So I arrived back home this evening to find my light had finally arrived.
I had been forewarned by the manufacturer that there was a QC issue and that replacement parts were already enroute. Seems the latches were made using the wrong type of plastic, causing failure not just in use, but in shipping! Sure enough, mine arrived with broken latches.
Here's the fuel cells:
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You soak the cells in water for 10-15 seconds and put them in the bottom of the case. The cells have a ridge and the case is notched so that there's only one way to insert them.
With no latches, I had to hold the top containing the lighting portion down on the base containing the fuel cells. I'm not sure if you can tell from the pictures, but it does put out quite a good amount of light. I'll get some better pics when the replacement latches arrive.
Low PowerHigh PowerI also tested the accessory light, but could not get it to operate. I'm not sure yet if this due or related to the broken latches, the accessory light is itself defective, or if there's a wiring issue with the accessory power ports (there are two and I tried both).
UPDATE: A little fuirther testing got the accessory light functioning, however it only functions if the main light is also on...which is a little weird. Likewise, I haven't tested the solar panel that came with it. Once the replacement latches arrive and I can do more testing I'll follow up to this post.
Another feature I'll be testing: the instructions say that the cells can be reconditioned by soaking them in salt water. I'll try to verify that as well.