Nitecore EA81 User Manual Download Page 1

User  Manual

Features

·  

Utilizes a CREE XHP50 LED

·  

Maximum output up to 2150 lumens

·  

High efficiency circuit board provides up to 810 hours runtime

· Boasts a peak beam intensity of 53,300cd and a throw distance up to 462 

meters

· Five brightness levels and three special modes to select from
· A micro-textured reflector offers wide angle lighting
· Featuring Advanced Temperature Regulation (ATR) technology to 

dynamically adjust output performance according to its internal temperature

· Direct access to ultralow and turbo modes
· Innovative dual switch offers user-friendly interface
· Integrated power indicator light displays remaining battery power ( Chinese 

Patent:ZL201220057767.4)

· Reverse polarity protection prevents damage from incorrectly inserted 

batteries

· Stainless steel retaining ring protects core components from damage
· Toughened ultra-clear mineral glass with anti-reflective coating
· Constructed from aerospace grade aluminum alloy
· Robust HAIII military grade hard-anodized
· Waterproof in accordance with IPX-8 (two-meter submersible)
· 1.5 meters impact resistance
· Tail stand capability

Dimensions

Length: 193mm (7.6”)

Head diameter: 60mm (2.36”)

Tube diameter: 41.8mm (1.65”)

Weight

282g (9.95oz)(without battery)

Operation Instructions 

Battery Installation 

1. Insert batteries with the positive (+) and negative (-) ends 

corresponding to the diagram on the inside of the battery 

compartment.

2. Tighten the tailcap by aligning the two gold pins on the inside of the 

tailcap with the corresponding holes on the flashlight bottom and 

rotating clockwise.

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Output & Runtime

ATR Technology

Advanced temperature regulation (ATR) technology allows EA81 to
dynamically adjust output performance based on its internal temperature.
This prevents damage from overheating and prolongs its working life.

Changing Batteries

Batteries should be replaced when any of the following occurs: The  
output appears to be dim or the flashlight becomes unresponsive.

Maintenance

Every 6 months, threads should be wiped with a clean cloth followed by 
a thin coating of silicon-based lubricant.

Warranty Service

All NITECORE® products are warranted for quality. Any defective / 
malfunction NITECORE® product can be repaired free of charge for a 
period of 60 months (5 years) from the date of purchase. Beyond 60 
months (5 years), a limited warranty applies, covering the cost of labor 
and maintenance, but not the cost of accessories or replacement parts.
         The warranty is nullified in all of the following situations:
1. The product(s) is/are broken down, reconstructed and/or modified by 
unauthorized parties.
2. The product(s) is/are damaged through improper use.
3. The product(s) is/are damaged by leakage of batteries.
For the latest information on NITECORE® products and services, please 
contact a local NITECORE® distributor or send an email to 
[email protected]

All images, text and statements specified herein this user manual are 

for reference purpose only. Should any discrepancy occurs between this 
manual and information specified on www.nitecore.com, information on 
our official website shall prevail. Sysmax Industry Co., Ltd. reserves the 
rights to interpret and amend the content of this document at any time 
without prior notice.

®

The All-Round Flashlight Expert

TURBO

HIGH

MID

LOW

LUMENS

1200

LUMENS

2150

LUMENS

460

LUMENS

80

1

h

45

min

2

h

30

min

ULTRALOW

LUMEN

1

810

h

32

h

7

h

462m 

(Beam Distance)

53300cd 

(Peak Beam Intensity)

 IPX-8, 2m 

(Waterproof and Submersible)

1.5m 

(Impact Resistant)

Tips

Inserting batteries in a dark environment: Two of the four battery slots in 
the EA81’s battery compartment feature grooves indicating that batteries 
should be inserted with the negative (-) ends facing forward, while the two 
slots with no grooves require the batteries to be inserted with the positive 
(+) ends facing forward. In this way, batteries can be inserted correctly 
through tactile feedback alone.
Upon loading the batteries, the power indicator light will blink to indicate 
the battery power. Please refer to the “Power Tips” section of this manual 
for details.

WARNING

1. Do not mix rechargeable with non-rechargeable batteries.

2. Do not mix batteries of different types/brands.

On/Off Operation

 

To turn on: press the on/off switch     to turn the light on
To turn off: press the on/off switch     again to turn the light off

Standby Mode

With the light turned on, press and hold the on/off switch     for more than 
one second to turn off the light and activate location beacon function. The 
blue power indicator will flash once every three seconds to indicate the 
location of the EA81. In this mode, the EA81 can keep running on 8 × AA 
batteries for 1 year.

NOTE: 

With the power indicator off in standby mode, the EA81 can stay 

in standby mode for 2 years with 8 × AA batteries. 

Brightness Levels

 

With the light turned on, press the mode switch     to cycle through 
brightness levels of ultralow, low, medium, high and turbo. The EA81 has 
memory effect. When it is switched on, the EA81 will enter the brightness 

level last used.

Instant Ultralow/Turbo 

Instant ultra-low: with the light turned off, press the on/off switch     for 
more than one second to ultralow (1 lumen);
Instant turbo: with the light turned off, press the mode switch     for more 
than one sencond to enter turbo (2150 lumens).

Special Modes (Strobe/Location/SOS)

With the light turned on, press the mode switch     for more than one 
second to enter strobe mode. To cycle through all three modes of Strobe / 
Location / SOS, simply press the mode switch     for more than one 
second again. To exit special modes, simply press the on/off switch     .

Strobe ready 

With the light turned off, press the mode switch     twice in quick 
succession to enter strobe mode instantly. To exit, simply press any 
button and the light will be turned off.

Lockout/Unlock

With the light turned on, press and hold both switches for more than one 
second until the flashlight is switched off and enters lockout mode. In this 
mode, the EA81 can continue working on 8 × AA batteries for over 2 
years.
Lockout mode prevents accidental activation of the flashlight. To exit 
lockout mode, simply press and hold both switches for more than one 
second again.

NOTE:

When the EA81 is kept in a backpack or left unused for extended periods, 
Nitecore recommends removing the batteries to cut off power, thus 
preventing parasitic battery drain or accidental activation of the flashlight.

Power Tips

Each time batteries are inserted, or the mode switch is pressed with
EA81 turned off, the blue LEDs will blink to indicate battery levels

1. Three times for battery levels over 50%;
2. Twice for battery levels below 50%;
3. Once for battery levels close to depletion (below 10%).

EA81

TYPE

Nominal voltage

Compatible

Primary AA battery

AA

1.5V

Y (Recommended)

Rechargeable AA battery

AA

1.2V

Y (Recommended)

Primary AA Lithium battery

L91

1.5V

Primary LiFePO4 battery

14500

3.2V

Rechargeable Li-ion battery

14500

3.7V

N (Banned)

N (Banned)

NOTICE

The above data has been measured in accordance with the international

flashlight testing standards ANSI/NEMA FL1 using 8 x 1.2V 2450mAh AA

batteries under laboratory conditions. The data may vary slightly during

real-world use due to battery type, individual usage habits and

environmental factors.

Accessories 

Quality holster, lanyard, 

spare O-ring

Battery Options

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