USER MANUAL BLIZZARD 2400 LUMEN SEARCH & RESCUE LED FLASHLIGHT FS-B73R
Thank you for choosing Vulta. Our most powerful flashlight, the Vulta Blizzard FS-B73R delivers an ultrabright 2,400 lumens in a compact body using 3 CREE XM-L2 LEDs. Designed for search and rescue operations, the FS-B73R’s triple-LED array produces a crisp, wide beam to cover a broad area, with a cool white light that makes it easy to spot details in the dark.
Crafted from MIL-SPEC Type III hard anodized aluminum alloy with a stainless-steel crenellated bezel, and with a waterproof rating of IPX-8, the Blizzard FS-B73R is a rugged tool that will withstand harsh environments. The knurled grip and deepmachined heat-sink fins provide enhanced performance when holding the flashlight with cold or wet hands or while wearing gloves.
PRECAUTIONS ⚠⚡ • Please read and follow these instructions, and keep this manual in a safe place. • This flashlight is extremely bright and can cause temporary or even permanent blindness. Do not shine the flashlight in the eyes of any person or animal. When powering on the flashlight, make sure to point it down or away from you and anyone else. • The surface of this product can become hot after prolonged use. Be careful when touching it, and make sure to keep it away from anything flammable or combustible.
can cause the batteries to leak, overheat, or explode. • Install the batteries in the proper orientation as indicated by the markings in the battery carrier. Installing batteries in the reverse orientation can cause them to leak, overheat, or explode, and will void the warranty. • This product is waterproofed for freshwater only. If it comes into contact with salt water, immediately dry the flashlight and remove the batteries, reassemble, and rinse with freshwater. Dry thoroughly and install new batteries.
PRODUCT DIAGRAM A CRENELLATED BEZEL B LEDs C LAMP HEAD D HEAT SINK AREA E SIDE BUTTON F O-RING G LOW-VOLTAGE WARNING LED B H GRIP I LANYARD EYELETS J CHARGING CONTACTS A C E D F G H Also Included: HOLSTER LANYARD SPARE O-RING USER MANUAL TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY 06 VULTA BLIZZARD I J
A Note about Maximum Output When the flashlight is in High mode, the battery discharge, drive circuit, and LED will all be producing heat, and the lamp head may become extremely hot. Please be cautious when touching it. To protect the battery, circuit, and LED, and to extend the lifetime of the flashlight, we do not recommend continuously running the flashlight on High mode for more than 10 minutes. INSTALLING BATTERIES The Blizzard FS-B73R is powered by three 18650 or six CR123 or RCR123 (3 or 3.
Important! When charging via the Vulta FA-CH1 Universal Charger, use only rechargeable 18650 batteries. Using CR123 or RCR123 batteries with the FA-CH1 charger will cause damage and void the warranties of your flashlight and the charger. To install batteries, follow these steps: 1. Make sure the flashlight is turned off. 2. Unscrew the lamp head from the grip and remove the battery carrier. 3. Insert three fresh 18650 or six fresh CR123 or RCR123 batteries into the battery carrier.
mode. The next time you turn on the flashlight, it will enter the most recent constant-on mode. Low-Voltage Warning LED: The low-voltage warning LED indicates when your batteries are running low on power. When the warning LED blinks red, battery power is low and we recommend installing new batteries or recharging your current ones if they are rechargeable. If there are no batteries available, you can switch to a lower-output mode as a temporary measure.
Lock: Locking the flashlight prevents it from accidentally turning on during storage or transportation. Before locking the flashlight, make sure the flashlight has been turned off for at least seven seconds. Quickly press and then press and hold the side button so the flashlight turns on and then off. To unlock the flashlight, quickly press and then press and hold the side button until the flashlight turns on. Locking the flashlight will not clear your current output setting.
The FS-B73R comes with a replacement O-ring. If the original wears out after long-term use, replace it with the included spare. SPECIFICATIONS OUTPUT Turbo, Strobe, SOS: 2,400 lm High: 1,915 lm Medium: 410 lm Low: 22 lm BEAM INTENSITY 39,800 cd LED TYPE 3 CREE XM-L2 POWER SOURCE Three 18650 or six CR123 or RCR123 (3 or 3.7 V) batteries RUNTIME Turbo: Automatically switches to High after 3 min. of continuous use High: 2 hr. Medium: 2 hr. Low: 2 hr.
TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This VULTA product is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal consumer use for a period of two (2) years from the original purchase date or thirty (30) days after replacement, whichever occurs later.
