streamlight rechargeables User Guide
Operating
Instructions
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RECHARGEABLES
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR STREAMLIGHT RECHARGEABLES
Thank you for selecting Streamlight, truly remarkable portable lights. As with any fine instrument, reasonable
care and maintenance of this product will provide years of dependable service.
Please read this manual before using your Streamlight. It includes important safety and operating instructions
and should be saved.
Flashlight must be charged overnight before first use.
SAFETY
A. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for
operating your Streamlight and charger.
B. DO NOT OVERDISCHARGE NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES. Read the instructions under Care and
Use of Nickel-Cadmium Batteries in this manual.
C. BEFORE USING THE BATTERY CHARGER, READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND CAUTIONARY MARK-
INGS ON THE CHARGER.
D.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or personal injury, DO NOT attempt to use this
charger with any other attachment or unit. Likewise, DO NOT attempt to charge the Streamlight with
any other charger.
WARNING: Never leave your Streamlight with its face against any surface while in operation. The
resultant heat build-up can cause a fire.
E. DON'T ABUSE THE CORD. Never carry charger and holder by cord or yank it to disconnect the
charger from a receptacle.
F. PLUG CHARGER DIRECTLY INTO AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET. DO NOT use an extension cord.
G. DO NOT OPERATE A DAMAGED CHARGER. Have damaged cords or plugs replaced immediately.
H. REMOVE STREAMLIGHT FROM CHARGER HOLDER BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY ROUTINE CLEANING
OR MAINTENANCE. DO NOT try to repair the unit or charger yourself. Take it to a qualified service facil-
ity.
I. DO NOT INCINERATE THE BATTERY, EVEN IF IT IS SEVERELY DAMAGED OR COMPLETELY WORN
OUT. The batteries can explode in a fire. Handle the battery stick carefully and never attempt to short cir-
cuit.
J. A SMALL LEAKAGE OF LIQUID FROM THE BATTERY CELLS MAY OCCUR UNDER EXTREME USAGE
OR TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS. This does not necessarily indicate a failure. However, if the outer
case seal is broken and the leakage gets on your skin:
1) Wash promptly with soap and water.
2) Neutralize with a mild acid, such as lemon juice or vinegar.
3) If battery liquid gets into your eyes, flush them with clear water for a minimum of 10 minutes and
seek immediate medical attention. (Medical note: The liquid is a 25-35% solution of potassium
hydroxide.)
K. DO NOT PUT ANY METAL OBJECTS INTO THE CHARGING TERMINALS LOCATED IN THE
CHARGER HOLDER. Although there is no electrical shock hazard, this action could cause a burn
injury.
L. Use of this product for other than a lighting device is not recommended. Manufacturer specifically dis-
claims liability for other than recommended use.
M. Always observe battery polarity. A reversed battery will damage the Streamlight when charging is
attempted. Never attempt to charge any batteries other than the nickel-cadmium type battery that is
Streamlight original equipment. Recharging alkaline or carbon zinc batteries will damage the light.
MOUNTING THE CHARGER
The Streamlight charger should never be mounted against any vinyl or heat sensitive surface.
The charger is designed to be mounted in any position up to 90° from vertical and up to six feet from its power
source. AC and DC power cords are available. Each of the Streamlight power cords has a molded plug,
which is keyed, and will fit into the charger only one (1) way. Use only approved Streamlight chargers and
holders. Decide on a convenient location and make sure there is enough clearance to retrieve the flashlight.
Use the charging sleeve itself as a template and mark the location of the mounting holes with a scribe. Drill
the appropriate holes for the hardware you intend to use. The screws provided require 5/64" holes. Mount
the charger securely to the mounting surface.
Plug the charger cord into the charger sleeve and then connect the charger to an appropriate power source.
All DC chargers, those with cigarette lighter adapters or unterminated leads, are meant for 12V DC, 15
volts maximum.
Before mounting a Streamlight charger in a vehicle, please read the section, Installing the DC2 Option.
INSTALLING THE DC2 OPTION
The DC2 option is offered for those who would like to permanently mount a Streamlight charger in their vehicle.
IMPORTANT
: Before making electrical connections in a vehicle, keep in mind that a shorted auto battery can
deliver hundreds of amperes, which can easily start a fire. Make all connections with insulated solder joints,
lugs, or other devices intended for such use. Be sure that your installation is fused.
Depending on the Streamlight model and the condition of its battery, a Streamlight can draw up to .4 amps,
400 mA. Ordinarily, it is recommended that the light be connected directly to the battery. If your vehicle is
used infrequently, i.e., weekly, we suggest that a Streamlight be hooked to an ignition key-switched line to
prevent the vehicle battery from discharging.
If you are familiar with a vehicle's electrical system, installing the Streamlight charger can be quite simple. The positive lead (striped) should be connected to the far side of an unswitched fuse holder; this is the side which is dead
with fuse removed. The negative lead (unmarked) should be connected to a convenient chassis ground. Some vehicles have an accessory fuse holder. If you install your own fuse, a one amp slow-blow is recommended.
When installing or using the Streamlight flashlight in a vehicle, always be sure that the flashlight case does
not touch the chassis while in the charging sleeve. This can result in damage to the flashlight.
CHARGING
Remember to fully charge before use. Several charge/discharge cycles are necessary to achieve full battery
capacity. The Streamlight is designed to be left on charge continuously between uses. This ensures that the
light is always ready for use. There is no danger of overcharging the battery. See Care and Use of Batteries
for additional battery information.
To charge the Streamlight, turn off and insert it into the charger/holder. If the LED's are lit, it indicates that the
battery is charging. It takes approximately 12-14 hours for a full charge; 5-6 hours for a 60% charge. In
cases where the battery is severely discharged, it may take a few seconds for the LED’s to light.
With the proper lamp module installed, the Streamlight should run at least one hour after a full charge.
NOTE: Leaving the flashlight on, once the lamp has become dim, can reduce the useful life of the battery.
It is possible to extend the run time with some loss of intensity on an SL-20X or 35X by replacing its lamp
module with an SL-20XP or 20X lamp, respectively.
Also, the intensity of the SL-20XP and 20X can be increased at a loss of run time by replacing its lamp module with an SL-20X or 35X lamp module, respectively. For lamp module identification, see the color code list
in Lamp Module Replacement.
CARE AND USE OF NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES
Since opinions within the battery manufacturing industry var y concerning the characteristics of nickel-cadmiums, we do not intend to give a complete technical explanation of their operation. We would rather
describe as simply as possible how to get the most use from the nickel-cadmium batteries supplied with the
Streamlight.
1. Thoroughly read the section in this manual concerning safety procedures and charging the Streamlight.
2. Fully charge before first use.
3. Although the Streamlight is designed to be left on charge continuously, there are exceptions. If the surrounding temperature is below 10°F, continuous charging is not recommended. Additionally, if the light is
going to be unused for three months or more, remove from charge.
4. There are special considerations to note when using multi-cell rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries,
such as those found in certain Streamlight flashlights. If a nickel-cadmium battery is subject to repeated
and extensive overdeep discharges, such as an aggressive conditioning procedure to eliminate "memory,"
which runs the battery down completely on a regular basis, it can experience a voltage reversal of one
of the five cells. This can cause a build up of pressure inside the cell which could lead to venting of the
electrolyte, cell damage and early battery failure. In addition, should the pressure relief vent on the top of
the battery stick become damaged, this pressure build up could lead to the cell's bursting and possible
injury.
5. To obtain the safest and longest service from your rechargeable products, Streamlight, Inc., in conjunction
with the leading manufacturers of nickel-cadmium batteries, offers the following recommendations:
A. Do not overdischarge nickel-cadmium batteries. Never leave the flashlight on once the lamp
becomes dim. Discharging the battery past this point can damage it or shorten its life.
B. Do not periodically "condition" or "exercise" your flashlight battery despite what you may have been
told about nickel-cadmium "memory." According to the most recent reports gained from technical manuals of battery manufacturers, the actual existence of "memory" is extremely unlikely. A regular ritual of
deep discharging is specifically not recommended, unnecessary and will greatly shorten battery and
lamp life.
C. If the battery is overdischarged, there may be a small leakage of alkaline electrolyte from the safety
vent area on top of the cell. It appears as a white powdery substance and can affect the integrity of
the electrical contact. We recommend that your battery be periodically inspected and the contact
area wiped clean should any evidence of electrolyte leakage be present. Use caution when handling a battery that has leaked. The electrolyte is a strong caustic and can burn or irritate the skin
and eyes.
D. While inspecting the battery, take note of the condition of the positive terminal cap on the top cell.
Some suppliers' batteries are subject to vent damage if this cap is dented, and the battery should be
replaced or serviced.
NOTE: The rechargeable battery contained in this product is recyclable. At the end of its useful life, under
various country and state laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery in the municipal solid waste stream.
Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal or
call 1-800-822-8837 for locating a drop off site near you.
LAMP MODULE REPLACEMENT
1. Before working on the Streamlight, remove the tail cap and battery.
2. Unscrew and remove face cap to expose lamp module.
NOTE: One (1) "O" Ring and lens should stay in
the face cap as a sub-assembly, unless the lens is to be replaced. One (1) "O" Ring should stay on the
flashlight's head.
3. Pull lamp module an inch or so out of the flashlight and disconnect wires by pulling on the connectors,
rather than tugging on the wires themselves.
4. Check with the guide below to ensure compatibility of lamp module and flashlight.
Lamp Module Identification
SL-20XP (8 watt) lamp modules are black color coded, #25107
SL-20XP (3 watt) lamp modules are blue color coded, #25157
SL-20X lamp modules are white color coded, #20110
SL-35X lamp modules are red color coded, #35110
5. Push connectors on to lamp pins; polarity can be disregarded.
6. Place lamp module back into flashlight, taking care not to pinch or twist wires. Before replacing the face
cap, it is generally advised that the "O" Ring on the flashlight head be lightly coated with a household
lubricant.
7. Replace face cap, battery stick and tail cap. While screwing the face cap on, try to keep the lamp mod-
ule from twisting by keeping pressure on the lens. If the lamp module twists, it will twist the wires behind
it. Do not overtighten the face cap and the tail cap of the SL-20XP.
8. Your Streamlight should be ready for use.
WARNING: Be sure to use genuine Streamlight replacement parts. Use of another manufacturer's replacement
parts could affect product performance.
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