Princeton Tec CHARGE X MPLS Helmet Light

Troubleshooting

If the Charge X fails to light:

• Check the battery for proper installation.
• Replace battery if proper installation is confirmed.

Battery Installation

See Figure 1

Uses (1) CR123 Lithium Battery or (1) AA Lithium or (1) AA Alkaline battery. Lithium is preferred for better performance.

To install the battery, grip the light in either hand with the battery door facing straight up. Slide the battery door latch forward with your thumb and use your free hand to open the battery door. With a battery installed, spring tension will make this operation possible with one hand. To close the battery door, push it closed and then slide the latch toward you to lock.

Princeton Tec cares about the environment and recommends recycling batteries. For more information about battery recycling, please go to: https://www.epa.gov/recycle/used-household-batteries

WARNING:

• Always remove drained batteries immediately.
• Remove batteries during long periods of storage.

Figure 1 - Battery Installation Description: Illustrates inserting a battery into the light. Step 1 shows holding the light with the battery door facing up. Step 2 shows sliding the latch forward with a thumb. Step 3 shows opening the battery door. Step 4 shows a battery being inserted.

Switch Operation

See Figure 2

The Charge X ships with the red light selected first.

• Press 1x: Red
• Press 2x: Green
• Press 3x: Blue
• Press 4x: Off
• Press & Hold from color mode: White 80%
• Press & Hold from white: Dimming
• Next Press: Off
• Press & Hold 2s from off: IR
• Press & Hold 1s: IR strobe
• Press & Hold 5s: Lock / unlock

Lock is indicated by 3 flashes from the red LED. While locked, any press yields one red blink.

Figure 2 - Switch Operation Description: A diagram showing a switch with labels indicating functions: 1x press for Red, 2x press for Green, 3x press for Blue, 4x press for Off. It also shows hold functions: 1s hold in any mode for White 80%, holding from White for Dimming, next press for Off. Additionally, 2s hold from Off for IR, 1s hold from IR for IR Strobe, and 5s hold for Lock/Unlock. Lock is indicated by 3 red LED flashes; while locked, any press yields one red blink.

Programming Mode

See Figure 3

The Charge X ships with the red light selected first. The user can program the order in which the 3 color LEDs activate.

• Press & Hold 8s from off: Enters Programming mode. The current color LED will blink rapidly.
• 1x press: Cycles through red, green, or blue.
• Press & Hold 8s on desired color: Locks in selection & exits mode.

Figure 3 - Programming Mode Description: Shows a light with color indicators. Step 1: Hold for 8 seconds from Off to enter Programming Mode, indicated by the current color LED blinking rapidly. Step 2: Press once to cycle through Red, Green, or Blue. Step 3: Hold for 8 seconds on the desired color to lock the selection and exit the mode.

USA – International 1-Year Warranty

WARRANTY: Princeton Tec warrants this product to be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use for one year. This warranty covers all of the component parts of the product except batteries. This warranty does not cover deterioration due to normal wear or damage due to misuse, alteration, negligence, accidents, or unauthorized repair. Princeton Tec will repair or replace parts which are defective in workmanship or materials. Your authorized Princeton Tec Dealer and Princeton Tec are the only facilities authorized to repair the product. After (3) unsuccessful attempts (within the warranty period) to repair the product, you have the right to elect replacement of the product or a refund of the purchase price less allowance for use of the product. NO INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE INCLUDED IN THIS WARRANTY. (Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.) This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Princeton Tec reserves the right to change product specifications without notice.

FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS

WARNING: This product contains Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Return Policy

If your light fails to operate, follow these simple steps:

1. Check batteries. Replace if necessary.
2. To send your light in for repair or replacement, first contact Princeton Tec customer service on 1-800-257-9080 to request an RMA number. Please have your light model, date of purchase and a brief description of the fault you are experiencing. No warranty repairs will be accepted without an RMA number.
3. Return the light to: Princeton Tec, PO Box 8057 Trenton NJ 08650. Postage due and freight collect items will not be accepted.
4. Upon receipt your light will be processed in about two weeks. Please allow additional time for return transportation from NJ.

Mounting Instructions

ARC Rail Installation

See Figure 4

The Charge X is designed to attach directly to the ARC Rail - Helmet Rail System. The Charge X can mount to either the left or right helmet rail. Using a flathead screwdriver, back the set screw out approximately 5 turns, then slide the Charge X dovetail into the open end of the helmet rail. The spring-loaded ball bearing will engage detents. When the light is situated to your preference, hand tighten the set screw to secure the Charge X.

Figure 4 - ARC Rail Installation Description: Illustrates attaching the light to an ARC helmet rail. Step 1 shows loosening a set screw with a flathead screwdriver. Step 2 shows sliding the light's dovetail into the open end of the ARC rail, with a spring-loaded ball bearing engaging detents. Step 3 shows hand-tightening the set screw to secure the light.

MOLLE Mount

See Figure 5

Slide the clip inside any strap position, pinch the MOLLE strap to hook the lower end of the metal clip onto the strap.

Figure 5 - MOLLE Mount Description: Shows attaching the light using a MOLLE mount. Step 1 shows sliding the clip into a strap position. Step 2 shows pinching the MOLLE strap. Step 3 shows hooking the lower end of the metal clip onto the strap.

M-LOK® Mount

See Figure 6

Insert screw and T-nut into the M-LOK® mount. The T-Nut "gap" must be slightly greater than the thickness of the mounting surface. Slide mount on to M-LOK® rail and tighten with screwdriver.

Figure 6 - M-LOK Mount Description: Illustrates mounting to an M-LOK rail. Step 1 shows inserting a screw and T-nut into the M-LOK mount. Step 2 shows adjusting the T-nut gap to be slightly larger than the mounting surface thickness. Step 3 shows sliding the mount onto the M-LOK rail. Step 4 shows tightening the screw with a screwdriver.

MICH Mount Installation

See Figure 7

Back the screw out so the end of screw is flush with metal U-clip. Slide the exposed U-clip over the bottom edge of your helmet with the metal clip on the inside and the plastic base exposed on the outside of your Helmet. Holding Mount firmly upward, tighten center slotted screw until it stops.

Figure 7 - MICH Mount Installation Description: Depicts mounting to a MICH helmet. Step 1 shows backing out a screw until flush with a metal U-clip. Step 2 shows sliding the U-clip over the helmet's bottom edge, with the metal clip inside and the plastic base outside. Step 3 shows holding the mount firmly upward. Step 4 shows tightening the center slotted screw until it stops. Steps 5 and 6 show the final secured mount.

Picatinny Rail Mount

See Figure 8

Remove the center through screw from the side of the Picatinny base mount. Slide Picatinny to desired position and insert side locking screw aligning with any slot in Picatinny rail and tighten to clamp in place. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN this screw.

Figure 8 - Picatinny Rail Mount Description: Shows mounting to a Picatinny rail. Step 1 shows removing the center through screw from the base mount. Step 2 shows sliding the mount onto the Picatinny rail to the desired position. Step 3 shows inserting the side locking screw into a rail slot and tightening it.

(ABR) Above Rail Mount

See Figure 9

A. If using Charge X ABR on a ballistic helmet, skip to step B. For use with nonballistic helmets, begin by snapping off unneeded portion of ABR mount by hand or with a pair of pliers, and discarding the smaller 'hook' portion.

B. Loosen or remove front rail screw, and slide ABR into desired position beneath rail. Retighten front rail screw.

C. Select Charge X mount and secure with included machine screws, gently tightening with a Phillips screwdriver. Install Charge X and tighten set screw onto mount.

Figure 9 - (ABR) Above Rail Mount Description: Details mounting to an ABR system. Part A shows snapping off an unnecessary 'hook' portion for non-ballistic helmets. Part B shows loosening or removing the front rail screw, sliding the ABR mount under the rail, and retightening the screw. Part C shows securing the Charge X mount with machine screws and tightening the set screw onto the mount.

Contact Information

Princeton Tec

PO Box 8057, Trenton, NJ 08650

Phone: 609-298-9331

Fax: 609-298-9601

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