kLite ULTRA with Handlebar Mount
Assess your configuration for the best forward projection options; the ULTRA can be mounted with the mount
connector up or down based on your needs. Horizontal mounting (with the three lamps parallel to the ground) is
preferred to vertical mounting due to the design of the light beam pattern. The mounting kit provides two options, a
comprehensive handlebar mount as well as a spade-type connector that can be used in an existing GoPro™ type
mount. When using the handlebar mount, assemble the mount in its approximate configuration in advance of
attaching to the bar. Use the included inserts on smaller diameter bars. Tighten bolts to 5NM torque; do not
overtighten. There are no adjustments to the ULTRA lamp itself; it is completely sealed and weatherproof, its use
controlled by the switch on the kLite wire loom. Connect to the shortest of the three wire loom wire extensions.
kLite Wire Loom
The kLite system is designed around the wire loom and its robust, externally mounted concept is intended to
minimize backcountry troubleshooting. The wire loom comes in four configurations—two relating to the type of
dynamo hub connection (SON and Shimano / Shutter Precision) and two relating to the function of the handlebar
switch—Race Configuration—(USB always on - switch turns ULTRA lamp on and off) and Tour Configuration—
(Switch alternates between ULTRA Lamp and USB). To install, locate the position you would like the switch mounted;
it has a curved surface that makes it appropriate for mounting to bicycle frames and handlebars. Attach the switch
with included zip ties. Route the long wire extension to the dynamo hub and connect it to the hub. For SON hubs, use
a bit of dielectric grease on each connector to simplify removal later. Secure the rest of the wire to the outside of your
fork using the included zip ties. Be sure to leave some slack to accommodate the rotation of the handlebar and / or
the extension of your suspension fork. For “always on” looms, the long lead is “always on” and connects to the USB
charger and the short lead is switched and connects to the lamp.
kLite Dual USB Charger
The Dual USB charger is completely sealed and weatherproof; it can be located anywhere on the bike or on the
inside of your bikepacking bags. If you’re using the USB charger on the outside of your bags, avoid mud and dirt
collecting inside the Dual USB charger by keeping two USB plugs inserted during trail use. Avoid placing the charger
in the direct stream of flow from the tires and don’t let water pool on the inside of the USB connectors—point the
device so that water drains. Use a thin film of dielectric grease on USB connectors and on the metallic portion of the
USB charger to maximize connectivity and avoid surface rust, particularly if you’re riding in a wet environment. Attach
the Dual USB charger to the wire loom using the second longest of the three wire loom wire extensions – this is the
one that is unswitched and is “always on”. Secure the connection to the base of the USB charger with an included
short zip tie. This secure connection performs two functions—it assures the user that the device will remain
connected to the wire loom under vigorous trail vibrations and it also provides a bit of security to the user—should the
device pop out of your bag or become unsecured from your bike, it will remain
connected to the wire loom. Secure the USB charger to the outside of your bike with
the included zip ties or stow within a bikepacking bag. The red LED light turns on
when AC current flows from the dynamo hub into the unit. The amount of current
generated by a dynamo hub, even under the best of conditions, is modest; the Dual
USB charger is designed to convert the variable dynamo AC to a 5V DC stream that
is acceptable to USB devices. When using a Race Configuration wire loom, where
the USB is “always on”, know that the ULTRA lamp draws a significant amount of
current, and that with the lamp on, USB charging should be limited to low-draw
devices, such as a GPS and / or a kLite Qube. Charging high-draw devices, such as a mobile phone or a battery are
best with the ULTRA light turned off. When you’re finished riding, unplug any batteries or other battery powered
devices that you may have been charging from your dual USB charger – many of these devices will allow current to
backflow into the Qube,
Important: Secure the lead to the Dual USB Charger with a zip tie as shown in the picture .This will minimize
vibration-related wear to the connection and secure the device to the wire loom, minimizing on-the-trail loss.
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