STREAMLIGHT TLR-9 Flex Low Profile Rail Mounted Tactical Light Instruction Manual
- June 12, 2024
- StreamLight
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STREAMLIGHT TLR-9 Flex Low Profile Rail Mounted Tactical Light Instruction
Manual
Thank you for selecting the TLR-9® or TLR-10® series weapon-mounted tactical flashlight. As with any professional tool, reasonable care and maintenance of this product will provide years of dependable service. Please read this manual before using your TLR, it contains important safety and operating instructions and should be saved.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This guide contains important safety and operating instructions for your TLR.
WARNING
HANDLING A FIREARM CAN BE DANGEROUS AND MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, OR DEATH. FOLLOW BOTH THE FLASHLIGHT AND THE FIREARM MANUFACTURER’S SAFETY / OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. NEVER HANDLE A FIREARM UNLESS YOU HAVE RECEIVED QUALIFIED TRAINING. SAFETY MEASURES MUST BE EMPLOYED AT ALL TIMES. NEVER POINT THE FIREARM AT SOMETHING YOU DO NOT INTEND TO SHOOT.
WARNING
ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE OF A FIREARM MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, OR DEATH. MAKE SURE THAT THE FIREARM IS UNLOADED AND THE BREECH IS OPEN WHEN INSTALLING, CLEANING, ADJUSTING AIM, MAINTAINING, OR REMOVING THE FLASHLIGHT. ONLY ACTIVATE THE FLASHLIGHT WITH THE NON-TRIGGER HAND WHILE EMPLOYING A TWO-HAND GRIP ON THE FIREARM AND WITH THE TRIGGER FINGER OUTSIDE OF THE TRIGGER GUARD.
WARNING
RISK OF INJURY. THE USE OF SUBSTANDARD OR AFTERMARKET COMPONENTS, MODIFICATIONS TO THE ORIGINAL PARTS, OR USE OF THIS FLASHLIGHT WITHANY INCOMPATIBLE PRODUCT MAY VOID WARRANTY AND COULD LEAD TO PRODUCT FAILURE OR PERSONAL INJURY
CAUTION
STROBE MODE MAY CAUSE SEIZURES IN PERSONS WITH PHOTOSENSITIVE EPILEPSY.
CAUTION
THE TLR SERIES PROVIDES A POWERFUL BEAM. WHEN OPERATED FOR A LONG TIME, 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 USEDTACTICALLY FOR SHORT PERIODS OF TIME TO CLEAR A ROOM, CHECK FOR INTRUDERS, ETC., HEATING WILL NOT BE A PROBLEM.
LED SAFETY
CAUTION
LED RADIATION (RG-2). DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. MAY BE HARMFUL TO EYES. PER IEC 62471 ED 1.0:2006-07.
LASER (TLR-10® only)
LASER APERTURE
LASER/LED RADIATION; AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE. CLASS 3R LASER PRODUCT
640 – 660 nm, OUTPUT <5 mW
COMPLIES WITH 21CFR1040.10 & 11 LASER NOTICE 50 24 JUNE 2007
LASER APERTURE
LASER/LED RADIATION; AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE. CLASS 3R LASER PRODUCT 510 – 530 nm, OUTPUT <5 mW.
COMPLIES WITH 21CFR1040.10 & 11 LASER NOTICE 50 24 JUNE 2007
BATTERY SAFETY
CAUTION
EXPLOSION RISK, BURN, AND FIRE HAZARD. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE, CRUSH, SHORT
CIRCUIT, HEAT ABOVE 212°F (100°C), OR DISCARD IN FIRE. DO NOT MIX ALKALINE
BATTERIES OF DIFFERENT BRANDS OR OLD WITH NEW BATTERIES. DO NOT RECHARGE
ALKALINE. USE STREAMLIGHT, PANASONIC, OR SANYO SIZE CR123A; DURACELL 123A, OR
ENERGIZER 123. KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN. BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED
OF PROPERLY.
RAIL KEY INSTALLATION/REMOVAL
THE TLR MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE FIREARM BEFORE THIS PROCEDURE CAN BE PERFORMED.
The TLR is shipped with a rail key installed and a variety of other keys included. If the key is not correct, select a key that will securely attach your TLR to the weapon with special regard for: width of key and rail slot, operation of the switch, and non-interference with the trigger guard, etc. Refer to the Compatibility List for configurations that are tested and approved by Streamlight.
A KEY MUST BE USED OR THE TLR WILL SLIDE OFF THE WEAPON RAIL UNDER RECOIL.
Rail Key Removal
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Fully tighten the rail clamp tension bolt.
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The e-clip will become accessible on the end of rail clamp tension bolt (not installed from the factory).
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Align the e-clip side of the multi-tool with the pin facing towards the lens and apply pressure to free the
e-clip from the rail clamp tension bolt. The tool must push against the open end of the e-clip. -
Unscrew the rail clamp tension bolt and remove it completely (the tension spring must stay with the rail clamp tension bolt).
Rail Key Installation
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Unscrew the rail clamp tension bolt and remove it completely (the tension spring must stay with the rail clamp tension bolt).
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Place the key into the slot between the movable portion of the rail clamp and the fixed side. Note: The key
is fitted properly when the rail clamp tension bolt can be installed. -
Insert the rail clamp tension bolt through the fixed side of the rail clamp, through the key and tighten into the movable side of the clamp.
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Tighten the rail clamp tension bolt fully against the fixed side of the rail clamp.
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Place the e-clip onto the moveable rail clamp and align the open end with the groove in the threaded portion of the rail clamp tension bolt.
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Align the e-clip side of the multi-tool with the pin facing towards the switch and push the tool until the e-clip snaps into place.
FLASHLIGHT MOUNTING/REMOVAL
WARNING
HANDLING A FIREARM CAN BE DANGEROUS AND MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, OR DEATH. MAKE SURE THAT THE FIREARM IS UNLOADED AND THE BREECH IS OPEN. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT SAFETY MEASURES BE EMPLOYED AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING THE FIREARM.
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The TLR is designed to be quickly attached or detached from the side of the weapon or accessory rail.
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Loosen the rail clamp tension bolt.
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Angle the TLR, placing the fixed portion of the rail clamp against the accessory rail and align the rail key with the appropriate cross groove in the accessory rail.
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Depress the rail clamp tension bolt to open the rail clamp, rotate the TLR into place and release the pressure on the tension bolt to “snap” the light in place.
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Check for fit and tighten rail clamp tension bolt until the TLR is securely attached to the firearm.
NOTE: The driver feature of the multi-tool opposite the e-clip feature may be used to obtain sufficient tightness. Alternatively, a coin may be used. Tighten only “finger tight.”
BATTERY INSTALLATION/REMOVAL
WARNING
HANDLING A FIREARM CAN BE DANGEROUS AND MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, OR DEATH. MAKE SURE THAT THE FIREARM IS UNLOADED AND THE BREECH IS OPEN. IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT SAFETY MEASURES BE EMPLOYED AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING THE FIREARM.
At the end of battery life, the switch may appear intermittent or non- functional. Replacing the batteries will restore normal operation.
- Unscrew and remove the facecap assembly from the body of the TLR. Remove the exhausted batteries from the flashlight body.
- Insert two fresh CR123A batteries, positive end first, into the body of the TLR. Battery polarity is indicated on the side of the TLR body.
- Place the facecap assembly onto the TLR body. Fully tighten the facecap assembly to ensure that the battery makes complete contact with the internal electrical contacts.
- For “safe” mode, loosen the facecap approximately ¼ turn to the detent. The light will not turn on when either button is pressed and the battery is disconnected.
SWITCH OPERATION
The TLR-9® and TLR-10® models feature ambidextrous rear switches. All models provide momentary or constant activation and allow selection of the light/laser (TLR-10® models only).
- A tap on either switch turns the unit “on” or “off”.
- Press and hold either switch for momentary activation of the unit.
- To cycle through the available modes (TLR-10® models only; Light, Laser, Light/Laser), press and hold one switch and tap the other switch until desired mode is reached. The selected mode will be saved when unit is turned “off”.
- NOTE: The TLR will not operate if the facecap is in “safe” mode.
Rear Switch Options
The TLR-9® and TLR-10® have two versions of tail switch available, depending
on user grip preference. The LOW tail switch presents the rear switch lower on
either side of the trigger guard while the HIGH tail switch presents the rear
switch higher up on either side of the trigger guard. The LOW and HIGH tail
switches are interchangeable by using the push pin feature on the multi-tool
to press the retaining pin clear of the tail switch on one side and then the
other. See the switch removal and replacement views below.
Strobe Enable/Disable
The TLR ships from the factory with the strobe mode disabled. To enable
strobe, starting from the “Off” position, tap either switch very rapidly 9
times (within ¼ second per tap) and hold down on the 10th time. Hold the
switch until the light turns off (about one second) which indicates
reprogramming was successful. Repeat the procedure above to disable strobe
mode.
Strobe Operation
The strobe mode can be activated by either switch. Within ¼ second, press
either switch, release and immediately re-press for strobe.
LASER SIGHT ZEROING
For a laser mounted below or to the side of the bore, there is only one distance where the bullet path will coincide with the laser sight line. This point is the “zero range”. Laser adjustment and the muzzle velocity of the bullet determine where this point occurs. The user must decide how high above or below the sight line the bullet can be allowed to strike and adjust the sight accordingly. At distances less than the zero range the bullet will be above the sight line. Beyond the zero range the bullet will be below the sight line. If mounted to the side, the bullet will also deviate to the side of the laser line, as well as up and down. In practice, a TLR on a handgun can be adjusted to keep the bullet strike within about 2” high and 2” low out to about 100 feet.
There are two adjustment screws located on the left side of the flashlight body. The windage adjustment is located closest to the bottom of the flashlight. Turn the set screw clockwise to move the laser to the left (POI right). Turn the set screw counterclockwise to move the laser to the right (POI left). The elevation adjustment is located higher up on the flashlight body. With the TLR pointed down range a clockwise turn of the adjustment screw will move the laser up (POI down). A counterclockwise turn on the adjustment screw will move the laser down (POI up). Move the laser dot in the direction that the shots are hitting the target (example: If the bullets are striking low and right, move the laser dot down and right to coincide with the bullet strike).
NOTE: When making large adjustments there may be an interaction that
causes the laser to move diagonally
or bind. It may become necessary to rotate the opposing adjustment screw
counterclockwise to allow the lasercartridge to move to the desired position.
MAINTENANCE
The TLR rail clamp tension bolt requires an application of high quality gun
oil to keep it rust free. Use a soft cloth and mild detergent to clean the
glass LED lens and keep it free of dirt and grime.
NOTE: Always avoid aggressive cleaning solutions as they may damage the TLR. If you shoot ammunition with an exposed lead base on the bullets, the lens and facecap may become coated with lead. This may be removed from the lens by rubbing with fine steel wool. It is extremely difficult to remove the lead coating from the facecap. Wrap the facecap with electrical tape to avoid lead coating.
PRODUCT USE
Streamlight flashlights are intended for use as high intensity, heavy duty,
and portable light sources. Use of
Streamlight flashlights for any purpose other than as light sources is
specifically discouraged by the manufacturer. Streamlight specifically
disclaims liability for other than recommended use.
NOTICE
Be sure to use only genuine Streamlight replacement parts. To assure product safety always use Streamlight approved replacement parts, substitution may invalidate the product approval. Do not try to repair the unit yourself. Send to a qualified service facility or return it to the factory.
Streamlight Limited Lifetime Warranty:
Streamlight warrants this product to be free of defects for a lifetime of use
except for batteries and bulbs, abuse and normal wear. We will repair, replace
or refund the purchase price of this product should we determine it to be
defective. This limited lifetime warranty also excludes rechargeable
batteries, chargers, switches and electronics which have a 2 year warranty
with proof of purchase. THIS IS THE ONLY WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED
EXCEPT WHERE SUCH LIMITATION IS PROHIBITED BY LAW. You may have other specific legal rights whichvary by jurisdiction.
Go to www.streamlight.com/support for a complete copy of the warranty. Retain your receipt for proof of purchase.
SERVICE OPTIONS
The TLR models contain few or no user-serviceable parts.
For service options, go to
www.streamlight.com/support/service
and complete the Online Service
Request for factory service or to find the location of an authorized
Streamlight repair center near you.
Or contact:
Customer Service
STREAMLIGHT, INC.
30 Eagleville Road
Suite 100
Eagleville, PA U.S.A. 19403-3996
Phone: 800-523-7488 Toll-Free / +1
610-631-0600
Fax: 800-220-7007 / +1
610-631-0712