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Delrin canisters to complete your video, film or photographic package.

Explorer, Proteus and Apollo light canisters are designed to be mounted 
on a diver's waist belt, while the hands-free Goodman-style light head 
allows you maximum dexterity during the dive. Manufactured from a 
single piece of black Delrin, the tough Goodman-style head allows for 
hands-free operation while sitting cleanly on top of the diver's hand. The 
fully adjustable handle is hard-coated aluminum and can be ordered with 
an optional reserve knife attached. 

Lighting Systems Features

Explorer

•True sealed Delrin lid design; completely isolates battery compart-

ment from cord and light head

•Battery and lid connect with corrosion-resistant, solid-core gold-plat-

ed plugs; plugs are O-ring sealed to ensure leakproof lid

•New secure battery tray with stainless steel rods for additional pro-

tection

•Unique captured silicon switch boot integrated into new ergonomic 

Delrin switch protector

•"Halcyon Blue" lid O-ring and switch boot
•Solid Delrin canisters are longer to ease the stowing of the long pri-

mary hose; water-trap in bottom of canister and raised battery tray 
provide additional protection for the battery

•NiMH battery technology
•New dual-voltage 4amp charger with built-in cooling fan
•Many new features of the Explorer series are patent-pending

Proteus

•Traditional sealed lead acid batteries
•One-piece canister maintains maximum reliability
•110 or 220 volt charger

Apollo

•All of the features of our Explorer Systems
•HMI and HID light heads specifically crafted for 

video, film and photographic applications

All Halcyon Lights come standard with the 
following:

•Locking latches   
•Stainless Steel fittings 

Summary of Contents for Explorer

Page 1: ...1 Primary Light systems Halcyon DIR Dive Systems Explorer Apollo Proteus Lighting systems manual...

Page 2: ...mage to the product and could subsequently result in injury to the user WARNING This manual provides essential instructions for the proper operation inspection and care of your new Halcyon lighting pr...

Page 3: ...alogen Light Head Operation 9 10w HID Light Head Operation 11 Canister Lid 12 Halcyon Power Systems 13 Battery Charging 14 Battery Storage 16 Burn Testing 17 Transporting 19 Troubleshooting Your Halcy...

Page 4: ...our select group of demanding customers It is an instrument that we would not hesitate to take from the storeroom shelf directly to the water for an exploration dive Every Halcyon primary light is in...

Page 5: ...gs plugs are O ring sealed to ensure leakproof lid New secure battery tray with stainless steel rods for additional pro tection Unique captured silicon switch boot integrated into new ergonomic Delrin...

Page 6: ...to a given temperature before the arc can be restruck and light produced Halcyon HID lights only require a brief 15 30 second cooling period The ballast in an HID lighting system provides the proper s...

Page 7: ...z tube the inside surface of the reflector and the connecting wires Contamination can degrade lamp performance or cause premature failures If necessary clean the lamp by wiping with a lint free towel...

Page 8: ...pending can be adjusted from a laser like beam to a diffuse soft light with the mere twist of a dial The light head is fully focusable by turning the integrated knob on the back of the light head This...

Page 9: ...am forms a tight circle several feet in front of you allowing for brightest illumination and more convenient signaling to one s dive buddy Never leave your light on while at the surface Without the di...

Page 10: ...now working by turning the switch on while the battery is plugged in Do not allow halogen lights to burn above water for more than one minute If the light now works clean the assembly as discussed in...

Page 11: ...d by following these simple steps 1 Begin disassembly by removing the steel retaining ring from the inside edge of the front bezel Figure 1 Use a small screwdriver to pry the retaining ring out of its...

Page 12: ...itself to be a common problem you should be aware of the potential risk by not allowing the canister to sit over time with discharged batteries sealed inside Light Canister The light canister must ke...

Page 13: ...and plugged into the dummy holes on the battery cap so the light can be transported without a hot connection To charge the Explorer or Apollo battery firmly secure the charger s plug into the gold ed...

Page 14: ...mportant if you have left the light closed over time or for trans port after a deep discharge Always charge your battery with the pack removed from the canister Charging the Battery All of Halcyon s l...

Page 15: ...ned battery life due to overheating of the battery and the chance of fire or explosion of the battery from over charging Charger selection is so important to the life of your Explorer battery pack tha...

Page 16: ...ry pack disconnected from the light to eliminate loaded storage effects which in NiMH batteries can lead to increased self discharge Any Nickel Metal Hydride cell will off gas hydrogen when subjected...

Page 17: ...op rapidly within one minute A properly charged pack will slowly drop voltage from a high of around 13 to roughly 12 volts and should hold 12 volts for about an hour 5 The charger will enter a mainten...

Page 18: ...harge is practically certain to damage the battery s cells 6 Stay near the pack to monitor the voltage decay as the 10 volt limit is approached As the pack nears 10 volts the voltage will drop more ra...

Page 19: ...erly resetting the ballast by disconnecting waiting 15 seconds and then reconnecting the con nectors attached to the lid Are you using Halcyon replacement lamps Your ballast will not work with incorre...

Page 20: ...ght that works sporadically If your halogen light flickers or only works sporadically it is very likely to be the result of a poor connection It is possible that this weak connection is at the bulb an...

Page 21: ...ctioning outlet Be sure that this outlet is not controlled by a wall switch that may be shut off inadvertently Do not use an inverter to power your charger 2 Verify that the power light if available o...

Page 22: ...aged If it is dirty clean the O ring and the O ring groove with a clean cloth 2 Canister O rings should be cleaned prior to every dive by removing the O ring and cleaning the seating surface and O rin...

Page 23: ...Disconnecting the E O cords by pulling at an angle instead of straight out can also damage the connectors Bent connectors cannot be reliably repaired Use of E O cords in salt water requires extra cons...

Page 24: ...as been designed to ensure adequate return of charge while minimizing overcharge Effective control of overcharge exposure time and charge rate are all the most important factors in prolonging the life...

Page 25: ...dry lid are sealed breaking the seal will void your light s warranty Warning Your Halcyon Explorer battery pack and dry lid are built to exacting standards There are no user servicable parts in eithe...

Page 26: ...eceipt and present it whenever returning your light for warranty service Should your Halcyon lighting system prove to be defective for any reason other than those listed in the limitations section bel...

Page 27: ...ANY LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SOME STATES IN THE U S AND CERTAIN FOREIGN COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES...

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