Qbeam Max Million II System manual

SPOTLIGHT OWNER’S MANUAL &
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS
AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS
MANUAL TO AVOID PERSONAL
INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
WARNING
TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO
EYESIGHT, NEVER LOOK INTO
SPOTLIGHT WHEN LIGHT IS ON. DO
NOT SHINE LIGHT INTO THE FACE
OF SOMEONE ELSE.
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• Never place spot/flood light face down when light is on or is still hot from recent use. Doing so could
burn/ignite surfaces such as seats, carpeting, etc. and cause major property damage. Always turn spot/flood
light off when not in use.
• To prevent serious damage to eyesight, never look into spot/flood light when light is on. DO NOT shine light
into the face of someone else.
• DO NOT touch lens of spot/flood light when light is on or if it was recently on. The lens will be hot and could
cause serious burns.
• DO NOT place spot/flood light in water. Keep all components dry and out of water at all times.
• DO NOT allow children to handle or operate this spot/flood light.
• DO NOT use this product for other than its intended use.
• DO NOT charge or operate in close proximity of combustible or flammable materials.
• DO NOT charge battery in gas tight enclosures.
• DO NOT attempt to charge battery pack using both AC and DC chargers at the same time.
• DO NOT attempt to charge or operate this spot/flood light if cord, plug, battery, bulb or any part of the
spot/flood light is damaged or corroded.
• DO NOT allow metal parts to touch metal contacts on battery as this can cause a short circuit and result in
a fire.
• DO NOT use an outdoor AC outlet to recharge battery.
• To prevent accidental electrical shock we recommend this product always be charged on a GFCI (Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter) outlet.
• Only use charging devices that are provided with the Q-Beam Max Million™ IIIIRechargeable Spot/Flood light or
its replacements.
• DO NOT disassemble or tamper with the battery.
• DO NOT dispose of battery in fire as this may result in explosion.
• When disposing of battery, place electrical tape over metal contacts on battery to prevent short circuit which
could cause a fire.
• The sealed battery contains lead and must be recycled or disposed of properly. Contact your local county solid
waste authority for proper recycling or disposal information.
USE CAUTION AND COMMON SENSE WHEN OPERATING YOUR RECHARGEABLE LIGHT.
FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THE SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES IN THIS MANUAL
COULD RESULT IN BODILY INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OWNER’S MANUAL
BEFORE OPERATING SPOT/FLOOD LIGHT.
WARNING
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Inspect contents of the box to ensure all parts are included and undamaged.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OWNER’S MANUAL
BEFORE OPERATING SPOT/FLOOD LIGHT.
Part List:
Q-Beam Max Million™ IIII
Rechargeable Spot/Flood Light
2 Rechargeable Batteries
3 Colored Lenses
\ 12-volt DC Charger/Adapter
Replacement Halogen Bulb
120-volt AC Charger
Owner’s Manual
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2
3
4
5
6
3
4
5
4
1
2
Lock Button
On/Off Trigger
Switch
Spot/Flood
Trigger
To Operate
IMPORTANT:
Unlock and turn spot/flood light OFF before
charging from AC or DC outlet. The battery cannot
charge if the spot/flood light is ON. Leaving
spot/flood light ON during charging may cause
damage to battery and AC charger.
12-volt DC charger/adapter operates from a
cigarette lighter receptacle for charging battery in
spot/flood light or continuous corded operation
with or without battery.
NOTE: To prevent car battery from completely
discharging, it is recommended that car
engine remain running while in use.
Step 1: Follow charging instructions on page 3 of this manual and
allow battery to fully charge.
Step 2: Depress trigger switch in handle to turn spot/flood light ON.
Release trigger switch to turn spot/flood light OFF.
Step 3: To lock trigger switch to ON, depress trigger switch and slide
down lock button on side of handle. To unlock and turn
spot/flood light OFF, depress trigger and slide lock button up.
Step 4: Squeeze Spot/Flood trigger to activate Flood feature. Release
Spot/Flood trigger to return to spot beam.
WARNING: Never place spot/flood light face down when light is on or
is still hot from recent use. Doing so could burn/ignite
surfaces such as seats, carpeting, etc. and cause major
property damage. Always turn spot/flood light off when not
in use.
• The life expectancy of the battery is approximately 500 cycles, at
which time a replacement battery is recommended. A replacement
battery may be purchased from The Brinkmann Corporation
Customer Service Department by calling 800-468-5252.
• Do not allow battery to completely discharge. A dim light indicates a
low battery. Turn OFF and UNLOCK spot/flood light and recharge
battery as soon as possible.
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THE BATTERY CAN BE CHARGED INSIDE OR OUTSIDE OF SPOT/FLOOD LIGHT.
To Charge Battery Inside of Spot/flood light:
Step 1: Make sure the trigger switch is not locked ON.
Step 2: Plug the AC charger directly into back of battery or DC
charger/adapter into bottom of spot/flood light handle.
Note: L.E.D. Indicator light will turn on when battery is charging
from AC charger only.
Step 3: For DC Charger/Adapter - Battery charges only while vehicle
engine is running.
For AC Charger - Allow battery to fully charge. L.E.D. indicator on
battery will automatically turn off when battery is fully charged.
See chart for recommended charge times.
WARNING: A damaged battery can leak acid. Avoid contact with eyes and
skin. If contact occurs, flush immediately with large amounts of
water. DO NOT ingest. If contact with eyes or ingestion occurs,
consult physician immediately.
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To Charge
10
46810
20 DC Charge
AC Charge
USAGE (Minutes)
CHARGE TIME (Hours)
Charge Times
Charge times are dependent on usage of the
product. See chart below for recommended charge times.
IMPORTANT: If battery is not used for more than 90 days, remove
battery from the spot/flood light. Charge battery every
2 months to ensure battery does not completely lose
charge. A completely discharged battery may not
recharge properly.
L.E.D. Indicator Light
Contains lead-acid (Pb)
batteries. Batteries must
be recycled or disposed of
properly.
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Only use Brinkmann’s 12V75W halogen bulb that is designed for the
Q-Beam Max Million™ IIIIRechargeable Spot/Flood Light as a replace-
ment. Use of any other bulb may result in poor performance and may
damage your spot/flood light.
IMPORTANT: Do not touch the glass part of bulb with fingers as natural
oils affect the life and performance of bulb. Handle bulb by
metal end only.
Step 1: Disconnect spot/flood light from power source.
Step 2: Remove battery from spot/flood light.
Step 3: Remove the two screws from top and bottom of front housing.
(See Figure 1.)
Step 4: Lay the spot/flood light face (lens) down on a flat surface.
To Replace Bulb
Battery
L.E.D. Indicator Light
To Charge Battery Outside of Spot/flood light:
Step 1: Remove battery from back of spot/flood light by pressing
on the quick-release tabs.
Step 2: Plug the AC charger into battery as illustrated.
Note: L.E.D. Indicator light will turn on when battery is
charging from AC charger only.
Step 3: For AC Charger - Allow battery to fully charge. L.E.D.
indicator on battery will automatically turn off when battery
is fully charged.
IMPORTANT: If battery is not used for more than 90 days, remove
battery from the spot/flood light. Charge battery every
2 months to ensure battery does not completely lose
charge. A completely discharged battery may not
recharge properly.
WARNING: A damaged battery can leak acid. Avoid contact with eyes
and skin. If contact occurs, flush immediately with large
amounts of water. DO NOT ingest. If contact with eyes or
ingestion occurs, consult physician immediately.
Step 4: Place charged battery inside light so that metal contacts on
battery and light are making contact.
Note: Press battery firmly until fully inserted and locked
with quick-release tabs.
For extended lighting requirements, we recommend purchasing an
additional battery as a back-up. Additional/replacement batteries may
be purchased from The Brinkmann Corporation Customer Service
Department by calling 800-468-5252.
Lens
Rear
Housing
Front
Housing
Reflector
Inner Reflector
Figure 1
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Step 5: Holding the front housing secure, slowly lift the rear housing
off.
Step 6: Pull reflector away from rear housing carefully. Do not touch
the inside of reflector.
NOTE: The glass lens is not attached to front housing. Use care when
disassembling to avoid breaking lens.
Step 7: Rotate the inner reflector bracket to OPEN position.
Step 8: Pull inner reflector bracket away from rear housing being
careful not to pull wire connections inside. Do not touch the
inside of reflector.
Step 9: Disconnect bulb wire from connector by holding the connector
firmly with fingers then pulling bulb wire straight out as shown
in Figure 2.
Step 10: Pinch the ends of the wire retainer together and lift up as
illustrated (Figure 3).
Step 11: Pull bulb straight out from the reflector mounting plate.
Step 12: Disconnect bulb wire from connector by holding the connector
firmly with fingers then pulling bulb wire straight out.
Step 13: To install new bulb, grasp the bulb from the metal end (DO NOT
TOUCH THE GLASS PART) and insert into the reflector
mounting plate. Align the slots in the bulb base with those in
the reflector mounting plate.
Step 14: Replace wire retainer by pinching ends together while pressing
down. Push ends apart so they catch on the reflector mounting
plate.
Step 15: Reconnect the bulb wire to the connector as illustrated
(Figure 4).
Step 16: To reassemble, rotate the inner reflector bracket to CLOSE
position. Place the front housing face (lens) down on a flat
surface. Set the reflector into housing. Insert the rear housing
into the front housing of the spot/flood light.
Step 17: Replace the two screws that were removed in Step 3. Do not
over tighten screws.
Replacement bulbs may be purchased from The Brinkmann Corporation
Customer Service Department by calling 800-468-5252.
Connector
5
Connector
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 2
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Charging Tips
To Prevent Damage to Spot/flood light and Battery:
• Do not attempt to use spot/flood light while charging directly from AC
outlet. Doing so may cause damage to battery and AC charger.
• 12-volt DC charger/adapter operates from a cigarette lighter receptacle
for charging battery in spot/flood light only while vehicle engine is
running or continuous corded operation with or without battery.
• Do not attempt to charge battery pack using both AC an DC chargers
at the same time.
• Only use charging devices that are provided with the Q-Beam Max
Million™ IIIIRechargeable Spot/Flood Light or its replacements.
•For DC Charger/Adapter - Battery charges only while vehicle engine
is running.
For AC Charger - Allow battery to fully charge. L.E.D. indicator on
battery will automatically turn off when battery is fully charged.
See chart for recommended charge times.
• Do not allow battery to completely discharge. A dim light indicates a
low battery. Recharge battery as soon as possible after each use.
• Always keep the battery fully charged when not in use.
10
46810
20 DC Charge
AC Charge
USAGE (Minutes)
CHARGE TIME (Hours)
Charge Times
Charge times are dependent on usage of the
product. See chart below for recommended charge times.
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To Replace Cigarette
Lighter Plug Fuse
Lighter Plug
Lighter Cap
Lighter Plug
Lighter Plug
Lighter Cap
Fuse
Fuse Holder
Lighter Cap
Lighter Cap
Step 1: Disconnect spot/flood light from power source.
Step 2: Unscrew cap of lighter plug and pull straight away from fuse.
Step 3: Pull fuse holder and fuse out of lighter plug. Observe to see if
fuse is burned out.
NOTE: Use a 8A fuse only. Fuse is burned out when fuse element is
missing or broken inside glass tube. Replace with new 8A fuse
if fuse element is missing or broken.
Step 4: Pull fuse out of fuse holder. Insert new fuse into holder.
Step 5: Insert fuse holder and fuse into lighter plug.
Step 6: Screw cap onto lighter plug.
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For 1-year from date of purchase, The Brinkmann Corporation warrants the Max Million™ IIIIRechargeable Spot/Flood Light against
defects due to workmanship or materials to the original purchaser. The Brinkmann Corporation’s obligations under this warranty are
limited to the following guidelines:
• This warranty does not extend to the bulb or battery.
• This warranty does not cover rechargeable lights that have been altered or damaged due to: normal wear, abuse, improper
maintenance, improper use, disassembly of parts and/or attempted repair by anyone other than an authorized employee of
The Brinkmann Corporation.
• This warranty does not cover surface scratches or weathering as this is considered normal wear.
• Warranty service is limited to repair or replacement of rechargeable lights which prove defective under normal use and which
upon examination shall indicate to Brinkmann’s satisfaction, they are defective. If Brinkmann confirms the defect and approves
the claim, Brinkmann will elect to repair or replace the rechargeable light as covered by the terms of this warranty.
• This warranty extends to the original purchaser only and is not transferable or assignable to subsequent purchasers.
The Brinkmann Corporation requires reasonable proof of purchase. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you retain your sales
receipt or invoice. To obtain repair or replacement of your Max Million™ IIIIRechargeable Spot/Flood Light under the terms of this
warranty, please call Customer Service Department at 800-527-0717 for a Return Authorization Number and further instructions. A
receipt will be required. Rechargeable lights returned to Brinkmann must include your name, address and telephone number.
Please make sure the light is properly packed, postage prepaid, and insured. A Return Authorization Number must be clearly
marked on the outside of the box. Brinkmann cannot be responsible for any rechargeable lights forwarded to us without a Return
Authorization Number.
EXCEPT AS ABOVE STATED, THE BRINKMANN CORPORATION MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY.
THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO
1-YEAR FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY
LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
ANY LIABILITY FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE FAILURE OF THE
MAX MILLION™ IIIIRECHARGEABLE SPOT/FLOOD LIGHT TO COMPLY WITH THIS WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS
EXCLUDED. CUSTOMER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE PURCHASE PRICE CHARGED IS BASED UPON THE LIMITATIONS CONTAINED
IN THE WARRANTY SET OUT ABOVE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU
SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
140-2655-3
5/05, 9/05
Owner’s Manual for Model
800-2655-3
©2005 The Brinkmann Corporation
Dallas, Texas 75244 U.S.A
www.brinkmann.net
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