Using Instructions
solar pumps system Rimini plus
These instructions relate ONLY to this product and contain important information for
using the product for the first time. Please keep these instructions for later reference
and should always accompany the product in the event of transference to a new user.
1. Introduction
Dear Costumer,
Thank you for purchasing the solar light. With this solar light you purchased a product
manufactured according to the current state of technology.
This product fulfils all requirements of the valid European and national regula-
tions. The conformity was proved. The relevant declarations and documentati-
on are deposited with the manufacturer.
To maintain this state and guarantee a safe operation, you as the user will have to
follow this operating manual!
2. Safety Instructions
- In case of damages caused by not
following this operating manual, the
warranty rights will expire! We exclude
liability for any consequential damages!
- We exclude liability for property or
personal damages caused by inappropriate
handling or not following the safety instructions.
- In these cases any guarantee rights will expire.
Due to safety and admission reasons (CE) it is not allowed to arbitrarily reconstruct
and/or change the solar light.
Therefore, please keep to the operating manual.
The accident prevention rules of the association of the industrial trade cooperative
association for electric plants and working material are to be considered in industrial
environments.
3. Intended use
- The pump system for the outdoor use in garden ponds or bowls. The integrated
battery box is charged depending on the solar radiation to the solar module and
the pump will produce water correspondingly. In the shadow or in case of begin-
ning darkness, the pump is supplied via the battery in the battery box. For up to
several hours, depending on the charge rate.
- A direct solar radiation is required for the function of the pump.
- The pump system is particularly characterized by its ease of installation and
assembly. No tools are required for the assembly. For the start-up, the system
requires a shadow-free solar radiation onto the solar module.
- The pump must not be used for the production/lifting of drinking water.
- The power of the pump may be adjusted by means of a controller on the pump.
- The pump must never run dry!
- In order to avoid any disturbing gurgling, simply shorten the standpipe.
- On average, the battery pack should be exchanged by a new, identical in const-
ruction battery pack every 2 years.
- In order to safely interrupt the production (of water), you will have to switch-off
the pump system or disconnect the cable connection between solar module and
pump.
4. Assembly and commissioning
The pump system consists of the following components:
1 piece 3.5 W solar module with ground spike, battery box with a 6V/ 1200 mAh bat-
tery pack, 1 piece submerged pump in a plastic housing with a 5 m connection cable,
4 standpipes and 4 water nozzles.
1. Completely unroll the connection cable at the pump.
2. Attach the standpipes onto the pump and then attach one of the desired sprinklers
onto the standpipe.
3. Put the pump onto a couple of stones in the pond. Please avoid placing the pump
directly at the ground of the pond because here, a particularly high amount of dirt
is sucked in by the pump and the nozzles will be clogged quickly.
4. Connect the internal battery with the PCB. Find this information in first time using
manual from the battery box.
5. Now, connect the plug on the pump with
the socket on the battery box and screw
the cap nut tight.
6. Unroll the cable on the battery box and
insert the plug into the socket of the solar
module. Screw the cap nut tight.
7. Now, screw the ground spike tight at the
back side of the solar module and insert
the solar module at a shadow-free place within reach of the cable. The solar
module may be aligned towards the sun by means of the ball joint.
8. Put the switch in position „ “ (On) and the pump starts
producing/lifting water and LED lights green. When LED
lights red, battery is discharged and solar module needs a
few hours sunlight.
9. The solar pump system is now ready for operation.
- LED display
red =
battery discharged and the pump is switched off
red/green flashing = charging phase (duration approx. 120 min)
green =
battery ready for operation and the pump is running
Note: If the switch on the battery box is in position „ “, then the pump is switched
off and battery won´t be charged.
Note: Do not apply force when inserting the solar module. The front side of the solar
module is fragile.
Attention: Risk of injury! A broken may not be repaired anymore and has to be dis-
posed of it in an environmentally sound manner.
Note: For further assembly instructions, please see the manual of the water pump.
5. Function and Charging of the Battery Box
The battery box is an integral element of the pump system. The following information
has to be taken into account:
Charging:
The storage battery in the battery box is charged via the solar module. A NiMh
battery pack with 6 V/ 1200 mAh is used as battery. In order to enable the longest
possible service life for the battery pack it is protected against deep discharge and
overcharging. The LED will shine red in order to indicate any deep discharge.
A timer is automatically started if the end-of-charging voltage is reached during the
next charging process. That means that the battery pack is charged for another 120
minutes and that the output is only activated after this period of time. The timer function
is indicated by the red/ green flashing LED. Thus, it is ensured that the battery pack
has an as long as possible lifetime and that an as long as possible runtime is achieved
in case of a cloudy sky or in the evening.
Lifetime:
NiMh batteries usually have a lifetime of 600 to 700 cycles. That means an average
lifetime of approx. 2 years. In order to achieve or even exceed this time, please note
that the battery box including battery is stored inside during the winter and that the
batteries are fully charged and stored unplugged.
Function:
In the morning, the battery in the battery box is first charged with the energy generated
by the solar module. Depending on the insolation, this may take up to several hours.
The LED on the battery box will continue to shine red. The output is switched off
during this process because the charging of the batteries has priority now.
The timer for the full charging will be activated as soon the end-of-charging voltage is
reached. That means that the battery is fully charged for another 120 minutes to the
highest possible state of charge.
The output is activated after those 120 minutes and the connected consumer is
switched on. The LED shines green. In case of shadow or in darkness, the connected
consumer is supplied with energy via the battery box. If the battery voltage should
drop to a value of 5.6 V, then the output is switched off in order to protect the battery.
The LED shines red.
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Customer support:
If you have problems or questions regarding this product, simply contact us!
Monday to Friday 9 am to 12 noon and 1 pm to 4 pm.
By phone: 09605-92206-0
By e-mail for ordering spare parts: [email protected]
By e-mail for questions about the product: [email protected]
Product: Manufacturer Item No.: 101709
cable to
water
pump
cable to solar module
LED display
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