Summary of Contents for NiteRider Digital HeadTrip
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• 2.5-hour fast charger • NiteRider’s patented “smart” battery and lamp technologies that extend system life. To get the most from your NiteRider light, we urge you to familiarize yourself with the following safety and operation instructions. NiteRider and Digital HeadTrip are trademarks of NiteRider, Inc.
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R I D I N G A T N I G H T While the Digital HeadTrip will improve your control and enjoyment of night riding, please remember that cycling at night is an inherently dangerous activity. In addition to using...
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800.466.8366, ext. 4. You may also e-mail us at support@niterider.com. 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 •...
Q U I C K S T A R T 1. Fully charge the battery before the first use. See “Using the 2.5-hour Fast Charger” on page 10. 2. To mount the headlamp and battery, see “Mounting the Headlamp” on page 6 and “Mounting the Battery” on page 7.
M O U N T I N G T H E H E A D L A M P The Digital HeadTrip headlamp is conveniently mounted to your helmet. Helmet Mount 1. Unclamp the straps on each side of the helmet mount and pull them free.
M O U N T I N G T H E B A T T E R Y The battery can be placed in a jersey pocket, hydration pack, or fanny pack. 1. Route the helmet cord through a helmet vent or along the outside of the helmet using the thin Velcro tie to secure the cord.
O P E R A T I O N 1. Connect the battery cord to the helmet cord. The halogen light and fuel gauge will flash briefly while the system diagnoses itself. 2. To turn the halogen light on for normal night operation, press and hold the headlamp power button for approximately one second.
Fuel Gauge and Automatic Shut Off The fuel (battery) gauge is a series of five indicator LEDs within the headlamp power button, four of which are green and one of which is red. When all green LEDs are brightly lit, the battery is fully charged.
B A T T E R Y C H A R G I N G A N D C A R E Rechargeable batteries can last years with proper care. Most importantly, fully charge your battery: • before the first use •...
Smart Battery Protection The Digital HeadTrip’ “smart” battery incorporates thermal protection circuitry that turns the battery off when it overheats from charging, external heat, or a short circuit. When the thermal protection circuit is activated, the system will lock and the fuel gauge will become dark.
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 5:00 The above run times are based on a fully charged battery.
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NiteRider, Inc. 8205 Ronson Road, Suite E San Diego, CA 92111 USA 800.466.8366 www.niterider.com 1 5 0 - 2 0 5 5 1...
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