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Notes about bulging tailbuttons, that interfere with tailstanding..
from the FAQ
"The air-tight seal on the battery compartment can cause the flush button to bulge out when the air pressure inside the flashlight is higher than the outside air pressure. Changes in elevation, weather and temperature can affect the relative air pressure within the flashlight.
equalizing the air pressure inside the flashlight.
with the light Off, loosen the head until you can see the O-ring.
The entire O-ring should be visible.
Press and hold the button down while screwing the head tight. You can release the button once the O-ring has been completely covered
The switch will probably activate while you are screwing down the switch cap - this is normal."
Pressure Relief Strategy Suggestion:
If this air pressure release is done on a Hot Day (or after placing the opened light in the Hot Sun), and or, at High Altitude, the button might experience some additional beneficial negative air pressure on Colder days and at Lower altitude.
from the FAQ
"The air-tight seal on the battery compartment can cause the flush button to bulge out when the air pressure inside the flashlight is higher than the outside air pressure. Changes in elevation, weather and temperature can affect the relative air pressure within the flashlight.
equalizing the air pressure inside the flashlight.
with the light Off, loosen the head until you can see the O-ring.
The entire O-ring should be visible.
Press and hold the button down while screwing the head tight. You can release the button once the O-ring has been completely covered
The switch will probably activate while you are screwing down the switch cap - this is normal."
Pressure Relief Strategy Suggestion:
If this air pressure release is done on a Hot Day (or after placing the opened light in the Hot Sun), and or, at High Altitude, the button might experience some additional beneficial negative air pressure on Colder days and at Lower altitude.
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