busch plus muller 198 IXON Rock Indicator LEDs Instruction Manual

busch plus muller 198 IXON Rock Indicator LEDs

Instruction Manual for IXON Rock – Battery LED headlamp with IQ lighting

technology and Power bank function

These use and installation instructions are intended for users with knowledge and experience in assembling and installing bicycle components. You need to have the suitable tools. If you do not know how to assemble or install bicycle components or do not have all the necessary tools for the job, you must consult with a bicycle specialist to have the installation done properly. Otherwise, the bicycle rider may fall off and be seriously injured due to improper assembly or installation of the light. Read these use and installation instructions, follow all the steps described and keep them in a safe place.

Safety Information

These use and installation instructions use the following signal words to alert you to potential hazards.
The meaning of the signal words is listed below.
WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE: Indicates information considered important, but not hazard- related (e.g. information related to property damage).
The **!** symbol is used to provide other useful information about your new bicycle lights.

Intended use

Busch + Müller offer different types of bicycle lights. Not every bicycle light can be used for every application and for riding bicycles on every surface. There are limitations. If you are not sure what type of bicycle light you have, either call our service hotline at +49 2354 915-7111, send an e-mail to [email protected] or consult a local specialist bicycle retailer.
NOTICE: Bicycle lights made by Busch + Müller are suitable for use on bicycles that are ridden on a firm surface. Avoid any extreme use, and never ride down stairs or perform jumps, stunts, tricks, bunny hops or steep descents on rough terrain.

Legal regulations

Before riding your bicycle on public roads, you must learn about and obey all applicable national, state and local laws and regulations. These may be found in the Highway Code, DMV Handbook or other sources depending on your state or location. If you are not sure about the applicable regulations, consult a local bicycle specialist retailer.

**!** Never cover or conceal bicycle lights. Always make sure the bicycle lights are correctly adjusted. In general, the prescribed mounting height ranges between about 16” to 48”. For details consult the Highway Code or DMV Handbook or inquire with a local bicycle specialist retailer. Make sure your lights are positioned and adjusted in a way to ensure they do not blind oncoming traffic

Package content

Headlight | Mains charger for USB | USB cable to micro USB | Handlebar bracket | Short & long screw | screw socket | Mounting instructions

Assembly!

Make sure that the headlight is mounted to the handlebar.
Place the enclosed rubber ring around the handlebars. Select the locking screw and locking knob to fit the handlebar diameter and screw them into the handlebar bracket. Place the handlebar bracket over the rubber ring with the locking knob facing the saddle. Join the brackets under the handlebar and fix them with the locking screw.
! Please note: The locking knob can be used as a short or long version (simply turn as required)!

**!** Insert the headlight vertically from above into the headlight bracket and press down firmly. It audibly engages in the locking ring. Make sure it is firmly seated in place. To remove the headlight, turn the locking ring clockwise, hold the headlight firmly and pull it upwards. We do not assume any liability in case of drop damage, e.g. because the headlight was not held in place while releasing the locking ring. If the assembly situation on the bicycle only allows the locking knob to point away from the cyclist rather than towards him/her, use a screwdriver to unbolt the bracket on the underside of the headlight, turn by 180° and then fasten again.

The headlight can pivot vertically and, for a few degrees, also horizontally. In both cases, the locking screw of the bracket must be loosened.
Vertical: The slant of the headlamp depends on its position on the handlebar.
Horizontal: The headlight is allowed to pivot on the rubber ring (to a limited extent) continuously to the left or right.

Mounting height according to regulations. In Germany, this ranges between 400 and 1,200 mm.
Lighting components must never be concealed during cycling!

No mounting underneath the handlebar: If the headlight is suspended underneath the handlebar, the light field is reversed and oncoming traffic blinded which is a violation of traffic regulations. Also, we do we assume any liability for possible splash water damage likely to occur when the headlight is mounted underneath the handlebar.

WARNING: Avoid falls, accidents and serious injuries. Use only the pre- installed Busch + Müller bicycle light mounting brackets. Installing a bicycle light on a bicycle using brackets which are not suitable or are positioned inappropriately, can lead to the light becoming loose, slipping and getting caught in the spokes of the wheels.

NOTICE: Never install brackets on the fork legs or seat stays!
NOTICE: Never install a bracket on conical components!

Fasten the mounting bracket in a way to ensure the bicycle light cannot move. This is especially important when riding on uneven surfaces. Enough tightening is achieved when it is difficult to adjust the position of the light.
WARNING: Never adjust the bicycle light while riding! Severe falls and injuries may result.
Do not ride the bicycle if the beam issued by your bicycle light is misaligned, or the light is too loose. Only straighten or fasten the bicycle light when the bicycle is not moving. Dazzling oncoming traffic can cause accidents. Prior to adjusting the bicycle light, always loosen the bracket screw. Afterwards, make sure to securely re-tighten the bracket screw again.
WARNING: Never look into the bicycle light when it is turned on.

Height adjustments of the light
Adjust the bicycle light so that oncoming traffic is not blinded or startled. On a completely even road, the horizontal light cut-off line must always be visible in the distance!

Charging the battery

The IXON Rock has an integral lithium-ion battery that must be charged before first use.
To charge, open the rear cover on the headlight. Connect the enclosed USB cable to the MicroUSB socket on the headlight. Connect the USB cable to the enclosed power supply unit, to another standard USB power supply unit (max. 1,000 mA, 5 V) or to a computer.
During the charging process, the LED on the switch shines blue. When the LED light is off, the charging process is complete. When charging with an alternative device or computer, the LED on the switch flashes blue.
Overcharging is basically impossible as the power supply is automatically switched off. Ensure to charge the battery at temperatures above 0°C only.

Warning: As a precaution, never leave the battery unattended during the charging process and place it on a fireproof surface.

Please note: During the charging process, the headlight is not protected against splash and rain water. The headlight can also be charged when switched on. We do not assume any liability for damage likely to be caused by moisture entering the headlight during the charging process.

**!** How to preserve the battery: When not in use over an extended period of time, store the headlight in a cool and dry environment as well as with approx. 30 – 50 % residual capacity.
If the battery is discharged to below 10% capacity and then fully charged again, the battery recalibrates itself. Occasional calibration helps to ensure that the remaining lighting capacity is always displayed as accurately as possible.

Duration of charging
Original Busch + Müller power supply unit: approx. 3 h
Alternative USB power supply units/USB connection to computer: up to approx. 5 h
We do not assume any liability for damage caused when using alternative power supply units.

Battery charging with energy generated by cycling
With E-WERK (type 361) or USB-WERK (type 361BW) from Busch + Müller, the current of a hub dynamo can be used to charge the IXON Rock while cycling.

Operation & display

High-Power: abt. 100 Lux, more than 2.5 h run time, consistently bright light
Mid-Power: abt. 50 Lux, more than 6 h run time, consistently bright light
Low-Power: abt. 15 Lux, 25 h approx. run time, consistently bright light

When the battery is low, the light mode is automatically switched off. Higher light modes and the power bank function are therefore no longer possible for protection against exhaustive discharge.

Switch ON/OFF
ON/OFF: Press switch for 2 seconds
To switch between High Power/Mid Power/Low Power functions: Press button briefly.

Battery level indicator for lateral indicator LEDs
5 blue LEDs = 100-80 % 4 blue LEDs = 80-60 %
3 blue LEDs = 60-40 % 2 blue LEDs = 40-20 %
1 blue LED = 20-10 % 1 blue & red LED = < 10 %

The accuracy of this display depends on the charge level, temperature and operating mode. When the headlight is switched off, the battery level can be displayed by briefly pressing the switch.

Light mode indication by LED in switch
High-Power mode: Indicator LED in switch light up blue.
Mid-Power mode: Indicator LED in switch light up blue & red.
Low-Power mode: Indicator LED in switch lights up red.

When the battery is low, the system automatically switches to a lower light mode. To protect the battery from exhaustive discharge, higher light modes and the power bank function are no longer possible. If the red LED in the switch starts to flash continuously, the light intensity will soon fall below the legally prescribed minimum. The battery must be charged! Otherwise, the light intensity drops continuously.
Warning: The headlight will finally switch off after about an hour. This may take longer or shorter depending on the outside temperature, so that the headlight switches off abruptly at some point. Severe falls and injuries may result. Do not ride the bicycle, if the red LED in the switch flashes continuously.

Power bank function

In the power bank mode, the energy stored in the headlight battery can be used to charge other mobile devices (e.g. a smartphone or navigation device) via the enclosed USB cable. When the headlight battery is full and the light function inactive, approximately 1,500 mAh is available.
Up to 1.3 A can be made available with the light function inactive, and up to 0.5 A when the light function has been activated.

Activate/deactivate power bank
Briefly press switch 4 times at high frequency. The lateral indicator LEDs as wells as the LEDs in the switch flash as the power bank indicator. When the light is off, the LED in the switch remains off while the power bank is activated/deactivated. The lateral indicator LEDs light up when the power bank function is activated.

Automatic switch-off:
a) If no appliance is connected 5 minutes after activation.
b) If no current flows for 5 seconds during use.
c) If battery level is low.

Switch-off: LED display flashes outwards 3 times in succession from the central LED. If the capacity falls below a certain level, the headlight automatically switches off the power bank as a first step, as the lighting function has priority, and then changes to the Mid-Power or Low-Power mode.

`` ! Please note: If a cable other than the enclosed adapter cable (micro-USB plug to USB port) is connected directly to the headlight‘s charging socket, current may flow in the opposite direction so that the mobile device charges the headlamp. We do not assume any liability for possible damage to the headlight or mobile device, e.g. exhaustive discharge of the mobile device battery likely to be caused by such a faulty connection.

! Please note: In the rain or under wet conditions, close the rear cap of the headlight to prevent
moisture from entering the micro USB connector. Further charging via the power bank function is then only possible if the headlight is removed from the handlebars and stowed in a waterproof environment together with the mobile device for charging. We do not assume any liability for damage to the headlight or the mobile device caused by moisture penetration.
Warning: Headlight and wiring, especially the cable to connect electrical devices to the Power bank must always be fixed to the bike so that they neither impede the ride nor constitute a hazard. If, for example, a cable or headlight gets into the spokes, there is the risk of injury or death.

Further notes

If the bike is cleaned with water or transported, for example, on a car the light must be removed.

Disposal: Electronic parts are no regular waste. They have to be disposed of as special waste!

Please note: The operation of sensitive, radio-controlled odometers may be impaired by LED headlights.

Liability:

In addition to the above-mentioned exclusions of warranty, we do not assume liability for any and all other damage caused by improper handling (e.g. dropping the headlight, inadequate safety of mounting and its consequences, submersion in water, opening the rear cover in rain or moist environments etc.). Neither do we assume any liability if the headlamp is opened or dismantled at any point other than the rear cover.

Have fun and enjoy safe cycling with your new headlight!

Technical modifications reserved.

bumm.de
Busch
+Müller KG
Auf dem Bamberg 1
58540 Meinerzhagen
Germany
Tel. +49 2354 915-6000
[email protected]

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