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5.11 Light For Life

®

 Hardwiring Instructions

Important Notice:

This product requires very low resistance 

connections.  Most rechargeable products do 

not require the same low resistance connections 

because their power consumption is very low 

during charging.  The 5.11 Light for Life

®

 charges 

at 65 watts, and it is very important to follow these 

directions.  All connections need to be soldered 

and crimped in order to reduce resistance in all 

connections.

The base cigarette plug contains an 8 amp fast-blow 

fuse that protects your vehicle’s electrical system. 

If the fuse in the cigarette plug fails, there is likely 

an issue with the base or flashlight, in which case 

you should call customer service at 1-888-511-4LFL 

(4535). 

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Summary of Contents for 5.11 Tactical Series

Page 1: ...Hardwiring Instructions TAC5378_LFL_VehicleInstall_Rev indd 1 9 3 10 10 58 AM ...

Page 2: ...ges at 65 watts and it is very important to follow these directions All connections need to be soldered and crimped in order to reduce resistance in all connections The base cigarette plug contains an 8 amp fast blow fuse that protects your vehicle s electrical system If the fuse in the cigarette plug fails there is likely an issue with the base or flashlight in which case you should call customer...

Page 3: ...ase without an 8 amp fast blow in line fuse Do not splice into existing ground or power wires Do not share crimp connectors with any other electrical device Do not use multiple butt connectors on a single run of wire The base positive wire should exist on its own fuse Do not share power with other devices TAC5378_LFL_VehicleInstall_Rev indd 3 9 3 10 10 58 AM ...

Page 4: ... with 14 AWG wire leads Littelfuse part number 01500079Z 1 Step down butt connector for 14 AWG to 18 AWG Crimp solder and heat shrink style National Standard Parts part number ML56 16 1 18 AWG stud ring terminal National Standard Parts part number ML116 14 1 14 AWG 8 stud spade terminal National Standard Parts part number ML214 08 TAC5378_LFL_VehicleInstall_Rev indd 4 9 3 10 10 58 AM ...

Page 5: ...butt connector Crimp solder and heat shrink style National Standard Parts part number ML5 14 4 18 AWG 10 stud spade terminal National Standard Parts part number ML216 10 5 18 AWG 8 stud spade terminal National Standard Parts part number ML216 08 6 14 AWG 10 stud spade terminal National Standard Parts part number ML214 10 7 14 AWG 8 stud spade terminal National Standard Parts part number ML214 08 8...

Page 6: ...nnection either on the positive battery terminal or inside a fuse box The circuit that you choose must have a current rating of at least 10 amps Also choose a suitable ground connection either on the vehicle chassis on the negative terminal of the battery or inside a fuse box The ideal 12 volt connection is one that is hot at all times rather than one that requires the key to be in ACC or START po...

Page 7: ...e reliable connection 9 Insert one of the in line fuse holder wires into the large side of the same step down butt connector Crimp this connection using the 14 AWG crimp tool Pull lightly on the wire to ensure a reliable connection a If the base is to be located further from the 12 volt connection than the factory base wire will allow you will need to connect an appropriate length of 14 AWG primar...

Page 8: ...4 AWG crimp tool Heat the connection until the heat shrink tightens around the connection 12 Insert the negative base wire into the heat shrink end of the 18 AWG terminal connector appropriate for the ground connection you selected previously Crimp the connection using the 18 AWG crimp tool Heat the connection until the heat shrink tightens around the connection a If the base will be located furth...

Page 9: ...the negative battery terminal the vehicle chassis or inside a fuse box If possible secure the connection with a washer and locknut 14 Do not splice into existing ground or power wires 15 Do not share crimp connectors with any other device 16 Do not use multiple butt connectors on a single run of wire 17 Connect the positive terminal connector to the 12 volt post in your vehicle s fuse box or on th...

Page 10: ... blinking does not increase in speed or is not solid the positive and negative wires may have been switched during installation b If blue LED does not light at all i The fuse may be blown Remove the 8 amp fuse and check that it is not blown i The selected circuit may not be energized or may require the key to be in the ACC or START position ii An electrical connection may be bad Pull on wires at e...

Page 11: ... the circuit is correctly protected Put the 8 amp fuse back in the dual fuse holder d Leave the flashlight in the base for four hours This will allow the flashlight time to maintain proper condition of the cells and will maintain the best performance with the flashlight TAC5378_LFL_VehicleInstall_Rev indd 11 9 3 10 10 58 AM ...

Page 12: ...USA 95356 www 511Tactical com Copyright 2010 5 11 Tactical All rights reserved Light For Life Service Center Numbers USA Call 1 888 511 4LFL 4535 Europe Call 46 40 467 388 TAC5378 Rev 9 10 TAC5378_LFL_VehicleInstall_Rev indd 12 9 3 10 10 58 AM ...

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