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Solar lights can be left outside year round, even in cold weather. However, if you
wish to store your light indoors for more than two or three days, follow these steps
to prevent damage to rechargeable batteries:
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Store at room temperature in a dry location.
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Store solar light where it can receive some sunlight or room light each day.
The battery needs light to maintain a charge during storage.
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During prolonged storage, units must be fully discharged and charged once
every month or remove batteries and replace with new NiCad rechargeable
batteries when ready for use. Check and replace batteries periodically
throughout the year.
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Do not store solar lights in a box, or a dark room without a source of light on
the solar panel. This will damage the batteries and prevent their ability to hold
a charge.
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For best performance, do not store for prolonged periods.
Storage Tips
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Clean snow and debris off the solar panel to allow battery to recharge.
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Check and replace battery periodically throughout the year, especially after
winter months.
Wintertime
Tips
If your solar light does not turn on at night, it may be caused by one the
following conditions:
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Battery is not fully charged or needs replacement:
a. Make sure your light is located in an area where the solar panel gets the
maximum amount of full, direct sunlight every day. Allow sunlight to
recharge the battery for 10 to 12 FULL, SUNNY DAYS.
b. If the weather has been cloudy or overcast during the day, the battery will
not be recharged for operation at night. The solar light must have direct
sunlight every day to fully charge the battery. If the solar light does not
receive enough sunlight one day, it will recharge the next sunny day and
resume normal operation.
c. Check and replace the battery periodically throughout the year, especially
after winter months. Replacement batteries may be purchased from The
Brinkmann Corporation Customer Service Department by calling
1-800-468-5252.
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Other light sources: If your solar lights are located too close to a street light,
porch light or another solar light, it may not turn on automatically at night. The
built-in photocell light sensor is reacting to the other light source. Eliminate the
other light source or relocate your solar lights.
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Dirty solar panel: A dirty solar panel will not allow the battery to fully charge.
This will shorten the life of the battery and cause the light to malfunction.
Clean regularly with a dampened cloth or paper towel.
After correcting the problem, check the light operation immediately after dark or in a
dark room. If the light will only operate for a short time, the battery needs recharging.
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