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1. AY eit Note 1 Due to the strain using less than 4 x 18650 or 8 CR123 places on batteries Nitecore recommends using this feature only when necessary and for short periods of time Please see point number 1 in the warning below Note 2 After loading batteries NITECORE will be displayed on the OLCD screen for 2 5 seconds followed by battery voltage accurate to 0 01V after which the TM26 will enter into standby mode WARNING 1 Using less than 4 x 18650 or 8 x CR123 batteries can lead to turbo mode malfunctioning can trigger the overload protection circuit in Li ion batteries and can even lead to explosion of CR123 batteries As such Nitecore recommends this function is used with caution and only when necessary 2 Insert batteries with the positive end pointing toward the flashlight head Do not mix rechargeable and non rechargeable batteries Do not mix batteries of different types brands Do not mix batteries of different charge levels Do not use lithium batteries without a protected circuit board This product does not support unprotected 18650 Li ion batteries Please also ensure that all the 18650 batteries used in the TM26 have a button top configuration or they will not make contact with terminals in the battery compartment We recommend Nitecore 18650 batteries for the best performance and reliability Charging the TM26 1 Connect the charging cable to the flashlight and the A C power adapter to the2. and external air pressure the TM26 may suffer irreparable water damage Changing Charging Batteries When the power indicator blinks rapidly it means the batteries need to be replaced or recharged Alternatively if the light becomes dim or unresponsive to adjustment this also indicates batteries need to be replaced or recharged Maintenance Every 6 months threads should be wiped with a clean cloth followed by a thin coating of silicon based lubricant Warranty Service All NITECORE products are warranted for quality DOA defective products can be exchanged for replacement through a local distributor dealer within the 14 days of purchase After 14 days all defective malfunctioning NITECORE products will be repaired free of charge for a period of 18 months from the date of purchase After 18 months a limited warranty applies covering the cost of labor and maintenance but not the cost of accessories or replacement parts The warranty is nullified in all of the following situations 1 The product s is are broken down reconstructed and or modified by unauthorized parties 2 The product s is are damaged through improper use 3 The product s is are damaged by leakage of batteries For the latest information on NITECORE products and services please contact your national NITECORE distributor or send an email to service nitecore com SYSMAAX na g SYSMAX Industry Co Ltd Please follow our facebook for
3. more info NITECORE Flashlights TEL 86 20 83862000 FAX 86 20 83882723 E mail info nitecore com Web www nitecore com Address Rm1407 08 Glorious Tower 850 East Dongfeng C Road Guangzhou China 510600 Thanks for purchasing NITECORE
4. off The display can be reactivated by pressing the display switch and the information can be cycled through with subsequent presses of the switch 2 When in Standby mode a single press of the OLCD display switch will activate the OLCD and display battery voltage for 10 seconds 3 When using Nitecore s NBP52 high performance battery pack the actual runtime will be twice the figure displayed on the OLCD panel NB The TM26 has an integrated thermal protection circuit which prevents overheating Please refer to the Thermal protection section of this manual for details Special Strobe SOS mode and Location Beacon With the light turned on press the switch all the way down twice in quick succession to access strobe mode When in strobe mode press the switch partway down to cycle through SOS location beacon and strobe modes To select any of these modes simply release the switch when it is displayed To turn off the light enter into standby mode fully press and release the switch NB When in any of the special modes the OLCD display will remain on to display which mode is being used Demonstration mode When entering standby mode simultaneously press and hold the display switch and the on off switch to enter into Demonstration mode In Demonstration mode the OLCD screen will cycle through the TM26 s various messages Simply press any button to exit Demonstration mode NITECORE Lockout Function With the light turned
5. wall outlet as shown in the adjacent image Fully charging four depleted 18650 batteries takes approximately 7 hours 2 Under normal charging conditions the on off switch s blue indicator light will blink twice every second and the OLCD screen with display the word Charging together with battery voltage 3 If a problem is detected while charging the TM26 will stop charging the blue indicator will blink rapidly and the OLCD display will show the word ERROR This is usually caused by faulty or incorrectly inserted batteries 4 When charging is complete the blue indicator will remain on and CHG FINISHED along with battery voltage will be displayed on the OLCD screen NOOB W Thanks for purchasing NITECORE ALL ROUND Flashlight Expert General Operation NB The TM26 utilizes a 2 stage switch similar to a camera shutter button The light s numerous functions are selected according to the depth the switch is pressed The TM26 has two modes Daily mode and Turbo mode With the TM26 turned off pressing the switch partway down will activate Daily mode Alternatively with the TM26 turned off pressing the switch all the way down will activate turbo mode The TM26 is turned off by pressing the switch all the way down Brightness Selection In Daily Mode 1 With the TM26 turned on in Daily mode press the switch partway down to select a brightness level of ultra low low medium or high The selecte
6. NITECORE ALL ROUND Flashlight Expert Features The world s smallest 3500 lumen LED flashlight Utilizes 4 x CREE XM L LEDs Integrated multi function OLED display Thermal protection circuit prevents overheating Compatible with both 18650 Li ion and CR123 batteries Intelligent charging circuit with voltage detection charges safely and rapidly Exceptionally long runtimes using 4 x 18650 Li ion or 8 x CR123 batteries Capable of using 1 x 18650 or 2 x CR123 batteries in emergency situations Eight rapidly switchable brightness levels and modes to select from Innovative single button two stage switch provides a user friendly interface Patented Toughened ultra clear mineral glass with anti reflective coating Integrated Precision Digital Optics Technology provides extreme reflector performance Stainless steel bezel ring protects core components from damage Constructed from aerospace grade aluminum alloy HAIII military grade hard anodized Waterproof in accordance with IPX 8 submersible to two meters Dimensions Length 142mm Head diameter 68 mm Head side length 57mm Tube diameter 50mm Weight 438g without battery Accessories Charger quality holster lanyard and spare O ring Battery Options SIZE Nominal voltage Compatible 18650 Rechargeable Li ion battery 18650 3 7V Yes Recommended and can be recharged Yes Compatible but can ORALAS NOT be recharged Recharge
7. able Li ion battery RCR123 37V Yes Compatible but can NOT be recharged A Warning Charge 18650 rechargeable Li ion batteries only do not attempt to charge non rechargeable batteries CR123 or RCR123 batteries Primary Lithium battery Output amp Runtime FL1 STANDARD TURBO HIGH MID LOWER LOW lt LUMENS LUMENS LUMENS LUMENS A SS EIS DS 43000cd Peak Beam Intensity li 1 5mM Impact Resistant SS lpg a IPX 8 2m Waterproof AND Submersible NOTICE The above data has been measured in accordance with the international flashlight testing standards ANSI NEMA FL1 using 4 x Nitecore 18650 3 7V 2600mAh and 8 x Nitecore CR123 3V 1550mAh batteries under laboratory conditions The data may vary during real world use due to battery type individual usage habits and environmental factors NITECORE SYSMAX is a member of PLATO participating in and helping to develop the ANSI FL1 standard of measurement Product testing data is in accordance with these internationally recognized scientific standards TM 26 User Manual Operation instructions Battery installation Unscrew the tailcap insert 4 x 18650 Li ion or 8 x CR123 batteries with the positive end pointing toward the flashlight head Replace the tailcap In special circumstances such as emergency situations between one and three 18650 Li ion or two and six CR123 batteries may be used NCS RK D D SSS ES ta ey i BA ae
8. d brightness level will be memorized when the light is turned off 2 With the TM26 turned on in Daily mode press the switch partway down and hold to enter into turbo mode A second partway press will revert back to the brightness level last used Bright Selection In Turbo Mode With the TM26 turned on in Search Turbo mode partway presses of the button will cycle between high and ultra high mode There is no memory function in Search Turbo mode Momentary Daily Turbo Mode 1 With the TM26 turned off press the switch partway down and hold to activate Momentary Daily mode Release the switch to turn the light off again 2 With the TM26 turned off press the switch all the way down and hold to enter into Momentary Turbo mode Release the switch to turn the light off again Standby Mode With the TM26 turned on press the switch all the way down and release within one second to enter into standby mode In this mode the light will consume small amounts of power to maintain the settings in the MCU micro control unit but appear to be turned off When in standby mode the power indicator light will flash once every three seconds to show the location of the light OLCD Display 1 When the TM26 is turned on the OLCD display will activate automatically and show lumen output brightness mode battery voltage battery status approximate runtime and temperature After displaying this information for several seconds the OLED display will turn
9. on press the switch all the way down and hold for more than one second The light will turn off and enter into lockout mode Lockout mode consumes almost no battery power and prevents the light from accidentally turning on Simply press the switch and hold for more than one second to exit lockout mode NB If the display button is pressed when in lockout mode the OLCD display will show the words LOCK OUT as a reminder Power Tips 1 With the light switched on the power indicator will blink once every two seconds when power levels reach 50 2 With the light switched on the power indicator will blink rapidly when power levels are low Note When the light is being used in ultra low mode the blue power indicator will turn off to help conserve power Thermal protection As the TM26 is very compact extended operation in Turbo mode will cause the body temperature to continually rise thus making it too hot to comfortably hold As a result Nitecore does not recommend using the TM26 in Turbo mode for extended periods The TM26 has an integrated thermal protection circuit which prevents overheating With the light turned on in Search Turbo mode for user safety and to protect the flashlight from failure the TM26 will automatically reduce its output to prevent overheating once it has reached 60 degrees Precaution When the flashlight is hot do not attempt to cool it by submerging it in liquid Due to the differences in internal
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