Brinkmann Qbeam BLUE MAX MARINE User manual

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SPOTLIGHT OWNER’S MANUAL
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
GLARE-FREE
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BLUE MAX
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MARINE
WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS
AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS
MANUAL TO AVOID PERSONAL
INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
WARNING
TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO
EYESIGHT, NEVER LOOK INTO
SPOTLIGHT WHEN LIGHT IS ON. DO
NOT SHINE LIGHT INTO THE FACE
OF SOMEONE ELSE.
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• Never place spotlight face down when light is on or is still hot from recent use. Doing so could burn/ignite
surfaces such as seats, carpeting, etc. and cause major property damage. Always turn spotlight off when not
in use.
• To prevent serious damage to eyesight, never look into spotlight when light is on. DO NOT shine light into the
face of someone else.
• DO NOT touch lens of spotlight when light is on or if it was recently on. The lens will be hot and could cause
serious burns.
• DO NOT place spotlight in water. Keep all components dry and out of water at all times.
• DO NOT allow children to handle or operate this spotlight.
• DO NOT use this product for other than its intended use.
• DO NOT charge or operate in close proximity of combustible or flammable materials.
• DO NOT charge battery in gas tight enclosures.
• DO NOT attempt to charge battery pack using both AC and DC chargers at the same time.
• DO NOT attempt to charge or operate this spotlight if cord, plug, battery, bulb or any part of the spotlight is
damaged or corroded.
• DO NOT allow metal parts to touch metal contacts on battery as this can cause a short circuit and result in a fire.
• DO NOT use an outdoor AC outlet to recharge battery.
• To prevent accidental electrical shock we recommend this product always be charged on a GFCI (Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter) outlet.
• Only use charging devices that are provided with the Q-Beam Blue Max Rechargeable Spotlight or its
replacements.
• DO NOT disassemble or tamper with the battery.
• DO NOT dispose of battery in fire as this may result in explosion.
• When disposing of battery, place electrical tape over metal contacts on battery to prevent short circuit which
could cause a fire.
• The sealed battery contains lead and must be recycled or disposed of properly. Contact your local county solid
waste authority for proper recycling or disposal information.
USE CAUTION AND COMMON SENSE WHEN OPERATING YOUR RECHARGEABLE LIGHT.
FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THE SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES IN THIS MANUAL
COULD RESULT IN BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OWNER’S MANUAL
BEFORE OPERATING SPOTLIGHT.
WARNING
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Inspect contents of the box to ensure all parts are included and undamaged.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OWNER’S MANUAL
BEFORE OPERATING SPOTLIGHT.
Part List:
Q-Beam Blue Max
Rechargeable Spotlight
Rechargeable Battery
12-volt DC Charger/Adapter
120-volt AC Charger
Owner’s Manual
1
2
3
4
3
4
1
2
Lock Button
Trigger
Switch
To Operate
IMPORTANT:
Unlock and turn spotlight OFF before charging
from AC or DC outlet. The battery cannot charge if
the spotlight is ON. Leaving spotlight ON during
charging may cause damage to battery and AC
charger.
12-volt DC charger/adapter operates from a
cigarette lighter receptacle for charging battery in
spotlight or continuous corded operation with or
without battery.
NOTE: To prevent car battery from completely
discharging, it is recommended that car
engine remain running while in use.
Step 1: Follow charging instructions on page 3 of this manual and allow
battery to fully charge.
Step 2: Depress trigger switch in handle to turn spotlight ON. Release
trigger switch to turn spotlight OFF.
Step 3: To lock trigger switch to ON, depress trigger switch and slide
down lock button on side of handle. To unlock and turn spotlight
OFF, depress trigger and slide lock button up.
WARNING: Never place spotlight face down when light is on or is still
hot from recent use. Doing so could burn/ignite surfaces
such as seats, carpeting, etc. and cause major property
damage. Always turn spotlight off when not in use.
• The life expectancy of the battery is approximately 500 cycles, at
which time a replacement battery is recommended. A replacement
battery may be purchased from The Brinkmann Corporation Customer
Service Department by calling 800-468-5252.
• Do not allow battery to completely discharge. A dim light indicates a
low battery. Turn OFF and UNLOCK spotlight and recharge battery as
soon as possible.
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THE BATTERY CAN BE CHARGED INSIDE OR OUTSIDE OF SPOTLIGHT.
To Charge Battery Inside of Spotlight:
Step 1: Make sure the trigger switch is not locked ON.
Step 2: Plug the AC charger directly into back of battery or DC
charger/adapter into bottom of spotlight handle.
Note: L.E.D. Indicator light will turn on when battery is charging
from AC charger only.
Step 3: For DC Charger/Adapter - Battery charges only while vehicle
engine is running.
For AC Charger - Allow battery to fully charge. L.E.D. indicator on
battery will automatically turn off when battery is fully charged.
See chart for recommended charge times.
WARNING: A damaged battery can leak acid. Avoid contact with eyes and
skin. If contact occurs, flush immediately with large amounts of
water. DO NOT ingest. If contact with eyes or ingestion occurs,
consult physician immediately.
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To Charge
10
46810
20 DC Charge
AC Charge
USAGE (Minutes)
CHARGE TIME (Hours)
Charge Times
Charge times are dependent on usage of the
product. See chart below for recommended charge times.
IMPORTANT: If battery is not used for more than 90 days, remove
battery from the spotlight. Charge battery every
2 months to ensure battery does not completely lose
charge. A completely discharged battery may not
recharge properly.
L.E.D. Indicator Light
Contains lead-acid (Pb)
batteries. Batteries must
be recycled or disposed of
properly.
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RECHARGEABLE
MAX
MILLIONII
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Only use Brinkmann’s 12V75W halogen bulb that is designed for the
Q-Beam Blue Max Rechargeable spotlight as a replacement. Use
of any other bulb may result in poor performance and may damage
your spotlight.
IMPORTANT: Do not touch the glass part of bulb with fingers as natural
oils affect the life and performance of bulb. Handle bulb by
metal end only.
Step 1: Disconnect spotlight from power source.
Step 2: Remove battery from spotlight.
Step 3: Remove the two screws from top and bottom of front housing.
Step 4: Lay the spotlight face (lens) down on a flat surface.
To Replace Bulb
Battery
L.E.D. Indicator Light
Glass Lens
Rear
Housing
Front
Housing
Reflector
To Charge Battery Outside of Spotlight:
Step 1: Remove battery from back of spotlight by pressing on the
quick-release tabs.
Step 2: Plug the AC charger into battery as illustrated.
Note: L.E.D. Indicator light will turn on when battery is
charging from AC charger only.
Step 3: For AC Charger - Allow battery to fully charge. L.E.D.
indicator on battery will automatically turn off when battery is
fully charged.
IMPORTANT: If battery is not used for more than 90 days, remove
battery from the spotlight. Charge battery every
2 months to ensure battery does not completely lose
charge. A completely discharged battery may not
recharge properly.
WARNING: A damaged battery can leak acid. Avoid contact with eyes
and skin. If contact occurs, flush immediately with large
amounts of water. DO NOT ingest. If contact with eyes or
ingestion occurs, consult physician immediately.
Step 4: Place charged battery inside light so that metal contacts on
battery and light are making contact.
Note: Press battery firmly until fully inserted and locked
with quick-release tabs.
For extended lighting requirements, we recommend purchasing an
additional battery as a back-up. Additional/replacement batteries may
be purchased from The Brinkmann Corporation Customer Service
Department by calling 800-468-5252.
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