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From Spark Illuminations

Rev Date: 15-02-2006

This document ©Spark Illuminations 2006

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Thank you!

Thank you for purchasing a

Fire~Fly 3

flashlight from

Spark Illuminations

Spark IlluminationsSpark Illuminations

Spark Illuminations.

You

have purchased a light that is very compact, yet extremely bright. This light is

made of premium materials, with the highest quality of manufacturing available. t

is machined on highly precise CNC lathes, so that very tight tolerances are held -

this gives it the best fit and finish available today.

Our Philosophy:

The

Fire~Fly 3

is designed and intended to be with you every day – right there for

you whenever you need a little more light to see what you are doing, or a lot more

light to see where you are going. You never need to worry about where you left it –

it’s in your pocket or purse, or on your keychain.

Spark Illuminations

, we use the best materials, designs and workmanship. We

take pride in our design and manufacturing, and we want you to be proud to carry

our products.

Key features of the Fire~Fly 3

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Fire~Fly 3 Flashlight:

- Very compact design – fits pocket or purse

- Very bright output that is white, not yellow/orange like traditional

flashlights

- Light weight

- Simple, reliable and easy to use

- Very scratch-resistant Type 3 hard anodized finish – looks good for a

long time

- Multiple light levels (dimming), with user-settable low/high level,

strobing frequency

- Water-resistant (O-ring seals at all openings)

- User-serviceable, modular design – CAD-designed and CNC-machined

- Ultra-clear glass lens – transmits 99% of light emitted and is very

scratch-resistant

- Top quality materials used throughout – high-grade copper, aerospace

aluminum

The

Fire~Fly 3

flashlight is one of the finest flashlights in the world, with many

premium qualities and features. The

Fire~Fly 3

is very tough and durable. The

body and bezel are made of high-grade aircraft aluminum (7075T6), which has

nearly the strength of steel, yet one-third the weight. Accidental drops and falls will

result in no (or minimal) damage to the case of the light.

The light source is a Luxeon ® high-powered LED emitter, which, since it is

solid-state, has no filament to break or burn out. The anticipated lifespan of the

Luxeon ® emitter is at least 50,000 hours of on-time (about 5.7 years constantly

on), so that in normal use it will never have to be replaced.

The

Fire~Fly 3

is rechargeable, which means it is nearly free to use. No need to

worry about consuming expensive single-use batteries, nor about polluting the

environment with the used cells. With a second battery ready, you can have

continuous light, as the spent cell is recharged. The Nano® charger is tiny, and is

compatible with power worldwide, so it’s easy to keep a spare cell ready to go.

(Spare cells are available separately.)

The

Fire~Fly 3

may be used with a standard, non-rechargeable CR123 cell, but

this does not give the best performance. Using the CR123 cell will not give full

(max) brightness, but if necessary it can provide sufficient light for some time.

Special precautions:

The

Fire~Fly 3

is a high-performance light. There are some things to note about

the light that may be unfamiliar to the newcomer:

Warning: The light will get hot! Due to the high power of the light, when in max

mode, and to a lesser extent in high mode, the light will heat up. This is normal,

and means that the heatsinking designed into the light is working properly. The

Luxeon® emitter needs to be kept under a certain maximum temperature, and the

heatsinking conducts the heat away from the emitter to allow this to happen. For

best performance of the light, and comfort to the user, hold the light in the hand

while using it in max mode. The hand provides additional cooling, and keeps the

overall light temperature lower. When picking the light up after it has been on

unatten e for some time, be careful of the heat.

Caution: Limit use of max mo e to 30-45 secon s. Due to the heat produced, and

the strain that max mode places on the battery, it is best to minimize use of max

mode. High mode is usually sufficient for most situations that require a lot of light,

and extends the runtime of the charge in the battery.

Caution: Use only the battery supplie with the light or exact replacements.

The battery used in the

Fire~Fly 3

flashlight is a high-performance unit. The

battery is a Lithium- on cell (type RCR123). This means that the voltage it

produces is higher than a standard non-rechargeable lithium cell (CR123 cell), so it

should not be used to replace a CR1 3 cell in other applications – it can damage

them.

Warning: The RCR123 cell must not be overcharge , over- ischarge , or

short-circuite . While the cell included with this flashlight contains a protective

circuit to prevent any of these conditions, it is best to avoid these conditions

altogether. The

Fire~Fly 3

driver circuit is designed to prevent over-discharge of

the cell, and the included Nano charger prevents over-charging of the cell. Under

normal usage conditions, the user does not need to be concerned about these

conditions. For best safety, do not use an unprotected Lithium- on battery in the

Fire~Fly 3

. Use of an unprotecte cell in the

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will voi the warranty.

Warning: General safety concerns with Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) cells:

- o not overcharge

- o not over- ischarge – this shortens the lifespan of the cell

- o not short-circuit cell

- o not allow cell to get wet

- o not heat or ispose of in fire (can cause explosion)

- o not puncture cell

-recycle battery where proper facilities exist

Important: Keep the battery toppe up. Expected lifespan of the Lithium-ion

cell is 300 or more full recharges.. t is better to recharge more often, rather than to

use all of the battery’s charge before recharging. The self-discharge of the Lithium-

on battery when not in use is 1%-2% per month. That means, even though it has

not been used, the charge in the battery will diminish over time. With limited use of

the

Fire~Fly 3

, expect to recharge the cell about once per month. Heavier usage

may require charging once or twice weekly for best results.

NEVE use a battery or combination of batteries with a voltage higher than

approximately 5.5V with the stock FLuPIC module. To use higher voltages, a

different electronics module is required. These can be purchased separately on

special order. Please contact us for further information.

Replacement Parts:

f any parts ever need to be replaced, the

Fire~Fly 3

is modular, so that the emitter

and electronics can be easily removed and replaced. Due to the design of the

Fire~Fly 3,

the light is easily user-serviceable (a rare choice in today’s

manufacturing world!). Any parts that are damaged or broken are available as

replacements. Heatsinks are available separately if you want to build your own

custom module (with your choice of emitter and driver boards). We can also build

modules with your choice of board and emitter. Please contact us for further

information.

Using your Fire~Fly

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Operating the

Fire~Fly 3:

To use the flashlight, simply turn the head clockwise (tightening motion) until the

light comes on. Do not over tighten the head, as it can crush or damage the battery

relatively easily. Turn the light off by turning the head counter-clockwise

(loosening /unscrewing motion).

Changing Modes:

To change to a different mode, turn the light off and back on quickly (in less than

800msec (0.8 seconds)). The light will change to the next mode in the User

nterface (U ) each time the light is rapidly turned off and on. f the light remains in

a particular mode for more than 0.8 seconds, it will give a quick blink to show that

it is now too late to change the mode. Once turned off after this, the light will return

to the first mode in the U . Please see Figure 1 for a clear picture of how the U s

function.

n each U (except for U 3), the light will begin in mode 1, then progress to mode

2, and so on sequentially. n U 3, the light will start at mode 1 or mode 2,

whichever was last used.

Setting Brightness Levels:

When setting User-set brightness, please keep in mind that there are 20 levels of

brightness to choose from. These begin at dimmest for level 1, and go to brightest

at level 20. The default levels from the factory are Low = level 3, and High = level

15. We feel these choices will provide a good separation of Low and High

brightnesses, but users can easily change the levels to suit their own needs. When

setting the brightness, the light will start at dimmest level and ramp up to the

brightest level. Turning the light off at the desired brightness level will lock in that

setting.

Switching User Interfaces (UIs):

When switching from one U to the next, first advance to the “change U ” setting.

While in this mode, the light will flash once for U 1, twice for U 2, etc. Turning off

the light between the flashes will place the

Fire~Fly 3

into the last mode flashed.

For example, turning the light off after 3 flashes will leave the light in U 3.

Important: When the charge in the battery is depleted, the light will shut off

abruptly. This means the protective circuit has activated to prevent the battery from

over-discharging. Waiting a few minutes and using the low mode will extend the

amount of runtime, as the battery will recover slightly when it is given a chance to

rest. However, it is best for the battery to be recharged at this time, rather than

trying to extend the runtime in this way. Overall number of recharges can be

re uce if the cell is eplete fully before recharging.

Or ering custom UIs:

f the default U s do not meet your specific needs, you can order a custom U . The

modes can be in any sequence. The modes include low, high, max, strobe, SOS, set

userbrightness, set strobe frequency, and no light. There are a maximum of seven

selectable modes per U . The “switching to other U ” mode is always the last mode

in the U , and is additional to the seven selectable modes.

Ordering a custom U can be done by sending an email to Spark Illuminations

at [email protected], with your choice of modes and the order in

which you want them. Please send a Paypal payment of $12.00US to cover the cost

of the modification, including return shipping for your light after it is

reprogrammed.

Your light should be sent to us at the Contacting Us address below.

Charging your battery in the Nano® charger:

Charging the cell is simple:

-unscrew the

Fire~Fly 3

head from the body completely

-remove the cell from the body

-place the cell in the charger, carefully observing polarity

-unfold the prongs from the back of the charger

-plug the charger into an electrical outlet.

The LED in the charger will light up in red to show the charger is charging, and

will turn green when the charging is complete. Unplug the charger from the outlet,

and remove the cell from the charger. Store the charger with the prongs folded to

avoid damage to them.

To replace the cell in the light, simply drop it negative (flat end) first into the body,

then replace the head by screwing it into place.

Note: When the cell is charged, the material inside it expands. This means that if

the cell seems a tight fit in the flashlight immediately after charging, it will reduce

in diameter with use, so that it will come out readily when it is discharged. This is

normal behaviour with a battery of this type.

Warranty:

This

Fire~Fly 3

flashlight is guaranteed to be free of defects in material and

workmanship for five (5) years from date of purchase. Any defects in materials or

workmanship occurring during this period will be repaired or replaced, at the

choice of

Spark Illuminations

. Any replacements required during this period will

be done with a part of equal or greater value, if an exact replacement part is not

available.

Exclusions from this warranty:

- finish (anodizing)

- glass lens due to breakage

- O-ring seals, due to their consumable nature.

Important: Repairs require ue to abuse or neglect are not covere by this

warranty.

To obtain warranty service, return the flashlight to

Spark Illuminations

at the

Contacting Us address below.

Return shipping by Airmail postal service will be paid for by

Spark Illuminations

Contacting Us:

Mailing address:

Spark Illuminations

45 Dalbeattie Avenue

Toronto ON

CANADA M9N 2Y6

Phone: 416-525-4327 (10am-7pm EST, Monday-Friday)

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.sparkilluminations.com

Technical help:

Email [email protected] , or call 416-525-4327 between 10am-

7pm EST, Monday to Friday.

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