Lupine Piko TL MiniMax Flashlights User Manual

1800 lm
PIKO TL Read this manual before using

Safety instructions:

Warning! Avoid looking directly into the light emitted by the light or shining the light into your own eyes or the eyes of another person. If the light accidentally shines into your eyes, close your eyes and move your head out of the light beam. Do not use any strongly focusing optical device to look at the light beam. In cases where the light is used in a public or commercial setting, users should be provided with training concerning the safety measures for laser light. This device may then be used by children 8 years of age or older, persons with limited physical, sensory or mental capabilities, as well as persons with no previous experience in handling such devices, if they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety .
Attention! Risk group 2: Proven optical radiation! Do not look into the lamp for a long time during operation. May be harmful to the eyes. Danger of glare: The strong glare of the lamp can be temporary Recharge you battery before using the light. Carry a spare light with you at all times, as the product can potentially fail unexpectedly at any time. In the event of any physical or internal battery failure, do not attempt to repair. No user- servicable parts! Heat generation: The housing of Piko TL may heat up; so make sure that you always keep the light at a safe distance to any combustible or flammable materials. Could cause fire or death! However, quiescent operation (without cooling the light housing) is possible at any time and will not damage the product. When the light is being used in a stationary state, the light will be dimmed after a few minutes to reduce the light’s temperature. Continuous operation at 16 watts is only possible with air flowing over the housing! Water resistance: All Piko TL components are waterproof and can of course be used under extremely severe
conditions. The lamp complies with IP protection class 67 but is NOT a diving lamp and is NOT suitable for use under water. Eyesight and afterimages feel dying Irritation, authorizations or treatment commands can.

Charging

Switching on:
Pressing the button with a quick doubleclick will switch on the lamp at maximum power. The blue LED is on.
The doubleclick can be deactivated, to turn on the light by only pushing the button once.
Switching:
A quick push of the button switches between power settings.
Note: When operating the lamp at maximum power, the power may be reduced continuously depending on the ambient temperature to avoid overheating of the LEDs and the electronics.
Switching off:
Hold the button down (for more than one second) to switch off the lamp.
Note: The Piko TL control electronics not only controls high and low beam; it also protects the rechargeable battery against deep discharge and includes a low battery indicator.
Discharged battery capacity:
When you shut off the lamp, the discharged battery capacity is shown by flashing of the blue LED and then the red LED. This information will only be set back once you give the light a full charge.
The blue LED blinks once for each Ah (ampere hour); and then the red LED blinks once for each 1/10 of an Ah.
Example: The blue LED flashes once and then the red LED flashes twice. This indicates that 1.2 Ah have been drawn from the battery.
Flashlight and charger are ready for use upon delivery, however, the battery is merely partly charged. Before seriously using your flashlight for the first time, the battery requires charging to ensure maximum capacity.
The charging socket can be found at the the backside of the flashlight.

Operation

Battery warning:

If the battery voltage decreases below a certain value, the red LED will turn on (the lamp itself also flashes once) and then additionally, shortly before the capacity is entirely exhausted, it will start flashing.
Note: The battery life remaining after the red LED has come on, is dependent on the overall capacity, the temperature and the battery’s age. As a Li-Ion battery’s voltage curve is not proportional to the remaining capacity, you will have to learn to interpret the indicators in relation to your battery.
Warning! When the battery is almost entirely discharged (the red LED has been flashing for some minutes), the lamp will flash several times (the red and the blue LED flash) and is then switched off.Caution!
Note: When permanently operating the lamp at maximum power, the battery warnings may be issued in very quick sequence.

Reserve power:
When the battery is discharged (the red LED has been flashing for some minutes), the red and the blue LED will flash alternately; the lamp itself also flashes. After switching the light on again (double click!), reserve power will be available. Depending on the age of the battery, some more minutes of light will be provided. To make reserve power last as long as possible, only light below 2 W will be provided. To indicate that reserve power has been activated, the red and the blue LED will flash in turn. As soon as the battery is entirely discharged then, the lamp will be switched off automatically. Therefore: Caution! Note: When operating the lamp only with 2 W or less, no reserve power will be available.
Warning: Do not switch on the light when the battery is discharged, as this will invariably damage the battery. Recharge the battery as soon as possible to avoid a deep discharged battery and do not attempt to store your flashlight with no charge left.

Programming

Light levels:
By default, the Piko operates in the 2-step mode, several other light programs are available.
They are very easy to select by simply keeping the button pressed until the button’s red LED (or blue LED) flashes once, twice, etc. When taking your finger off the button accordingly, the setting will be saved.

Special functions

Low start (Low Start):
The lamp will not start at maximum power as by default, but at the lowest stage.
Double click (Dbl Click):
The lamp may only be switched on with a quick double click. Useful for anybody who wants to avoid that the lamp is switched on accidentally in particular during transport (e. g. in a backpack).
Stealth mode (Stealth):
The discharged battery capacity and battery warning, usually indicated by the button’s LEDs, are partly deactivated.
The LED indications will be reduced to a minimum.
Alpine SOS and SOS:
The light will continue with SOS until the battery is empty. The switch will glow pink.
Note: The SOS sign is an emergency signal! Misuse may be prosecuted!
Disorientation Flash 15hz: (3-step Flash)
This mode is extremely irritating and may by no means be misused.
RVLR: (3-step RVLR)
This mode includes an additional slow flash mode.
Police-Mode (Special-Mode):
The lamp only lights up, while the button is kept pressed. The lamp stops shining, when you get off the button.
To prevent an activation by mistake, this mode is chosen in a special way. Press the button 8 times quickly during 2.5 – 3 seconds. To change back to the standard mode, press the button again 8 times quickly.

Piko TL Charger

Connecting:
Plug the included Piko TL charger into an outlet and connect it to the battery.
Charging:
Charging starts automatically. The battery can be left plugged into the charger for an indefinite period.
Although this will not damage the battery, it is not advisable for Li-Ion batteries since they do not
require conservation charging. When kept in a cool place, the annual self- discharging rate for such
batteries is 15 %.
LED display:
LED red on: charging
LED green on: battery is fully charged
** Warning!** This charger is to be used to charge rechargeable Li-Ion batteries only.
It is NOT suitable for charging NiMH batteries!
Do NOT use non-rechargeable batteries. – Risk of explosion!
This charger may be opened ONLY by the manufacturer!

Accessories

Adapter cable:
Using the adapter cable (Art.No. 040) our Piko TL can be charged on a Charger One, Wiesel, Microcharger or USB Charger.

Holster:
The leather holster is attached directly to the belt by a leather strap.
The width of the belt can be up to 45 mm.
The open belt holster fits, similar to a revolver holster and ensures a tight fit of the lamp. Thanks to a leather thickness of 3 – 3.5 mm, the holster stays stable and allows a rapid return of the lamp.
Have a look at: www.lupine.de
Art No. 291 for PTL Max
Art No. 292 for PTL Mini and MiniMax

Piko TL Tool Free Mount
This special mount can be attached to the light without any tool.Have a look at: www.lupine.de (Art No. 782)

Hint: At first mount the Toolfree mount to your Piko TL.
For particularly thick handlebars, it is recommended to use the included larger o-ring.

Lateral adjustment:
(Piko TL Mount/Tool Free Mount)
To adjust the lamp to freeride or downhill handlebars, you may rotate the handlebar mount to either side. Always ensure to loosen the handlebar mount screw if you want to rotate the lamp.

Product care and storage

Cleaning:
Only clean the light with closed charging socket. If required, use warm water and add some dishwashing detergent. After cleaning, open the charging socket in order to make it possible to dry out, just in case water has entered.
Transport:
Attention! When transporting in a backpack or suitcase, activate the double click function to prevent the lamp is started accidentally.
The uncontrolled heat buildup could cause a fire or melt adjacent plastic material.
Storage:
When the lamp will not be used for a longer period, fully charge the battery and store it at a cold place (basement etc.). You can also leave it connected to the charger.

Troubleshooting

Replace the LED unit
The battery life is too short.| Discharged battery
Very low temperatures
Faulty charger| Charge the battery
Replace the battery
Keep the battery warm
Replace the charger
The light does only work if I keep the button pressed.| Police mode enabled| see page 27

Technical data

16 W
8 W
6 W
3 W
03 W| 1800 lumens| 1 h 30 min.| 1 h
900 lumens
720 lumens
370 lumens| 3h
4h
8h| 1 h 45
2 h 20 min.
4 h 45min.
40 lumens| 80 h| 47 h

Default setting
Battery life may vary depending on battery age, condition, and temperature.
Battery capacity/nominal voltage:
Piko TL Max: 3.3 Ah/7.2 V Li-Ion
Piko TL MiniMax: 2.0 Ah/7.2 V Li-Ion
Charging time:
Piko TL Max: 3 h
Piko TL MiniMax: 2 h
Piko TL charger:100 – 240 V~, 50 – 60 Hz
Input voltage: Charging current: up to 1.2 A
Compatible batteries: Li-Ion 7.2 V
Display: charging control via one LED
Lens beam angle:
Piko TL Max: 22°
Piko TL MiniMax: 22°
Weight:
Piko TL Max: 180 g
Piko TL MiniMax: 145 g
Operating temperature:
–25 °C to +55 °C

Miscellaneous

The laws governing the allowable application domain for this lighting system may vary from one country to another. We recommend that you inform yourself about the relevant laws in this domain in your country.
Warranty:
The product’s two year warranty applies to all components, as well as any manufacturing defect. The warranty does not include the battery, however. In addition, any modification or improper use of the product will void the warranty.
Changes
Rights for improvements and modifications of our products reserved.

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Lupine lighting systems GmbH
Im Zwiesel 9, 92318 Neumarkt, Germany
Phone: +49 (0) 91 81 – 50 94 90
Fax: +49 (0) 91 81 – 50 94 915
E-Mail: info@lupine.de
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Documents / Resources

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References

• art.no
• Lupine Lighting Systems - We are the Light
• Lupine Lighting Systems - CE-Dokumente

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