Underwater Kinetics Light Cannon 100 DIVELIGHT Instructions Manual

Light Cannon 100 DIVELIGHT

Instructions

Thank you for purchasing the Light Cannon 100. It is a major advancement in hand held lighting. Unlike standard torches, the lamp does not use a glowing filament of tungsten for the light source. Instead, light is emitted from a very small glowing ball of ionized gas. As a result you will get 3 times as much light from a set of batteries and the light will be much whiter enabling it to travel farther underwater.

Handle Insertion

Slide the handle into the dovetail groove next to the switch. Tighten the screw located inside the pistol grip or at the base to the lantern grip. Test the handle to make sure that it will not slide out of the groove.

Loading Batteries

Load 8 alkaline C-cell batteries into the torch as

shown in the diagram. When inserting the contact plate be sure to observe the alignment

arrows. Make sure the + and - contacts of the batteries match the + and - marked in the torch.

If any cell is loaded backwards, the light will not turn on. Insert the lamp module and reflector.

Make sure the O-ring is clean. Screw on the bezel until it is tight and compresses the O-ring.

Rechargeable Batteries and UK Rechargeable Nicad Pack

In addition to disposable alkaline batteries the

LC-100 can also be powered by the UK Rechargeable Nicad Pack or 8 individual C-size rechargeable nicad or NiMH cells. When using the UK Rechargeable Nicad Pack,

the spring contact plate should be removed from the case. Use the spring supplied with the Nicad Pack. The rechargeable battery pack is charged by inserting the charge plug from the charger into the socket on the end of the battery

pack. Charge the pack 10-12 hours or until the

pack begins to feel warm. For maximum burn time charge the pack immediately before use. It is not necessary to completely discharge the battery pack before recharging. Less time will be required to charge a partially discharged pack. A battery pack stored for several months will need to be charged and discharged several time for maximum burn time to return.

Switch

Pull the switch lock outward as shown. Rotate

the switch counterclockwise to turn the torch

Torch does not come on after loading batteries

• Make sure batteries are oriented in the right

direction.

• Make sure lamp is pushed all the way into

the socket.

• If lamp module is extremely hot, wait for it to

cool down while the thermostat resets. Then, turn it on again.

• Replace fuse.

• Make sure bottom contact plate is oriented

properly.

• Lamp is broken. (LC100 makes a faint ticking

sound for a few seconds when switch is turned on, but light does not ignite)

Light does not come on immediately; takes time to get to full brightness

• This is normal. The light takes 20-30 seconds

for full brightness when it is cold. It will take less time when it is warmed up.

Switch will not rotate

• Pull safety lock outward (see diagram on

opposite side)

Light goes out and will not come on again

• You might have accidentally turned the torch off. Make sure switch is in OFF position (clockwise rotated). Wait at least 3 seconds

before turning torch on again.

Light flickers and changes color

• This is normal when the batteries are nearly drained. Replace batteries.

Light changes color slightly when pointing at different angles up and down

• This is normal. The light may change color

slightly depending on the angle of the light.

Torch leaked, filled with water

• Open torch immediately, remove batteries,

rinse with fresh water, let components dry,

remove main o-ring, reassemble and return to

UK for service or replacement.

Troubleshooting

on. It will take approximately 20 seconds for the

light to come to full brightness. Rotate the switch clockwise to turn the torch off. You must

wait at least 3 seconds before turning the torch back on again or it will not light. Push the switch lock inward when the torch is off in order to

prevent accidental activation. NOTE: Turning the torch ON and OFF often will shorten the life

of the lamp slightly. It is better to leave the Light

Cannon 100 ON than to switch it ON and OFF

repeatidly during a dive.

O-ring Care

Each time the case is closed, make sure that the

Main O-ring is clean and the sealing surfaces it

touches are clean and free from scratches.

Lightly grease the O-ring with silicone grease,

place it on the case and screw the bezel down

tightly to compress the O-ring.

Fuse Replacement

Remove the Reflector and Lamp Module from

the Light Cannon case. Unscrew the two

screws from the rear plate on the Lamp Module. Remove the fuse from the socket. If the filament

in the fuse appears broken or the glass is blackened the fuse is burned out and should be

replaced with the spare AGA-2 fuse stored in the Lamp Module. New fuses are available at

hardware and auto parts stores. Insert the replacement fuse in the socket, replace the rear plate using the two screws.

Wide Angle Video Filter

The LC100 can be used as a video light. For wide smooth illumination open the LC100 and insert one or two Wide Angle Filter disks in front of the

reflector (as shown in drawing) before

replacing the Bezel. Each filter makes the beam wider to match the coverage of a medium wide angle lens. The color temperature of the light

Limited Lifetime Warranty

Underwater Kinetics products are engineered for maximum performance and durability. All products carry a Limited Lifetime Warranty to the original retail purchaser to be free from defective material and workmanship under normal and intended use. In addition, the Underwater Kinetics Limited Warranty covers materials used in its products to the original purchaser, from the date of purchase, as follows: plastics for 10 years; rubber for 3 years, LED and electronics for 1 year, rechargeable batteries for 90 days. In the event the original retail purchaser detects a defect in the material or workmanship, the product along with proof of purchase date should be returned to an authorized Underwater Kinetics dealer or directly to Underwater Kinetics with the postage prepaid. Underwater Kinetics agrees to repair or replace at Underwater Kinetics' sole discretion any product found to be defective in material or workmanship within the time period specified above. For the complete Limited Lifetime Warranty write to Underwater Kinetics or go to the web site www.underwaterkinetics.com.

Address all correspondence and returns to: Underwater Kinetics 13400 Danielson Street Poway, CA 92064

will be similar to daylight.

Specifications

Power: 25 (equivalent), 12.5 (actual) watts Lamp: HID Metal Halide Lamp Life: 500 hours Color Temperature: 6000 degrees Kelvin Luminous Flux: 450 lumens Burn Time: 3-4 hours (alkaline batteries)

2.2 hours (optional UK nicad pack)

Charge Time: 10-12 hours with optional UK Nicad Pack Voltage: 10 volts Current: 1.25 amps Battery: 8 x Alkaline C-cell / LR14, UK Nicad Pack,

8 x Nicad batteries, 8 x NiMH batteries

Restart time: 3 seconds Beam width: 6 degrees

(optional video wide angle filter included)

Safety Features: Thermostat shutdown for overheating, fuse protected, polarized battery chamber, isolated electronics.

Fuse: AGA-2 (Spare included) Maximum Depth: 150 m Grip: Pistol or Lantern style Materials: Tough, non-corroding ABS, TPE and polycarbonate plastic Size: 208 x 81 x 178 mm Weight: 1.1 kg

Light Cannon 100 Assembly

Optional Recharteable

Nicad Battery Pack

Observe

alignment arrows on battery and inside case

Lamp Module

Reflector

Bezel

Wide Angle Filters

FRAGILE LAMP

Handle With Care! Dropping the LC100 onto a

hard surface may break the lamp or knock it loose from its socket. If the torch is dropped push the lamp back into the socket to reduce the chance of breakage if the torch is dropped again. It is best to ship the LC 100 with batteries in the torch. When shipping the LC 100 without batteries, remove the Lamp

Module and pack it separately in a padded

container.

AGA-2 fuse

located under plate

Observe

Alignment Arrows

Main O-ring

8 Alkaline C-Cell

Batteries

Push In to Lock Pull Out to Unlock

ON rotate CCW OFF rotate CW

Reflector and Lamp Module can be

extremely hot after use. Can cause burns

HIGH VOLTAGE

Do not open reflector module when connected to batteries or power supply.

Case

Switch

Pistol Grip

Switch Operation

CAUTION

CAUTION Batteries which are loaded without observing the proper polarity; are not the same type, brand name and age; or are completely discharged can vent hydrogen gas and possibly cause an explosion.

• Load batteries according to marked polarity.

• Do not mix batteries of different type, brand name or age.

• Discard all batteries when they are drained or do not produce light.

Lamp Replacement

Wait until the lamp is cool in the Lamp Module. Remove

the reflector. Pull the glass tube straight out. Insert the

new lamp into the lamp module so that (1) the two pins at

the base of the lamp line up with the holes in the lamp

socket, and (2) the rib on the side of lamp base lines up

with the slot in the socket. Push lamp gently into the socket. Insertion of the lamp in reverse will severely

shorten the life.

Nicad Battery Pack Charging

The rechargeable battery pack is charged by inserting the charge plug from the charger in to the socket on the end of the battery pack.

Charge the pack 10-12 hours or until the pack

begins to feel warm. For maximum burn time charge the pack immediately before use. A battery stored for several months will need to be charged and discharged several times for maximum burn time to return.

Lanern Grip

Light Cannon 100 DIVELIGHT

Instructions

Thank you for purchasing the Light Cannon 100. It is a major advancement in hand held lighting. Unlike standard flashlights, the lamp does not use a glowing filament of tungsten for the light source. Instead, light is emitted from a very small glowing ball of ionized gas. As a result you will get 3 times as much light from a set of batteries and the light will be much whiter enabling it to travel farther underwater.

Handle Insertion

Loading Batteries

Load 8 alkaline C-cell batteries into the light as

shown in the diagram. When inserting the contact plate be sure to observe the alignment

arrows. Make sure the + and - contacts of the batteries match the + and - marked in the light.

If any cell is loaded backwards, the light will not turn on. Insert the lamp module and reflector.

Make sure the O-ring is clean. Screw on the bezel until it is tight and compresses the O-ring.

Rechargeable Batteries and UK Rechargeable Nicad Pack

In addition to disposable alkaline batteries the

LC-100 can also be powered by the UK Rechargeable Nicad Pack or 8 individual C-size rechargeable nicad or NiMH cells. When using the UK Rechargeable Nicad Pack,

pack. Charge the pack 10-12 hours or until the

Switch

Pull the switch lock outward as shown. Rotate

the switch counterclockwise to turn the light on.

Light does not come on after loading batteries

• Make sure batteries are oriented in the right

direction.

• Make sure lamp is pushed all the way into

the socket.

• If lamp module is extremely hot, wait for it to

cool down while the thermostat resets. Then, turn it on again.

• Replace fuse.

• Make sure bottom contact plate is oriented

properly.

• Lamp is broken. (LC100 makes a faint ticking

sound for a few seconds when switch is turned on, but light does not ignite)

Light does not come on immediately; takes time to get to full brightness

• This is normal. The light takes 20-30 seconds

for full brightness when it is cold. It will take less time when it is warmed up.

Switch will not rotate

• Pull safety lock outward (see diagram on

opposite side)

Light goes out and will not come on again

• You might have accidentally turned the light off. Make sure switch is in OFF position (clockwise rotated). Wait at

least 3 seconds before turning light on again.

Light flickers and changes color

• This is normal when the batteries are nearly drained. Replace batteries.

Light changes color slightly when pointing at different angles up and down

• This is normal. The light may change color

slightly depending on the angle of the light.

Light leaked, filled with water

• Open light immediately, remove batteries,

rinse with fresh water, let components dry,

remove main o-ring, reassemble and return to

UK for service or replacement.

Troubleshooting

It will take approximately 20 seconds for the

light to come to full brightness. Rotate the switch clockwise to turn the light off. You must

wait at least 3 seconds before turning the light back on again or it will not light. Push the switch lock inward when the light is off in order to prevent accidental activation. NOTE: Turning the light ON and OFF often will shorten the life of the lamp slightly. It is better to leave the Light Cannon 100 ON than to switch it ON and OFF repeatidly during a dive.

O-ring Care

Each time the case is closed, make sure that the

Main O-ring is clean and the sealing surfaces it

touches are clean and free from scratches.

Lightly grease the O-ring with silicone grease,

place it on the case and screw the bezel down

tightly to compress the O-ring.

Fuse Replacement

Remove the Reflector and Lamp Module from

the Light Cannon case. Unscrew the two

screws from the rear plate on the Lamp Module. Remove the fuse from the socket. If the filament

in the fuse appears broken or the glass is blackened the fuse is burned out and should be

replaced with the spare AGA-2 fuse stored in the Lamp Module. New fuses are available at

hardware and auto parts stores. Insert the replacement fuse in the socket, replace the rear plate using the two screws.

Wide Angle Video Filter

The LC100 can be used as a video light. For wide smooth illumination open the LC100 and insert one or two Wide Angle Filter disks in front of the

reflector (as shown in drawing) before

replacing the Bezel. Each filter makes the beam wider to match the coverage of a medium wide angle lens. The color temperature of the light

Limited Lifetime Warranty

Address all correspondence and returns to: Underwater Kinetics 13400 Danielson Street Poway, CA 92064

will be similar to daylight.

Specifications

Power: 25 (equivalent), 12.5 (actual) watts Lamp: HID Metal Halide Lamp Life: 500 hours Color Temperature: 6000 degrees Kelvin Luminous Flux: 450 lumens Burn Time: 3-4 hours (alkaline batteries)

2.2 hours (optional UK nicad pack)

Charge Time: 10-12 hours with optional UK Nicad Pack Voltage: 10 volts Current: 1.25 amps Battery: 8 x Alkaline C-cell, UK Nicad Pack,

8 x Nicad batteries, 8 x NiMH batteries

Restart time: 3 seconds Beam width: 6 degrees

(optional video wide angle filter included)

Safety Features: Thermostat shutdown for overheating, fuse protected, polarized battery chamber, isolated electronics.

Fuse: AGA-2 (Spare included) Maximum Depth: 500 feet water Grip: Pistol or Lantern style Materials: Tough, non-corroding ABS, TPE and polycarbonate plastic Size: 8.2 x 3.2 x 7 in Weight: 2.4 lbs

Light Cannon 100 Assembly

Optional Recharteable

Nicad Battery Pack

Observe alignment arrows on battery and inside case

Lamp Module

Reflector

Bezel

Wide Angle Filters

FRAGILE LAMP

Handle With Care! Dropping the LC100 onto a

hard surface may break the lamp or knock it loose from its socket. If the light is dropped push the lamp back into the socket to reduce the chance of breakage if the light is dropped again. It is best to ship the LC100 with batteries in the light. When shipping the LC100

without batteries, remove the Lamp Module

and pack it separately in a padded container.

AGA-2 fuse

located under plate

Observe Alignment Arrows

Main O-ring

8 Alkaline C-Cell

Batteries

Push In to Lock Pull Out to Unlock

ON rotate CCW OFF rotate CW

Reflector and Lamp Module can be

extremely hot after use. Can cause burns

HIGH VOLTAGE

Do not open reflector module when connected to batteries or power supply.

Case

Switch

Pistol Grip

Switch Operation

CAUTION

• Load batteries according to marked polarity.

• Do not mix batteries of different type, brand name or age.

• Discard all batteries when they are drained or do not produce light.

Lamp Replacement

Wait until the lamp is cool in the Lamp Module. Remove

the reflector. Pull the glass tube straight out. Insert the

new lamp into the lamp module so that (1) the two pins at

the base of the lamp line up with the holes in the lamp

socket, and (2) the rib on the side of lamp base lines up

with the slot in the socket. Push lamp gently into the socket. Insertion of the lamp in reverse will severely

shorten the life.

Nicad Battery Pack Charging

The rechargeable battery pack is charged by inserting the charge plug from the charger in to the socket on the end of the battery pack.

Charge the pack 10-12 hours or until the pack

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