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Q: Why won't my 12-volt AC adapter work with my charger?
A: Please ensure that your 12-volt AC adapter is rated for a minimum of 7
amps. Many typical AC adapters have ratings of less than 7 amps. Please
see the 5.11 website or contact our customer service team at +1.866.451.1726
to purchase a 5.11 AC adapter.
Q: Why won't my flashlight charge when my vehicle is not running?
A: Some vehicles are designed to disable the power to the cigarette plug
connector when the ignition is turned off. It is recommended that your
vehicle is started during the 90 second recharge cycle for the flashlight. This
light maintains optimum performance when left on the charger when not in
use.
Q: May I leave the flashlight on the charger when not in use? Would
this cause any problems with the longevity of the capacitors' charging
capabilities?
A: The flashlight maintains optimum performance when left on the charger
when not in use. The flashlight may stay in the charger indefinitely with no
change in longevity.
Q: How long does it take for my flashlight to recharge?
A: The flashlight only takes 90 seconds to recharge fully.
Q: How does the flashlight re-charge so fast?
A: The reason the flashlight recharges quickly is because of the unique
characteristics of its capacitors and its patented FlashPoint
Power
®
Technology. Flashpoint
Power Technology carefully manages the energy
®
for a very fast charge with no degradation.
Q: Will my car battery go dead if I leave my flashlight plugged in and
charging while the ignition is off?
A: The charging unit uses very little battery power once it has completed its
charge cycle and the blue light stops flashing. The low power consumption
of the charger will not compromise your car's battery when leaving the
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