Hope R8+ User manual

WARRANTY
All Hope Technology lighting systems are covered for two years from original
date of purchase against manufacturer defects in material and workmanship.
Proof of purchase is required. Product must be returned to the original retailer
to process any warranty claim. This warranty does not cover any damage
caused through mis-use or failing to comply by the recommendations given
in this manual. This warranty does not affect your statutory rights.
MAINTENANCE
DISPOSAL
We strongly advise you read the following recommendations in order
to prevent injury or damage to the lighting system.
When the equipment has reached the end of its life please dispose
of the components in accordance with your local waste regulations.
Lamps and batteries should be recycled where possible and not
disposed of with regular waste.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL HLNR8P1478 - Standard
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
RECHARGEABLE LI-ION LED LIGHTING SYSTEM
CONTENTS
R8+ lamp unit
Rechargeable Li-Ion ES battery pack
Battery strap
QR bayonet handlebar clamp
31.8 handlebar spacer (Thick)
35.0 handlebar spacer (Thin)
1:
2:
3:
4:
5:
6:
Helmet mountHead harness
QR bayonet mount adapter
Battery charger
Extension cable
Head Harness
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8:
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11a:
Light Source: 8 x Cree LEDs
Light Output: 3000 Measured lumens
4000 Generated lumens
Beam: Custom optic: 4 x spot (+/- 5.5°);
2 x diffused (+/- 6.5°)
2 x elliptical (+/- 17° x +/- 7°)
Mounting: QR bayonet style handlebar mount,
helmet mount or head harness
Battery: 7.4v rechargeable Li-Ion battery
Nom. capacity 9600mAh
Min. capacity 9300mAh
Charge Time: 9600mAh - 12 hours
Weight: 690g (with battery and handlebar mount)
Power Levels: 6 (Two sequences of three), including flash
Burn Time: 1:00 hr - 35:00 hours
If you find that the power connectors are becoming difficult to separate, we
advise using a small amount of silicone lubricant on the battery connector
to ease fitting. There are no serviceable parts inside either the light unit or
battery pack. Please do not attempt to disassemble the units, as this will
invalidate the warranty. If you find that there is a problem with the
functioning of the lighting system please first check that the battery pack
is fully charged (see Charging the Battery Pack section). If the light still
fails to function please contact Hope Technology.
WARNING
›› This lighting system will withstand harsh wet weather conditions.
However, it is not designed to be submersed in water. If the light is fitted
to a bike, please ensure that the light unit and battery pack are removed
from the bike before washing - particularly if using a high pressure jet wash.
›› Do not look directly at the beam, permanent eye damage could result.
Consider other people when mounting the light on the head to avoid
dazzling them.
›› Keep this light away from children.
›› This light unit can get hot when in use in maximum power mode.
This is normal and should not be mistaken as a malfunction. Please use
with caution.
›› Unlike unregulated LED lighting systems, this light unit will shut down
suddenly after a period of time in low battery mode without any dimming
of the light. Please bear this in mind when using at night.
›› Only connect the lamp unit to a compatible Hope Vision 7.4v battery pack.
Any attempt to use or charge another battery pack may result in explosion
and serious injury.
›› Do not short-circuit the battery terminals. This causes the battery
to overheat and could result in fire or explosion.
›› The battery charger is designed for indoor use only and should not
come into contact with water.
›› The battery charger contains dangerous voltages and the cover should not
be removed. Any attempt to open the charger will invalidate the warranty.
Li-Ion

DANGER: Use only the 7.4v Li-Ion battery pack supplied with the lighting system.
Any attempt to use or charge another battery pack may result in explosion and
serious injury.The battery charger is designed for indoor use only and should not
come into contact with water. The mains socket should be easily accessible.
In the event of any operational error the plug should be immediately removed
from the mains supply. The battery charger contains dangerous voltages and
the cover should not be removed. Any attempt to open the charger will
invalidate the warranty.
NOTE: The rechargeable battery pack is supplied with a small charge for testing
purposes only. Therefore, please ensure that the battery pack is fully charged
before first use. To correctly charge the battery pack, ensure these steps are
followed in order:
›› Disconnect the battery pack from the light unit by pulling apart the two
mating DC connectors. Always grip the connector heads when disconnecting,
not the cables.
›› Plug the charger into the battery pack before connecting it to the
mains supply (1).
›› Once the battery pack is connected to the charger it can then be plugged into
the mains power supply (2). The charger’s LED indicator will show as red during
the charging process. We recommend that the two mating connectors are rotated
at this point (3) to ensure that a good connection is made between the battery
pack and charger, and that the LED indicator turns red.
›› When charging is complete, the charger’s LED indicator will turn green.
Disconnect from the mains power supply before disconnecting the battery pack
from the charger.
NOTE: If you attempt to place the battery pack on charge after only a short period
of use (ie. with the remaining capacity at around 75% or higher, with four indicators
lit on the LED display), you may notice that the battery pack will not begin charging.
This is not a fault. It is simply due to the software communication between the
battery pack and charger. The charger is looking for a battery voltage of lower
than 8v before it will begin the charge process.
If this happens, simply connect the battery pack to the lamp unit and run
the lamp for a short while to further discharge the battery pack. It will then
charge successfully.
CHARGE TIMES: A fully discharged 9600mAh (2 cell) battery should take
approx 12 hours to fully recharge.
The ES (Energy Status) battery pack features a 5 stage fuel gauge.
Press and hold the ‘TEST’ button to activate the LED display. This gives
a visual indication of the remaining capacity within the battery cells.
75% - 100% 50% - 75% 25% - 50% 5% - 25% Fully discharged.
Charge immediately
In order to prevent any malfunction within your Li-Ion battery pack and to
preserve the capacity as much as possible, there are a number of procedures
which must be considered when storing your battery pack for long periods while
not in use (ie. over the summer months).
STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION: Never carry the lighting system by the cable.
This could result in damage to the electrical connections and will invalidate
your warranty.
Always disconnect the lamp unit from the battery pack when not in use.
When the lamp unit and battery pack are connected there is a small amount of
power constantly running through the circuit which could – over a period of time –
over discharge the battery pack resulting in loss of battery function and capacity.
This will also prevent the lamp unit accidentally switching on and potentially
overheating, which could cause permanent damage to the lamp and battery.
In extreme cases, overheating could cause fire and/or death.
STORAGE TEMPERATURE: The battery pack should be stored within the
temperature range of -20°C to 25°C in order to preserve cell capacity. Ideally in a
cool, dry room such as a cellar or garage.
OVER DISCHARGING: As with most battery cells, Li-Ion cells may discharge if
they are not used for a long time. In order to prevent over discharging fully charge
the battery pack before you store it. Also, charge the battery pack periodically
(ie. once every 3-4 weeks) to maintain the voltage between 6.8V to 7.6V. Over
discharging may cause loss of cell performance, or damage battery function.
If these few procedures are followed correctly, you can be sure that when the dark
nights creep back in your HOPE VISION battery pack will be fit and raring to go!
STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION
BATTERY CHARGING
LI-ION E.S. BATTERY PACK
R8+LED.06.2017/ISS.2
*Although every effort is made to state accurate burn times, battery life is dependant on various
factors and environmental conditions. Therefore, actual burn times may vary from those shown.
Low battery warning
FITTING INSTRUCTIONS
RACE SEQUENCETRAIL SEQUENCE
QUICK PRESS:
ON
PRESS AND
HOLD: ON
OFF
OPERATION OF THE LAMP
Head mount
Remote battery using
extension cable:
Handlebar mount
Helmet mount
PRESS AND HOLD AT ANY TIME TO TURN OFF
Mode 1
1200 Lumens
Mode 2
2100 Lumens
Mode 3
3000 Lumens
Mode 1
150 Lumens
Mode 2
650 Lumens
Mode 3
Flash mode
NOTE: The R8+ lamp includes an ‘energy preserve’ feature
whereby the power will automatically drop down from mode
3 to mode 2 towards the end of the battery discharge cycle
(i.e. after approximately 1 hour in mode 3 with the 9600mAh
battery, depending on conditions). The switch illumination
will change from blue to green at this point. This is to prolong
the remaining energy within the battery. The lamp will then
block the selection of mode 3 in order to maximise the
remaining battery life. Operation of the lamp then continues
with only modes 1 and 2 remaining active with each subsequent press of the
power button. This is a deliberate characteristic of the drive circuit and should
notbe interpreted as a malfunction.
The R8+ also features a low battery warning mode. When the battery is almost
at the end of it’s discharge cycle the lamp will drop down into low power mode,
the switch will illuminate red, and the lamp will flash twice every 30 seconds
to warn you that you are running low on battery life. Once the lamp unit has
dropped into low battery mode, no other modes are selectable. Pressing the
power button will only turn the lamp off or on.
Red
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