NIGHTSTICK XPR-5542 Intrinsically Safe Rechargeable Dual Light Flashlight Instruction Manual

: October 30, 2023
: NIGHTSTICK

Table of Contents

NIGHTSTICK XPR-5542 Intrinsically Safe Rechargeable Dual Light Flashlight
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTRINSIC SAFETY
REPLACING LITHIUM-ION RECHARGEABLE BATTERY
OPERATION
WARRANTY
EU Declaration of Conformity
References
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NIGHTSTICK XPR-5542 Intrinsically Safe Rechargeable Dual Light Flashlight

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Product Information

The XPR-5542 is an intrinsically safe flashlight approved for use in hazardous locations. It is UL listed for use with Bayco Li-ion Battery Pack 5500-BATT and is intrinsically safe class II & III div 1 GRPS E-G. The flashlight has a charger input of 12 VDC Max and the maximum charge time required is approximately 6 hours. It is equipped with an approved 5500-BATT rechargeable battery pack from Bayco Products and has a Class I Div 1 GRPS A-D T4 and Ex ia IIC T4 Gb rating. The product has a DEMKO 16 ATEX 1815 and IECEx UL 16.0168 certification.

Product Usage Instructions

Initial Use:

Do not attempt to charge the product in the hazardous environment. This task must ONLY be performed in an area known to be non-hazardous.
Fully charge the XPR-5542 before the first use, or if the battery is new or has been unused for several months.
The maximum charge time required is approximately 6 hours.

Warning: To prevent ignition of a hazardous atmosphere, do not attempt to charge this product in the hazardous environment. This task must ONLY be performed in an area known to be non-hazardous.

CHARGER INPUT: 12 VDC Max
Fully charge the XPR-5542 before the first use, or if the battery is new or has been unused for several months. The maximum charge time required is approximately 6 hours

Daily Use:

Do not attempt to charge the product in the hazardous environment. This task must ONLY be performed in an area known to be non-hazardous.
Use only the supplied Nightstick charger, 5500-BATT rechargeable battery pack and AC or DC adapter.
For best performance, charge the 5542 when the flashlight beam starts to dim.
Connect the AC power adapter to the charger. The LED indicator will not be illuminated at this point.
With the flashlight facing forward, slide the 5542 into the charger until the contacts snap into place.

WARNING : TO PREVENT IGNITION OF A HAZARDOUS ATMOSPHERE, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CHARGE THIS PRODUCT IN THE HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENT. THIS TASK MUST ONLY BE PERFORMED IN AN AREA KNOWN TO BE NON-HAZARDOUS

Use only the supplied Nightstick charger, 5500-BATT rechargeable battery pack and AC or DC adapter. For best performance, charge the 5542 when the flashlight beam starts to dim.
Connect the AC power adapter to the charger. The LED indicator will not be illuminated at this point.
With the flashlight facing forward, slide the 5542 into the charger until the contacts snap into place.
The LED indicator changes to constant red indicating the 5542 is properly inserted into the charger and is in fact charging. The LED indicator remains red until the battery is fully charged. At full charge, the LED indicator turns green.
The total time to full charge the 5542 varies depending on the remaining charge in the battery pack.
To confirm a full charge, keep the 5542 in the charger and turn it on. The LED indicator will change to red. Turn off the 5542. If the 5542 is fully charged, the LED indicator will turn green. If not, it remains red until the charge is completed and the LED indicator turns green. The 5542 will now be fully charged

Warnings:

To prevent ignition of a hazardous atmosphere, do not locate the charger for this product in the hazardous environment. The charger for this product must be located in an area known to be non-hazardous ONLY.
To prevent ignition of a hazardous atmosphere, do not attempt to charge this product in the hazardous environment. This task must ONLY be performed in an area known to be non-hazardous.
Lithium-ion batteries must be used and charged properly. Improper use can result in serious injury, fire, or death.
Use only the included and approved 5500-BATT rechargeable battery pack from Bayco Products.
Do NOT attempt to use any other rechargeable or non-rechargeable batteries with this light.
To prevent ignition of a hazardous atmosphere, do not open the lens bezel in the hazardous environment. This task must ONLY be performed in an area known to be non-hazardous.
When exchanging the rechargeable battery pack, use only the approved 5500BATT rechargeable battery pack from Bayco Products.
To prevent ignition of a hazardous atmosphere, the rechargeable battery pack must only be exchanged in an area known to be non-hazardous.
Do not expose the rechargeable battery pack to water or salt water, or allow the battery pack to get wet.
Do not store the rechargeable battery pack with metallic objects that may cause a short circuit.
Substitution of components may impair intrinsic safety.
Warning : To prevent ignition of a hazardous atmosphere, do not locate the charger for this product in the hazardous environment. The charger for this product must be located in an area known to be non-hazardous ONLY.
Warning : To prevent ignition of a hazardous atmosphere, do not attempt to charge this product in the hazardous environment. This task must ONLY be performed in an area known to be non-hazardous.
Warning : Lithium-ion batteries must be used and charged properly. Improper use can result in serious injury, fire, or death.
Warning : Use only the included and approved 5500-BATT rechargeable battery pack from Bayco Products.
Warning : Do NOT attempt to use any other rechargeable or non-rechargeable batteries with this light.
Warning : To prevent ignition of a hazardous atmosphere, do not open the lens bezel in the hazardous environment. This task must ONLY be performed in an area known to be non-hazardous.
Warning : When exchanging the rechargeable battery pack, use only the approved 5500- BATT rechargeable battery pack from Bayco Products.
Warning : To prevent ignition of a hazardous atmosphere, the rechargeable battery pack must only be exchanged in an area known to be non-hazardous.
Warning : Do not expose the rechargeable battery pack to water or salt water, or allow the battery pack to get wet.
Warning : Do not store the rechargeable battery pack with metallic objects that may cause a short circuit.
Warning : Substitution of components may impair intrinsic safety.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTRINSIC SAFETY

For personal safety, always confirm the rating of any known hazardous or potentially hazardous location where the light is to be used.

REPLACING LITHIUM-ION RECHARGEABLE BATTERY

WARNING : TO PREVENT IGNITION OF A HAZARDOUS ATMOSPHERE, DO NOT OPEN THE LENS BEZEL IN THE HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENT. THIS TASK MUST ONLY BE PERFORMED IN AN AREA KNOWN TO BE NON-HAZARDOUS.

WARNING : WHEN EXCHANGING THE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK, USE ONLY THE APPROVED 5500-BATT RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK FROM BAYCO PRODUCTS.

WARNING : TO PREVENT IGNITION OF A HAZARDOUS ATMOSPHERE, THE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK MUST ONLY BE EXCHANGED IN AN AREA KNOWN TO BE NON-HAZARDOUS.

Loosen the locking screw located on the side of the tail cap.
CAUTION : Do NOT attempt to completely remove the locking screw. Doing so is not necessary and may damage the threads. The screw simply needs to be loosened enough to allow the tail-cap to unscrew.
Unscrew the tail-cap from the housing in a counter-clockwise direction.
Turn the light upside down and carefully shake the light in order to remove the battery. Allow the battery to slide into your hand.
Next, allow the 5500-BATT rechargeable battery pack to slide out of the light paying close attention to the battery pack’s orientation within the handle.
Using only the approved replacement 5500-BATT rechargeable battery pack from Bayco Products, slide the new battery pack into the handle of the light using the directional arrow marked on the side of the pack to be a guide to proper battery orientation.
Replace the tail-cap by screwing it onto the housing in a clockwise direction.
Tighten locking screw. CAUTION: Do NOT over-tighten. Doing so may damage the threads and impact the light’s Intrinsic Safety.

OPERATION

THE XPR-5542 HAS SEVEN LIGHT MODES:

Momentary flashlight
Full brightness flashlight
Medium brightness flashlight
Low brightness flashlight
Floodlight
Dual-light
Strobe

Momentary Flashlight Mode
Lightly press the top body switch for momentary operation. Release the switch to turn the light off.

Constant-on
Press the top body switch until it clicks and then release for constant-on in high-brightness mode. Press and release the top body switch again to turn the light off.

Select Brightness Level
Press and hold down the top body switch. The light will cycle from high to medium to low and then back up again at a rate of approximately one mode per second. The light will continue to cycle up and down through the various modes as long as the top body switch is held down. When the desired brightness level is reached, simply release the top body switch, and the light will remain in that brightness mode. Press and release the top body switch to turn the light off.

Floodlight
Press the bottom body switch until it clicks and then release for floodlight mode. Press and release the bottom body switch again to turn the light off.

Dual-Light
Dual-Light allows the user to turn on both the Flashlight (at any brightness level) and the Floodlight, at the same time. First select the appropriate brightness level of the flashlight using the directions above. Next press and release the bottom switch to activate the floodlight. Both the Flashlight and the Floodlight are now running. Press and release both the top and bottom body switches to turn the light off.

Strobe Function
From off or any mode, rapidly double click the switch to activate the strobe function running at full brightness. Press and release the body switch to turn the light off

STROBE WARNING
Exposure to strobing lights may cause dizziness, disorientation, and nausea. A very small percentage of people suffer from photosensitive epilepsy and may experience seizures or blackouts triggered by strobing lights. For more information from the EPILEPSY FOUNDATION about photosensitivity and seizures, please visit www.epilepsy.com. Anyone who has had symptoms linked to this condition should consult a doctor before using this product

WARRANTY

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
Bayco Products, Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in workmanship and materials for the original purchaser’s lifetime. The Limited Lifetime Warranty includes the LEDs, housing and lenses. Rechargeable batteries, chargers, switches, electronics and included accessories are warranted for a period of two years with proof of purchase. Normal wear and failures which are caused by accidents, misuse, abuse, faulty installation and lightning damage are excluded. We will repair or replace this product should we determine it to be defective. This is the only warranty, expressed or implied, including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. For a complete copy of the warranty, go to www.nightstick.com /nightstick-productsupport/warranties. Retain your receipt for proof of purchase.