streamlight syclone User Guide
Operating
Instructions
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR RECHARGEABLE STREAMLIGHT SYCLONE
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Safety
A. Use only Streamlight battery #13057. Dispose of worn out or damaged batteries
properly. Do not attempt to incinerate the battery as it may explode in a fire and never
allow it to short circuit.
B. A small leakage of liquid from the battery cells may occur under extreme usage or tempera-
ture. This does not necessarily indicate a failure. However, if the outer case seal is broken
and liquid gets on your skin: Wash the affected area promptly with soap and water.
Neutralize with a mild acid, such as lemon juice or vinegar. 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 25%-35% solution of potassium hydroxide.)
C. It is important to keep the two (2) holes on either side of the flashlight head/body and
pivot area/body clean and clear of debris.
OPERATION
The Syclone is designed for multiple applications, waterproof to 100 feet and quickly
becomes a hands-free light with its snap-on helmet attachment or optional elastic head strap.
The 360 degrees rotating clip fastens to belt, harness or pocket. Attachment points on the tilting head and clip accept hooks or lanyards. It features two (2) separate bulbs selectable by
swinging the switch to the right or left and adjustable focus. The light accepts either the
rechargeable nickel-metal hydride battery pack or, if needed, the 4 "AA" alkaline battery clip,
P/N 13056.
GENERAL
The on-off switch is located on the back of the tilting head. The center position is “OFF”. Flip
the switch to the left for the LED backup light; to the right for the high intensity Krypton beam.
CHARGING
The charge is designed to hold the Syclone in virtually any position and charge without disassembly. Two (2) self-tapping #8 x 2" screws are included to mount the charger; use 1/8"
holes. The charger can use four (4) interchangeable power cords; P/N: 22051 12V DC
cord with cigarette lighter plug (DC 1); P/N: 22050 12V DC Direct Wire cord (DC 2); P/N
22311 120V AC cord; P/N: 21725 230V AC cord.
Fully charge your Syclone before the first use. Several charge/discharge cycles may be necessary to achieve full battery capacity. To charge the Syclone, turn it off and insert it into the
charger tailcap down until it snaps into place. The LED should light, indicating that the charge
current is flowing. A full charge is achieved in ten (10) hours. Normally, the Syclone can be
left on charge continuously. However, if the surrounding temperature is below 10 degrees F,
continuous charging is not recommended. Remove the Syclone from the charger by depressing
the pushbutton on the side of the charger holder. A fully charged Syclone should operate a
Krypton lamp for two (2) hours and an LED for over twenty four (24) hours.
VEHICLE INSTALLATION
WARNING: A shorted auto batter y can easily star t a fire. Use the proper insulated connectors
and be sure that your installation is fused with a 1 amp slow blow fuse. If you are not skilled
in this type of work have a skilled professional install the Syclone charger.
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YCLONE
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A Syclone, when charging, draws 100 milliamperes from the vehicle battery. We recommend
that the charger be connected directly to the battery or an unswitched terminal on the vehicle
fuse block. A permanent installation is made by using the DC 2 direct wire cord. Route the
wires from the mounted charger base to the 12 volt power source. The positive lead is striped
and should be connected to the side of a fuseholder which is dead when the fuse is removed.
The unstriped lead is negative and may be connected to any convenient chassis ground.
CARE AND USE OF NICKEL-METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES
NOTE: Leaving the light running once the lamp becomes dim can reduce the useful life of the
rechargeable battery system.
Do not periodically "condition" or "exercise" your flashlight battery, despite what you may have
been told about nickel-metal hydride"memory". Streamlight specifically discourages a regular
ritual of deep discharging, which is not only unnecessary, but will greatly shorten lamp and
battery life. If a nickel-metal hydride 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
(1) of the individual cells. This may cause a build up of pressure within the cell, which can
lead to venting the electrolyte, cell damage and early battery failure. In addition, should the
pressure relief vent on top of the battery become damaged, this pressure increase could cause
the cell to burst, causing damage to the Syclone and possible personal injury.
BULB REPLACEMENT
The Syclone utilizes a high pressure Krypton bulb with a life expectancy of 25 hours in a primary center position. An off center back-up reflector features either an amber super-bright LED
or a second Krypton bulb. The flashlight must be in the "Off" position to change either bulb.
Never touch a hot bulb and wear eye protection.
To access the bulbs unscrew the facecap/lens assembly and remove the reflector and focus
spring. Pull the old bulb straight out from the head. Fit the primary (central) bulb socket with a
Krypton bulb (P/N 13048). Do not handle bulbs with bare fingers. Align the pins at the base
of the new bulb with the holes in the bulb socket. Carefully slide the bulb into the socket until it
seats. Do not force. The secondary (off-center) bulb socket fits either a Kr ypton bulb or an LED
(P/N 13043). Both bulbs are keyed to fit only one (1) way or " in this position".
To reassemble place the focus spring around the primary bulb socket and make sure that it is
fully seated on the ledge. Grasp the reflector by the edges only and align the holes with the
two (2) bulbs. The keys on he outside of the reflector must align with the slots on the interior of
the head of the flashlight. Check and make sure that the "O" Ring on the outside of the head of
the flashlight is in place and lubricated with silicone grease. Replace the facecap over the head
of the flashlight, being careful not to crossthread. Rotate the facecap to adjust the focus pattern.
WATERPROOFNESS
"O" Rings in the facecap and tailcap ensure that Syclone is waterproof to 100 feet. To maintain waterproofness lubricate both "O" Rings with silicone grease and keep tailcap tight.
SYCLONE HANDS-FREE MOUNTING SYSTEM
Every Syclone comes complete with a unique mounting clip that can be permanently attached
to helmets, as well as bulkheads, dashboards and other structures for hands-free use or convenient access. You can use either a pair of #8 threaded fasteners or the special VHB adhesive
pad included with the mounting clip (P/N 13050 or P/N 13150 or P/N 13650).
Additionally, an optical elastic head strap assembly (P/N 13070) is available as an accessory to convert the Syclone to a headlight.
ATTACHING THE MOUNTING CLIP WITH THE ADHESIVE PAD
The enclosed adhesive pad uses a super durable, very high bond acrylic glue. If you follow
these directions carefully the mounting clip will not come off. It is important to get the best fit
between the mounting clip and helmet to maximize the adhesive area.
1. Determine location for the mounting clip and the desired orientation of the flashlight
on the helmet.
2. Wearing gloves, carefully heat the mounting clip by using a heat gun or placing it in boiling water for thirty (30) seconds until it is pliable.
3. Press the mounting clip against the mounting location on the helmet and hold until it conforms to the shape of the surface and cools.
4. Lightly wipe the mounting surfaces with alcohol. After the surfaces have dried, remove the
backing from one (1) side of the adhesive and affix the adhesive pad to the mounting clip.
5. Remove the remaining protective backing, align the mounting clip with the surface and
press firmly into place with the hooks facing up. Allow the mounting to cure for 24 hours
before using.
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