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  • Page 1 Halogen NiMH E v o l u t i o n S m a r t U S E R G U I D E...
  • Page 2 • 2.5-hour fast charger • Fuel (battery) gauge • Frame and helmet mounting To get the most from your NiteRider light, we urge you to familiarize yourself with the following safety and operation instructions. NiteRider and Evolution Smart are trademarks of NiteRider, Inc.
  • Page 3 R I D I N G A T N I G H T While the Evolution Smart will improve your control and enjoyment of night riding, please remember that cycling at night is an inherently dangerous activity. In addition to using...
  • Page 4 800.466.8366, 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 •...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S Parts List and Identification ..... . 4 Quick Start .
  • Page 6: Parts List And Identification

    P A R T S L I S T A N D I D E N T I F I C A T I O N Please verify the contents of your Evolution Smart system: A. 15 Watt-6 Volt halogen headlamp B.
  • Page 7: Quick Start

    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 12. 2. To mount the headlamp and battery, see “Mounting the Headlamp” on page 6 and “Mounting the Battery” on page 8.
  • Page 8: Mounting The Headlamp

    M O U N T I N G T H E H E A D L A M P The Evolution Smart headlamp can be mounted to the handlebar or a helmet. Universal Handlebar Mount The Universal Handlebar Mount (UHM) is designed to fit on virtually any handlebar.
  • Page 9: Helmet Mount

    To pivot the headlamp, loosen the 2.5 x 12 mm screw located under the slider clip and swing arm and rotate the headlamp to the desired position. Make this adjustment before tightening the 2.5 x 30 mm screw. Helmet Mount 1.
  • Page 10: Mounting The Battery

    M O U N T I N G T H E B A T T E R Y The battery can be mounted to the bike frame or placed in a jersey pocket, hydration pack, or fanny pack. Warning: For safety reasons, a cyclist should never be tethered to the bike.
  • Page 11: Pocket Or Pack

    Pocket or 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. 2. Connect the helmet cord to the battery, making sure the cord does not interfere with any moving parts.
  • Page 12: Operation

    O P E R A T I O N 1. Connect the battery cord to the headlamp or 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.
  • Page 13: Fuel Gauge And Automatic Shut Off

    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.
  • Page 14: Battery Charging And Care

    “bench testing” (operating the light in stationary conditions) because the excessive heat generated can damage the headlamp. The Evolution Smart’s “smart” battery incorporates thermal protection circuitry that turns the battery off when it overheats from charging, external heat, or a short circuit. When the...
  • Page 15: Storage

    thermal protection circuit is activated, the system will lock and the fuel gauge will become dark. To clear the system and return it to normal operation, unplug the light from the battery and allow the battery to cool. Similarly, intelligent lamp technology protects the battery from overly discharging by turning the lamp off at the appropriate time.
  • Page 16 NiteRider, Inc. 8205 Ronson Road, Suite E San Diego, CA 92111 USA 800.466.8366 www.niterider.com 1 5 0 - 2 1 2 1 4...

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