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VisionStick Enduro Models

NiteFlux VisionStick Enduro Models (2010) of 16

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Model specifications .....................................................................3 Component List .................................................................................................3 Lighting modes and runtimes.............................................................................3 Recharge Time...................................................................................................3

Using the mode button .................................................................4 Using the mode skip function. ...........................................................................4

Low battery warnings ..................................................................5 Connecting the VisionStick as a hand torch...............................6

Fitting the Head Unit: ........................................................................................6 Installing the head unit on a bike ................................................7 Helmet mounting ..........................................................................9 Mounting battery on a bike .......................................................10 Universal Charger ......................................................................11

Battery care......................................................................................................12 Faster charging using “piggy back” technique.................................................13

General care of your lighting system ........................................14 General safety precautions ........................................................14 Spare parts ..................................................................................15 Warranty.....................................................................................15


Model specifications

Component List

• 1 x Alloy Head Unit

• 1 x Handlebar Bracket (21-32mm)

• 1 x Helmet Mount Bracket

• 1 x Li-Ion Three Cell Battery

• 1 x Charger

• 1 x Expanding Power Lead

• 1 x Double Battery Bracket

Lighting modes and runtimes

Model Mode

(power)

Light output

(lumens)

Runtime

(hrs)

Enduro 12 12W 1000 2 hrs

(Silver) 9W 750 2.5 hrs

6W 500 4 hrs

3W 250 8 hrs

1W 83 24 hrs

6W flash 500 16 hrs


(Gold) 6W 405 4 hrs

4W 270 6 hrs

2W 135 12 hrs

1W 70 24 hrs

8W flash 540 12 hrs


(Black) 3W 225 8 hrs

2W 150 12 hrs

1W 75 24 hrs

0.5W 40 48 hrs

4W flash 540 24 hrs

Recharge Time

• 4 hours


Using the mode button

• A rubber button on the head unit is used to change beams and to turn on and off.

• Click the button to change beam settings: the power mode will move from

flashing, to low and through to higher powers.

• To turn off, hold button down for 1 second

• To turn on, a brief click.

Using the mode skip function.

• NiteFlux lights offer a wide range of power settings but scrolling through them

all while riding along can be tedious and even confusing at times. You can use a

simple button hold to delete power settings that you won't use, keeping only your

favorites active. Most riders will opt for something low, and something high

with actual power depending on the riding conditions, desired runtimes and of

course personal preferences.

• Skipping a power setting is very easy. Just click the mode button until you get to

the power that you want to remove. Then hold the button down and the light will

turn off. Keep holding the button down. After 5 seconds continuous hold, the

light will come back on and the unwanted power setting will be gone. The light

will come back in the power that is next on the list.

• NB: while it is very easy to skip a single power setting, skipping several and

keeping track of the power settings that remain is more difficult. It is

recommended that you sit in a quiet location so that you can concentrate. Write

out a list with all 6 power settings on. Cross off the power settings as you

deactivate them.

• If you skip five of the modes, leaving just one remaining, then the mode button

behaves as simple click-on, click-off and there is no need for one-second hold to

turn off. This configuration makes a great hand torch.

• If you use the 5-second hold to skip the last remaining power setting, the whole

list will return and you can start over again.


Low battery warnings

Constant power technology means constant brightness throughout the entire ride.

With the many other-brand lighting systems on the market the intensity of light

output significantly drops-off with the natural decrease in voltage in the battery as it

progresses through its discharge cycle. Because you have constant lighting you

need a low battery warning otherwise you would not realize that you where running

out of battery power.

NiteFlux have incorporated a low battery warning to occur near the end of the

battery discharge cycle. This low warning signal is a brief blink through the

headlight’s output, the blink will increase in frequency as the end of the battery

cycle approaches.

NOTE: once the blink is happening every few seconds, it is time to dismount

the bicycle and recharge the battery.

If the light is in flash mode, the blinking pattern changes from 4 quick flashes to

one flash near the end of battery discharge.

If the battery is completely discharged, it will shut down and will not power the

light again until connected to a charger. The battery should be put back on charge

as soon as reasonably possible after discharge.

NOTE: as the battery gets older, individual cells may shut down before low

battery warnings commence. Do not use these warnings as the only

mechanism for safety when riding in dark areas.


Connecting the VisionStick as a hand torch

• To use the headlight as a flashlight all you have to do is screw the head unit to the

alloy stick battery housing.

• Note: Be careful when transporting the lighting system as a flashlight as you

could accidentally turn it on without realising if not stored properly.

• Note: it is normal for the head unit to heat up if used as a hand torch (not rushing

through air on a bicycle). Internal temperature control will prevent the unit from

overheating.

Fitting the Head Unit:

1. Firmly hold the head unit in your left hand

and the battery with your right.

2. Guide the 3 x cell Li-Ion battery into the

back of the alloy head unit.

3. Make sure the battery is correctly centered

and level with the head unit.

4. Push the battery gently forward with a

clockwise turning battery away from you

until you feel the battery thread starts take-

up.

5. Twist firmly and at a quarter of a turn the

battery will be fully engaged.

Removing the Head unit: (this is the reverse of the fitting process)

1. Firmly hold the head unit in your left hand and turn the battery towards you with

your right hand.

2. It will take firm pressure to break the seal of rubber o–ring friction seal that is

situated at the top of the battery.

3. One quarter turn will remove the battery from the head unit.


Installing the head unit on a bike

1. Mount Head Unit to Handlebar

Bracket

• Position alloy head unit so that

switch is on top and centered.

(Diagram 1)

• Place alloy head unit into

handlebar cradle.

• Push in until it is seated inside

the handlebar cradle housing.

(Diagram 2)

• Push the alloy head unit gently

forward while turning the

rotating fixing dial at the rear of

the bracket in a clockwise

direction until you feel the

thread start take-up.

• Twist the fixing dial firmly and

after a quarter turn the dial will

be fully engaged. (Diagram 3)

2. Head Unit Mounting Locations

The head unit can be mounted either on top of or underneath the handlebar,

however alternative locations may also be suitable. Make sure the chosen mounting

location of the headlight will not interfere with the steering of the bicycle or the

movement of the cables on the bicycle.


3. Mounting headlight to a bicycle

The handlebar bracket is a hinged “c-type” bracket

with a thumbnut-adjusting bolt located on the

central pivoting pin. When the head unit is

positioned in preferred location:

1) Swing the thumbnut down over the slotted raised

dimple in lower “c-type” bracket.

2) Screw the thumbnut clockwise until it pulls up

over the raised dimple.

3) Dial in desired tension – the head unit should not

rotate easily once set.

4) Pull over rubber holding cap and cap the excess

bolt thread. (See diagrams A–D)

• This style of handlebar bracket allows for quick

attachment to a variety of handlebar diameters,

allowing for many different mounting locations.

• The handlebar bracket will adjust from 21mm to

32mm diameter when used in combination with

the rubber sizing pads provided. (This wide range

of adjustment allows for oversize handlebars)

• The handlebar bracket also has a swivel feature

allowing you to direct the headlight in variety of

positions. Tension of the swivel can be adjusted

via the Phillips head screw located underneath the

handlebar mount. Turn screw clockwise to tighten.

Check this part from time to time and keep firm

(See diagram E).

• If you have very large bars, you may end up

fitting only one of the 4 rubber pads. Make sure

that you have your remaining one pad covering

the swivel tension screw. This will prevent the

screw accidentally scratching your handlebar.


Helmet mounting

The Helmet Mount Bracket is designed to fit any bicycle helmet and can usually be

adapted to other helmets for multi-sport functions.

Important: The VisionStick Battery must be carried on the rider when using the

helmet mount, the battery can be stored in a hydration pack, cycle jersey pocket or

a backpack. The battery fits easily into most styles of packs. The NiteFlux range of

cycling jerseys has a pocket specially for a 3-cell VisionStick battery.

1. Mount Head Unit to Helmet Mount Bracket The head unit mounts into the bracket as per the handlebar bracket

2. Mount Headlight Assembly to Helmet

Thread the Velcro strap on the bracket through helmet vents. Additional hook and

loop adhesive Velcro pads can be used in conjunction with Velcro strap for extra

secure attachment.

WARNINGS FOR USE OF HELMET MOUNTED HEADLIGHTS

• When using OFF-ROAD, do not look directly in the eyes of other riders or car

drivers due to risk of dazzling.

• Helmet mounted headlights are not intended for ON-ROAD use. The risk of

dazzling car drivers is increased and dangerous. Not having a handlebar

mounted light reduces your visibility to on-coming traffic, when you are not

looking straight ahead. In many states, it is illegal to ride without a light fixed to

the front of the bicycle


Mounting battery on a bike

Determine Mount Location

The double bracket mounts to the frame via the two

threaded bolt hole points (bosses) that are commonly

included on bicycle frames for drink bottle cage mounting:

(See diagram F) 1. Down tube (descends from the head tube to the bottom

bracket). On non-traditional frames eg dual suspension

mountain bikes, the bolting locations may be underneath

the down tube.

2. Seat tube (descends from the seat to the bottom bracket).

Mount Bracket to Frame 1. Apply thin layer of grease to bolt threads.

2. Attach bracket with bolts.

3. Using an Allen Key, screw in clockwise – do not over-

tighten.

(See diagram G)

The double bracket is positioned with the straps facing up

and can be fitted underneath bottle cages. Pumps of a

similar diameter to the battery can be carried on the

opposite side when not being used for the optional extra

battery.

Insert Battery

1. Battery snaps into bracket easily.

2. Pull the rubber strap over the battery to the first rung in

the ladder, hooking it over the anchor point on the double

bracket. Check the battery for secure fit. (See diagrams H,

I) 3. Make sure the battery is not obstructing any moving part

of the bike.


Attaching the Expanding Power Lead

1. The expanding power lead has a plug end and a socket

end. Fit the plug end to battery. (See diagram J – previous

page) 2. Wrap the expanding lead carefully around the frame

without obstructing the movement of the cables.

3. Line up the socket end with the rear of the handlebar

bracket. (See diagrams K, L)

4. Press the socket all the way in until it mounts flush with

rear of the bracket. (See diagram M)

5. Confirm the VisionStick battery is securely mounted in

the bracket and is not obstructing any part of the bicycle.

Make sure the expanding lead is not affecting steering of the

bike and that it can not be entangled in any part of the

moving bike.

Universal Charger

The charger accepts voltage input from 100 volt to

240 volt.

If you have the right plug attachments it should work

in most countries around the world. Slide-on plug

adapters are available for Australia, UK, and Europe.

For USA, the plugs fold out and no adapter is

required. Adapters can be bought direct from the NiteFlux online store.

NB: because charge control is built into every NiteFlux Li-Ion battery, you can use

the same charger/power supply to charge all batteries in the NiteFlux range. DO

NOT use this charger on any other batteries other than NiteFlux Li-Ion batteries

with integrated charge control.


Battery charging

• NiteFlux Li-Ion batteries have a battery management module built in that

manages a range of charging functions and fail-safes to optimize battery

performance and safety. This module accepts power from the included NiteFlux

charger and this power supply can be used to charge all batteries in the NiteFlux

range.

• Your battery is shipped to you from the factory in a partially charged condition.

For the best performance, charge your battery overnight before first use. After

this, typical charge time from empty is 4hrs.

• There is no need to discharge batteries prior to charge. Charge can be applied at

any time and in general it is best to keep fully charged.

• Connect your battery to the supplied NiteFlux Charger and switch on the power

point. NB: with a battery connected, the green light on the power supply may

light up, even if the power is not on at the wall. Always be sure to check that the

charger is switched on at the wall.

• The clear end of the NiteFlux battery will turn orange during charge and green

when complete.

• The battery can be left on charger in green state indefinitely and the standby

power consumption of the charger is very low, much less than a typical TV or

radio left on standby.

• A red light at the end of the VisionStick represents a fault. Disconnect the

power supply, wait for the red light to go out. Reconnect the charger and try

again. If fault persists, contact NiteFlux for assistance.

• The battery may shut down if heavily discharged. In this case it will not power

the light. Recharge before next use.

Warning: Only use the supplied charger. This power supply is compatible with

NiteFlux 1 cell, 3-cell and 4-cell Li-Ion batteries.

Battery care

• Charge after use.

• Charge before storage. Recharge again every 6 months.

• Keep in a cool dry place. Do not expose to temperatures over 60°C (140°F) for

example on fireplace or inside hot car.


Faster charging using “piggy back” technique

All the NiteFlux Li-Ion batteries mentioned below can be charged faster by

combining the output of two chargers (#00135) through the use of a y-cord to

connect to one battery. The battery will recharge in half the time; 2hours instead of

the standard 4hour recharge time.

Please Note: you will need to purchase a second 18volt NiteFlux charger and a

NiteFlux y-cord from the NiteFlux website.

NiteFlux Universal Charger/Power Supply:

• World Friendly Input 100-240volt, Output 18volt - 550mA –(#00135)

• Get the necessary plug adapter for your country also

NiteFlux Y-Cord

• To be used for “piggy back” fast charging – (#00175)


General care of your lighting system

• Keep all connections free of dirt and moisture, a tiny amount of Vaseline®

applied to the male plugs can help keep connections free of corrosion. Wipe

plugs clean before applying thin layer of Vaseline®.

• A small smear of Vaseline on the threads can greatly assist the connection of the

battery or mounting rings to the threaded section at rear of the head unit.

• The Headlight, battery and extension cords should only be wiped down with a

damp cloth when needed, be careful around the battery terminal; leaving the plug

in is advisable.

• The light comes with three major seals at the front and one at the rear. The head

unit is highly water resistant provided everything is tight and in place.

Periodically checking the tightness of the bezel will ensure a good seal is

maintained.

• The light is suitable for use in all weather conditions, including heavy rain. It is

not intended for underwater use.

• If water gets inside the unit, undo the front bezel and push the internal module

out from the rear. Use a hairdryer to dry out as well as possible. Take care

during reassembly; when replacing the front bezel there are three seals that

should all be seated properly. Ask NiteFlux for assistance if necessary.

General safety precautions

• Always wear a helmet and bright reflective clothes when riding at night.

• Before you begin your night time activities, make sure your batteries are fully

charged and your light system is in good working order.

• Bicycle lights are nit intended to replace the reflectors supplied with your bicycle.

• The law requires use of approved reflectors in conjunction with a lighting system.

This may vary from country to country, check with your local road authority.

• No amount of lighting will protect you from a motorist who may not be alert or

not concentrating.

• NiteFlux recommends reducing your reliance on any one product for your total

safety. Malfunctions may happen to any product, so a second lighting device is

advisable.


Spare parts

A comprehensive list of spares is available from the NiteFlux online store. Check

www.niteflux.com and also check the spare parts listing via the downloads tab.

Please feel free to contact NiteFlux for any other information, we have every part

available.

Warranty

All NiteFlux® systems assessed by NiteFlux® as being defective

from fault of materials or workmanship, within one year from

the original date of purchase, will be replaced or repaired at

NiteFlux® discretion, free of charge, if the product in question

is received with pre-paid freight and proof of purchase.

This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties. Any implied

warranties of the merchantability or fitness for a particular

purpose are limited to the same duration as this express

warranty.

NiteFlux® shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential

damages.

This warranty does not cover damage resulting from misuse,

abuse, alteration, neglect, unauthorized repair or service or

failure to perform maintenance as instructed. This warranty

does not cover any representation or warranty made by dealers

beyond the provisions of this warranty.

Proof of purchase is required to obtain warranty service or

replacement.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights – you also may

have specific legal rights which vary from state to state.

The words NiteFlux and VisionStick are registered trademarks of:

NiteFlux Pty Ltd

44 Rose St

Prospect

South Australia

5082

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