Dive Rite HP50, User Manual

Page 1: ...July 2017 Rev A 24 Watt LED 24 Watt LED 24 Watt LED 24 Watt LED Lighting System Lighting System Lighting System Lighting System USER MANUAL USER MANUAL USER MANUAL USER MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...nual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate however it is subject to change Diving technology is constantly and rapidly evolving Please check www diverite com to ensure that you have the latest version of this manual Companies and or product names cited in the manual are trademarks belonging to their respective companies The HP50 Lighting System is manufactured in the USA by La...

Page 3: ...iption 4 Tech Specs 5 Important Warnings 8 Charging Maintaining the Batteries 9 Installing the Batteries 11 Mounting the Canister 13 Adjusting the Hand Mount 14 Hand Mount Attachment 15 Light Operation 16 Care Maintenance Storage 17 Dealing with a Flooded Light 18 Warranty Information 19 ...

Page 4: ...dheld battery pack and attaching the corded canister battery conversion the HP50 easily transforms from a compact lightweight travel companion to a rugged workhorse capable of boundary pushing multi hour technical dives A next generation multi die Cree XLamp XHP50 LED provides unparalleled output efficiency and reliability The HP50 is proudly designed manufactured and assembled in the USA ...

Page 5: ...sion uses 4 independent 18650 user replaceable batteries Canister battery options include a 100 watt hour Slimline Li Ion and a 150 watt hour Expedition Li Ion Both battery canister options are UN 38 3 test compliant and safe for air transport The 100 watt hour canister consists of two individual 50 watt hour packs and the 150 watt hour canister consists of three individual 50 watt hour packs The ...

Page 6: ... Power 3 hours on Medium Power 30 hours on Low Power 15 hours on Strobe Mode o Slimline Canister 3 hours on High Power 6 hours on Medium Power 60 hours on Low Power 30 hours on Strobe Mode o Expedition Canister 4 5 hours on High Power 9 hours on Medium Power 90 hours on Low Power 45 hours on Strobe Mode 4 hour burn time after light output step down from full power Charging time up to 8 hours from ...

Page 7: ...eter o Slimline Canister 9 in 22 88 cm height 2 6 in 6 6 cm diameter o Expedition Canister 11 in 27 94 cm height 2 6 in 6 6 cm Weight o Handheld 1 4 lbs 0 64 kg o Slimline Canister 3 6 lbs 1 63 kg o Expedition Canister 4 3 lbs 1 95 kg Buoyancy 1 25 lbs 0 56 kg in freshwater Depth Rating 500 feet 152 m Li Ion Smart Charger included Designed manufactured and assembled in the USA ...

Page 8: ...d can be turned 180 degrees and reinstalled for transport and storage The battery is not connected to the light in this position to prevent accidental activation With the lid installed in this position the internal battery packs also remain disconnected from each other Before using your HP50 Lighting System it is extremely important that you read and understand each warning as well as warnings and...

Page 9: ...he three 3 red battery receptacles on the battery pack It does not matter which plug connects to which socket 3 Plug the black connector on the Smart Charger into the center black battery receptacle on the battery back 4 Plug the Smart Charger into a wall outlet 5 Charging will not begin if the Smart Charger detects a missing battery or reversed connections 6 Allow the battery to fully charge It c...

Page 10: ... will blink to indicate that the battery is charging The battery is fully charged when all of the LEDs are lit solidly Maintaining the Batteries Store the batteries at room temperature and away from moisture Ideally store batteries in a 30 50 charge condition to maximize life The canister battery is O ring sealed in the canister to prevent any moisture from contacting the cells and should not be r...

Page 11: ...batteries in the handheld battery tube or using the canister battery adapter Installing the Handheld Batteries 1 Install the four individual 18650 batteries into the battery carrier lining up the plus and minus indications on the batteries and the carrier 2 Slide the battery carrier into the battery body tube with the contact rings facing out ...

Page 12: ...the light head Make sure they are clean and undamaged 2 Screw the canister adapter onto the light head 3 Check that the red O ring is installed on the canister lid and that the O ring is clean and not damaged There is no need to lubricate this O ring Lubrication can attract dirt which prevents proper sealing 4 Install the battery lid onto the battery canister so that the four banana plug pins alig...

Page 13: ...ou desire on your diving system configuration You don t need to be able to reach a switch on the canister The HP50 canister comes with the Quick Belt Mount for mounting it to the waist belt of your harness or backplate Mounting the Canister 1 Remove the Quick Mount elastic band from the canister by pulling the band over the bottom of the canister 2 Slip the elastic band around your waist belt or o...

Page 14: ...or right hand It attaches to the hand using the adjustable elastic strap The open end of the hand mount is for the thumb and helps to keep the light secure and in place on your hand while diving Adjusting the Hand Mount 1 Slide your hand into the hand mount placing your thumb through the open end on the side of the hand mount ...

Page 15: ...o the retainers Hand Mount Attachment The HP50 light head can be attached to the hand mount with it on or off of your hand The light mount is spring loaded to hold the light in place and makes it easy to attach and remove the light Right Hand Attachment 1 Line up the clip on the base of the light head with the receiver on the hand mount 2 Slip the front of the striker plate on the light head under...

Page 16: ...t 1 Unscrew the two mounting screws to remove the receiver from the hand mount 2 Turn the receiver 180 degrees and reattach it to the hand mount 3 Follow the instructions above for attaching the HP50 to the hand mount Light Operation The HP50 has a rotary magnetic on off switch that can easily be operated underwater even with thick gloves Turning the Light On or Off ...

Page 17: ...e seconds it will start back in High mode when turned on again Care Maintenance and Storage With proper care and service your HP50 Lighting System can provide you with years of safe enjoyable use Without proper care your HP50 can become damaged and be either unserviceable or dangerous to use Prior to taking the light underwater ensure that all O rings and latches are secure Thoroughly inspecting y...

Page 18: ...he batteries following the instructions provided The two head O rings should be kept clean and lubricated with a light coating of silicone grease and replaced annually See your Authorized Dive Rite dealer for replacement O rings Dive Rite P N RP9992 RED The battery canister lid O ring should NOT be greased It should be kept clean and wiped down between dives This O ring should also be replaced ann...

Page 19: ...facturer s warranty Negligence accidental damage commercial rental use or abuse are not covered under warranty Lights carry the Dive Rite s general one year warranty Floods broken bulbs broken lenses or punctured cords are not covered under warranty unless they are the result of a direct manufacturer defect Battery packs and individual battery cells are covered by a 90 day warranty from time of pu...