FRED
®
HEADLAMP
ENGLISH:
Battery Installation
– See Battery Installation Diagram
• 3 AAA
• Alkaline (LR03) or Lithium
• Rechargeable NiCad or NiMH
Princeton Tec cares about the environment and
recommends recycling batteries. For more information
about battery recycling, please go to:
batteryrecycling.com
Open the Fred case by popping the door latch over the
catch and rotate the door open.
Install three AAA batteries according to the polarity
markings on the inside of the cabinet. Observe proper
battery polarity when installing the batteries. Improper
installation of the batteries will damage the light and
void the warranty.
Rotate the door to the closed position, squeeze the body
between your forefingers and thumb to Fred the door
latch over the catch.
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WARNING
• Never mix fresh and used batteries.
• Never mix different battery brands or chemistry
types.
• Always remove drained batteries immediately.
Remove batteries during long periods of storage.
NOTE: Rechargeable NiCad or NiMH batteries may result
in reduced brightness due to lower nominal voltage.
Switch Operation
– See Figure 2
The Fred has two light sources to choose from, 1 red
LED or 3 white LEDs. Each light source has two modes
(High and Low).
• Single press red low
• Next press red high
• Next press off
• When in red low, red high, or off, press & hold to
activate white.
• While in white, press & hold to dim high to low
• Single press while in white goes to off
The times listed on the rear of the package assume you
have start with fresh batteries and use only one mode.
Troubleshooting
If the Fred fails to light:
• Check the batteries for proper installation.
• Replace batteries if proper installation is confirmed
• Check circuit board for water. The light will resume
normal operation once the water is shaken or blown
out and the light is left open until completely dry. If the
light has been contaminated with salt water, flush the
unit with fresh water and dry as described above.
USA– International 5-Year Warranty
WARRANTY – Princeton Tec warrants this product to
be free from defects in workmanship and materials
under normal use for 5 years. 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,
Figure 1 – Battery Replacement
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Figure 2 – Switch Operation
Figure 3 – Performance
Modes
Runtime
HIGH SPOT
5.5h
LOW SPOT
41h
RED HIGH
12h
RED LOW
130h
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DISTANCE (m)
(ANSI FL-1 Standard)
Runtime is defined as the duration of time from the initial light output value—defined as 30 seconds after the
point the device is first turned on—using fresh batteries, until the light output reaches 10% of the initial value.
Reserve time is the duration of time from 10% of initial light output value down to 0.25 lu
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.
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Press 1x: Red Low
Press 2x: Red High
Press 3x: Off
Beam Pattern
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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 without batteries 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
Princeton Tec
PO Box 8057 ,
Trenton, NJ 08650
Phone: 609-298-9331
Fax: 609-298-9601
princetontec.com
© 2022 Princeton Tec
(From off or red):
2 second hold: White Low
(From white spot mode):
Hold: Dimming
(After 1.6 seconds in qny mode):
Press 1x from On: Off
Reserve
42h
2h
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