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Lights that have been discharged and then left sitting in a sealed canister
over time should be opened prior to actuating the switch. While the risk of
gas ignition is limited, the risk should treated with respect.
Warning
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To reduce the risk of gas accumulation, open the canister and
allow the gas to vent before use. Venting the canister is especially
important if you have left the light closed over time or for transport
after a deep discharge. Always charge your battery with the pack
removed from the canister.
Charging the Battery
All of Halcyon's lights utilize the highest quality NiMH batteries, providing
years of consistent use. However, even the best batteries are only as good
as the manner in which they are maintained. Batteries should always be
charged as soon as possible after use and not left to sit for long periods in
a discharged state. While NiMH batteries do not experience the reduced
discharge effect known as "memory," they can be damaged if left at low
voltage levels. The charger provided with your light will charge the batteries
up to capacity and then turn off automatically provide a maintenance charge.
Batteries tend to slowly discharge if left over time, especially if exposed to
extremes of heat or cold. Your Halcyon charger is designed to top the battery
pack back to a full charge when left connected to the battery during storage.
Halcyon recommends that you always store your battery pack connected
to your battery charger if you plan to use your light within a few week's
time. If the battery is going to be left unused for several weeks or months,
you should charge it up, disconnect the battery and charger, and top off the
battery prior to the next use. If the battery is to be stored without use for a
long period, top it off with a recovery charge every six months.
Charging your Explorer, Eos or Apollo battery pack (NiMH Batteries)
Proper charging of your Explorer battery pack is essential to ensure a long
NiMH battery life. If the charger is not properly designed and matched to
the battery's voltage, chemistry and configuration, the result can be poor
performance of the battery due to insufficient charge, shortened 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 that the use of any charger other than the
Halcyon NiMH charger will void your Halcyon warranty. The Halcyon Explorer
charger has been specially designed to charge the Explorer 4.5, 9 and 13.5
battery packs and should not be used with any other make or type of battery.
The Explorer charger cannot be used with Halcyon's previous models that
use lead acid battery packs.
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