Light for Life PC3.300, User Manual

Page 1: ...rmance allow your light to charge for a minimum of 24 hours before routine use For enhanced performance for the lifetime of your light always store the light in charging mode on its charger when not in use TAC5382_PC3300_userGuide_510 indd 1 5 10 10 4 38 PM ...

Page 2: ...rating Instructions A On Off Operations B Charging the PC3 300 C Mounting the PC3 300 D Hardwiring Installation Instructions E AC Adapter Instructions II Care and Use of Flashlight and Charger III Safety Precautions IV Safe Disposal of Waste Electrical Products V Technical Specifications VI Certifications VII Warranty and Service Information VIII Frequently Asked Questions TAC5382 5 10 TAC5382_PC3...

Page 3: ...r purchase of the PC3 300 Flashlight The PC3 300 Congratulations on your purchase of the PC3 300 Flashlight The PC3 300 Congratulations on your purchase of the PC3 300 Flashlight The PC3 300 is a rugged professional flashlight with FlashPoint power technology The revolutionary 90 second recharge allows the user to maximize the flashlight s incredible features without the need for batteries or repl...

Page 4: ...o three different configurations for the button depending on the type of flashlight purchased The three different configurations are identified as P1 P2 and P3 P1 1 Peak from any mode hold down button and keep it down release button and revert to previous mode 2 Standard single click 3 Strobe double click Click once from any mode to turn flashlight off P2 1 Peak single click 2 Ramp hold button dow...

Page 5: ...lashlight please Charge the PC3 300 flashlight for 24 hours before routine use Store the PC3 300 flashlight on the charger when not in use The flashlight can be used immediately out of the box using the standard 90 second charge Once the 24 hour charge cycle is complete the flashlight will continue to recharge in only 90 seconds The light is designed to be placed on the charger and stored while pl...

Page 6: ...arger unit at any time during the charge cycle without negative effects Removing the PC3 300 flashlight before the blue light turns a steady glow results in an incomplete charge and reduced flashlight run time After the initial charge cycle there may be brief periods of additional LED activity This is perfectly normal as it indicates the ongoing maintenance of the energy stored in the capacitors O...

Page 7: ...hows the 2 recommended charger orientations 4 Insert the cigarette plug end of the power cord into the vehicle s cigarette lighter or 12V accessory outlet 5 Do not remove the cigarette lighter plug from the cord The cigarette lighter plug contains a mandatory fuse and ensures proper polarity with the vehicle s electrical system For questions please contact the service team of 5 11 Tactical at 866 ...

Page 8: ...eral equipment CAUTION ONLY QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIANS SHOULD ATTEMPT TO HARDWIRE OR PERMANENTLY INSTALL THE CHARGING UNIT INTO A VEHICLE S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM The existing cigarette plug connector contains an 8 amp fast blow fuse that must be replaced with an equivalent value if it is ever removed from the charger s power cord All wire runs should be short as possible and use 14AWG wire All wire...

Page 9: ... of the dual line cord into the female receptacle on the Adapter 2 Insert the large end of the line cord into your AC power source 3 Connect the large female cigarette plug on the adapter to the male plug attached to the flashlight charger On Off Operations The 5 11 AC adapter does not contain a separate on off switch and will be fully energized and operational as soon as it is plugged into an AC ...

Page 10: ...9 Keep foreign objects out of the charger base III Safety Precautions DANGER DO NOT REACH INTO WATER TO RETRIEVE THE CHARGER UNIT OR ADAPTER IF IT IS STILL PLUGGED IN WARNING To reduce the risk of product malfunction and personal injury due to shock or burns do not expose the charger unit or adapter to water liquid or exces sive condensation WARNING If the charging unit or adapter is saturated by ...

Page 11: ...es as this may cause severe damage to eyesight CAUTION Although the PC3 300 Flashlight is designed to be splash proof full submer sion of the flashlight is not recommended All use not in conformance with instructions will void warranty CAUTION Do not attempt to service the flashlight adapter or charger unit in any way Do not insert metal objects into the charger unit or flashlight contact holes do...

Page 12: ... 888 511 4LFL 4535 in the U S and 46 40 467 388 in Europe IV Safe Disposal of Waste Electrical Products If at any time in the future you should need to dispose of the PC3 300 flashlight or any of its parts please note that waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste Please recycle where facilities exist and check with your local authority for disposal and recycling adv...

Page 13: ...Certified to CAN CSA Std C22 2 60950 1 VII Warranty and Service Information Light For Life Limited Warranty 5 11 Inc 5 11 warrants each Light For Life product Product sold by 5 11 or its authorized dealers to be free of defects in materials or workmanship for as long as you own the Product or for the maximum period allowed by the laws of your jurisdiction if less Please note however that 5 11 warr...

Page 14: ...u THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY PROVIDED BY 5 11 RELATING TO THE PRODUCT AND TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW 5 11 DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES What You Will Need to Do To return a defective product for warranty service please call us at 1 888 511 4LFL 4535 in the U S and 46 40 467 388 in Europe If 5 11 determines that the product is defective 5 11 will either ...

Page 15: ...flashlight maintains optimum performance when left on the charger when not in use Q Why won t my 12 volt AC adapter work with my charger A Please ensure that your 12 volt AC adapter is rated for a minimum of 7 amps Many typical AC adapters have ratings of less than 7 amps Please see the 5 11 website or contact our customer service team at 1 866 451 1726 to purchase a 5 11 AC adapter Q Why won t my...

Page 16: ...nit uses very little battery power once it has completed its charge cycle and the blue light stops flashing The low power consump tion of the charger will not compromise your car s battery when leaving the flashlight stored in the charger and connected through the DC plug Q How many times may I recharge the flashlight before the capaci tors no longer hold a charge A The flashlight has been designe...

Page 17: ...htning bolt Each time an ordinary battery charges and discharges it converts electricity into a chemical bond and vice versa During each charge the chemicals wear down and over time the batteries lose their ability to retain a charge Q Are these lights intrinsically safe or do they have a Class or Div rating A The PC3 300 is currently not rated as intrinsically safe Q May the flashlight be used in...

Page 18: ...wn charging all together if no trickle is required A Our FlashPoint Power Technology monitors the flashlight s recharge re quirements to ensure that the flashlight is always ready to go The charger does not trickle charge It is either on or off Q What are the physical dimensions of the PC3 300 A The PC3 300 is approximately 8 75 inches long is 2 0 inches wide at the lens has a barrel diameter of 1...

Page 19: ...rent configurations for the button depending on the type of flashlight purchased The three different configurations are identified as P1 P2 and P3 P1 1 Peak from any mode hold down button and keep it down release button and revert to previous mode 2 Standard single click 3 Strobe double click P2 1 Peak single click 2 Ramp hold button down and keep it down and light will steadily increase in bright...

Page 20: ... tested our flashlights to 20ºC Because the flashlight does not use batteries it can operate without any loss of performance at very low temperatures The electronics are not adversely affected by cold tempera tures Q Is the flashlight water resistant and or water proof Is it safe to use in heavy rains A The flashlight is water resistant and it may safely be used in heavy rain It is recommended how...

Page 21: ... beam compare to a single LED multiple lumen tactical light beam A The three LEDs are seen as one tight beam because of how the optics were designed You cannot tell the difference between the beam emitted by the three LEDs in the flashlight as compared to single LED flashlights Q Does this flashlight have a dual low hi setting I need the ability to use the low setting to save my night vision but I...

Page 22: ...ay the shipping costs for the replacement light and for the current light to be shipped to the repair facility Q How long will it take my flashlight to be repaired A In the event your flashlight needs to be replaced you will receive your replacement flashlight within a few days from the time of your call to 5 11 In the case where your light is to be repaired and returned to you there is a week of ...

Page 23: ...ies so you may get an occasional question as you go through the x ray check in security Typically if you turn the flashlight on to demonstrate it s a working device and communicate that there are capacitors inside the flashlight in stead of batteries the security team clears the flashlight for air transit inside the cabin TAC5382_PC3300_userGuide_510 indd 23 5 10 10 4 39 PM ...

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