Defender LIGHT CANNON Guide

Light Cannon
Safety, operation &
maintenance instructions

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Thank you for buying the Defender Light Cannon.
Designed and manufactured to the highest of standards to ensure a robust and long life, we hope it provides you with
many years of trouble-free, safe and reliable service. It is suitable for both indoor and outdoor operation.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This instruction booklet contains vital information for the safe use and operation of the Defender Light Cannon. Carefully
read and understand all instructions before use. Failure to adhere to the instructions could result in serious
personal injury or property damage. In addition, you should follow all warnings and instructions affixed to your
Defender Light Cannon.
This product has been carefully designed for its intended purpose and must not be modified in anyway. Any
alteration may compromise safety, as well as invalidate Technical Production Approvals and your insurance.
KEEP THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
1. Do not look directly into the light source
2. Ensure you are aware of all the safety requirements and the Light Cannon is suitable for the task you wish
to undertake
3. It is suitable for both indoor and outdoor operation - ensure the 240V plug (BS1363/A) is connected to a
suitable IP44 socket enclosure if charged outdoors
4. Do not use if any of the components on the light are damaged. If there is any doubt about the condition
do not use
5. Protect power cord from contact with sharp objects, chemicals or hot surfaces
6. Ensure the cable does not present a trip hazard during charging. Do not run cable across walkways
7. Never use this equipment if you are ill, feeling tired, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs
8. Keep equipment dry whenever possible
9. Do not use the near a source of heat
10. The Light Cannon must not be modified in any way. Alterations of any description may invalidate the
product warranty and technical approvals
11. Always ensure that the unit has cooled completely before storing
12. Do not work near flammable gases or liquids
13. If the external flexible cable or cord of the lumniaire is damaged, it shall be exclusively replaced by the
manufacturer or his service agent or a similar qualified person in order to avoid a hazard
14. Do not block the vents on the rear of the light head
15. Periodically check the vents to ensure no dirt or debris is blocking these vents
CHARGING PROCEDURE - connection
CAUTION – Lithium batteries can present a hazard
if not handled correctly.
• Unscrew the dust cover from the charging socket
• Plug the charging cable into the charging socket and screw to secure
• Plug the charging cable in to a power supply. Refer to the rating label before
connecting to the power supply
• Remove charging cable once the Light Cannon is fully charged
• Replace the dust cover after charging
NB. Unit should be placed on charge within 3 months of purchase. Unit should be charged for a minimum of 16
hours to ensure 8 hours of light. Once charged, the unit should be charged every 3 months if not used regularly.
If used on a regular basis unit should be charged after each use.

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CHARGING SAFETY INFORMATION
• Only use the manufacturers charging cable to charge the Light Cannon
• Once the battery is fully charged disconnect the charging cable from the mains and Light Cannon
• Ensure battery charging is only conducted within a temperature range of 0°C - 45°C
• Battery discharge should be between -20°C - 60°C
• If stored for a long period of time ensure the Light Cannon is stored in a cool dry environment
• Do not locate the battery/ charging module in direct sunlight
• Do not use Light Cannon in a high static environment where sensitive equipment could be damaged
• Upon first usage if there are any unusual odours observed or evidence of battery leakage return
the unit immediately to the place of purchase
• Do not open the battery pack
• Keep batteries dry – do not expose to water or excessive humidity
• Once the batteries reach their end of life dispose of responsibly – ensure an approved battery
recycling scheme is used
GETTING STARTED
• We recommend that you check the battery capacity to ensure sufficient run time is available
• To check capacity of the battery, press the function switch (fig.5) and scroll to desired power setting. Please
note the LCD will display “CAL” for approx 30-40 secs as the battery management calculates the remaining battery
life on the chosen power setting. Note: The unit will recalculate
everytime a different power selection is chosen
• Site the Light Cannon in the desired position. Please consider the
location carefully. Is this position going to create an obstruction?
TRIPOD OPERATION
CAUTION – consider positioning of hands and fingers before
operation – moving parts can easily present potential trap
hazards resulting in personal injury.
• Gently push the bottom of the leg to remove the locking
transit clip (fig1). Note: upon first use the transit clips may be
difficult to release. It is recommended that only one side of each
leg is pushed at a time
• To deploy release the red cam clamp on the leg collar
• Position the Light Cannon on the ground
• With the Light Cannon on the ground slide the collar down the
main body. Note as the collar slides down the legs will open to
provide a stable tripod. Continue until the desired footprint is
achieved offering maximum stability within the
area available (fig2)
• Lock the red cam clamp to secure the legs in position
(fig1)
(fig2)

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MAST OPERATION
Caution – consider positioning of hands
and fingers before operation – moving
parts can easily present potential trap
hazards resulting in personal injury.
• To raise/lower the mast sections release
the red cam clamps and raise/lower to
the desired height (fig3)
• Once at the required height return the
red cam clamp to the locked position
to secure
• Further adjustment can be made by
rotating the light head into position (fig4)
LIGHT OPERATION
• Pressing the function switch to manually scroll through the various
settings available (fig5) Power setting sequence:- 100% - 50% - PULSE - OFF
• Once the desired power setting is selected the LCD will display “CAL” for
approx 30-40 secs as the battery management calculates the
remaining batterylife .
• The remaining time will displayed as a decimal, i.e. 6.5 is 6 hours 30 minutes.
• Once the battery has an hour of charge remaining, the display will change
to “CHR” and flash
PROBLEMS
• The unit should now illuminate. If the Light Cannon does not illuminate check the power supply
• If there is a good power supply and the unit is not illuminated contact the supplier or consult an
electrical engineer
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
A daily check is recommended to inspect for any physical damage or abrasions to the charging cable. Ensure there is no
visible damage to the Light Cannon and that all connections to the power source are good.
If the Light Cannon is to be stored for a period of 1 month or more, it is recommended the unit is cleaned and charged
for a minimum of 8 hours prior to storage. Once removed from storage the unit should be inspected and fully charged.
VOLTAGE - INPUT CHARGING 90-250V~ Input
PART NUMBER E713100
DESCRIPTION Light Cannon
FREQUENCY 50/60Hz
PLUG TYPE 13A 240V BS EN 1363/A
LAMP TYPE 8 X CREE LED
DIMENSIONS (LxWxH) 143x200x236mm
CLASSIFICATION IP44*
OPERATING TEMPERATURE -20˚C ~ 60˚C
WEIGHT 7.1Kg
CHARGING CURRENT <1A
* If used with and IPX4 rated enclosure
(fig3) (fig4)
(fig5)
NB. Unit should be placed on charge within 3 months of purchase. Unit should be charged for a minimum of 16
hours to ensure 8 hours of light. Once charged, the unit should be charged every 3 months if not used regularly.
If used on a regular basis unit should be charged after each working day.
Birch Park, Lodge Road,
Giltbrook, Nottingham NG16 2AR
www.defenderpower.com