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All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

The information in this document is subject to change without notice.

© 2005 NiteRider, Inc. All rights reserved.

D I S C O V E R   T H E   N I G H T !

Thank you for choosing the Evolution Smart™ system from

NiteRider, the innovator in technical lighting systems. The

Evolution Smart incorporates fast charging and NiteRider’s

patented “smart” battery and lamp technologies that extend

system life. The Evolution Smart system includes:

• Halogen lamp with four brightness levels and three flash

modes for safety

• Compact, lightweight nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery

• 2.5-hour fast charger

• Fuel (battery) gauge 

• Frame and helmet mounting

To get the most from your NiteRider light, we urge you to

familiarize yourself with the following safety and operation

instructions.

 

Summary of Contents for Evolution Smart

Page 1: ...Halogen NiMH U S E R G U I D E E v o l u t i o n S m a r t ...

Page 2: ...e innovator in technical lighting systems The Evolution Smart incorporates fast charging and NiteRider s patented smart battery and lamp technologies that extend system life The Evolution Smart system includes Halogen lamp with four brightness levels and three flash modes for safety Compact lightweight nickel metal hydride NiMH battery 2 5 hour fast charger Fuel battery gauge Frame and helmet moun...

Page 3: ... will damage the system If you need a submersible light NiteRider manufactures industrial grade dive light systems For information contact NiteRider Dive Lights at 858 268 3850 or visit www niteriderdive com R I D I N G A T N I G H T While the Evolution Smart will improve your control and enjoyment of night riding please remember that cycling at night is an inherently dangerous activity In additio...

Page 4: ... W A R R A N T Y NiteRider stands behind its products with the following warranties Lifetime warranty on all mechanical components 1 year on cables and connectors electronic components and printed circuit boards 180 days on rechargeable batteries and fast chargers 60 days on halogen bulbs To repair or replace your product while under warranty return it postage prepaid and insured with original sal...

Page 5: ...t Mount 7 Inserting the Headlamp 7 Mounting the Battery 8 Frame Mount 8 Pocket or Pack 9 Operation 10 Flash and Walking Modes 10 Fuel Gauge and Automatic Shut Off 11 Battery Charging and Care 12 Using the 2 5 hour Fast Charger 12 Battery Initialization 12 Smart Battery Protection 12 Storage Inside Back Cover Run Times Inside Back Cover ...

Page 6: ...y the contents of your Evolution Smart system A 15 Watt 6 Volt halogen headlamp B 4 5 Ah 6 Volt NiMH battery pocket frame mount C Charger power cord D Universal handlebar mount E 2 5 hour fast charger F Helmet mount G 36 helmet cord H Velcro cable tie A E B C F D G H ...

Page 7: ...ting the Battery on page 8 3 Connect the battery to the headlamp 4 To turn the light on for normal operation press and hold the headlamp power button for one second Cycle through the three brightness levels by pressing and releasing the power button 5 To access the flash and walking modes see Flash and Walking Modes on page 9 6 To turn the system off press and hold the power button for one second ...

Page 8: ...lowing the hinge to swing open Place the mount on the handlebar on the left side the stem orienting the rectangular notch in the slider clip to the rear Swing the hinge down to make contact with the handlebar Swing the hex bolt up seating the knob into its recess Turn the knob clockwise to tighten and secure the mount to the handlebar The UHM can be adjusted to accommodate any handlebar angle By l...

Page 9: ... two helmet vents circling each strap back to the upper edge of the corresponding clamp 4 Fasten the straps by inserting them into the clamps Inserting the Headlamp into the Handlebar or Helmet Mount Insert the headlamp mount into the handlebar or helmet mount slider clip from the rear of the slider clip forward Gently rocking the lamp as you slide it may help Do not push the release lever when in...

Page 10: ... if the headlamp is mounted to the handlebar do not place the battery in a pocket or pack Frame Mount 1 Thread the wide Velcro tie through the slots on the top of the battery clip 2 Attach the concave surface of the battery to a safe convenient location on the frame typically under the top or down tube placing the Velcro strap over the tube but under any shift or brake cables 3 Secure the handleba...

Page 11: ...ugh a helmet vent or along the outside of the helmet using the thin Velcro tie to secure the cord 2 Connect the helmet cord to the battery making sure the cord does not interfere with any moving parts 3 Simply place the battery in a pocket or pack ...

Page 12: ...tions Evolution Smart provides four flash and walking modes daylight walking S O S and strobe To enter flash walking mode press and hold the power button for approximately four seconds Cycle through the modes by pressing and releasing the power button To return to normal night operation press and hold the power button for one second Daylight mode pulses the beam at a rate that is highly visible to...

Page 13: ...EDs are brightly lit the battery is fully charged As the battery discharges one fourth increments of its capacity the green LEDs will go out one by one When the battery is near depletion the red LED will illuminate At this time the headlamp should be turned off and the battery recharged If use continues the halogen headlamp will automatically shut off to avoid overly discharging the battery ...

Page 14: ...hen the battery is fully charged the indicator light will turn green and charging will shut off automatically 4 Unplug the charger from the battery and wall socket grasping the connectors rather than the cables Leaving the battery and charger connected indefinitely will not harm the cells Battery Initialization Until the battery has been charged and discharged up to ten times you may experience sh...

Page 15: ...urning the lamp off at the appropriate time Storage Rechargeable batteries perform better and last longer if they are brought to a complete charge before storing and every 45 to 60 days when not in use Disconnect the battery from the headlamp and store the system in a cool dry place R U N T I M E S Setting Run Time hours Normal night operation 15 watts 1 45 10 watts 2 25 6 watts 3 00 Walking mode ...

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