscopique

ACCÈS RAPIDE à vos

RÉGLAGES DE PRÉFÉRENCE.

UTILISEURS pour, entre

autres, des fonctions CIVILES,

multi-mode

• Interrupteur électronique

• PERSONNALISER pour un

MILITAIRES ou POLICIÈRES

• CONFIGURABLE PAR LES

l’intérieur.

• Garantie à vie limitée – détails à

Systéme Rechargeable (LED / NiMH)

Sistema Recargable (LED / NiMH)

Model Number:

RL1019

Part Number:

165-000-017

LED

®

• High Power Mode

• Low Power Mode

• Eco Mode

• Momentary Mode

Aluminum Construction

with ¼ turn of the head

Rechargeable Flashlight

System

• Lifetime Tough® Anodized

Mag Charger

access:

• Fast Focusing – Spot to Flood

• A unique “Quick Click” system to

• Strobe Mode

ACCESS to your PREFERRED

FUNCTIONS.

for CIVILIAN, MILITARY

or LAW ENFORCEMENT Duty.

• Multi-Mode Electronic Switch

• PERSONALIZE for QUICK

• USER-CONFIGURABLE

Details inside.

• Limited Lifetime Warranty -

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For Your Safety Please Read

Read all safety instructions in this manual before attempting to use the Mag Charger®
LED Rechargeable Flashlight System. Keep this manual for future reference. It contains
important information about maintenance and safe operation of the product.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

The safety instructions in this manual have been classified according to the seriousness of
the risk, as follows:

DANGER:

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“Danger” indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in death or catastrophic
bodily injury, if the safety instruction is not observed.

WARNING:

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“Warning” indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in serious bodily injury, if
the safety instruction is not observed.

CAUTION:

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“Caution” indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in minor bodily injury or
property damage, if the safety instruction is not observed.

NOTICE:

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“Notice” contains general information that relates to the safe operation of the flashlight
system.

DANGER:

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• To avoid risk of damage to eyesight, never look directly into the beam when the light is
on, nor shine it directly into another person’s eyes.

•Any battery may rupture or explode if put in a fire or otherwise exposed to excessive
heat. To avoid risk of injury, do not expose batteries to fire or excessive heat.

• Never short-circuit a battery pack by bringing the terminals in contact with a metal
object. Explosion, burns, other bodily injury or fire could result.

• Never try to disassemble or repair the AC adapter or charging cradle. Electric shock
may result. Contact a Mag Authorized Warranty Service Center for repairs.

• Never alter the plug on your AC adapter or charging cradle. If the plug will not fit into the
available outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Trying to plug into
an improper outlet can result in electric shock.

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•Any battery may leak harmful chemicals which may damage skin, clothing, or the inside

of the flashlight. To avoid risk of injury, do not let any material leaked from a battery come
in contact with eyes or skin.

• Never heat and never attempt to disassemble the battery pack, as that could cause
leakage of caustic electrolyte. In the event of skin contact, wash the affected area
immediately and obtain prompt medical attention.

• Never allow liquids to spill on the AC adapter or charging cradle and do not charge
outdoors, as the unit is not waterproof. Exposure to rain or other liquid could result in fire
or electric shock.

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• Never store or transport flammable liquids, gases or explosive materials in the same
compartment as the flashlight or its accessories, as possible sparking in the equipment
could ignite a fire or explosion.

• Always secure this flashlight in its charging cradle when not in use. Never place the
flashlight on the passenger seat or anyplace else in the car where it can become a
projectile during a collision or sudden stop.

• Never expose the terminals of the battery pack to any metal object. When transporting a
battery pack outside the flashlight, wrap it or place it in a plastic bag, or put insulating tape
over the terminals.

• Do not charge or operate the flashlight near flammable materials.

• Do not charge battery in gas-tight enclosures as hydrogen gas is emitted under certain
conditions and can explode if concentrated and confined.

• Do not operate flashlight with the face cap off and the LED on and exposed. Personal
injury or damage to heat sensitive materials may result, e.g. plastics, rubber, cloth
fabrics, etc.

NOTICE:

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To reduce the risk of harm to your flashlight:

• Locate power cord away from foot traffic, heavy objects and other causes of abrasion or
stress.

• Never pull on the power cord when unplugging the AC adapter. Grasp the plug directly
to avoid damaging the cord.

• Between uses, disconnect AC adapter or charging cradle from power source.

• Do not use non-rechargeable batteries in your Rechargeable Flashlight System.

• Use only a MAG® rechargeable battery pack (Model No. ARXX235) or its technical
equivalent.

• Always install the battery pack with the positive (+) end facing the head end of the
flashlight and the negative (-) end facing the tailcap end.

• For prolonged storage, remove battery pack and store apart from flashlight.

• Carefully follow steps listed under “Inspection and Maintenance” in this manual.

• Never try to disassemble the flashlight, its components or accessories. For service,
return the unit to a Mag Authorized Warranty Service Center.

• Always use genuine Mag Charger® replacement parts and accessories. Never connect
the flashlight to any auxiliary product that has not been approved by Mag Instrument, Inc.
Use of an unauthorized accessory that is not the technical equivalent of an authorized
accessory may damage the product and void your warranty, and could possibly result in
fire, electric shock or other bodily injury.

• Exposure of the flashlight and accessories to excessively high temperatures above 122˚F
(50˚C) can heat-damage plastic parts, electronic components and the battery.

• Never store this flashlight in temperatures below -4˚F (-20˚C). Doing so may damage the
flashlight’s electronic components.

• System 1, 3, and 6: The AC Adapter requires the use of a standard 120 V AC power
source for its operation. Or, 12 V DC with the optional Cigarette Lighter Adapter.

• System 4, and 5: The AC Adapter requires the use of a standard 230 V AC power source
for its operation. Or, 12 V DC with the optional Cigarette Lighter Adapter.

• Discontinue use immediately if you notice changes in the battery such as discoloration or
malformation.

• Recharge the Battery at temperatures: 32˚F to 140°F (0°C to 60°C) to avoid hazardous gas
venting from the battery cells and potentially reduced battery capacity.

• After extended and /or high temperature storage, NiMH batteries may accept a less­than-full charge even with full recharging time. Capacity returns to normal after 1 to 3
charge/discharge cycles.

• Never use an AC adapter or charging cradle with a damaged or worn power cord or
plug. This could result in electric shock, burns or fire. Contact a Mag authorized warranty
service center to obtain a replacement.

• Unplug the AC adapter or charging cradle from the power source before attempting any
cleaning in order to avoid the risk of electric shock.

PROTECTION OF CHILDREN

• This product is not designed, intended or recommended for children.

• Never allow children to play with, or otherwise handle or operate, the flashlight, its
battery or charging apparatus, as injury to themselves or others could result.

• Keep all accessories and components out of the reach of small children. Small parts, in
particular, might present a choking hazard to children.

BATTERY DISPOSAL

• Cover the metal terminals with insulating tape before disposal, to prevent accidental
short-circuiting.

• Never dispose of a battery pack by throwing it into a fire. Battery explosion could result.

• Never discard a used battery pack with ordinary solid wastes, since it contains toxic
substances.

• Always dispose of a used battery pack in accordance with prevailing Community
regulations relating to the disposal of household toxic wastes.

• The sealed battery stick contains nickel metal hydride and must be recycled or disposed
of properly. Contact your local county solid waste authority for proper recycling or
disposal information.

• Mag Instrument, Inc. is a proud participant in the RBRC (Rechargeable Battery Recycling
Corporation). By recycling NiMH rechargeable batteries, you are helping to keep NiMH
batteries out of the solid waste stream. When you throw away a NiMH battery, it
eventually ends up in a landfill or municipal incinerator. By recycling your used NiMH
batteries through Mag Instrument’s Battery Recycling Program, you are helping to create
a cleaner and safer environment for generations to come. For more information about the
RBRC visit www.rbrc.com

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1 Rechargeable Flashlight

2 Charging Cradle

3 Rechargeable Battery (NiMH)

4 120 Volt Converter (US)

5 12 Volt Adapter (Automobile)

6 230 Volt Converter (Euro)

7 240 Volt Converter (UK)

8 12 Volt Straight Wire (Automobile)

RL1019 RL2019

RL3019

RL4019 RL5019

Rechargeable System (LED / NiMH)

Systéme Rechargeable (LED / NiMH)

Sistema Recargable (LED / NiMH)

Contents

Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

The Flashlight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

The Charging Cradle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

The Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Operation - Getting the Most out of

Your Mag Charger® LED Rechargeable

Flashlight System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Frequently Asked Questions. . . . . . . . . 11

Troubleshooting, Specifications . . . . . . 12

Inspection and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . 12

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Français . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Getting Started

Congratulations

You have just made an investment in
one of the most highly-advanced precision
instruments in illumination technology.

The Mag Charger® LED Rechargeable
Flashlight System was formulated on precision
and quality. Derived from many years of
experience in the precise world of fine machine
tools, our flashlights quickly became recognized
for form and function and most importantly to
you, the consumer, for quality and dependability.

Taking a few moments to read this
manual and familiarizing yourself with the
Mag Charger® LED Rechargeable Flashlight
System will help to insure years of superior
service and satisfaction.

Consult the accompanying chart and obtain the
model number from your package to see which
of the following 8 items your package contains:

1. Flashlight

2. Charging Cradle

3. Rechargeable Battery (NiMH)

4. 120 Volt Converter (US)

5. 12 Volt Adapter (Automobile)

6. 230 Volt Converter (Euro)

7. 240 Volt Converter (UK)

8. 12 Volt Straight Wire
(Automobile)

1

3

2

5

4

Section 1

The Flashlight

1

2

3

1. Face Cap Assembly (lens and reflector)

The Face Cap Assembly is removable. The reflector
assembly is factory sealed and should not be removed from
face cap (Fig. 1). Lens: The polycarbonate lens on the Mag
Charger® LED Rechargeable Flashlight System is an
integral part of the optical system. Reflector: Scientifically­designed metalized reflector.

2. Head The head is not removable; any attempt to do so

will only damage its function. Focusing Beam: Quick focusing
spot-to-flood beam. (Fig. 2) Operates with a simple quarter turn
of the flashlight head assembly.

4

Fig. 1

5

3. Switch Sealed, flush-with-the-barrel electronic switch

provides access to five different functions – Full Power, Low
Power, Strobe (12x/sec), Eco, and Momentary On/Off.

4. Serial Number Permanently engraved serial number for

registration and identification. Please note your serial number for
future reference ____________________.

5. Durable Finish The barrel and head assembly are of Hard

Type III anodized aircraft aluminum inside and out. With minimum
care, your flashlight will help maintain its rich black appearance.
(Direct constant exposure to sunlight will fade any color.)

Mag Instrument is a Founding Partner

of the National Law Enforcement Officers

Memorial Fund and The National Law

Enforcement Museum.

Learn more about The Campaign for the

National Law Enforcement Museum at

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Note: Item 7 is for UK specific only.

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Fig. 2

8

optional

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Section 2

The Charging Cradle

Section 3

Installation

Fig. 3 Flashlight in the Charging Cradle

If you have received your system with the flashlight mounted in the
Charging Cradle (Fig. 3) remove the flashlight by following these steps:

1. Holding the Charging Cradle firmly in one hand (Fig. 4), grasp the
flashlight with the other. 2. A firm downward pressure with the thumb on
cradle while pulling up on the barrel with the other four fingers will quickly
snap it free.

Returning the flashlight into the Charging Cradle requires the
following steps: (Fig. 5) 1. Place the front end of the light into
the front end of Charging Cradle with a slight angle. 2. Hold the
Charging Cradle and front of light with one hand. 3. Apply
downward pressure on the barrel portion of the light until the
light snaps into place.

Once it is mounted to a wall or in a vehicle, you’ll find that the
technique for removing and returning the flashlight to the Charging

Cradle works with one motion.

Fig. 4

Fig. 5

Green/Red/Orange

Charging Cradle

LED Indicator

Charging Cradle

Constructed of engineering grade thermoplastics, this Charging
Cradle unit has many features. Input can be from 12–14 volts
(automotive installations) or 120-240 volts AC, when used with a
converter for charging indoors.

Note: All electrical components are designed for 12–14 volt DC
circuits. DO NOT USE IN 24-VOLT DC CIRCUITS. Doing so
creates excessive heat and may result in a fire or melted
components.

A Typical Installation

1. Locate and mount the cradle using appropriate screw and anchors for
the location and material.

2. Attach end of DC power cord or AC converter to charging cradle by
inserting round plug into power connection port in the side of the
charging cradle.

Note: When disconnecting plugs, grasp the plug body itself; never pull
on cord.

Direct Wire–Vehicle Installation 12–14 Volt Only (Not for 24-Volt Systems)

A 4’ power accessory cord is available to facilitate the direct-wiring of the rechargeable system (Fig. 19). Mag Instrument recommends
using only an ignition-switched (fused) circuit, and preferably the lowest output available (5 amps or less). This is most often the radio
or accessory fuse. The red (positive) lead is connected to the fuse output, and the black (negative) ground wire should be attached to a
metal part of the chassis, which serves as a battery ground return.

Ignition-Switched Fuses

Radio

Heater

Accessory

Fig. 19

1 AMP

See Note)

(

Ground (–) lead
(black)

Positive (+) lead
(red)

CAUTION: Make sure cable cannot be pinched. If cable is pinched it can

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cause immediate short and wires can get hot, melt plastic, and create a
fire hazard.

Fig. 11

Power connection port

Charging Cradle

Charging Cradle Cord

Note: For maximum protection of recharging
unit, it is recommended that a 1-amp fuse be
installed in the (+) red lead.

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Section 4 Section 4

The Battery The Battery

Your Battery’s First Charge Is Important!

To assure the freshness of your battery and to avoid any operational
problems in shipping, it has been packaged in an UNCHARGED state.
For optimum operation of your flashlight, it should be charged a full
24 hours … before using for the first time.

Battery Installation

If the battery was shipped outside of the flashlight: After you have removed

the flashlight from the Charging Cradle unscrew the tail cap (Fig. 12) and insert
battery pack (Fig. 13) into the barrel. The positive (+) end—this is the end with a
button—goes into the barrel first. Now screw on the tail cap and make sure it’s tight.

NOTE: Large end of the battery spring must be snapped into the tailcap.

Fig. 12

+

Fig. 13

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First Charge Procedure

Do Not Have Flashlight Switch in ”On“ Position While Charging

1.

Connect charging cradle to the AC converter or DC accessory cord.

2. Plug into wall receptacle (AC) or DC power source cord.

3. Make sure charging cradle indicator LED is GREEN.

4. Make sure flashlight is OFF.

5. Make sure flashlight tailcap is tight.

6. Place flashlight into charging cradle.

WARNING:

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discharge”. Doing so can create a burn or fire hazard and will damage the
battery pack.

Do not “short” or “ground out” battery pack to “deeply

After the first (24-hour) charge, the total time to fully charge a
fully discharged battery is approximately 10 hours.

The charging cradle is provided with an LED that indicates
battery charge status by blinking and changing color, as seen in
the accompanying chart.

Charger Mode Definitions:

Fault : Charger input or output is below the minimum threshold
for normal operation. Short circuit on charge terminals or
component failure is detected.

Pre-Conditioning : Battery is dead. Cradle will charge battery at a
reduced rate until battery reaches a level that is safe for normal
charging, it will then proceed to Charge mode.

Charging : Cradle will charge the battery at normal charge rate,
for up to 8 hours before shifting to “top-off” mode. Total charge
time varies based on use of the flashlight. Approximate charge
time is 10 hours.

MAG CHARGER®LED - CHARGING CRADLE FUNCTIONS

LED Indicator Charger Mode

Blinking RED Fault

RED Pre-Conditioning

ORANGE Charging

Blinking GREEN Top-Off

GREEN Idle / Maintenance

Top-Off : Battery is almost full. The flashlight is ready for use, or it
may be left on the cradle.

Maintenance : Charge is complete. The cradle will maintain the
battery in a FULL charge state. The flashlight is left in the cradle
and as the battery voltage drops slightly over time, the cradle will
switch between Top-off and an idle state.

Idle: No flashlight in the cradle.

Flashlight Barrel

Battery Spring

Tailcap

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Section 5

1

GENERAL

2

OUTDOOR

3

LAW
ENFORCEMENT

4

TACTICAL

(Default)

Function Set

Operation - Getting the most out of Your Mag Charger

®

LED Rechargeable Flashlight System

Section 5

Operation - Getting the most out of Your Mag Charger®LED Rechargeable Flashlight System

Switch Operation

Your Flashlight’s Function Sets and the Functions
Within Each Set

The Mag Charger® LED flashlight includes powerful new electronics,
providing five different functions to choose from. Because not all
functions are equally important to all users, the Mag Charger® LED
offers an array of USER-CONFIGURABLE FUNCTION SETS that LET YOU

PERSONALIZE the settings for QUICKEST ACCESS to the FUNCTIONS
YOU USE MOST. The four available Function Sets are shown in the

below Function Sets Chart.

Function Sets Chart

Full Power

Low Power

Full Power

Low Power

Momentary

Full Power

Momentary

Full Power

The five different functions are: – Full Power, Low Power, Strobe (flashes 12
times per second), Eco and Momentary On/Off (stays on only while the switch
button is held down). Not all of these functions are equally important to every
user. That is why these functions are organized into four different function sets
– so that you can personalize your flashlight to suit your needs, configuring it
for quickest access to the functions that best match your preference.

How To Choose A Function Within a Set - “Quick Click”

The available function sets, and the functions within each one, are shown in
the Function Sets Chart.

As it comes out of the package, your Mag Charger® LED flashlight is set to the
“Standard” function set (Function Set #1 in the chart). If you require only those
three functions (Full Power, Low Power and Eco), then you never have to
change it. You can select a function within that set by the “Quick Click”
method: Turn the flashlight on with one Quick Click and it is on at Full Power.
Turn it off, then turn it on with two Quick Clicks (about as fast as you would say
“Click Click”) and it turns on at – the Low Power function. Turn it off, then turn
it on with three Quick Clicks (about as fast as you would say “Click Click Click”)
and you have the Eco function.

Selecting a function within any of the other function sets works the same way
– starting with the flashlight off, invoke the desired function by applying 1, 2 or
3 “Quick Clicks”, as the chart shows. For example, if you are in Function Set #2
and you want to select the Strobe function, begin with the flashlight off, apply
three Quick Clicks, and your flashlight will strobe.

How To Go From One Function Set To Another

Your Mag Charger® LED flashlight’s “standard” setting is Function Set #1. If you
want to keep that setting you don’t have to do anything. Function Set #1 will
always be in effect unless it is changed. If you want to choose a different
function set, follow these steps:

1. Unscrew the tail cap, backing it out of the barrel far enough that the flashlight
will not turn on. (Note: This may require the tailcap to be removed from the
barrel entirely).

2. Pause for 2 seconds.

3. Press the switch button
andkeep holding it down.

4. While still holding down the
switch button, screw the tail

cap back in until it is tight.

5. Keep holding down the
switch button. Within about

4 seconds the flashlight
will start to blink.

6. The number of blinks indicates the new selected Function Set.

7. To choose a new Function Set, release the switch button after the
corresponding number of blinks (releasing after 1 blink chooses Function Set #1;
releasing after 2 blinks chooses Function Set #2; release after 3 blinks for Function
Set #3, and release after 4 blinks to choose Function Set #4.) Your choice of a
Function Set remains in effect until you change it by repeating the above
process. (See our Demo video at www.maglite.com)

NOTICE:

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always turn the flashlight off when the flashlight beam starts to dim. A dim
beam is an indication that the battery needs to be recharged.

To avoid deeply discharging the rechargeable NiMH battery,

Spot-to-Flood Beam

The quick focusing spot-to-flood beam operates with a simple quarter turn
of the flashlight head assembly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How long can I leave the flashlight in the Charging Cradle (on
charge) without using?

A. Indefinitely.

Q. If dust occurs inside my reflector, how do I clean it without damage
to the reflector?

A. Do not touch reflector. Use a camel hair brush lightly or blow with a
compressed air duster as used on computers and electronics. Use the same
care that you would give a precision camera lens.

Q. How do I get a fingerprint off my reflector?

A. Use a camera lens cleaner and a lint-free cloth.

Eco

Strobe

Eco

Strobe

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