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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
Light will not
activate
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Ensure the power button on the main body is in the ON position.
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Ensure the battery has been fully charged in direct sunlight for three days.
Refer to the “Before the First Time Use of Your Swirl Scope” section on
page 2.
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Ensure the solar panel is facing south and that it is receiving 6-8 hours of
sunlight per day, enabling the battery to fully charge.
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Ensure the Swirl Scope is not near nighttime light sources such as street
lights
Light quickly
flashes on and off
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Battery charge may be low. Press the button to turn the light OFF and let
the battery charge for three (3) sunny days, ensuring the solar panels
have been placed in direct sunlight, ideally facing the Southern sky.
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If the problem persists, it may be a sign the battery needs to be replaced.
Be sure to replace the battery with a brand new 3.2V 1000mAh LiFePO4
18500 rechargeable battery. Follow the directions in the “Changing the
Battery” section on page 4.
Light is not as
bright at normal
•
Battery charge may be low. Press the button to turn the light OFF and let
the battery charge for three (3) sunny days, ensuring the solar panels
have been placed in direct sunlight, ideally facing the Southern sky.
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If you have switched from white lighting to multi-colored lighting, the light
may not look as bright. This is just a function of the colors.
•
Check to make sure solar panel is facing south, and that it receives 7-8
hours of sunlight per day.
•
If the problem persists, it may be a sign the battery needs to be replaced.
Be sure to replace the battery with a brand new 3.2V 1000mAh LiFePO4
18500 rechargeable battery. Follow the directions in the “Changing the
Battery” section on page 4.
Light is rotating/
not rotating
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If the activated LEDs are rotating and you want them to stop, or the
activated LEDs are not rotating and you want them to rotate, simply
press the button on the back of the solar panel and it should change
the function. See “Operating Your Solar Swirl Scope” on page 2 for more
information.
LEDs are not on,
but they are still
rotating
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The switch may not be completely centered. Move the switch to the right
so the white LEDs activate, then back to the center to turn the LEDs off
and the rotation should stop.
Lights are multi-
colored,
I wanted white
lights
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The switch may be in the wrong position. Ensure the switch is to the left
of center for multi-colored
Lights are white,
I wanted multi-
colored lights
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The switch may be in the wrong position. Ensure the switch is to the right
of center for white light.