The charger has four interchangeable power cords:
#22050 12V DC Direct Wire cord (DC2)
#22666 100V AC cord with wall transformer
#22311 120V AC 60 Hz cord with wall transformer
#22665 120V AC 60 Hz cord with wall
#22051 12V DC cord with cigarette lighter plug (DCI)
transformer for Ultra Fast Charger/PB Charger
#22664 230V AC 50-60 Hz cord with wall transformer
A triangular plate with two recessed contacts is located on the head of the Stinger opposite the switch button.
This plate fits into a mating recess in the charger. The Stinger may be inserted into the charger in two basic ways.
You may either place the barrel between the charger arms with the switch facing out, and pull the Stinger head
between the arms until it locks into place, or simply press the Stinger head (switch out) into the gap in the arms.
This will force the arms apart and allow the head to enter into its proper position. This insertion method allows the
Stinger to be mounted with almost zero clearance at its ends.
Before mounting a Streamlight charger in a vehicle, please read the following section.
INSTALLING A DIRECT WIRE CHARGER
The 12V DC Direct Wire Charge Cord (#22050) is offered for those who would like to permanently mount a
Streamlight charger in their vehicle.
important
:
Before making electrical connections in a vehicle, keep in mind that a shorted auto battery can deliver
hundreds of amperes, which can easily start a fire. Make all connections with insulated lugs or other connectors
intended for such use. Be sure that your installation is fused.
The Stinger when charging on a standard charger draws a constant .2 amperes from a vehicle.
If the optional fast charger is used, it will draw between .5 and .7 amps for up to 2 1/2 hours during the fast charge period.
During maintenance charge, current is pulsing and effectively draws .1 amps until fast charge is re-started.
We ordinarily recommend that the charger be connected directly to the battery, through a 1-5 amp fuse, or that it
be connected to an unswitched terminal on the vehicle fuse block. However if the vehicle is used infrequently, the
charger should be connected to an ignition key-switched terminal to avoid draining the vehicle battery. If this is
the case, it may be preferable to use an AC charger rather than leaving the Stinger in a vehicle to ensure that the
Stinger receives a full charge.
The optional Stinger fast charger should always be connected to an unswitched power source to prevent repeated
and unnecessary fast charge initiation.
When connecting the charger to a fuse block, the power lead goes to the connector that is dead with the fuse
removed.
The striped power lead is positive and the unmarked lead is negative. Since the charger body is electrically isolated
from the charge circuit, positive ground installations are not a problem. The Stinger is diode protected and if con-
nected in reverse polarity simply won’t operate until connected properly.
CHARGING
Fully charge your Stinger before first use. Several charge/discharge cycles may be necessary to achieve full bat-
tery capacity. The Stinger is designed to be left in the charger continuously when not in use. This will ensure the
Stinger is always ready for use, and there is no danger of overcharge. See
Care and Use of Nickel-Cadmium
Batteries
for additional battery information.
To charge the Stinger, first turn off and insert it into the charger. The LED in the charger should light, indicating
charge current is flowing. A full charge will take approximately ten (10) hours, 2.5 hours for fast charging. The
Stinger should run for more than one (1) hour after a full charge.
note
:
Leaving the lamp on after it becomes noticeably dim can reduce the useful life of the battery.
FAST CHARGING
If you have purchased a Stinger with an optional Fast Charger, the Stinger Fast Charger will charge a fully depleted
Stinger battery in good condition within 2.5 hours. When the Stinger is placed into the fast charger, the red LED will
blink rapidly a few times then glow, indicating the fast charge rate (700 ma) is being applied. Special circuitry senses
when the battery has received a full charge, switches to a lower “maintenance” charge rate and causes the LED to
blink, indicating the maintenance rate is being applied and that the Stinger has received a full charge. A secondary
safety circuit will discontinue the fast rate after approximately 3.5 hours if for any reason the primary circuit fails to
terminate the fast charge.
