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compatible with power worldwide, so it’s easy to keep a spare cell ready to go.
(Spare cells are available
separately.)
The
Fire~Fly 3
may be used with a standard, non-rechargeable CR123 cell, but this does not give the best
performance. Using the CR123 cell will not give full (max) brightness, but if necessary it can provide
sufficient light for some time.
Special precautions:
The
Fire~Fly 3
is a high-performance light. There are some things to note about the light that may be
unfamiliar to the newcomer:
Warning: The light will get hot!
Due to the high power of the light, when in
max
mode, and to a lesser
extent in
high
mode, the light will heat up.
This is normal,
and means that the heatsinking designed into the
light is working properly. The
Luxeon III
® emitter needs to be kept under a certain maximum temperature,
and the heatsinking conducts the heat away from the emitter to allow this to happen.
For best performance of
the light
, and comfort to the user, hold the light in the hand while using it in
max
mode. The hand provides
additional cooling, and keeps the overall light temperature lower.
When picking the light up after it has
been on unattended for some time, be careful of the heat.
Caution: Limit use of
max
mode to 30-45 seconds.
Due to the heat produced, and the strain that
max
mode
places on the battery, it is best to minimize use of
max
mode.
High
mode is usually sufficient for most
situations that require a lot of light, and extends the runtime of the charge in the battery.
Caution: Use only the battery supplied with the light or exact replacements.
The battery used in the
Fire~Fly 3
flashlight is a high-performance unit. The battery is a protected Lithium-Ion cell (type RCR123).
This means that the voltage it produces is higher than a standard non-rechargeable lithium cell (CR123 cell),
so
it should not be used to replace a CR123 cell in other applications – it can damage them
.
Warning
:
The RCR123 cell must not be overcharged, over-discharged, or short-circuited.
While the
cell included with this flashlight contains a protective circuit to prevent any of these conditions, it is best to
avoid these conditions altogether. The
Fire~Fly 3
driver circuit is designed to prevent over-discharge of the
cell, and the included Nano charger prevents over-charging of the cell. Under normal usage conditions, the
user does not need to be concerned about these conditions. For best safety, do not use an unprotected
Lithium-Ion battery in the
Fire~Fly 3
.
Use of an unprotected cell in the
Fire~Fly 3
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will void the
warranty.
Warning:
General safety concerns with Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) cells:
-do not overcharge
-do not over-discharge – this shortens the lifespan of the cell
-do not short-circuit cell
-do not allow cell to get wet
-do not heat or dispose of in fire (can cause explosion)
-do not puncture cell
-recycle battery where proper facilities exist