StreamLight Stinger Series, PolyStinger, Stinger HP, Stinger XT, Stinger XT HP Operating Instructions Manual
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR STREAMLIGHT STINGER,® STINGER HP™,
POLYSTINGER,
Thank you for selecting the Stinger, a new concept in portable lights. As with any fine tool, reasonable care and
maintenance of this product will provide years of dependable service.
Please read this manual before using your Stinger. It includes important safety and operating instructions
and should be saved.
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ULTRASTINGER,® STINGER XT
Flashlight must be charged overnight before first use.
SAFETY
A. The UltraStinger, Stinger XT and Stinger XT HP are not approved for use in hazardous atmospheres.
DO NOT attempt to use these in areas requiring explosion proof lighting.
B. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual contains important safety, operating and maintenance information
for your Stinger and charger.
C. Before using the charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the charger.
D.
c a u t i o n : To reduce risk of fire, electrical shock, or personal injury, do not attempt to use this charger to
recharge any other product. Likewise, do not attempt to charge the Stinger with any other charger.
E. Don’t abuse the cord. Never carry charger by the cord or yank the cord to disconnect it from a receptacle.
F. Plug AC charger directly into an electrical outlet. Do not use an extension cord.
G. Do not use a damaged charger. Have damaged cords or plugs replaced immediately.
H. Do not put any metal objects onto the charging terminals located in the charger holder. Although there is no
electrical shock hazard, this action could cause a burn injury.
I. Remove Stinger 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 facility or return it to the factory.
J. Use only battery #75175 or #77175 (see parts list). The contact arrangement in the Stinger precludes the use
of other batteries. Dispose of worn out or damaged batteries properly. Do not attempt to incinerate the battery as it may explode in a fire. Handle the battery carefully and never allow it to short circuit.
K. A small leakage of liquid from the battery cells may occur under extreme usage or high temperature. This does
not necessarily indicate a failure. However, if the outer case seal is broken and liquid gets on your skin:
1) Wash promptly with soap and water.
2) If battery liquid gets into your eyes, flush them with clear water for a minimum of ten (10) minutes
and seek immediate medical attention. (Medical note: The liquid is a 25-35% solution of potassium
hydroxide.)
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c a u t i o n : The Stinger’s xenon bulb is pressurized. Wearing safety glasses is recommended during bulb replace-
ment. The bulb gets extremely hot. Do not touch a lighted bulb with your bare fingers.
M. Use of this product for other than a lighting device is not recommended. Streamlight specifically disclaims
liability for other than recommended use.
CHARGER MOUNTING
The Stinger charger should never be mounted against vinyl or any other heat sensitive surface.
While the charger is designed to hold the Stinger in virtually any orientation, the most secure position is with the
light vertical and the head up. It is not recommended to mount the light completely upside down in mobile applications. Although the charger is designed to allow the Stinger to be inserted or removed with zero clearance at the
ends of the light, for maximum ease of insertion and removal try to leave a minimum of 1 3/4” clearance from the
face cap when the Stinger is in the charger. Two (2) self-tapping #8 x 2” screws are included to mount the charger to
a variety of surfaces. The correct size hole for these screws in sheet metal is 1/8.”
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The charger has four interchangeable power cords:
#22050 12V DC Direct Wire cord (DC2) #22666 100V AC cord with wall transformer
#22311 120V AC 60 Hz cord with wall transformer #22665 120V AC 60 Hz cord with wall
#22051 12V DC cord with cigarette lighter plug (DCI) transformer for Ultra Fast Charger/PB Charger
#22664 230V AC 50-60 Hz cord with wall transformer
A triangular plate with two recessed contacts is located on the head of the Stinger opposite the switch button.
This plate fits into a mating recess in the charger. The Stinger may be inserted into the charger in two basic ways.
You may either place the barrel between the charger arms with the switch facing out, and pull the Stinger head
between the arms until it locks into place, or simply press the Stinger head (switch out) into the gap in the arms.
This will force the arms apart and allow the head to enter into its proper position. This insertion method allows the
Stinger to be mounted with almost zero clearance at its ends.
Before mounting a Streamlight charger in a vehicle, please read the following section.
INSTALLING A DIRECT WIRE CHARGER
The 12V DC Direct Wire Charge Cord (#22050) is offered for those who would like to permanently mount a
Streamlight charger in their vehicle.
i m p o r t a n t : 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 lugs or other connectors
intended for such use. Be sure that your installation is fused.
The Stinger when charging on a standard charger draws a constant .2 amperes from a vehicle.
If the optional fast charger is used, it will draw between .5 and .7 amps for up to 2 1/2 hours during the fast charge period.
During maintenance charge, current is pulsing and effectively draws .1 amps until fast charge is re-started.
We ordinarily recommend that the charger be connected directly to the battery, through a 1-5 amp fuse, or that it
be connected to an unswitched terminal on the vehicle fuse block. However if the vehicle is used infrequently, the
charger should be connected to an ignition key-switched terminal to avoid draining the vehicle battery. If this is
the case, it may be preferable to use an AC charger rather than leaving the Stinger in a vehicle to ensure that the
Stinger receives a full charge.
The optional Stinger fast charger should always be connected to an unswitched power source to prevent repeated
and unnecessary fast charge initiation.
When connecting the charger to a fuse block, the power lead goes to the connector that is dead with the fuse
removed.
The striped power lead is positive and the unmarked lead is negative. Since the charger body is electrically isolated
from the charge circuit, positive ground installations are not a problem. The Stinger is diode protected and if connected in reverse polarity simply won’t operate until connected properly.
CHARGING
Fully charge your Stinger before first use. Several charge/discharge cycles may be necessary to achieve full battery capacity. The Stinger is designed to be left in the charger continuously when not in use. This will ensure the
Stinger is always ready for use, and there is no danger of overcharge. See Care and Use of Nickel-Cadmium
Batteries for additional battery information.
To charge the Stinger, first turn off and insert it into the charger. The LED in the charger should light, indicating
charge current is flowing. A full charge will take approximately ten (10) hours, 2.5 hours for fast charging. The
Stinger should run for more than one (1) hour after a full charge.
n o t e : Leaving the lamp on after it becomes noticeably dim can reduce the useful life of the battery.
FAST CHARGING
If you have purchased a Stinger with an optional Fast Charger, the Stinger Fast Charger will charge a fully depleted
Stinger battery in good condition within 2.5 hours. When the Stinger is placed into the fast charger, the red LED will
blink rapidly a few times then glow, indicating the fast charge rate (700 ma) is being applied. Special circuitry senses
when the battery has received a full charge, switches to a lower “maintenance” charge rate and causes the LED to
blink, indicating the maintenance rate is being applied and that the Stinger has received a full charge. A secondary
safety circuit will discontinue the fast rate after approximately 3.5 hours if for any reason the primary circuit fails to
terminate the fast charge.
PIGGYBACK® CHARGER
When the battery is slipped into the charger, the red light will glow indicating that the battery is being charged
at a steady rate. Charging will continue as long as power is applied to the charger. The battery may be continuously charged in the PiggyBack charger at any temperature above 0ºF. The light should go out when the battery is
removed from the charger.
n o t e : When the spare battery is out of the
to avoid shorting out the battery.
CHARGE TEMPERATURE AND THE STINGER FAST CHARGER.
The Stinger fast charger is equipped with circuitry to prevent fast charging in temperature extremes (below 40˚ F and
above 115˚ F). When fast charge is inhibited by temperature, there will be no LED indication at all and there will be
no charging at all. When temperature is acceptable fast charge will begin.
w a r n i n g : In mobile installations do not connect the fast charger to a switched power source. The fast charger
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must be connected directly to the vehicle battery or to the unswitched side of the ignition through a 2 amp
fuse. Use a lighter plug only if the vehicle lighter socket is not switched off by the ignition switch and only if
the plug fits the lighter securely. There is a risk of battery damage or explosion if the fast charger power supply
is repeatedly switched “off” and “on.” When the charger is delivering maintenance rate, the drain on a vehicle
battery is a minimal .1 amps.
2. Keep the flashlight and charger contacts clean at all times. Poor contacts can cause charger malfunction. An
abrasive pencil eraser works well to clean the contacts.
PiggyBack charger, keep the yellow battery cap over the battery contacts
3. Observe the red LED:
A. If it does not blink rapidly and continuously, indicating a full charge, within 2.75 hours of flashlight inser-
tion, examine the charger and installation for intermittent wiring that may be resetting the fast charge
rate. If no obvious external fault is found, return the system to Streamlight for service.
B. If you notice that it always takes longer than 2.5 hours for the LED to blink, especially if the
flashlight has not been fully discharged, return the system for service.
C. If at normal room temperatures the LED does not come on steady after blinking rapidly a few times when
you insert the flashlight, return the system for service.
D. Proper function of the fast charge termination circuit can be tested by the following: Insert a flashlight
into the charger for at least 5 minutes. Without removing it from the charger, turn it “on.” Within 5 minutes, the LED should switch to blink mode.
BULB REPLACEMENT
1. Use only Stinger replacement #75914 for Stinger, Stinger XT, and PolyStinger; #78914 for UltraStinger; #78915
for Stinger HP/Stinger XT HP. A spare bulb is stored in the tail cap in Stinger and PolyStinger.
2. Allow the Stinger bulb to cool before attempting replacement. Wear eye protection.
3. Before working on the Stinger, remove the tail cap and battery.
4. Unscrew and remove the face cap/reflector assembly and the focus spring in the UltraStinger. This will expose the bulb
and the front of the switch module.
5. Remove the old bulb by pulling on the glass. Observe the relationship of the bulb pins to the contact holes in
the switch module.
6. Insert the pins of the new bulb into the small slots to the inside of the contacts in the switch module, and push
the base of the bulb against the switch module, taking care not to bend the pins. Wipe the bulb clean of fingerprints.
7. Replace the face cap/reflector, battery and tail cap. Turn the Stinger “on” and check the focus. If satisfactory focus
cannot be obtained by turning the face cap, the bulb is probably not on center. Turn off the Stinger and look into the
reflector to see if the bulb is offset to one side.
gently push the bulb towards center. Replace the face cap/reflector and recheck the focus.
CARE AND USE OF NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES
In order to obtain the maximum performance and life from the nickel-cadmium batteries supplied with the Stinger:
b e c a r e f u l , t h e b u l b w i l l b e h o t . Remove the face cap/reflector and
1. Thoroughly read the sections in this manual covering Safety, Charger Mounting and Charging.
2. Fully charge the Stinger before first use.
3. Although the Stinger is designed to be left on charge continuously, there is an exception; if the surrounding
temperature is below 10°F, continuous charging is not recommended.
4. There are special considerations to note when using multi-cell rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries, such as
found in the Stinger. If a nickel-cadmium battery is subjected 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 individual cells. This may cause a buildup
of pressure within the cell which can 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 become damaged, this pressure increase could
cause the cell to burst, causing damage to the Stinger, and possible personal injury.
5. To obtain the safest and longest service from your rechargeable products, Streamlight, in conjunction with the
leading manufacturers of nickel-cadmium batteries, offers the following recommendations:
A. 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 technical manuals of battery manufacturers, the actual existence of “memory” in a battery used under the conditions of flashlight service is
extremely unlikely. Streamlight specifically discourages a regular ritual of deep discharging, which is not
only unnecessary, but will greatly shorten lamp and battery life.
B. If the battery is overdischarged, there may be a small leakage of alkaline electrolyte from the safety
vent on top of the cell. It appears as a 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 electrolyte 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.
w a r n i n g : Be sure to use genuine Streamlight replacement parts. Use of another manufacturer’s replacement parts
could affect product performance.
n o t e : 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.
Streamlight® Limited Lifetime Warranty
Streamlight warrants this product to be free of defect for a lifetime of use. We will repair, replace or refund
the purchase price, at our option, of any Streamlight product that does not work or that you manage to break
for as long as you own it.
Of course, this limited lifetime warranty excludes abuse, batteries, bulbs and chargers. Rechargeable batteries and chargers have a one (1) year warranty with proof of purchase. Please return your Streamlight to our
factory to take advantage of this guarantee. Go to www.streamlight.com for the location of an authorized
Streamlight repair center near you.
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(Stinger, Stinger HP, UltraStinger, Stinger XT, Stinger XT HP only)
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights.
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INSTRUCCIONES DE FUNCIONAMIENTO DE STINGER®, STINGER HP ,™ POLYSTINGER® ,
ULTRASTINGER
Le agradecemos que haya seleccionado una Stinger, un nuevo concepto en linternas portátiles. Como ocurre con cualquier
instrumento de calidad, un cuidado y mantenimiento razonable de este producto proporcionará muchos años de servicio fiable.
Lea este manual antes de usar su Stinger. En el mismo se incluye instrucciones importantes de seguridad y funcionamiento y
debe guardarlo. La linterna debe cargarse durante la noche antes de usarla por primera vez.
SEGURIDAD
A. El UltraStinger, Stinger XT y Stinger XT HP no están aprobados para su uso en ambientes peligrosos. NO intente usarlos
en áreas que requieran luces a prueba de explosiones.
B. GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES. Este manual contiene instrucciones de seguridad y funcionamiento importantes para
poder operar su Stinger y el cargador.
C. Antes de utilizar el cargador, lea las instrucciones y todas señales de precaución del cargador.
p r e c a u c i ó n
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ningún otros producto. De igual forma, no trate de cargar la Stinger con cualquier otro cargador.
E. No maltrate el cordón. No agarre nunca el cargador por el cordón ni tire del mismo para desconectarlo de un receptáculo.
F. Conecte el cargador de CA directamente en un enchufe eléctrico. No use un alargador.
G. No use un cargador que esté dañado. Sustituya inmediatamente los cordones o enchufes que estén dañados.
H. No ponga objetos metálicos entre los bornes del cargador. Aunque no hay peligro de sacudida eléctrica, esto puede
causar quemaduras.
I. Quite la Stinger del cargador antes de realizar cualquier limpieza o mantenimiento de rutina. No trate de reparar la linterna ni
el cargador por su cuenta. Llévela a un centro de reparaciones cualificado o envíela a la fábrica.
J. Use sólo pilas del número 75175 ó 77175 (vea la lista de piezas). La disposición de los contactos de la Stinger descarta
el uso de otras pilas. Deseche apropiadamente las pilas gastadas o dañadas. No trate de incinerar la pila porque pueden
explotar y prenderse fuego. Maneje las pilas con cuidado y no permita nunca que se cortocircuiten.
K. Bajo condiciones extremas de uso o temperatura se puede producir una fuga pequeña de líquido en los elementos de la
pila. Esto no indica necesariamente que haya un fallo. Sin embargo, si el sello de la caja externa está roto y la fuga llega
a tocar su piel:
1)
lávese rápidamente con agua y jabón;
2) si el líquido de la pila entra en sus ojos, lávelos bien con agua corriente durante 10 minutos como mínimo y busque
inmediatamente atención médica. (Nota médica: el líquido es una solución al 25-35% de hidróxido de potasio.)
L.
p r e c a u c i ó n
sustituir la bombilla. La bombilla se pone extremadamente caliente. No toque una bombilla encendida con los dedos sin
protección.
M. No se recomienda la utilización de este producto para ninguna otra función que no sea la de iluminar. El fabricante niega
específicamente su responsabilidad si se utiliza para otro fin.
MONTAJE DEL CARGADOR
El cargador Streamlight no debe montarse nunca contra una superficie de vinilo o sensible al calor.
Aunque el cargador está diseñado para soportar la Stinger en prácticamente cualquier orientación, la posición más segura
es con la linterna vertical y el cabezal hacia arriba. No se recomienda el montaje de la linterna en posición invertida en
aplicaciones móviles. Aunque el cargador está diseñado para que la Stinger se inserte o se saque sin ninguna separación en
los extremos de la linterna; pero para poder insertarla y sacarla con una mayor facilidad trate de dejar una separación mínima
de 4 cm desde la tapa frontal cuando la Stinger está en el cargador. Se incluyen dos (2) tornillos autorroscantes de 2 pulgadas
y grado 8 para montar el cargador en una gran variedad de superficies. El tamaño correcto del agujero en chapa de metal es
de 1/8 de pulgada.
El cargador dispone de cuatro cordones eléctricos intercambiables:
22050 12 V CD Cordón directo (CD2) 22666 cable 100V AC con transformador
22311 120 V CA 60 Hz cordón con transformador de pared mador de pared
22051 12 V CD cordón con enchufe para encendedor 22665 cable 120V AC 60 Hz con
de cigarrillos (CD1) transformador de pared para Cargador
22664 230 V CA 50-60 Hz cordón con transformador de pared Ultra Rápido / Cargador PB
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: para reducir el riesgo de incendio, sacudida eléctrica, o lesiones personales, NO trate de usar este cargador con
: la bombilla de xenón de la Stinger está presurizada. Se recomienda el uso de gafas de seguridad para
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