StreamLight strion User manual

STRION® SERIES
Operating Instructions
BC
STRION®LED, STRION®DS, STRION®HPL,
STRION®DS HPL, STRION LED HL®and STRION®DS HL

Thank you for selecting the Strion
® LED, Strion® DS, Strion® HPL, Strion ® DS HPL,
Strion LED HL ® or Strion® DS HL. As with any fine tool, reasonable care and maintenance
of this product will provide years of dependable service.Please read this manual before
using your flashlight. It includes important safety and operating instructions and should
be saved. Flashlight must be fully charged before first use.
SAFETY WARNING: Use of light in “strobe” mode may cause seizure in persons
with photosensitive epilepsy.
CAUTION: The Strion® HPL, Strion ® DS HPL, Strion LED HL ® or Strion® DS HL
provide a powerful beam at the high setting. When operated for a long time, especially
if not handheld, it will get uncomfortably warm. This is NORMAL and is not a defect. Any
LED flashlight of similar size and performance will produce similar amounts of heat during
operation. The only way to reduce operating heat is to SIGNIFICANTLY lower the output,
or increase the size of the flashlight. While this heating may trigger the drop reflex if an
unattended hot light is picked up, the temperature does not present a burn hazard. When
used tactically for short periods of time to clear a room, check for intruders, etc., heating
will not be a problem. When using the light for extended periods of time, use of a lower
power setting, if the illumination level is appropriate, will prolong battery life and reduce
heat buildup.
A. While eye damage from the Strion
® products is unlikely, they are a Class 2 LED product.
Caution - LED Radiation (RG-2)
Do Not Stare Into Beam.
May be harmful to eyes.
Per IEC 62471 Ed 1.0:2006:07
B. The Strion
®
series flashlights are not approved for use in hazardous atmospheres.
C. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual contains important safety, operating and
maintenance information for your flashlight and charger.
D. CAUTION: To reduce risk of fire, electrical shock, or personal injury, do not attempt to
use the charger to recharge any other product. Likewise, do not attempt to charge the
Strion
®
family of lights with any other charger.
E. Do not abuse the cord. Never carry the charger by the cord or yank the cord to
disconnect it from a receptacle. Do not use a damaged charger.
F. Plug the AC charger directly into an electrical outlet. Do not use an extension cord.
G. Do not put any metal objects onto the charging terminals located in the charge holder.
H. Do not try to repair the unit or charger yourself. Take it to a qualified service facility or
return it to the factory.
I. Use only battery #74175. The contact arrangement in the flashlight precludes the
use of other batteries. Recycle worn out or damaged batteries properly. Do not attempt

to incinerate the battery as it may explode in a fire. Handle the battery carefully and never
allow it to short circuit.
J. Use of this product for other than a lighting device is not recommended.
Streamlight specifically disclaims liability for other than recommended use.
K. CAUTION: To reduce risk of fire, electrical shock, or personal injury, handle the battery
carefully and never allow it to short circuit.
USING THE LIGHT
The Strion® LED, Strion® HPL and Strion LED HL ® feature a digital multifunction tail
mounted tactical switch. The Strion
® DS, Strion® DS HPL and Strion ® DS HL feature a
second, independent head-mounted push-button switch.
•Lightly press the pushbutton for momentary operation at full intensity.
•Fully press the pushbutton switch (until it clicks) once to turn the light on at full intensity.
•Fully press and hold the switch to cycle through brightness levels. Release at desired level.
•A quick double-click of the switch will activate the strobe function.
•A single full press of the switch from any “on” mode will turn the flashlight off.
ACCESSING OTHER PROGRAMS
The Strion
®
DS, Strion
®
DS HPL and Strion
®
DS HL feature a TEN-TAP
®
programmable
switch allowing the user to select one of three different programs. To change to the next
program, starting from the “Off” position, tap the momentary function of the switch rapidly
9 times (within 0.4 seconds per tap) and hold it down the 10th time. Continue holding the
switch until the light turns off (approximately 1 second), then release the switch.
Available programs are High-Medium-Low/strobe enabled (Factory Default),
High only/strobe disabled or High-Medium-Low/strobe disabled.
CHARGER FACTS
CHARGER MOUNTING
•The charger should never be mounted against any heat sensitive surface.
•The most secure mounting position is with the flashlight vertical and head up.
•Before drilling any holes, make sure there is room to insert and remove the flashlight.
• Two (2) self-tapping screws are included to mount the charger. The correct size hole for
these screws in sheet metal is 1/8.”
USB CHARGER
The USB charger/holder is equipped with dual power input ports. The overlapping design
prevents both the USB input and the 12VDC vehicle input to be connected at the same
time. An AC/USB power supply with custom USB cable is supplied to attach to the
charger/holder. Place the small micro-USB plug of the USB cable (SL logo up) into the USB
connector sleeve (marked with SL logo) that is located on the base of the charger/holder.
The micro-USB plug and connector on the charger base are keyed and contain a locking
feature and will “snap” into place. Connect the AC/USB power supply to a wall outlet. The
charger may also be connected to any other standard, powered USB outlet.

USB PIGGYBACK®CHARGER
The USB Piggyback charger features an integrated charger/holder for a spare battery.
Insert the dual contact end of the battery into the Piggyback sleeve toward LED indicator.
The red Piggyback LED functions in the same manner as the primary flashlight charger/
holder LED.
CHARGING
Fully charge your flashlight before first use. The flashlight may be stored in the charger
continuously when not in use. There is no danger of overcharge.
To charge the flashlight, first turn it off and insert it into the charger. The triangular plate
on the flashlight head fits into a mating recess in the charger. With the plate toward the
charger, slip the barrel of the light between the charger arms and pull downward until it
locks into place.
IMPORTANT: Maximum charging temperature range is 20°F to 115°F with optimal
temperature range between 50°F and 86°F. A safety circuit prevents charging outside the
maximum range and the red charge LED will flash rapidly. When temperature is within an
acceptable range charging will resume.
LED CHARGE INDICATOR(S)
The red LED on the charger housing (or Piggyback sleeve) must light to ensure
that the battery is being charged.
•Charging…LED is steady .
•Charged…LED pulses shortly ever y second.
• Error…LED pulses rapidly . This may be caused by out of range temperature or input voltage.
• It is normal for the indicator to switch between steady and blink as the battery is “topped off”.
Charge time is approximately 3 hours for the primary flashlight location and an additional
3 hours for the piggyback battery location (if equipped) when using the provided AC power
supply or 12VDC automotive cord. Charge time may be longer when connecting to other
powered USB outlets.
Before mounting a Streamlight charger in a vehicle, please read the following sections.
INSTALLATION IN VEHICLES
A 12VDC power cord (#22051) is equipped with a cigarette plug and is available for mount-
ing a Streamlight charger in a vehicle. The cigarette plug can be removed and the wires can
be attached directly to a power source for a more permanent installation. (A two amp fuse
must be used on the positive lead.) NOTE: USB input cord must be disconnected from the
charger/holder before attempting to plug in the 12VDC power cord to the charger holder.
IMPORTANT: Before making electrical connections in a vehicle, keep in mind that a
shorted auto battery can easily start a fire. Make all connections with insulated lugs or

other connectors intended for such use. Be sure that your installation is fused.
The striped power lead is positive and the unmarked lead is negative. When connecting
the charger to a fuse block, the striped, positive power lead goes to the connector that is
dead when the vehicle’s fuse is removed. The charger body is electrically isolated from the
charge circuit and allows positive ground installations. The charger is polarity protected,
and if connected in reverse polarity, simply won’t operate until connected properly.
Streamlight recommends connecting chargers to an unswitched source of power to ensure
the flashlight is always fully charged. If the vehicle will not be driven for several days, the
flashlight should be removed from the charger to avoid vehicle battery drain. Charging
the flashlight with the USB charger will draw between .4 -.6 amperes for up to 3 hours
during charging. Charging the flashlight and spare battery with the USB Piggyback charger
will draw between .5 - .7 amperes for up to 6 hours. Either charger will draw less than .1
amperes when in maintenance mode when battery(s) is fully charged.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
Unscrew the tailcap and slide the battery from the flashlight. Replace the battery by
inserting the contact end first and reattach the tailcap.
MAINTENANCE
•Keep all threads and o-rings lubed with silicon grease.
• Keep tailcap to barrel connection clean. Loose or dirty tailcap will
cause the flashlight to malfunction.
• Keep flashlight charger contacts clean at all times. Poor contact can cause charger
malfunction. An abrasive pencil eraser works well to clean the contacts.
REPLACEMENT PART(S)
BATTERY P/N 74175
IMPORTANT – Be sure to use genuine Streamlight® replacement parts.
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