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The OL2A is confi gured using the IR programmer. The lantern’s 

mating IR receiver is on an energy-saving sleep cycle. 

Press and hold        for 2 seconds to awaken the IR 

receiver and begin communication with the lantern.

The lantern is now ready to accept programming. Note that the lantern will quickly fl ash 

after every key it receives. All programming codes follow the same sequence:

The number symbol # represents 0 - 9. Commands can be rejected if they are 

unsupported, contain an incorrect key sequence or have an eff ective intensity too high 

for the programmed fl ash code. 

OL2A

USER MANUAL

REGULATORY INFORMATION

2-HOLE FLANGE MOUNT

SETTING THE FLASH

POLE MOUNT

OPERATION

Install the Pole Mount

1. Apply a thin coating of 

silicone lubricant to the pole-

mount o-ring.

2. Use the alignment keys to 

align the top cover and pole 

mount.  

3. Attach the mount to the top 

cover using the provided 6 

screws. Do not over tighten!

1. Insert a mounting screw through the bird deterrent.

2. Install the screw. Do not over tighten!

3. Bend bird deterrent as needed.

1. If required, insert the reducing sleeve into the pole 

mount. Note that it aligns only one way.

2. Slide the lantern and sleeve over the pole; press down 

to ensure lantern is well seated.

3. Secure with the provided 3 screws. If required, drill 

1/8 - 9/64 in. (3.2 - 3.6 mm) pilot holes and then install 

the screws.

Changes or modifi cations not expressly approved by the party responsible for 

compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Installation work 

must be done by a qualifi ed person(s) in accordance with all applicable local codes and 

standards.

SAFETY AND USAGE PRECAUTIONS

The lantern’s Battery Pack contains lead, lead compounds, and other compounds 

known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Please handle 

with care and wash your hands thoroughly after handling the Battery Pack.

Charge your lantern’s Battery Pack periodically. Permanent damage and reduced 

capacity will result if the Battery Pack is not correctly maintained. 

Lanterns that have been stored may require a top-up charge before they are put into 

service. The most accurate Battery Pack status reading is obtained when the lantern 

has been in a dark location and in Off  mode for at least 24 hours.

Year-round, unrestricted solar exposure is critical to long-

term performance. Shade dramatically reduces the ability 

of the light to charge its battery.

The OL2A has changeable mounts. Ensure either the 

2-hole fl ange mount or pole mount is attached before 

lantern installation.

INSTALLATION

X

X

Up to 4 bird deterrents can be installed:

1. Insert the provided screw through the bird deterrent

2. Drive the screw into one of the 4 small holes on the 

top of the mount. Do not over tighten!

3. Bend the bird deterrent as required.

Fix in place with 2x bolts, studs & nuts, nails or screws. 

Recommended bolt size is 1/4-20 UNC or M6.

To attach the 2-hole fl ange mount

Alignment Keys

In daylight, the solar panel charges the battery using the Energy Management System 

(EMS). The capacity of the battery ensures that even with poor levels of sunlight over an 

extended period, the lantern has enough reserve power to continue to perform reliably. 

Stored battery energy then powers the LED during the night. 

The change from night-to-day or day-to-night is called a transition. To avoid false 

transitions and ensure stable operation, the transition time is 2 minutes. For example, 2 

minutes of dark is needed for the lantern to switch to night operation. 

PROGRAMMING

To set the fl ash pattern, enter its fl ash code using the IR programmer. Flash codes are 

listed in a table at the end of this document. 

To install the lantern:

# # #

3 quick fl ashes

Command accepted

2 slow fl ashes

Command rejected

6 0

5

SETTING THE INTENSITY

The OL2A is programmed using eff ective intensity. Eff ective intensity is the brightness 

of a fl ashing light as perceived by the human eye (as opposed to peak intensity which 

is the actual intensity of a light during a fl ash). Eff ective intensity is calcluated using the 

following equation:

Eff ective Intensity (cd) =   

Peak Intensity (cd) x Flash Duration (sec)

0.2 (sec) + Flash Duration (sec)

The OL2A makes this calculation automatically based on your programmed fl ash code 

and eff ective intensity selected. Note that for a fi xed/steady-burning light (code 001), 

eff ective intensity equals peak intensity. The range of intensity codes are:

1 2

9

Product performance varies by installation location. Contact your sales 

representative for further details.

C

CAUTION

AUTION

Example: Enter

for quick fl ash Q 1s 0.3 (fl ash code 129)

Example: Enter

for intensity of 5 ecd

2. Attach the mount to the top 

cover using the provided 3 screws. 

Do not over tighten!

3. Apply a thin coat of silicone 

lubricant to the bottom cover o-ring.

4. Align the bottom cover and press 

into the top cover. It only fi ts one way.

5. Secure the bottom cover with the 

provided 3 screws. Do not over tighten!

1. Use the alignment keys to 

align the top cover and fl ange 

mount. Press together. 

Alignment Keys

Up to 6 bird deterrents can be installed:

 bird deterrents can be installed:

To install the lantern:

 

600 

0.1 - 0.4 eff ective cd

 

601 

1 eff ective cd

 

602 

2 eff ective cd

 

...

 

6## 

Maximum values vary by fl ash code and LED color

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