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VEHICLE INSTALLATION
The DC2 cord is offered to permanently mount a Stinger charger in the vehicle.
: Before making electrical connections in a vehicle, keep in mind that a shorted auto battery can
IMPORTANT
deliver hundreds of amperes, which can easily start a fire. Make all connections with insulated lugs or other
connectors intended for such use. Be sure that your installation is fused.
The Stinger when charging on a standard charger draws a constant .2 amperes from a vehicle.
If the optional fast charger is used, it will draw between .5 and .7 amps for up to 2 1/2 hours during the fast charge
period. During maintenance charge, current is pulsing and effectively draws .1 amps until fast charge is re-started.
We ordinarily recommend that the charger be connected directly to the battery, through a 1-5 amp fuse, or
that it be connected to an unswitched terminal on the vehicle fuse block. However if the vehicle is used infre-
quently, the charger should be connected to an ignition key-switched terminal to avoid draining the vehicle
battery. If this is the case, it may be preferable to use an AC charger rather than leaving the Stinger in a vehi-
cle to ensure that the Stinger receives a full charge.
The optional Stinger fast charger should always be connected to an unswitched power source to prevent
repeated and unnecessary fast charge initiation.
When connecting the charger to a fuse block, the power lead goes to the connector that is dead with the
fuse removed.
The striped power lead is positive and the unmarked lead is negative. Since the charger body is electrically
isolated from the charge circuit, positive ground installations are not a problem. The Stinger is diode protected
and if connected in reverse polarity simply won't operate until connected properly.
CHARGING
Fully charge your Stinger before first use. Several charge/discharge cycles may be necessary to achieve full
battery capacity. The Stinger is designed to be left in the charger continuously when not in use. This will
ensure the Stinger is always ready for use, and there is no danger of overcharge. See Care and Use of
Nickel-Cadmium Batteries for additional battery information.
To charge the Stinger, first turn off and insert it into the charger. The LED in the charger should light, indicating
charge current is flowing. A full charge will take approximately ten (10) hours, 2.5 hours for fast charging.
The Stinger should run for more than one (1) hour after a full charge.
: Leaving the lamp on after it becomes noticeably dim can reduce the useful life of the battery.
NOTE
FAST CHARGING
If you have purchased a Stinger with an optional Fast Charger, the Stinger Fast Charger will charge a fully deplet-
ed Stinger battery in good condition within 2.5 hours. When the Stinger is placed into the fast charger, the red
LED will light continuously, indicating the fast charge rate (700 ma) is being applied. Special circuitry senses
when the battery has received a full charge, switches to a lower "maintenance" charge rate and causes the LED
to blink, indicating the maintenance rate is being applied and that the Stinger has received a full charge. A sec-
ondary safety circuit will discontinue the fast rate after approximately 2.5 hours if for any reason the primary
circuit fails to terminate the fast charge.
PIGGYBACK CHARGER
When the battery is slipped into the charger, the red light will glow indicating that the battery is being
charged at a steady rate. Charging will continue as long as power is applied to the charger. The battery
may be continuously charged in the PiggyBack charger at any temperature above 0ºF. The light should go
out when the battery is removed from the charger.
: When the spare battery is out of the PiggyBack charger, keep the yellow battery cap over the battery
NOTE
contacts to avoid shorting out the battery.
CHARGE TEMPERATURE AND THE STINGER FAST CHARGER.
The Stinger fast charger is equipped with circuitry to prevent fast charging in temperature extremes (below 40˚ F
and above 130˚ F). When fast charge is inhibited by temperature, a maintenance charge is applied and the
LED flashes. When temperature is acceptable fast charge will begin.
1.
: In mobile installations do not connect the fast charger to a switched power source. The fast
WARNING
charger must be connected directly to the vehicle battery or to the unswitched side of the ignition through a
2 amp fuse. Use a lighter plug only if the vehicle lighter socket is not switched off by the ignition switch
and only if the plug fits the lighter securely. There is a risk of battery damage or explosion if the fast charg-
er power supply is repeatedly switched "off" and "on." When the charger is delivering maintenance rate,
the drain on a vehicle battery is a minimal .1 amps.
2. Keep the flashlight and charger contacts clean at all times. Poor contacts can cause charger malfunction.
An abrasive pencil eraser works well to clean the contacts.
3. Observe the red LED:
A.
If it does not blink rapidly and continuously, indicating a full charge, within 2.75 hours of flashlight
insertion, examine the charger and installation for intermittent wiring that may be resetting the fast
charge rate. If no obvious external fault is found, return the system to Streamlight for service.
B.
If you notice that it always takes longer than 2.5 hours for the LED to blink, especially if the flashlight
has not been fully discharged, return the system for service.
C. If at normal room temperatures the LED does not come on steady when you insert the flashlight, return
the system for service.
D.
Proper function of the fast charge termination circuit can be tested by the following: Insert a flashlight
into the charger for at least 5 minutes. Without removing it from the charger, turn it "on". In approxi-
mately ten (10) seconds, the LED should switch to blink mode.
4. The fast charge system is not recommended for the UltraStinger.
BULB REPLACEMENT
1. Use only Stinger replacement #75914 for Stinger, Stinger XT, and PolyStinger; #78914 for UltraStinger;
#78915 for Stinger HP/Stinger XT HP. A spare bulb is stored in the tail cap in Stinger and PolyStinger.
2. Allow the Stinger bulb to cool before attempting replacement. Wear eye protection.
3. Before working on the Stinger, remove the tail cap and battery.
4. Unscrew and remove the face cap/reflector assembly and the focus spring in the UltraStinger. This will expose the
bulb and the front of the switch module.
5. Remove the old bulb by pulling on the glass. Observe the relationship of the bulb pins to the contact holes
in the switch module.
6. Insert the pins of the new bulb into the small slots to the inside of the contacts in the switch module, and
push the base of the bulb against the switch module, taking care not to bend the pins. Wipe the bulb
clean of fingerprints.
7. Replace the face cap/reflector, battery and tail cap. Turn the Stinger "on" and check the focus. If satisfactory
focus cannot be obtained by turning the face cap, the bulb is probably not on center. Turn off the Stinger and
look into the reflector to see if the bulb is offset to one side.
cap/reflector and gently push the bulb towards center. Replace the face cap/reflector and recheck the focus.
CARE AND USE OF NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES
In order to obtain the maximum performance and life from the nickel-cadmium batteries supplied with the Stinger:
1. Thoroughly read the sections in this manual covering Safety, Charger Mounting and Charging.
2. Fully charge the Stinger before first use.
3. Although the Stinger is designed to be left on charge continuously, there is an exception; if the surrounding
temperature is below 10°F, continuous charging is not recommended.
4. There are special considerations to note when using multi-cell rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries, such as
found in the Stinger. If a nickel-cadmium battery is subjected to repeated and extensive overdeep discharges,
such as an aggressive conditioning procedure to eliminate "memory," which runs the battery down complete-
ly on a regular basis, it can experience a voltage reversal of one of the individual cells. This may cause a
buildup of pressure within the cell which can lead to venting of the electrolyte, cell damage and early bat-
tery failure. In addition, should the pressure relief vent on the top of the battery become damaged, this pres-
sure increase could cause the cell to burst, causing damage to the Stinger, and possible personal injury.
5. To obtain the safest and longest service from your rechargeable products, Streamlight, in conjunction
with the leading manufacturers of nickel-cadmium batteries, offers the following recommendations:
A. Do not periodically "condition" or "exercise" your flashlight battery despite what you may have been
told about nickel-cadmium "memory." According to the most recent technical manuals of battery manu-
facturers, the actual existence of "memory" in a battery used under the conditions of flashlight service
is extremely unlikely. Streamlight specifically discourages a regular ritual of deep discharging, which
is not only unnecessary, but will greatly shorten lamp and battery life.
B.
If the battery is overdischarged, there may be a small leakage of alkaline electrolyte from the safety
vent on top of the cell. It appears as a powdery substance and can affect the integrity of the electri-
cal contact. We recommend that your battery be periodically inspected and the contact area wiped
clean should any electrolyte be present. Use caution when handling a battery that has leaked. The
electrolyte is a strong caustic and can burn or irritate the skin and eyes.
: Be sure to use genuine Streamlight replacement parts. Use of another manufacturer's replacement
WARNING
parts could affect product performance.
: The rechargeable battery contained in this product is recyclable. At the end of its useful life, under vari-
NOTE
ous country and state laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery in the municipal solid waste stream.
Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal.
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. Remove the face
BE CAREFUL
THE BULB WILL BE HOT
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