streamlight vulcan User Guide

Operating

Instructions

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR STREAMLIGHT VULCAN

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SAFETY

A.Before using your Vulcan and charger read all instructions in this manual and

all cautionary markings on the unit.

B. WARNING: Never leave your Vulcan with its lamp face against any surface,

including skin, while in operation. The resultant heat build-up can cause a
fire or burns.

C.

IMPORTANT: Careful observation of the LED's serves as an important warning

of possible charge circuit malfunction, which may cause battery overcharg­ing, the green LED should turn "on" steadily and the red LED should turn off
completely within twelve (12) hours of charging time. If the red LED stays on
past this time remove the light from service and return it immediately to the
Streamlight factory at 30 Eagleville Road, Eagleville, PA 19403 for free
evaluation and repair. In extremely rare circumstances an overcharged bat­tery may release a flammable hydrogen gas mixture. In the unlikely event
that this mixture should ignite, bodily harm could result.

D.The Vulcan should not be switched on and off during charging unless only the

green LED is lighted. Recycle the battery responsibly when no longer service­able. DO NOT INCINERATE THE BATTERY, EVEN IF IT IS SEVERELY DAM­AGED OR COMPLETELY WORN OUT. The battery could explode in a fire.
Handle the battery carefully and never allow it to short circuit. A shorted bat­tery can easily start a fire.

E.The Vulcan is approved for use in hazardous locations. You are responsible

for the proper application of this product in a properly defined location.
DO NOT charge in potentially hazardous areas.

OPERATION

The Vulcan is available in two (2) basic models: the single filament and the dual
filament safety back-up model. Both come with convenient recharging racks,
either AC/DC or vehicle mount that store light conveniently and do not require
Vulcan disassembly for charging. The battery is rated at a nominal 4.5 ampere­hours and is capable of being recharged up to 500 times.

To release the light from the rack push the black bar down, slide the light for­ward and lift up. The on/off switch is underneath the handle. Turn it in either
direction for "on" or in the dual filament model, rotation of the switch to the right

selects one filament, to the left, the other. Slide the switch lock, located on the
front of the handle, down to prevent accidental activation. The strap attachment
clips on the handle. Store down in a retracted position when not in use. "O"
Rings in the facecap ensure that Vulcan is waterproof to 100 feet. To maintain
waterproofness, lubricate both "O" Rings with silicone grease and keep
facecap tight.

CHARGING AND CHARGE RACKS

Charge your Vulcan overnight before its first use. Charging will occur only when
the lamp is off. The battery should be charged as soon as possible after use to
ensure maximum service life. The batteries should never be "exercised" in an
attempt to erase "memory," which never occurs with lead-acid batteries. a pair
of charging indicators are on the charging rack. The red LED means that the
light is charging. The green LED means it is fully charged and ready for use. It is
important to understand that a battery can take only minutes to a maximum of
twelve (12) hours to fully charge, depending on the battery's residual charge
and other factors. When fully charged the red LED should turn "off" completely
and the green LED should turn "on" steadily.

The charge rack is designed to hold the Vulcan in virtually any position. Three
(3) self-tapping #8 x 1 1/2" screws are included to mount the charger; use
1/8" holes. Two types of racks are available. The AC/DC charge rack can
use three (3) interchangeable power cords: P/N: 22051 12V DC cord with
cigarette lighter plug (DC1); P/N 22311 120V AC cord and P/N 21725
230V AC cord. The vehicle mounted direct wire rack has a tinned and striped
cord and is meant for permanent installation in a vehicle.

VEHICLE INSTALLATION

WARNING: A shorted auto battery can easily start a fire. Use the proper insulat-

ed connectors and be sure that your installation is fused with a 2 amp slow
blow fuse. If you are not comfortable with this type of work have the Vulcan
charger installed by a skilled professional. Never attempt to directly wire this
rack to a 110 volt AC power source. It is intended for 12-15 volts.

If the vehicle is used daily connect the charge rack directly to the battery or an
unswitched terminal on the vehicle fuse block. Route the wires from the mounted
charger base to the 12 volt power source. The positive lead has a colored
trace and should be connected to the side of a fuseholder which is dead when
the fuse is removed. The untraced lead is negative and may be connected to
any convenient chassis ground.

After a complete discharge, charging a single Vulcan will consume six (6)
ampere-hours (Ah) from a vehicle battery in the first 12 hours and one Ah each
24 hours thereafter. If the vehicle stands unused and the Vulcan is wired directly
to the vehicle battery it will eventually drain the battery.
If the vehicle is not used daily wire the Vulcan to the switched side of the igni­tion. The drawback to this is that while the vehicle battery does not get drained
during periods of inactivity, the Vulcan might never receive a full charge. If the
above is not practical, equip the vehicle with a supplemental trickle charger
which is connected to AC power when the vehicle is standing. The advantages
to this setup are that your vehicle battery will always be topped up, other
power accessories can be added to the electrical system and you may obtain
longer vehicle battery life.

LAMP REPLACEMENT

CAUTION: The inner bulb operates at a high temperature and is pressurized.

Allow to cool and wear safety glasses before handling. Two types of bulbs are
used in the Vulcan par 36 lamp assembly: a halogen bi-pin and a xenon dual
filament. The wattage and voltage is embossed on the single filament bi-pin
bulb. The standard dual filament is a 6 watt bulb with a blue base. Check to
see if you are installing the desired replacement.

1. Remove lens ring and lamp assembly from the lantern. Do not pull
on the wires.

2. Remove white threaded lamp socket at the back of the assembly and
pull the old bulb straight out from the socket.

3. Replace with new bulb by aligning its bi-pins with holes in socket and
seating firmly. Use a clean cloth or tissue when handling bulb.

4. Wipe any fingerprints off the new bulb and thread socket into reflector
assembly. Socket can be screwed in or out, as required, to provide
optimal focus. Reinstall assembly.

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

Remove the threaded facecap and lens assembly. Remove the two (2) screws
that retain the battery clamp and the two (2) wires and spade lug terminals on
the top of the battery. Connect the red wire to the positive (+) tab of the battery
and the black wire to the negative (-) tab. Reversing these connections will dam­age the Vulcan. Replace the battery clamp, lamp, and facecap. Keep the face­cap tight for maximum waterproofness.