EXP-TP-RL-1XFX5RLarson Electronics, LLC Phone: (800) 369-6671 Fax: (903) 498-3364 www.larsonelectronics.com 1 of 2Explosion Proof Rechargeable LED FlashlightTripod Mounted - 5 Light Patterns - Intrinsically SafeInstruction ManualThank you for choosing the EXP-LED-RL-FX5R rechargeable lantern. Please read this instruction manual before usingyour EXP-LED-RL-FX5R lantern. It includes important operating and safety instructions.NOTE: Charge the EXP-LED-RL-FX5R Lantern overnight before first use.SAFETY NOTICES• CAUTION: To reduce the risk of explosion, fire, and electrical shock or injury, DO NOT charge your EXP-LED-RL-FX5Rlantern in a hazardous environment. ONLY CHARGE THE EXP-LED-RL- FX5R LANTERN IN NON-HAZARDOUSENVIRONMENTS.• DO NOT attempt to recharge your EXP-LED-RL-FX5R Lantern in any charger other than the one supplied.• DO NOT attempt to charge any other product with your with the EXP-LED-RL-FX5R Charge Rack• NEVER leave your EXP-LED-RL-FX5R Lantern on with its lamp face against any surface, including skin, whilethe lantern is turned on. The heat buildup may cause burns and or fire.• Careful observation of the charge rack LEDs serves as an important warning of possible malfunction which maycause battery overcharging. The red LED should be on while the lantern is in the Charge Rack and charging.When fully charged, the red LED turns off and the green LED turns on. The Lantern is ready for operation. Ifthe red LED blinks, remove the Lantern from service.• In extremely rare circumstances, an overcharged battery may produce a flammable hydrogen gas. In the unlikelyevent that this gas should ignite, personal injury could result.• The EXP-LED-RL-FX5R should note be turned on and off in the Charge Rack.• PLEASE recycle the battery.• DO NOT INCINERATE THE BATTERY. IT CAN EXPLODE IN A FIRE.• Handle the battery carefully. Never allow it to short circuit. It can deliver hundreds of Amperes of current andcause a fire.CHARGE RACK AND CHARGING• To release the Lantern from the rack, squeeze the on-off switch of the Lantern and lift the Lantern up andout of the Charge Rack.• To charge the Lantern, simply place the Lantern into the Charge Rack. It automatically locks in place andstarts charging.CHARGE RACK MOUNTINGThe charge rack is mounted by removing the 2 mounting screws at the top of the charge rack and sliding the metalmounting bracket off the charge rack, then using 4 screws or bolts, attach the metal rack to the desired surface, thenslide the charge rack on to the metal mounting bracket and replace the 2 mounting screws in the top of the chargerack.POWER SUPPLY1. Never directly wire any Charge Rack directly to any 120 volt AC power source. It is intended for 12-15 volt DConly.2. Make sure that the installation is fused. 2 amps per unit are recommended.