LED LENSER SEO™ 3: instruction

LED LENSER® * SEO 3

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We are delighted that you have purchased one

microcontroller, the light output of the LED can

of our products.

be controlled and the user can use various Light

These are usage instructions to help you

Programs and Light Functions. By using a single

familiarise yourself with your new purchase.

switch it was possible to design the interface

All the documents accompanying the product

to be simple and user-friendly. The SEO 3 can

must be read attentively before using the

give the user light in different ways. There

product, preserved carefully and if the product

are thus two Light Programs and a number of

is transferred to a third party, the documents

Light Functions available. To switch the pocket

must be handed over as well. This ensures that

torch on and off and to select the various Light

maximum benefit is drawn from the product

Functions etc., the switch (see Point 2) has to be

and questions from users are anticipated before

used.

they arise.

What basically applies is that the brightness

Above all, comply with the warnings and safety

of the SEO 3 is monitored by the in-built

instructions and dispose of the packaging

temperature control unit.

material properly.

5. Light Programs and Light Functions

Additional information for SEO with TEST IT

In the SEO 3 are 4 LEDs (LED = Light Emitting

function

Diode) installed. 3 produce white light and one

Your LED LENSER SEO 3 headlamp with the

red light.

item no. 6103 (item no. 6003: No TEST IT

The white LEDs are ideal for normal use. This

function ) is packaged with a TEST IT function.

very bright white light might be not good when

This allows users to test the brightness while

your eyes have become accustomed through the

the product is still in the package. For testing,

so-called dark adaptation to low ambient light.

simply push the yellow TEST IT button on the

Otherwise than with the use of the whitelight,

front of the package. When testing, please do

it remains the current adjustment of the eye to

not look directly into the light.

low brightness obtained when the red light of

The TEST IT button is connected to the battery

the red LED is used.

housing of the SEO 3 via two wires and should

In order to switch between the white and the red

be removed prior to use.

LED, when the SEO 3 is off, press and hold the

To remove the TEST IT button and wires, open

switch button for 2 seconds. The head lamp will

the battery housing and remove the 3 x AAA

change from red to white or from white to red,

batteries (see also “Changing of the batteries

and then release the switch button before the

/ accumulators” further below). Separate the

lights go out, because if you press too long the

two TEST IT button wires from the battery

switch button you activate the “Transport Lock”

housing by pulling on each wire until it releases

(see section 6)!

from the battery housing. Insert the 3 x AAA

The points below deal with the Light Functions

batteries noting the correct polarity. Close the

of the white LEDs (Light Program White / Point

battery housing. Please dispose and recycle the

5.1) and the red LED (Light Program “Red Night

packaging and TEST IT button with the wires

Vision” / Point 5.2).

according to the local regulations.

5.1 Light Program White

Product

If the Lighting Program White is enabled (see

6003, LED LENSER® SEO 3

Point 5), you can use the white light of the head

6103, LED LENSER® SEO 3 (Blister)

lamp.

When the switch button is pressed, if the SEO 3

Version of the operating manual: 1.1

is off, the head lamp glows in the Light Function

Power at full brightness. When you switch a

1. Battery set:

second time within 2 seconds, the SEO 3 glows

- 3 x Alkaline batteries AAA/LR03/Micro (1.5 V

with lower brightness (Light Low Power).

DC) (scope of delivery)

After the Light Function Low Power (altogether

- 3 x NiMH-Accumulator AAA/LR03/Micro (1.2 V

3 times fast switching, i.e. you do not wait longer

DC) (not included in scope of delivery)

than 2 seconds between each switching) comes

the Light Function Signal (slow even flashing) in

2. Switching on and off

the Light Program White.

In the upper part of the headlamp housing of the

Additional switching turns SEO 3 off and the

SEO 3, between battery box and the part with

circle starts again with the Light Function Power

the 4 LEDs (LED = Light Emitting Diode), there is

when you press the switch button again.

the switch button. This switch button is used to

So the Light Functions are in a loop. But Please

turn the SEO 3 on. It is also used to activate the

note that you turn off the head lamp by every

various Light Programs and Lighting Functions

switching if since the previous switching more

(see Point 5) and to switch between white light

than 2 seconds have elapsed. For example in

and red light (see Point 5). In addition, you can

case you let pass more than 2 seconds after

also activate the “Transport Lock” (see Point 6).

you turned the Light Function Low Power on the

next switching will not change to head lamp to

3. Angular Adjustment

Light Function Signal but will turn the SEO 3 off.

You can adjust the angle of light beam to the

horizontal. For this you can simply tilt the part of

5.2 Light Program “Red Night Vision”

the head lamp, which contains the reflector lens

If the Lighting Program “Red Night Vision” is

and the white LED. The screening allows using

enabled (see Point 5), you can use the red light

also intermediate positions.

of the head lamp.

When the switch button is pressed, when the

4. Smart Light Technology (SLT)

SEO 3 is off, the head lamp glows in the Light

The SEO 3 is equipped with our Smart Light

Function Power at full brightness in red. When

Technology (SLT). Thanks to the use of a

you switch a second time within 2 seconds, the

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SEO 3 blinks in the Light Function Signal (slow

to be closed again.

even flashing).

The Light Function Signal is the last Light

Note – Please ensure that there is no short-

Function that can be used in the Light Program

circuit at the contacts of the batteries. The

“Red Night Vision” so additional switching turns

contacts of the batteries may not be touched

SEO 3 off and the circle starts again with the

with moist or metallic objects.

Light Function Power when you press the switch

button again.

10. Headband

So the Light Functions are in a loop. But please

If the headband is not already connected to the

note that you turn off the head lamp by every

lamp unit, proceed as follows.

switching if since the previous switching more

Thread the end of headband with the narrow

than 2 seconds have elapsed. For example in

plastic part from the front through the eyelet

case you let pass more than 2 seconds after

on the left side of the head lamp housing.

you turned the Light Function Power on the next

Note the orientation of the lettering on the

switching will not change to head lamp to Light

headband. Run the headband then over the

Function Signal but will turn the SEO 3 off.

cover of the battery box to the eyelet on the

other side of the battery box and run it through

6. “Transport Lock”

it to the front.

Under Point 5 it has been described how to

This end of the headband has got to be pulled

switch between the white and the red LED.

through the hole beside the clipper at the

This takes place when the SEO 3 is off and the

plastic part on the other side of the headband.

switch button is pressed only for approx. 2

This elongate hole has got 4 small bars

seconds. The head lamp will change from red

through which the narrow plastic part has to

to white or from white to red. But when the

be run from the side.

switch is pressed longer (approx. 5 seconds)

This allows that the complete end is pulled

until the light turns off you have enabled the

through this hole and both ends of the

“Transport Lock”. Then the SEO 3 can not be

headband are connected to each other.

turned on again but the red LED flashes for a

By using the eye of the clipper the SEO 3 can e.g.

short moment to indicate that this function is

attached to an ear of a belt or a backpack for

activated in case the switch button is pressed.

transportation.

The SEO 3 therefore cannot be switched on,

The third plastic component at the headband

either intentionally or unintentionally and

can be used to adjust the length of the

inadvertently consume energy.

headband in order to fit different head

Only when you hold the switch button pressed

circumferences.

for 5 seconds again this function (“Transport

Lock”) is deactivated again and the lamp is in

11. Rechargeable batteries / Accumulators

the Light Program White.

Non rechargeable batteries (e.g. Alkaline

batteries) are not allowed to be charged.

7. Reset function

Never use non rechargeable batteries and

If the used alkaline batteries are taken out the

accumulators together. Change always all

battery box you have "reset" the SEO 3. You

batteries / accumulators at the same time. Use

have thus reset two functions:

in the SEO 3 only Alkaline batteries AAA/LR03/

- The “Transport Lock” (s. Point 6) is deactivated

Micro (1.5 V DC) or NiMH-Accumulators AAA/

- The Light Program White (s. Point 5) is activated

LR03/Micro (1.2 V DC).

If you intend not to use the item for an

8. Use of rechargeable batteries

extended period, please take out the batteries

Only use 3 x Alkaline battery AAA/LR03/Micro

respectively the accumulators in order to avoid

(1.5 V DC) or 3 x NiMH-Accumulator AAA/LR03/

damage.

Micro (1.2 V DC) in your SEO 3. Please change

Discharged batteries (or accumulators – when

all alkaline batteries respectively rechargeable

they can’t be recharged any longer) have to be

batteries (i.e. accumulators) in time.

taken out of the product and properly disposed

The scope of delivery of the SEO 3 includes

with regards to the national laws.

alkaline batteries. This type of battery cannot

be charged resp. recharged.

In general, for the disposal of batteries as

well as particularly for Lithium batteries,

9. Changing of the batteries / accumulators

accumulators and accumulator packs, the

Prior to the change, please turn off the SEO 3.

applicable rule is that they may only be

On the wide side of the head lamp housing is

disposed of in discharged state and in a

the cover of the battery box. Nearby the switch

technically correct manner. Additionally before

button there is a plastic lip. If this lip is carefully

disposal it has to be ensured, by sticking non-

pressed a little with e.g. your thumb up a little,

conducting adhesive tape over the contacts

the battery box cover can be folded down by

that short-circuits are not possible.

using the small notches that are to the left and

Basically, the possibility of short-circuits of

the right of the switch button.

batteries and also accumulators must be

You can now remove the Alkaline batteries

eliminated and they may neither be opened,

respectively NiMH-Accumulator and insert new

nor enter the human body in any way, nor may

ones.

they be thrown into a fire.

During insertion, it is vital the batteries point

in the right direction. Therefore, pay attention

12. Cleaning

to the polarities (+ and -). Both in the battery

For cleaning, please use a dry, lint-free, clean cloth.

box and also on the batteries / accumulators.

If salt water is spilled on the head lamp, it must be

Otherwise, the hypothetical risk that batteries or

immediately entirely removed with such a cloth.

accumulators are damaged and may explode.

The headband can be washed in a washing machine

After replacing the cover of the battery box has

at 30 °C.

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13. Scope of delivery

as long as the information contained in this

The SEO 3 incl. headband is supplied with the

instruction manual is observed.

following accessories:

The aversion reactions are triggered by the

- Alkaline batteries AAA/LR03/Micro (1.5 V DC)

exposure and they are to mean all natural

- Operating manual

reactions that protect the eye from hazards

through optical radiation. This includes in

Additional accessories for the SEO 3 are being

particular conscious aversion reactions such

designed. You can get information on these

as eye or head movement (e.g. turning away).

additional accessories over and above the

supplied kit on our Internet page.

When using the product it is of particular

importance to bear in mind that the aversion

14. Caution

reactions of persons at whom the light is

Do not swallow any small parts or batteries

directed at may be weakened or completely

that are present. The products or parts thereof

suspended as a result of medication, drugs or

(including batteries) must be stored outside the

illness.

reach of children.

For reasons of safety and approval (CE), the

Because of the blinding effect of the product,

product must not be modified and/or changed.

improper use may lead to reversible, i.e.

The product is to be used exclusively as

temporary impairment of sight (physiological

battery powered lamp. If the SEO 3 is used

blinding) or afterimages, or it may trigger

for any other purpose, or used incorrectly, it

feeling unwell in the sense of feeling queasy

can get damaged and hazard-free use is not

and tired (physiological blinding). The intensity

guaranteed any more (danger from fire, short-

of the temporary feeling of being unwell or

circuit, electric shock etc.). There is then no

the time until it subsides depend primarily

liability for harm to persons or damage to

on the difference in brightness between the

property, and the warranty of the manufacturer

blinding-light source and the surrounding area.

is also rendered null and void.

Photosensitive persons in particular ought to

The temperature range in which the SEO 3 can

consult a medical consultant prior to using this

be operated is -20 C° to +50 C°. Ensure that

product.

the SEO 3 is not subjected to more extreme

temperatures, intense vibrations, explosive

As a matter of principle the rule is that high-

atmosphere, solvents and/or vapours.

intensity light sources carry a high secondary

Also continuously exposed to direct sunlight,

hazard potential due to their blinding effect.

high humidity and/or moisture have to be

Just like looking into other bright light sources

avoided.

(e.g. headlights of a car), the temporary limited

impairment of vision and afterimages may lead

Changes, repairs and maintenance over and

to irritation, inconveniences, impairments and

above those described in the documents

even accidents, depending on the situation.

accompanying the product may only be carried

out by authorised technical personnel.

The information applies to the use of a single

Once it is found that the product is filled with

product. If more light-emitting products of

full batteries in correct orientation (polarity!)

the same type or of a different type are used

and correctly closed, but nonetheless a

together, the intensity of the optical radiation

normal, safe operation is not possible or the

may increase.

product shows damage, it must be rendered

inoperative and not used any further. In this

Every longer viewing/eye-contact with the

case, for warranty matters, contact your dealer.

source of radiation of this product by the user

or other persons, with and without other light-

15. Safety instructions

bundling instruments, is to be avoided as a

• This product is not a children's toy.

matter of principle! Instead, the eyes are to be

• Since it has small parts that can be

closed deliberately in such cases and the head

swallowed, it is not suitable for persons

ought to be turned away from the light beam.

below 5 years.

• The article may not be used for examinations

In case of a commercial use or the product’s

of the eyes (e.g. for the so-called pupil test).

use by public bodies, the user must be

• When using it, the accumulation of heat, e.g.

instructed as to all applicable laws and

by covering, must be avoided.

regulations that correspond to the individual

• If the product does not work correctly, the

case of usage.

first thing that must be checked is whether

this is due to discharged batteries or because

Important rules of conduct:

these are not inserted correctly.

• Do not aim the light beam directly into the

• If using in traffic, please follow the respective

eyes of a person.

legal regulations.

• The user or any other person should not look

directly into the light beam.

The hazard that poses the main threat in this

• In the event of optical radiation hitting the

product through optical radiation is the Blue-

eye, the eyes must deliberately shut and the

Light-Hazard (400 nm to 780 nm). Thermal

head is to be turned away from the beam.

hazard threshold values are clearly not

• The instruction manual and this information

reached.

must be stored safely and must be passed

on together with the product.

The risk for the viewer depends on the use or

• It is prohibited to look straight into the light

on how the product is installed. However, there

that is being emitted by this product.

is no optical hazard as long as the aversion

responses limit the time of exposure and

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