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• Do not expose this unit to extremely high temperatures.
• Do not drop or throw spotlight.
• Do not crush, cut, pull or expose the cord to extreme heat.
• Use in a dry location only.
• Except for the H3, 100 watt bulb, there are no user-serviceable parts inside. Do not attempt to disassemble any parts of the unit.
• To reduce risk of damage to plug and cord, pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting.
• When changing bulb, use a soft cloth. Oil from skin may damage bulb.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on purchasing your new 12 Volt DC Corded Halogen Spotlight.
Read this Instruction Manual and follow the
instructions carefully before using your new spotlight.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Operating the spotlight
1. Insert the 12 Volt DC Plug into the accessory outlet of your vehicle or a portable 12 volt power source.
2. To turn on the spotlight, slide the Power On/Off Switch to the ON position (up).
3. To turn off the spotlight, slide the Power On/Off Switch to the OFF position (down).
Notes:
When using a vehicle’s 12 volt DC accessory outlet as a power source, be aware that some vehicles require you to turn on the ignition to power the
accessory outlet. Manufacturer strongly recommends that you leave the ignition of the vehicle turned on (NOT in the accessory position) while operating
the spotlight to avoid draining the vehicle battery.
When not in use, always turn off the light and disconnect the 12V DC power cord from the accessory outlet of your vehicle or other DC power source.
WARNING: TO AVOID THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE:
• Never connect the unit to a positive grounded vehicle.
• The 12V DC Power Cord must only be connected to batteries with a nominal output voltage of 12 volts. The unit will not operate
from a 6 volt battery and will sustain permanent damage if connected to a 24 volt battery.
Using the hanging hook
The hanging hook at top allows you to position the spotlight for convenient, hands-free operation.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PRODUCT DAMAGE:
• When the spotlight is hung by the hanging hook, do not shake the spotlight or the object that it is hanging from. Do not hang
the spotlight from any electrical wires or any object that it is not secure.
• Only use the hanging hook for hanging the spotlight. The hanging hook is not intended to support additional weight. Do not
attach anything additional to the spotlight or hang anything additional with the spotlight on the hook or risk of breakage may
occur.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Never submerge the unit in water. If the unit gets dirty, gently clean the outer surfaces of the spotlight unit with a soft cloth
moistened with a mild solution of water and detergent.
Bulb Replacement
1. Unplug the 12V DC Power Cord from the 12 volt DC accessory outlet of your vehicle or other 12 volt DC power source.
2. Push the rubber bezel forward toward the front of the spotlight to remove it.
3. Remove the molded handle cover from the handle.
4. Using a screwdriver, remove (counterclockwise) the six screws that secure the spotlight housing. Set them aside.
5. Lift up and set aside the right side of the housing.
6. Lift off the glass lens and rubber O-ring and set them aside.
7. Carefully remove the reflector and bulb assembly.
8. Disconnect the bulb wire from the red power wire.
9. Unsnap the hairpin retaining wires from the reflector’s flange.
10. Using the screwdriver, loosen the retaining screw to remove the bulb from the reflector (no need to completely remove this
screw).
11. Lift out the bulb and detach wire.
12. Insert the replacement bulb into the reflector’s flange.
13. Put back and secure the hairpin retaining wires.
14. Connect the bulb power wire to the red power wire.
15. Tighten the retaining screw on the flange.
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HALOGEN BULB
ASSEMBLY
Only replace the bulb in an
integrated assembly of lamp
holder, wire and tab.
HAIRPIN
RETAINING
WIRE
LIGHT REFLECTOR
RETAINING
SCREW
PHILLIPS SCREWS
LENS
RUBBER O-RING
RUBBER
BEZEL
LIGHT
REFLECTOR
MOLDED
HANDLE
COVER
HANGING
HOOK
16. Place the reflector in position in the body of the spotlight.
17. Replace the rubber O-ring and glass lens in the groove around the perimeter of the reflector.
18. Replace the right side of the housing so the screw holes are aligned.
19. Secure the spotlight housing with six Philip Head screws (clockwise).
20. Replace the molded handle cover onto the handle.
21. Replace rubber bezel.
22. Plug the 12V DC Power Cord into the 12 volt DC accessory outlet of your vehicle or other 12 volt DC power source and operate
switch to ensure proper operation of spotlight.
Note:
When handling a new halogen bulb, do not touch the glass portion of the bulb. Natural oils from your hands can cause the bulb to fail. If necessary, clean
the bulb with alcohol or a liquid window cleaner.
12 volt DC plug fuse replacement
The fuse in the plug end of the 12V DC Power Cord protects the spotlight. If the spotlight does not operate, then this fuse may be
opened (blown).
To replace the fuse:
1. Unscrew the end cap of the DC plug (counterclockwise).
2. Remove spring center contact and fuse.
3. Check fuse with a continuity checker.
4. If blown, locate a replacement 12 amp/250 volt fuse.
5. Replace the fuse, spring, contact and end cap.
6. Screw end cap clockwise until it is finger tight – DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN.
7. Test for proper operation of the spotlight.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Unit will not operate
1. Make sure the Power On/Off Switch has been slid to the ON position (up).
2. Check connection to the 12VDC power source.
3. Confirm there is a functioning 12VDC current.
4. Check the fuse inside the 12V DC Power Cord. If the fuse is open (blown), replace the fuse following the instructions in this
manual.
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