Pre-Installation
PLANNING INSTALLATION
Before installing the light fixture, ensure that all parts are present. Compare parts with the Hardware Included and
Package Contents sections. If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to assemble, install, or operate this
light fixture.
Estimated installation time: 30 minutes
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
This light operates from a battery charged from a solar panel. If the Lithium Ion battery voltage runs down to 3.6V,
the light will automatically switch to ECO mode and dim down to reserve battery for a longer run time. When the
solar panel has recharged the Lithium battery and voltage above 3.7V, the light will automatically switch back to
AUTO mode, and normal brightness.
INITIAL BATTERY CHARGE
IMPORTANT: Clouds, rain, snow, and other weather conditions may not allow the solar panel to completely recharge the battery. Other
obstructions such as buildings or trees may block the sun as well.
When installing the solar panel, make sure it is aimed as described below with a minimum amount of obstructions. Please mount the panel facing
toward the southern sky. An extended solar panel cord is available at Homedepot.com.
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PRIOR TO USE, the battery will require 2 to 3 days of full, direct sunlight to completely charge with the switch in
the OFF position. Connect the solar panel cord plug with the connector extending from the bottom of the light
housing. If possible, aim the solar panel toward the South and tilt it approximately 50° from horizontal. If the
solar panel cannot be aimed toward the South, then tilt the panel approximately 30°. Another option is to add an
extension cord (excluded in the package) available at Homedepot.com.
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Actual operating time will vary depending upon how frequently the light is turned on by the motion sensor.
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Solar lighting is not designed to equal standard 120V lighting. The amount of light output is reduced to allow the
sun time to fully recharge the battery between lighting cycles.
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Solar collection is only effective in direct sunlight. Every hour the light is on requires a minimum of 6 hours of
sunlight charging.
MOUNTING LOCATION
The most important thing to remember for the operation of your solar powered motion sensing light is that it works
from the power received from direct sunlight. The more direct sunlight the solar panel receives in a day, the longer
the light will operate.
SOLAR LIGHT FIXTURE
The main unit contains the LEDs, a motion sensor, and a rechargeable Lithium battery. When deciding where to
mount this unit, keep in mind that the motion sensor that activates the light has a "field of vision" of 50 ft. (15 m) in
front of the light and about 180° detection angle at a surrounding air temperature of 77°F (25°C).
SOLAR PANEL
The solar panel converts the sun's energy into electricity, thus charging the battery stored in the solar light fixture.
The solar panel requires direct sunlight falling onto the face of the solar panel for as long as possible over the course
of the day.
When choosing the location for the solar panel, make sure it is aimed toward the South and is tilted to a suitable
angle to allow as much direct sunlight to fall upon it as possible. Make sure there is a minimum amount of
obstructions between the solar panel and the sun.
Also, make sure your solar panel location is not too far away from the solar light fixture for the wires to reach and
connect.
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