CatEye HL-EL340RC [Econom Rechargeable] - Manual

RECHARGEABLE HEADLIGHT HL-EL340RC
Pat. and Design Pat. Pending
Copyright© 2011 CATEYE Co., Ltd. EL34RC-110930 066640702 2
ENG
1 sec.
1 sec.
Double press
*2
*2
OFF
ON
Flash
Hi Low
HOW TO MOUNT
Wind the bracket strap around the handlebar, and put 1
the strap through the opening.
Screw the dial into the bracket to secure it temporarily. 2
Insert the light unit to the bracket until it clicks, and *
adjust the beam angle. (Refer to “HOW TO MOUNT
THE LIGHT”)
Securely tighten the dial, and cut off any excess 3
bracket strap.
To remove the light unit, pull out it forward while pressing *
the button.
To re-adjust the beam angle, loosen the dial enough *
to move the bracket, and securely tighten it after
adjustment.
CAUTION!:
Be sure to tighten the dial by hand. When you tighten •
it too hard with a tool, the screw thread may be
stripped.
Check the dial and screw (*1) on the bracket periodi- •
cally, and use them without any loosening.
Round off the cut edge of the bracket strap to prevent •
injury.
COMPONENTS
Light unit FlexTight™ bracket
(H-34N) Rechargeable
battery x 2
Battery charger (Various forms ac-
cording to the specifi cations)
Dot section
How to remove batteries
1 2
Release button
Rubber pad
Bracket
Strap
HOW TO MOUNT THE LIGHT
3
Screw
1
2
FlexTight™
bracket
(H-34N)
Special nickel-hydride
rechargeable battery x 2
(Ni-MH 2.2Ah GP220AAH)
CHA-2.2AH-2.4V
SPARE PARTS
5338827N 5341890
Switch (indicator)
Battery charger
To AC power outlet
Charge jack cover
INTRODUCTION
Before using the light, please read this manual and the attached
“NiMh Batteries” thoroughly, and keep them for future reference.
FOR SAFE OPERATION
Do not place it within children’s reach. •
In preparation for unexpected battery shutoff, we recommend you carry a spare •
battery.
If the light unit or parts become dirty with mud, etc., clean with a soft cloth which •
is moistened with mild soap. Never apply paint thinner, benzine or alcohol;
damage will result.
Mount the light unit more than 10 cm away from the wireless meter. When it is •
mounted too close, the transmission may be affected adversely.
This product has waterproof features that allow you to use it in light rain. Do not •
use it in heavy rain.
Operate the switch after you stop your bicycle. •
Before Initial Use
The rechargeable battery supplied is charged enough to check the light. Be sure to
install it to the light and charge it before use, according to the instructions “How to
charge.”
UL : 5341880
UK : 5341881
EC : 5341882
AS : 5341884
LIMITED WARRANTY
HOW TO INSTALL BATTERY
In place of rechargeable batteries, AA bat-
teries can be used for this light.
Slide the cover backward, while 1
pressing down the dot section on
the top of the unit.
Replace batteries according to the
2
marks on the unit, and replace the
cover.
CAUTION!:
Do not use a dry battery (primary battery) together with a rechargeable battery. •
Do not use a new battery in combination with an old battery.
Be sure to install batteries in the correct direction. •
Remove and store batteries when you will not use the light for a long period of time. •
Otherwise, batteries may leak liquid, which may result in failure.
HOW TO USE
1 Lighting (switching the lighting mode)
The ON/OFF and lighting modes are selected using a switch.
Switch
Standard continuous
lighting time
ON ↔ OFF : Long press
Hi ↔ Low : Single press
Flash : Quick double press
Hi : Approx. 9 hours
Low : Approx. 20 hours
Flash : Approx. 80 hours
*2 When returning from Flash to ON (Hi or Low), it returns to the ON mode used
previously.
Remaining battery capacity
When the switch (indicator) lights up, the remaining battery level is low. Charge or
replace the battery as soon as possible.
2 How to charge
DANGER!!:
Do not to charge when dry batteries •
are installed.
Be sure to use CatEye rechargeable •
battery and battery charger. The bat-
tery charger is indoor use only.
Commercially available rechargeable •
batteries should be charged with a
compatible battery charger.
Open the charge jack cover at the back 1
of the light unit to connect the battery
charger plug.
Plug the battery charger to an AC
2
outlet.
When the switch (indicator) lights up,
charging starts.
When the switch fl ashes, it indicates *
a charge error. Disconnect the plug,
and reconnect it.
When the switch lights off, charging is completed. 3
Remove the plug, and close the charge jack cover.
Switch (indicator) state Standard charging time
ON : Charging
OFF : Charging is completed
Flash : Charge error
Approx. 9 hours
Charging and lighting times are approximate values, and will vary by environmental *
and user conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS
Light source ..........................................Phi-5 white LED x 1
Battery ..................................................AA Ni-MH 2.2Ah (GP220AAH) rechargeable battery x 2, or AA alkaline battery x 2
Battery charger .....................................CHA-2.2AH-2.4V (Only the rechargeable batteries supplied can be used.)
Operating time (Alkaline battery) ...........Hi : Approx. 9 hours (Approx. 7 hours), Low : Approx. 20 hours (Approx. 20
hours), Flash : Approx. 80 hours (Approx. 100 hours)
Standard charging time .........................Approx. 9 hours
Temperature range ................................Charging : 41˚F – 104˚F (5˚C – 40˚C)
Operating : 14˚F – 104˚F (-10˚C – 40˚C)
Recharge/discharge number of times ...About 300 times (until the rated capacity drops to 50%)
Dimensions/weight ...............................4-7/32” x 2-7/64” x 1-59/64” (107 x 53.5 x 49 mm) / 4.87 oz (138 g) (Including
rechargeable batteries supplied)
The specifi cations and design are subject to change without notice. *
Dial
*1 2-8-25, Kuwazu, Higashi
Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka 546-0041
Japan
Attn: CATEYE Customer Service
Phone : (06)6719-6863
Fax : (06)6719-6033
E-mail : [email protected]
URL : http://www.cateye.com
[For US Customers]
CATEYE AMERICA, INC.
2825 Wilderness Place Suite
1200, Boulder CO80301-5494
USA
Phone : 303.443.4595
Toll Free : 800.5CATEYE
Fax : 303.473.0006
E-mail : [email protected]
2-year Warranty: Light unit / Battery charger
(Deterioration of the battery is excluded.)
CatEye products are warranted to be free of defects from materials
and workmanship for a period of 2 years from original purchase. If the
product fails to work during normal use, CatEye will repair or replace
the defect at no charge. Service must be performed by CatEye or an
authorized retailer. To return the product, pack it carefully and enclose
the warranty certifi cate (proof of purchase) with instruction for repair.
Please write or type your name and address clearly on the warranty
certifi cate. Insurance, handling and transportation charges to CatEye
shall be borne by person desiring service. For UK and REPUBLIC OF
IRELAND consumers, please return to the place of purchase. This does
not affect your statutory rights.
CO.,LTD.