Procedure to assemble lens on Barbolight flashlights.

[Barbarin]

1. Step one.

Put some silicone grease on the inner O-Ring (thinner one) and then stretch it with your hands a little.

Step 2.

Put the O-Ring on the inner groove.

Step 3.

Remove the iiner protective film of the lens. The inner face is the one in which the edge is rounded.

Step 4.

Place the lens, pushing it carefully and trying to distribute pressure all over the surface of the lense. You must avoid to place the lens on a oblique way.

Step 5.

Place the outter o-ring, first one point, then the radial oposite, then 90 degrees, then 270º... 0, 180, 90, 270, 45, 215, 135, 315... till you finish. Using a small amount of silicone grease will make things easier.

Step 6. Remove carefully the outer protective film and it is ready to be submerged.

My english is not that good to explain this accurately, so if any of you want to help me withthe explanations I would be thankful.

Javier

 

[wquiles]

Very clear - thanks much Javier

I look forward to helping you with these great hosts

Will

 

[bluecrow76]

Thanks Javier!

In the event that an emitter were to die, is there an easy way to remove the lens without causing damage?

 

[Barbarin]

Yes, you need to be carefull for the reversal procedure. Once you have removed the retainining o-ring (outter one) just hit the head of the light against a solid wood surface. My suggestion would be to replace the o-rings. Will post pictures.

Javier

 

[bluecrow76]

Wonderful! Thanks again! :twothumbs

 

[Barbarin]

Disassembling:

Step 1.

Remove carefully the outter o-ring using pliers.

Step 2. Hit the all the surface of the lips of the head at the same time on a solid wood surface. (If you table is not solid enough place the wood piece over the floor)

Step 3. If the lens is still in place repeat step 2 as many times as needed to remove the lens.

 

[olrac]

Thank you very much Javier! :twothumbs

 

[04orgZx6r]

Thanks so much for the time and effort!!!

 

[MWClint]

Found that a suction cup works well to pull the lens out without having to bang it around.

 

[DM51]

Thanks for that instruction - very helpful.

With both O-rings in place (i.e. with the light fully assembled) how much internal pressure will the lens take before it might pop out?

 

[Barbarin]

Up to 40 ATM, but anyway on production lights (I mean not modded) battery chamber and light engine chamber are isolated, so no way pressure build up from batteries will end up on the head (same for potentially corrosive gases )

 

[arewethereyetdad]

Found that a suction cup works well to pull the lens out without having to bang it around.

Right on, brother! This method worked superbly! :thumbsup:

 

[wquiles]

Specifically, what suction cup did you guys used?

Will

 

[arewethereyetdad]

Specifically, what suction cup did you guys used?

Will

I just found one on a bathroom rack (the kind that sticks to a shower wall). As it turns out it was the perfect size. :thumbsup:

 

[wquiles]

Cool - thanks

Will