HDS Systems EDC Tactical Flashlight User manual

EDC Tactical Flashlight User’s Guide
Copyright 2015 by HDS Systems, Inc.
All rights reserved.
Basic Operation
The rotary control selects the mode of operation:
•Fully clock-wise: momentary Maximum.
•Mostly clock-wise: momentary Tactical Strobe.
•Counter clock-wise: constant ON adjustable brightness level.
Momentary
Maximum
Momentary
Tactical Strobe
Constant ON
Adjustable
Brightness
Level
(Click On,
Click O)
In the Momentary Maximum position, when the button is
pressed, your flashlight is on; when the button is released, your
flashlight is off. This method of operation is used for “flash and
dash” tactical techniques. This method of operation also
ensures that if you should accidentally drop your flashlight, your
flashlight will not provide your opponent with a ready target.
Momentary Maximum can be selected quickly and reliably by
rotating the knob clockwise all the way to the stop.
In the Momentary Tactical Strobe position, when the button is
pressed, your flashlight is on; when the button is released, your
flashlight is off. This method of operation is used for disorienting
and subduing a person without the use of deadly force. This
method of operation also ensures that if you should accidentally
drop your flashlight, your flashlight will not provide your
opponent with a ready target.
Momentary Tactical Strobe can be selected quickly and reliably
by rotating the knob clockwise all the way to the stop and then
rotating the knob a quarter turn away from the stop.
In the Constant ON Adjustable Brightness Level position,
clicking the button (a quick press and release of the button) will
turn on your flashlight. The rotary control is used to select any
desired brightness level from bright to dim – including Tactical
Strobe and Maximum. Clicking the button a second time will turn
off your flashlight.
While your flashlight is on, you can press and hold the button
to momentarily activate Maximum – releasing the button returns
to the previous brightness level.
While your flashlight is on, you can double-click to toggle
between the selected brightness level and Maximum.
In the Constant ON Adjustable Brightness Level position, when
your flashlight is off, you can press and hold from off to use
the adjustable brightness levels in a momentary fashion. When
you release the button, your flashlight will turn off. Click, press
and hold from off works in a similar momentary fashion but
turns on to Maximum instead. This pseudo-momentary feature
can be disabled in the Option menu.
In Constant ON Adjustable Brightness Level position, you can
temporarily lock the current brightness level, allowing the rotary
control to be moved to either Momentary position while the light
remains on the selected level. The next button press clears the

lock and the light continues to operate as if the lock had never
been set. Rapidly click 3 times when off to set the temporary
lock and leave the light on with the selected brightness level.
Low Battery Indication
Your flashlight will turn off momentarily and then back on one
level below the previous brightness level when the battery is
unable to supply enough power to run the current brightness
level. This process is repeated as needed as the battery’s
power is depleted.
Your flashlight will double-blink once every two minutes to
remind you that the battery needs to be changed when the
battery is no longer capable of maintaining a 50 lumen output
level and you are asking for an output lever higher than the
battery can maintain.
Your flashlight restricts the output to the highest brightness level
the battery can maintain. However, if you turn off your flashlight
and turn it back on again to a higher level, your flashlight will
slowly step up through the brightness levels testing the battery
again.
Disabling the Switch
The switch can be disabled by unscrewing the battery
compartment from the head one half turn. This will leave the O-
ring completely covered.
You restore operation of the switch by screwing the battery
compartment completely into the head.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Periodically clean the open end of the battery compartment, the
battery compartment threads and O-ring with a clean lint-free
cloth lightly moistened with isopropyl alcohol. Apply a coat of
non-conductive silicon or petroleum grease to these surfaces.
Replace the battery compartment O-ring if it becomes worn or
damaged. O-ring: 1.5mm x 20.5mm, 70 durometer Nitrile
(Buna-N).
The recessed electrical contacts and interior threads in the head
can be cleaned using a lint-free swab lightly moistened with
isopropyl alcohol. Recessed contacts and threads should be
cleaned in a counter-clockwise direction to prevent snagging the
swab in the threads. Be sure to remove any particles or fibers
that may be left behind. Apply a coat of non-conductive silicon
or petroleum grease to the interior threads and contacts.
The exterior can be cleaned with a mild soap and water. Rinse
well and dry with a soft cotton cloth.
Note: the anti-reflective coating on the lens can be abraded by
excessive rubbing or cleaning. Never use paper tissues or
paper towels to clean or dry the lens as the fibers are abrasive.
Additional Information
Please view EDC Tactical Advanced User's Guide on our web
site for a complete coverage of all features.
Warranty
Please view the full warranty on our web site.
Updated January 1, 2015
Specifications subject to change without notice.
HDS Systems, Inc. Phone: [phone]
P.O. Box 42767 E-mail: [e-mail]
Tucson, Arizona 85733 USA Web: www.HDSsystems.com