Tactical Impulse LE-1 User Manual

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Table of Contents

What’s In The Box ................................................. 3

LE-1 TM Anatomy .................................................... 3

Battery Installation ................................................ 4

Battery Removal .................................................... 5

LE-1

TM

Switch Operation ....................................... 5

Charging Options ................................................... 7

Modular Tail Accessories ...................................... 7

Smart Light Control (SLC) TM .................................. 8

User Programming ................................................ 8

Care and Maintenance .......................................... 9

Safety Advisories ................................................. 10

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY............................ 11

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What’s In The Box

1. LE-1 Flashlight
a. Base flashlight
b. Battery holder
c. Tactical tail-cap

LE-1

TM

Anatomy

1. Switch 1

5. Main Barrel

2. Switch 2

6. Locking Notch

3. Tactical Tail-cap

7. Stainless Steel Strike Bezel

4. Charging Rings

8. Battery Holder

❶

❸

❷

❹

❺

❻

❼

❽

❺

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Battery Installation

A battery marking inside of the battery holder indicates
the correct orientation of one Tactical Impulse 18650
3100 mAh Li-ion rechargeable battery, with regard to
the positive (+) terminal position.

IMPORTANT! – To avoid damage to the battery

holder’s positive (+) terminal spring, maintain

downwards pressure against the negative (-)
terminal spring as the battery is carefully inserted
into the battery holder!

CAUTION! – Never short-circuit the contacts on

either end of the battery holder!

After the battery has been successfully inserted into
the battery holder, the battery holder may be inserted
into the LE-1 Main Barrel. An arrow and the word,
“INSERT”, are marked on the backside of the battery
holder. These markings indicate the correct direction in
which the battery holder should be inserted into the
Main Barrel.

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When inserted correctly, the end of the battery holder
containing seven (7) gold contacts will make contact
with the Tactical Tail-cap.

Battery Removal

The word, “PUSH”, is marked by an opening on the
backside of the battery holder near the battery’s

positive (+) terminal. To remove the battery from the
battery holder, the battery should be pushed out of
the battery holder through the marked opening.

LE-1

TM

Switch Operation

Basic On/Off – Fully depressing Switch 1 or 2 until a
“click” is heard (full-click), will power the light ON. A

subsequent full-click of Switch 1 or 2 will power the
light OFF.

Momentary – Partially depressing Switch 1 or 2 (half-
press) will result in momentary light activation (i.e.

light will only remain ON while pressure is applied to

the switch)

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Changing Modes – The light has 4 operating modes:
LOW (20%), MEDIUM (50%), HIGH (100%), or STROBE.
Mode selection is performed from the ON state only.
Once the light is ON, half-presses and releases of the
switch will cycle through the modes.

Mode-Memory – (if programmed) – When the light is
powered ON, it will use the mode that was in-use
when the light was previously powered OFF.

NOTE: The LE-1 is programmed by default to power
ON in HIGH mode every time. However, the LE-1
may be easily programmed to use mode-memory
by following the User Programming instructions.

Light-NOW TM– At any time, two or more rapid (under
.5 seconds) full-clicks of either switch will turn the light

ON using HIGH mode. The Light-NOW function does
not affect the mode-memory (e.g. if the light is in

STROBE mode, and Light-NOW is activated, STROBE

mode will still be stored in memory if the light is

powered OFF). Continuously clicking a switch rapidly

will always result in the light being powered ON in
HIGH mode.

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Charging Options

The Tactical Impulse 18650 3100 mAh Li-ion battery
may be recharged within the LE-1 using the Tactical
Impulse LE-1 Cradle Charger *. The battery may also be
removed from the LE-1 and recharged using a supplied
or approved Tactical Impulse 18650 battery charger.

* LE-1 Cradle Charger is sold separately

Modular Tail Accessories

The LE-1 is designed to accept a variety of Tactical
Impulse LE-1 accessories that attach to the tail end of
the LE-1 instead of the Tactical Tail-cap. Some
accessories provide additional power to the LE-1, while
others utilize power from the battery within the LE-1
battery holder.

These accessories may be used interchangeably by
simply removing the Tactical Tail-cap, or other installed
accessory, and attaching the LE-1 accessory of choice.

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Smart Light Control (SLC)

TM

When the LE-1 is secured in a Tactical Impulse Smart
Holster, the flashlight will automatically power OFF if it
was powered ON when holstered. In addition, the LE-1
will remain OFF while in the holster, even if a power
switch is pressed on the LE-1, to avoid accidental
activation of the unit.

User Programming

The LE-1 is programmed by default to power ON in
HIGH mode every time. The LE-1 may also power ON in
the last operating light mode (mode-memory). To
toggle between the two programs, follow the steps
below:

1. Affix the Tactical Tail-cap to the LE-1 (unless

affixed already).

2. Insert the LE-1 into either the LE-1 Cradle

Charger or an LE-1 Smart Holster until the LE-1
locks into place *.

3. Fully depress (full-click) and hold Switch 1 and

Switch 2 together for at least 5 seconds.

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4. The LE-1 light will begin to flash when the

operating program is being updated, and the
switches should be released.

* LE-1 Cradle Charger and Smart Holster sold separately.

Care and Maintenance

 Do not expose the unit to acidic or caustic

substances.

 Avoid prolonged and repeated exposure to

direct sunlight, as this activity could damage
the water-proofing seals and/or electronics.

 Regularly inspect the unit’s O-rings to ensure

that sealing surfaces are clean and properly
lubricated with silicone grease.

 Regularly inspect the unit’s O-rings for cuts,

scratches, routine wear or other damage. If
any damage or diminished effectiveness from
routine wear is observed, replace O-rings
immediately.

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Safety Advisories

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

AND WARNINGS BEFORE OPERATING THIS FLASHLIGHT!

Shining light from the LE-1 into a person’s eyes may

cause permanent injury, and should be avoided!

STROBE mode may cause seizures in certain individuals!
Using the LE-1 and/or accessories to strike persons or

property could result in injury, death, or property
damage!

The LE-1 exterior and internal battery may become HOT

enough to cause injury or property damage during
prolonged operation, especially if the ambient air
temperature is high!

Do not use any other device to charge the LE-1 other

than a Tactical Impulse approved charger!

Do not use any battery to power the LE-1 other than a

Tactical Impulse supplied or approved battery!

Never short-circuit the charging contacts on the battery

holder!

Use only Tactical Impulse replacement parts and/or

approved repair services!

Do not attempt to open or repair this device!
Never insert the LE-1 into a charger when it is wet!
Never remove a tail component in wet conditions!

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LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY

Our illumination products are warranted against defects in
materials and workmanship for as long as the original
purchaser owns the product or for the maximum time period
permitted by the laws in their jurisdiction. TACTICAL IMPULSE
will replace or refund, at its option, the purchase price of any
illumination product that is defective unless the product was
not purchased from an authorized dealer, is damaged due to
ordinary wear and tear, misuse, tampering, modification or
failure to follow the instructions and warnings supplied with
the product. TACTICAL IMPULSE makes no warranties,
expressed or implied, except as specifically provided herein.
Unless prohibited by specific state or federal law, TACTICAL
IMPULSE expressly disclaims the warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and all
other warranties, expressed or implied, are specifically
excluded. Liability for incidental or consequential damages is
specifically excluded hereunder. As a purchaser of our
illumination products, your sole remedy for any defect is the
replacement of the defective part or the refund of the
purchase price.

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