Hope Vision R8 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Light Source: 8 x Cree XP-G2 LEDs
Light Output: 2200 measured lumens (3000 generated lumens)
Beam: Custom optic: 4 x spot (+/- 5.5°); 2 x diused (+/- 6.5°)
2 x elliptical (+/- 17° x +/- 7°)
Mounting: QR bayonet style
handlebar, helmet or head mount
Battery: 7.4v rechargeable Li-Ion battery
Nom. capacity 7800mAh, Min. capacity 7650mAh
Charge Time: 7800mAh - 9hrs
Weight: 665g (with 7800mAh battery and handlebar mount)
Power Levels: 6 (two sequences of 3), including ash
Burn Time: 2:00 hrs - 35:00 hrs (7800mAh)
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RECHARGEABLE LI-ION LED LIGHTING SYSTEM
1. R8 lamp unit
2. Rechargeable Li-Ion ES battery pack
3. Battery strap
4. QR bayonet handlebar clamp
5. 31.8 handlebar shim
6. 25.4 handlebar spacer
7. Helmet mount
8. QR bayonet mount adapter
9. Battery charger
10. Extension cable
11. Head Harness
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CONTENTS
HLNR81478 - Standard
WARRANTY
All Hope Technology lighting systems are covered for one year from original date of
purchase against manufacturer defects in material and workmanship. Proof of purchase
is required. Product must be returned to Hope Technology 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 aect
your statutory rights.
DISPOSAL
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. Li-Ion
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We strongly advise you read the following recommendations in order to prevent
injury or damage to the lighting system.
WARNING
· This lighting system will withstand harsh wet weather conditions. However, it is
not designed to be submersed in water. If the light is tted 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 7.4 V 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 re 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.
· This light unit conforms to the requirements of EC directive 2004/108/EC for
electromagnetic compatibility.
If you nd that the power connectors are becoming dicult to separate, we advise
using a small amount of silicone lubricant on the battery connector to ease tting.
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
nd that there is a problem with the functioning of the lighting system please rst
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.
MAINTENANCE

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R8LED.09.2014/REV4
25.4mm
(Item 6)
OR 31.8mm
(Item 5)
Head mount
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Remote battery using extension cable:
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 30 minutes
in mode 3 with the 7800mAh 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. If you attempt to
re-select mode 3 during the energy preserve period the lamp will
immediately fade back down to mode 2 and 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. Mode 3 is no longer selectable. This is a deliberate characteristic of the drive
circuit and should not be 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 ash 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 o or on.
*Although every eort 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 baery warning
FITTING INSTRUCTIONS
Handlebar mount
Helmet mount
Mode 1
850 Lumens
5:30 hrs
Mode 2
1450 Lumens
2:45 hrs
Mode 3
2200 Lumens
1:30 hrs
Mode 1
130 Lumens
35:00 hrs
Mode 2
320 Lumens
10:00 hrs
Mode 3
Flash mode
RACE SEQUENCETRAIL SEQUENCE
PRESS AND HOLD AT ANY TIME TO TURN OFF
QUICK PRESS:
ON
PRESS AND HOLD:
ON
OFF
OPERATION OF THE LAMP
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 re 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 t and raring to go!
STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION
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, it is recommended that the battery pack be fully charged before rst 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 7800mAh battery should take approx 9 hours to fully
recharge.
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CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
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LI-ION E.S. BATTERY PACK
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