Light & Motion SOLA User manual

SOLA™
OWNER’S MANUAL
Light & Motion
711 Neeson Road,
Marina, CA 93933 USA
lightandmotion.com
1. Visually locate the locking detent on
LED Head Module. (Detail A)
2. Angle the Dome Port to slide the
Dome Port Arm underneath the lock-
ing detent. (Detail A)
3. Turn the Dome Port clock-wise into
the locked location before using your
light. (Detail B)
SLIDE SWITCH
The Slide Switch activates the light, and controls brightness. It can
also be locked into place to by centering the slider and rotating the
switch 90 degrees in either direction.
POWER KNOB
The Power Knob electrically disconnects the Li-Ion battery. To
connect the battery, turn the knob ON. The light will be ready
for use but the LED will remain off.
OPERATION
sos
4.
5. 6.
1. Power ON/ 0FF Knob
2. Toggle Slide Switch
3. Switch Forward Increase output
4. Switch Back Decrease output
5. Off: Hold either direction 2 seconds.
6. SOS Mode:
With light off, hold switch in “back (4)” position for 4
seconds to engage SOS mode.To exit SOS mode, hold
switch in either direction for 2 seconds to turn off, or press
the switch forward and release it to turn light on in
normal mode.
OFF
ON
2.
3.
1.
SOLA EXPLODED VIEW
1. Bezel
2. LED Head Module
3. Power Knob
4. Slide Switch
5. Charge Pins
6. Display
7. Mount Plate
8. D-Ring
9. 1”Photoball
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
9.
7.
8.
To charge: Turn the Power Knob to “ON”. Connect the charger to the
charge pins on the back and plug the AC adaptor into an outlet. The
display will come on to confirm the light is charging.
CHARGING THE SOLA
• Align guide pin to connect charger.
• Make sure to fully charge it before use.
CONNECTING THE LED HEAD MODULE
Disconnecting the LED Head Module from the Body Module:
Unscrew the bezel from the body module and remove the LED head module. Install
connector cap on the LED head module to protect the o-ring from debris. Install
connector cap to body connector to prevent damage to electrical contacts. Thread
bezel back onto the body assembly. The LED head module and Body assemblies
can be packed separately for travel. To re-install the LED head module, do the
above procedure in reverse order.
The Dome Port sealing edge must be kept clean and protected from any dam-
age. Make sure O-ring is lubricated – re-grease with standard silicone lubricant if
necessary.
Thermal Sensor is
not Detect
Return unit to Light and
Motion for servicing.
Overheating
Icon
Wait to charge until
symbol disappears
LED is not detected
Overheating icon
External Power Detected
Battery Status
Light Operating With
External Power
Lumen/Percentage Output
12000/15000
POWER
LUMENS
MIN
90
LED
15000
* Contact Light and Motion for additional O-ring replacement or information.
* If Dome Port is removed, do not compromise the sealing surface. Do not place Dome
Port on rough surface.
A.
UNLOCK
LOCKED
B.
[
OLED DISPLAY
OFF
ON
DOME PORT ASSEMBLY DIRECTIONS:

The Sola line of LED lights are engineered with a variety of safety
features to prevent the light from accidentally turning on.
The slide switch can be locked by rotating it.
The light is engineered with a temperature sensor to prevent overheating as
well as a fail safe to disable the light if the temperature sensor malfunctions.
WARNING: Potentialy hazardous optical radiation emitted from this product.
Do not look at LEDs in operation. Eye injury may result. ANSI RG-1.
A Product Safety Data sheet is available on Light and Motion’s website at the
web address below. You can print this sheet to show to travel safety officers
at airline checkpoints.
Visit http://lm.tl/lmhelp if you need to open the light.
STANDARD WARRANTY
Light & Motion provides a limited warranty to the original purchaser of its
products against all defects in original workmanship and material, under
normal use and service, for two years from the date of purchase with the
following exceptions:
• Warranties void if core body is opened
• Batteries are warranted for 90 days
• Cosmetic discoloration of surfaces and display
• Damage due to reverse polarity power
• Light & Motion will not be liable for any further loss, damages, or
expenses, including incidental or consequential damages directly or
indirectly arising from the sale or use of this product. Products not
manufactured by Light & Motion are not covered under the Light
& Motion warranty. These products are covered by the Terms and
Conditions set forth by their respective manufacturers.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
• Always store your light fully charged
• Always lock the slide switch and turn off the power knob when
traveling or in storage
• Never leave your equipment in the rinse bucket. It may be damaged
by other equipment
• Rinse equipment in fresh water after every dive.
CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION!
Please read this manual carefully: the SOLA is a professional underwater video light
which can produce high levels of light and heat, and must be used with care.
• Do not turn your SOLA on outside of the water for more than a few seconds at
a time. It is designed to be cooled by surrounding water, and may overheat if it
is not adequately cooled.
• Never look directly at the SOLA LEDs when turned on.
• The Sola has a power knob that completely disconnects the battery from the
circuit for travel. In addition the LED head module can be removed if required
by airport security.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
• Rinse your Sola thoroughly in fresh water after every dive. This will prevent
corrosion and salt buildup.
• If the LED head module or front port has been removed, inspect the o-ring and
sealing surfaces for dirt and defects and if necessary add a light film of O-ring
grease before re-assembling.
• Store the SOLA in a cool, dry place with its batteries at least 1/2 charged and
the slide switch in the locked position and the power knob OFF. Charge batter-
ies every 60 days when not in use.
• Do not store the Sola with its batteries discharged as this can cause permanent
damage to the batteries.
• Avoid display image ‘burn-in’ by disconnecting the charger and turning the unit
off after charging is complete; leaving the unit plugged into charging power for
extended periods of time may result in cosmetic visible display change.
TIPS AND TRICKS
• Conserve your battery by not burning your SOLA at full brightness. For example
half the brightness yields twice the runtime.
• Light & Motion has provided a D-ring for attaching a lanyard to the bottom of
the SOLA; it is recommended to tether the SOLA using the D-ring to your hous-
ing as a security precaution.
• When using the ¾” Locline arms, it is effective to grasp the light at the ¾” Lo-
cline base of the light to move it. This minimizes any risk of accidentally popping
the light off of the arm.