RECHARGEABLE HEADLIGHT
HL-EL340RC
Pat. and Design Pat. Pending
Copyright© 2011 CATEYE Co., Ltd. EL34RC-110221 066640702 1
ENG
Low
ON
(Hi)
OFF
Flash
1 sec.
Double press
Double press
Hi
1 sec.
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
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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
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to move the bracket, and securely tighten it after
adjustment.
CAUTION!:
Be sure to tighten the dial by hand. When you tighten
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it too hard with a tool, the screw thread may be
stripped.
Check the dial and screw (*1) on the bracket periodi-
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cally, and use them without any loosening.
Round off the cut edge of the bracket strap to prevent
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injury.
COMPONENTS
Light unit
H-34N Bracket
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
H-34N Bracket
Special nickel-hydride
rechargeable battery x 2
(Ni-MH 2.2Ah GP220AAH)
CHA-2.2AH-2.4V
SPARE PARTS
5338827N
5341890
Switch
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.
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In preparation for unexpected battery shutoff, we recommend you carry a spare
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battery.
If the light unit or parts become dirty with mud, etc., clean with a soft cloth which
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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
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mounted too close, the transmission may be affected adversely.
This product has waterproof features that allow you to use it in light rain (ANSI/
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NEMA FL1). Do not use it in heavy rain.
Operate the switch after you stop your bicycle.
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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
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 ad-
dress 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.
2-8-25, Kuwazu, Higashi Sumiyoshi-ku, Osaka 546-0041 Japan
Attn: CATEYE Customer Service Section
Phone : (06)6719-6863
Fax
: (06)6719-6033
E-mail : [email protected]
URL : http://www.cateye.co.jp
Service & Research Address for USA
CATEYE Service and Research Center
1705 14th St. 115 Boulder, CO 80302
Phone
: 303.443.4595
Toll Free : 800.5CATEYE
Fax
: 303.473.0006
URL
: http://www.cateye.com
CO.,LTD.
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.
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Do not use a new battery in combination with an old battery.
Be sure to install batteries in the correct direction.
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Remove and store batteries when you will not use the light for a long period of time.
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Otherwise, batteries may leak liquid, which may result in failure.
HOW TO USE
1
Lighting (lighting pattern selection)
The ON/OFF and lighting pattern are selected using a switch.
Switch
Standard continuous lighting time
ON
↔
OFF
: Long press
Hi
↔
Low
: Single press
Flash
: Quick double press
Hi
: About 9 hours
Low
: About 20 hours
Flash : About 80 hours
When returning from Flash to ON (Hi or Low), it returns to the ON
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mode used previously.
Remaining battery capacity
When the switch (indicator) lights up red, the battery is almost shutoff. Charge or
replace the battery as soon as possible.
2
How to charge
DANGER!!:
Do not to charge when dry batteries
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are installed.
Be sure to use CatEye rechargeable
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battery and battery charger. The battery
charger is indoor use only.
Commercially available rechargeable
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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 outlet.
2
When the switch (indicator) lights up
red, charging starts.
When the switch fl ashes red, it
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indicates a charge error. Disconnect
the plug, and charge again.
When the switch red light turns 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. 8 hours
Charging and lighting times are approximate values, and will vary
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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.
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Dial
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