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From Spark Illuminations

Rev Date: 15-02-2006

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This document ©Spark Illuminations, 2006

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Thank you!

Thank you for purchasing a

Fire~Fly 3

flashlight from

Spark Illuminations

Spark IlluminationsSpark Illuminations

Spark Illuminations.

You
have purchased a light that is very compact, yet extremely bright. This light is
made of premium materials, with the highest quality of manufacturing available. It
is machined on highly precise CNC lathes, so that very tight tolerances are held ­this gives it the best fit and finish available today.

Our Philosophy:

The

Fire~Fly 3

is designed and intended to be with you every day – right there for
you whenever you need a little more light to see what you are doing, or a lot more
light to see where you are going. You never need to worry about where you left it –
it’s in your pocket or purse, or on your keychain.

At

Spark Illuminations

, we use the best materials, designs and workmanship. We
take pride in our design and manufacturing, and we want you to be proud to carry
our products.

Key features of the Fire~Fly 3

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Fire~Fly 3 Flashlight:

- Very compact design – fits pocket or purse

- Very bright output that is white, not yellow/orange like traditional
flashlights

- Light weight

- Simple, reliable and easy to use

- Very scratch-resistant Type 3 hard anodized finish – looks good for a
long time

- Multiple light levels (dimming), with user-settable low/high level,
strobing frequency

- Water-resistant (O-ring seals at all openings)

- User-serviceable, modular design – CAD-designed and CNC-machined

- Ultra-clear glass lens – transmits 99% of light emitted and is very
scratch-resistant

- Top quality materials used throughout – high-grade copper, aerospace
aluminum

The

Fire~Fly 3

flashlight is one of the finest flashlights in the world, with many

premium qualities and features. The

Fire~Fly 3

is very tough and durable. The
body and bezel are made of high-grade aircraft aluminum (7075T6), which has
nearly the strength of steel, yet one-third the weight. Accidental drops and falls will
result in no (or minimal) damage to the case of the light.

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The light source is a Luxeon III® high-powered LED emitter, which, since it is
solid-state, has no filament to break or burn out. The anticipated lifespan of the
Luxeon III® emitter is at least 50,000 hours of on-time (about 5.7 years constantly
on), so that in normal use it will never have to be replaced.

The

Fire~Fly 3

is rechargeable, which means it is nearly free to use. No need to
worry about consuming expensive single-use batteries, nor about polluting the
environment with the used cells. With a second battery ready, you can have
continuous light, as the spent cell is recharged. The Nano® charger is tiny, and is
compatible with power worldwide, so it’s easy to keep a spare cell ready to go.
(Spare cells are available separately.)

The

Fire~Fly 3

may be used with a standard, non-rechargeable CR123 cell, but
this does not give the best performance. Using the CR123 cell will not give full
(max) brightness, but if necessary it can provide sufficient light for some time.

Special precautions:

The

Fire~Fly 3

is a high-performance light. There are some things to note about
the light that may be unfamiliar to the newcomer:

Warning: The light will get hot! Due to the high power of the light, when in max
mode, and to a lesser extent in high mode, the light will heat up. This is normal,
and means that the heatsinking designed into the light is working properly. The
Luxeon® emitter needs to be kept under a certain maximum temperature, and the
heatsinking conducts the heat away from the emitter to allow this to happen. For
best performance of the light, and comfort to the user, hold the light in the hand
while using it in max mode. The hand provides additional cooling, and keeps the
overall light temperature lower. When picking the light up after it has been on

unattended for some time, be careful of the heat.

Caution: Limit use of max mode to 30-45 seconds. Due to the heat produced, and

the strain that max mode places on the battery, it is best to minimize use of max
mode. High mode is usually sufficient for most situations that require a lot of light,
and extends the runtime of the charge in the battery.

Caution: Use only the battery supplied with the light or exact replacements.

The battery used in the

Fire~Fly 3

flashlight is a high-performance unit. The
battery is a Lithium-Ion cell (type RCR123). This means that the voltage it
produces is higher than a standard non-rechargeable lithium cell (CR123 cell), so it

should not be used to replace a CR123 cell in other applications – it can damage
them.

Warning: The RCR123 cell must not be overcharged, over-discharged, or
short-circuited. While the cell included with this flashlight contains a protective

circuit to prevent any of these conditions, it is best to avoid these conditions
altogether. The

Fire~Fly 3

driver circuit is designed to prevent over-discharge of
the cell, and the included Nano charger prevents over-charging of the cell. Under
normal usage conditions, the user does not need to be concerned about these