Vehicular Charging; Battery Replacement - StreamLight Stinger LED Operating Instructions Manual

VEHICULAR CHARGING

A 12VDC power cord (#22051) is equipped with a cigarette plug and is available for mounting a
Streamlight charger in a vehicle. The plug can be removed and the wires can be attached directly
to a power source for a more permanent installation. (A two amp fuse must be used on the positive
lead.)
IMPORTANT: Before making electrical connections in a vehicle, keep in mind that a shorted auto
battery 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 striped power lead is positive and the unmarked lead is negative. When connecting the charger
to a fuse block the striped, positive power lead goes to the connector that is dead when the vehicle's
fuse is removed. The charger body is electrically isolated from the charge circuit and allows positive
ground installations. The charger is diode protected and if connected in reverse polarity simply won't
operate until connected properly.
Streamlight recommends connecting chargers to an unswitched source of power to ensure the
flashlight is always fully charged. If the vehicle will not be driven for several days, the flashlight
should be removed from the charger to avoid vehicle battery drain.
Charging the flashlight with a Steady Charger draws a constant .2 amperes from a vehicle.
The optional Fast Charger 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.

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

Simply unscrew the tailcap and slide the battery from the flashlight. Replace the battery inserting
the contact end first and reattach the tailcap.
CARE AND USE OF NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES
In order to obtain the maximum performance and life from nickel•cadmium batteries:
1. Do not periodically "condition" or "exercise" your flashlight battery despite what you may have been
told about nickel-cadmium "memory." The actual existence of "memory" in a battery used under the
conditions of flashlight service is extremely unlikely. Streamlight specifically discourages a regular
cycle of deep discharging, which is not only unnecessary, but will greatly shorten battery life and
could lead to a hazardous battery failure.
2. Rarely 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 electrical contact. We
recommend that your battery be periodically inspected and the contact area wiped clean. Use
caution when handling a battery that has leaked. The electrolyte is a strong caustic and can burn or
irritate the skin and eyes.
3. Although the flashlight 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.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to use genuine Streamlight replacement parts.
Genuine Streamlight Parts and Accessories.