Petzl CORE Manual

Introduction

Charge it completely before first use. Use only a Petzl rechargeable battery.
In general, Li-Ion rechargeable batteries lose 10% of their capacity each year. After 300 charge/discharge cycles, they still have about 70% of their initial capacity.

if you use the CORE battery in a headlamp that comes with batteries, the lighting may stop fairly quickly once the battery is almost drained.

Charging the battery

Installing the rechargeable battery

Minimum burn time with CORE rechargeable battery

Charging the rechargeable battery

Recharge only with a USB cable. The charger's output voltage must not exceed 5 V.
Use only a CE/UL approved charger.

Charging time
Charging time is approximately 3 hours with the USB charger or a computer.

if several USB devices are connected to your computer, the charging time can increase (up to 24 hours). While charging, the full charge indicator light turns red, then green when charging is complete. Replacing the rechargeable battery Use only a CORE Petzl rechargeable battery. Using another type of rechargeable battery can damage your lamp. Do not use another type of rechargeable battery.

General info on Petzl lamps and batteries

1. Rechargeable battery precautions
   
   
   risk of explosion and burns.
   
   incorrect use can damage the rechargeable battery.
   

• Do not submerge the rechargeable battery in water.
• Do not dispose of the rechargeable battery in fire.
• Do not destroy the rechargeable battery; it can explode or release toxic materials.
• If your rechargeable battery is damaged, do not dismantle it or change its structure.
• If your rechargeable battery is deformed or cracked, dispose of it in a recycling bin.

2. Lamp precautions
   The lamp is not recommended for children.
   Electromagnetic compatibility
   Meets the requirements of the 2014/30/EU Directive on electromagnetic compatibility.
   
   an avalanche beacon in receive (find) mode can experience interference when in proximity to your headlamp. In case of interference (indicated by static noise from the beacon), move the beacon away from the headlamp.
3. Cleaning, drying
   If used in a damp environment, remove the battery from the lamp and dry the battery case. In case of contact with seawater, rinse the lamp in fresh water and dry it.
   
4. Storage, transport
   For long-term storage, recharge the rechargeable battery (repeat every six months) and remove the battery from the lamp. Avoid allowing your rechargeable battery to discharge completely. Store it in a dry place. The ideal storage temperature is between 20 and 25°C. After 12 months in these conditions without use, the rechargeable battery will be discharged.
   
5. Modifications/repairs
   Prohibited outside of Petzl facilities, except replacement parts.