Light Cannon 100 DIVELIGHT
Instructions
Limited Lifetime Warranty
Underwater Kinetics products are
engineered for maximum performance and
durability. All products carry a Limited Lifetime
Warranty to the original retail purchaser
to be free from defective material and
workmanship under normal and intended use.
In addition, the Underwater Kinetics Limited
Warranty covers materials used in its
products to the original purchaser, from the
date of purchase, as follows: plastics for 10
years; rubber for 3 years, LED and electronics
for 1 year, rechargeable batteries for 90 days.
In the event the original retail purchaser
detects a defect in the material or
workmanship, the product along with proof of
purchase date should be returned to an
authorized Underwater Kinetics dealer or
directly to Underwater Kinetics with the
postage prepaid. Underwater Kinetics agrees
to repair or replace at Underwater
Kinetics' sole discretion any product found to
be defective in material or workmanship
within the time period specified above. For the
complete Limited Lifetime Warranty write
to Underwater Kinetics or go to the web site
www.underwaterkinetics.com.
Address all correspondence and returns to:
Underwater Kinetics
13400 Danielson Street
Poway, CA 92064
Troubleshooting
Torch does not come on after loading
batteries
• Make sure batteries are oriented in the right
direction.
• Make sure lamp is pushed all the way into
the socket.
• If lamp module is extremely hot, wait for it to
cool down while the thermostat resets. Then,
turn it on again.
• Replace fuse.
• Make sure bottom contact plate is oriented
properly.
• Lamp is broken. (LC100 makes a faint ticking
sound for a few seconds when switch is
turned on, but light does not ignite)
Light does not come on immediately; takes
time to get to full brightness
• This is normal. The light takes 20-30 seconds
for full brightness when it is cold. It will take
less time when it is warmed up.
Switch will not rotate
• Pull safety lock outward (see diagram on
opposite side)
Light goes out and will not come on again
• You might have accidentally turned the torch
off. Make sure switch is in OFF position
(clockwise rotated). Wait at least 3 seconds
before turning torch on again.
Light flickers and changes color
• This is normal when the batteries are nearly
drained. Replace batteries.
Light changes color slightly when pointing
at different angles up and down
• This is normal. The light may change color
slightly depending on the angle of the light.
Torch leaked, filled with water
• Open torch immediately, remove batteries,
rinse with fresh water, let components dry,
remove main o-ring, reassemble and return to
UK for service or replacement.
Thank you for purchasing the Light Cannon 100. It is a major advancement in hand held lighting.
Unlike standard torches, the lamp does not use a glowing filament of tungsten for the light
source. Instead, light is emitted from a very small glowing ball of ionized gas. As a result you will
get 3 times as much light from a set of batteries and the light will be much whiter enabling it to
travel farther underwater.
© 2007 Underwater Kinetics PN Z420207
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Handle Insertion
Slide the handle into the dovetail groove next to
the switch. Tighten the screw located inside the
pistol grip or at the base to the lantern grip. Test
the handle to make sure that it will not slide out
of the groove.
Loading Batteries
Load 8 alkaline C-cell batteries into the torch as
shown in the diagram. When inserting the
contact plate be sure to observe the alignment
arrows. Make sure the + and - contacts of the
batteries match the + and - marked in the torch.
If any cell is loaded backwards, the light will not
turn on. Insert the lamp module and reflector.
Make sure the O-ring is clean. Screw on the
bezel until it is tight and compresses the O-ring.
Rechargeable Batteries and UK Rechargeable
Nicad Pack
In addition to disposable alkaline batteries the
LC-100 can also be powered by the UK
Rechargeable Nicad Pack or 8 individual C-size
rechargeable nicad or NiMH cells.
When using the UK Rechargeable Nicad Pack,
the spring contact plate should be removed
from the case. Use the spring supplied with the
Nicad Pack. The rechargeable battery pack is
charged by inserting the charge plug from the
charger into the socket on the end of the battery
pack. Charge the pack 10-12 hours or until the
pack begins to feel warm. For maximum burn
time charge the pack immediately before use. It
is not necessary to completely discharge the
battery pack before recharging. Less time will
be required to charge a partially discharged
pack. A battery pack stored for several months
will need to be charged and discharged several
time for maximum burn time to return.
Switch
Pull the switch lock outward as shown. Rotate
the switch counterclockwise to turn the torch
on. It will take approximately 20 seconds for the
light to come to full brightness. Rotate the
switch clockwise to turn the torch off. You must
wait at least 3 seconds before turning the torch
back on again or it will not light. Push the switch
lock inward when the torch is off in order to
prevent accidental activation. NOTE: Turning
the torch ON and OFF often will shorten the life
of the lamp slightly. It is better to leave the Light
Cannon 100 ON than to switch it ON and OFF
repeatidly during a dive.
O-ring Care
Each time the case is closed, make sure that the
Main O-ring is clean and the sealing surfaces it
touches are clean and free from scratches.
Lightly grease the O-ring with silicone grease,
place it on the case and screw the bezel down
tightly to compress the O-ring.
Fuse Replacement
Remove the Reflector and Lamp Module from
the Light Cannon case. Unscrew the two
screws from the rear plate on the Lamp Module.
Remove the fuse from the socket. If the filament
in the fuse appears broken or the glass is
blackened the fuse is burned out and should be
replaced with the spare AGA-2 fuse stored in
the Lamp Module. New fuses are available at
hardware and auto parts stores. Insert the
replacement fuse in the socket, replace the rear
plate using the two screws.
Wide Angle Video Filter
The LC100 can be used as a video light. For wide
smooth illumination open the LC100 and insert
one or two Wide Angle Filter disks in front of the
reflector (as shown in drawing) before
replacing the Bezel. Each filter makes the beam
wider to match the coverage of a medium wide
angle lens. The color temperature of the light
will be similar to daylight.
Nicad Battery Pack Charging
The rechargeable battery pack is charged by
inserting the charge plug from the charger in
to the socket on the end of the battery pack.
Charge the pack 10-12 hours or until the pack
begins to feel warm. For maximum burn time
charge the pack immediately before use. A
battery stored for several months will need to
be charged and discharged several times for
maximum burn time to return.
Lamp Replacement
Wait until the lamp is cool in the Lamp Module. Remove
the reflector. Pull the glass tube straight out. Insert the
new lamp into the lamp module so that (1) the two pins at
the base of the lamp line up with the holes in the lamp
socket, and (2) the rib on the side of lamp base lines up
with the slot in the socket. Push lamp gently into the
socket.
Insertion of the lamp in reverse will severely
shorten the life.
Light Cannon 100 Assembly
Specifications
CAUTION
Batteries which are loaded without observing the proper polarity; are not the same
type, brand name and age; or are completely discharged can vent hydrogen gas and
possibly cause an explosion.
• Load batteries according to marked polarity.
• Do not mix batteries of different type, brand name or age.
• Discard all batteries when they are drained or do not produce light.
Power:
25 (equivalent), 12.5 (actual) watts
Lamp:
HID Metal Halide
Lamp Life:
500 hours
Color Temperature:
6000 degrees Kelvin
Luminous Flux:
450 lumens
Burn Time:
3-4 hours (alkaline batteries)
2.2 hours (optional UK nicad pack)
Charge Time:
10-12 hours with optional UK Nicad Pack
Voltage:
10 volts
Current:
1.25 amps
Battery:
8 x Alkaline C-cell / LR14, UK Nicad Pack,
8 x Nicad batteries, 8 x NiMH batteries
Restart time:
3 seconds
Beam width:
6 degrees
(optional video wide angle filter included)
Safety Features:
Thermostat shutdown for overheating, fuse
protected, polarized battery chamber, isolated electronics.
Fuse:
AGA-2 (Spare included)
Maximum Depth:
150 m
Grip:
Pistol or Lantern style
Materials:
Tough, non-corroding ABS, TPE and polycarbonate plastic
Size:
208 x 81 x 178 mm
Weight:
1.1 kg
FRAGILE LAMP
Handle With Care! Dropping the LC100 onto a
hard surface may break the lamp or knock it
loose from its socket. If the torch is dropped
push the lamp back into the socket to reduce
the chance of breakage if the torch is dropped
again. It is best to ship the LC 100 with
batteries in the torch. When shipping the LC
100 without batteries, remove the Lamp
Module and pack it separately in a padded
container.
CAUTION
Reflector and Lamp Module can be
extremely hot after use. Can cause burns
CAUTION
HIGH VOLTAGE
Do not open reflector module when
connected to batteries or power supply.
Optional Recharteable
Nicad Battery Pack
Observe
alignment
arrows on
battery and
inside case
Lamp Module
Reflector
Main
O-ring
Bezel
Case
Switch
Pistol Grip
Lanern
Grip
Observe
Alignment
Arrows
Wide Angle Filters
8 Alkaline C-Cell
Batteries
AGA-2 fuse
located under
plate
Push In to Lock
Pull Out to Unlock
Switch Operation
ON rotate CCW
OFF rotate CW
