Surefire Powerselect 9AN Commander User manual

John Matthews
President, SUREFIRE
9AN
COMMANDER
POWERSELECT
TM
TM
Congratulations, with the purchase of this
SUREFIRE flashlight, you have invested in
one of the world’s best “illumination tools.”
We believe it to be a prime example of
our philosophy that design decisions should
always be made in the interest of the product
being the very best it can be.
Frequently, this means deciding to use a
more costly process or a more expensive ma-
terial than would normally be called for. We
know that in order to produce the best, one
must do it right.
We thank you for supporting this deci-
sion and electing to confirm our belief in “no
compromise” in a product that, by its perfor-
mance and reliability, may some day be called
upon to save your life.
There is no other choice.
20/140 Lumens

WELCOME
TO THE SUREFIRE TEAM
SUREFIRE lights provide overwhelming
power, and they do this with a quality of
beam that is unmatched in brilliance and
performance.
SUREFIRE’s high pressure Xenon/
Halogen lamps operate at the highest
temperatures possible, producing
extraordinary, brilliant, white light.
Our reflectors are machined from solid
billets of aircraft grade aluminum.
Each SUREFIRE lamp assembly is
permanently prefocused to within less than
five thousands of an inch to achieve the
absolutely flawless SUREFIRE beam.
The switch is ergonomically located for in-
the-dark positive activation.
Whether you need a small light that can
be carried in your pocket or a multipurpose
professional light, SUREFIRE offers you
models that range in power from 15
lumens to 500 lumens.
You can have confidence that your choice
of a SUREFIRE light will always reward
you with years of superb, unfailing
performance.
You have just become the owner of one of the
most incredible pieces of lighting technology
ever conceived. It is a masterpiece of
engineering, a member of the SUREFIRE
family which has gained the acceptance and
respect of military and law enforcement
professionals around the world.

The 9AN Commander Rechargeable Flash-
light is a masterpiece of engineering.
This is a one-of-a-kind, high performance
unit that does the job of two flashlights. Sim-
ply rotate the 9AN head to choose one of
two power settings; one projects a low, soft
20 lumen light for close-up activities such as
report writing, and the other level gives you
a brilliant, high-power 140 lumen beam with
the intensity to temporarily blind an attacker.
The slender size is right for carrying on
your duty belt; it’s less than half the weight
of most side arms.
The flawless light beam features the ac-
claimed exclusive Sure-Fire design that com-
bines an intense prefocused spotlight center
with a surrounding smooth and uniform wide-
angle floodlight.
The tail cap switch enables you to hold
the flashlight in the preferred overhand grip,
which gives you quick switch access, even
by feel, regardless of the position of the flash-
light in your hand.
Recharging the battery can be done in two
(2) hours or less with th AC charger or the
12VDC auto adaptor.
When you may be checking for eye dila-
tion one moment and searching a warehouse
the next, the 9AN Commander is the only
flashlight with the power range that will meet
your needs.
THE 9AN COMMANDER

9AN COMMANDER
Turn
Tail Cap
for
“ON”
There are two ways to activate the light from
the 9AN. The Tail Cap switch of the Flash-
light can be activated by rotating the Tail Cap
in a clockwise direction for a constant “ON”
setting or by pressing on the Push Button for
temporary light.
For Constant Light
ON - Turn Tail Cap clockwise
(viewed from the tail)
OFF - Turn Tail Cap counterclockwise
For Momentary Light
ON - Press Push Button
OFF - Release Push Button
Push
For
“ON”
To Turn Flashlight “ON”

Power Output
Selection Switch
SPECIFICATIONS
BeamFilters Red F36
Blue F37
Infrared F39
BeamShaper F34
Tip-Off Cover F32
Traffic Cone Red F38
Turbo Head KT3
Polymer Holster V71
Nylon Holsters V41, V41
Leather Holsters V46 Plain
V47 Basketweave
V48 Clorino
ACCESSORIES
Lamp Assembly
Power Output
Run Time
Black, Grey
20 lumens - 120 Minutes
140 lumens - 40 Minutes
Ni-Cd
One (1)
Yes
20/140 Lumens - N90
Battery Type
Number Required
Supplied
Length
Weight
Diameter
Lens
ON/OFF Switch
Body Material
Finish
Water Resistant
Color
7.9 inches
12.9 ounces
Body - 1.28 inch
Bezel -1.63 inch
Xenon
Pyrex, Tempered
Tail Cap Type:
Rotation/Pressure Activation
Bezel Type: Rotation
Aircraft Grade Aluminum
External: Anodized
Internal: Chemfilm Mil-C-5541
O-Ring Sealed

PARTS REPLACEMENT LIST
Component Part No.
Battery - Nc-Cd B90
Bezel Assembly 13270
Flashlight Body 14108
Lamp Assy N90
Lens 11956-1
O-Ring Seal (rear) 19-01-040
O-Ring Seal (front) 19-01-023
Lock Out Tail Cap Assy 12708
WARNING
The Reflector Body is vented for
use with Ni-Cd batteries. Ni-Cd bat-
teries can release combustible gasses
during discharge. In a sealed battery
compartment these gases could build-
up and might damage the battery or
even cause injury to the user. The
vent prevents this build-up and is an
essential safety requirement.
DO NOT BLOCK THE VENT.

9AN COMMANDER
TAIL CAP
ASSEMBLY
LAMP
ASSEMBLY
BODY
O-RING
(front)
O-RING
(rear)
BATTERY
BEZEL
ASSEMBLY
PUSH BUTTON
(hidden)
VENT

BEZEL
NYLON SCREW
BODY
LAMP ASSEMBLY
CHANGING THE LAMP
1. Remove the Flashlight Head from the
Flashlight Body by holding the Head and ro-
tating the Body counterclockwise (as viewed
from the tail of the Flashlight) until it is free
of the Head.
2. Remove the Nylon Screw that is secur-
ing the Lamp Assembly to the Bezel.
3. Remove the inoperative Lamp Assembly
and replace with the new N90 Lamp Assem-
bly.
Avoid touching the inside of the Lamp en-
velope as this will degrade the performance
of your SUREFIRE Light.
4. Secure the Lamp Assembly to the Bezel
by installing the Nylon Screw.
5. Install the Bezel back on to the Body.

INSTALLING THE BATTERY
1. Remove the Flashlight Tail Cap by un-
screwing it until it is free of the Flashlight
Body.
2. Insert the B90 Ni-Cd Battery, observing
proper battery polarity, into the Flashlight
Body.
3. Install the Flashlight Tail Cap back on to
the Flashlight Body by turning it until the
light comes on. Then back off 1/2 to 1 turn
until the light turns off.
4. The 9AN Commander is now ready for use.
+
BODY
TAIL CAP
BATTERY
Be sure to charge the battery
before first use.

SELECTING POWER LEVEL
The 9AN Commander has two seperate lamp
assemblies within the bezel reflector. When
operating on the general use beam of 20 lu-
mens only one lamp assembly is activated. For
the high power 140 lumen beam both lamp
assemblies are activated
For 140 Lumen Beam
While holding the Head of the 9AN, turn the
Body of the 9AN clockwise until it is fully
screwed into the Head. The High Power beam
will be turned on when the Tail Cap switch is
activated.
For 20 Lumen Beam
While holding the Head of the 9AN, turn the
Body clockwise until it is fully screwed into
the Head and then unscrew approximately 1/
4 turn (90 degrees) counterclockwise. The
general use beam will be turned on when the
Tail Cap switch is activated.

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CUSTOMER SERVICE
REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS
To obtain repair or replacement contact Cus-
tomer Service at 800-828-8809 (toll free) or
714-545-9444 and obtain a Return Authori-
zation number (RA#). Then package the unit
carefully and return (no COD’s please) to:
SUREFIRE LLC
Repairs Department, RA# ___
18300 Mt. Baldy Circle
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
SUREFIRE will pay any reasonable shipping
costs to return the unit to you.
SUREFIRE LLC 2001 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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Protected by U.S. Patent Number(s)
6,046,572 , 6,222,138 , 5,629,105