ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
HOW YOUR SOLAR GARDEN ACCENT LIGHT WORKS
During the day, the solar panel collects sunlight and
converts it into electrical power stored in the rechargeable
battery(ies) included. At night, the photocell (light sensing
device), sensing the absence of light, turns on the solar
garden accent light using the electricity stored during the
day. The more sunlight the fixture gets, the stronger the
charge will be and the longer your fixture will illuminate at
night.
All Moonrays® solar garden lights utilize LED (light
emitting diode) technology to provide light. A LED is a
highly efficient source of light compared to other types of
bulbs and they do not need to be replaced. On average, a
LED will last approximately 100,000 hours or more.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT LOCATION FOR YOUR
FIXTURE
1. Install in a location that gets a full day of direct
sunlight. Do not install in a shady area.
2. The fixture should receive a minimum of 8 hours of
sunlight per day for optimal performance at night.
3. Be sure that the location is not near nighttime light
sources such as street lights or porch lights. These
light sources may cause the photocell to turn the
fixture off.
4. Solar fixtures work independently of each other and
there is no wiring necessary. They may be installed
as far apart as needed.
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
1. Remove all contents from box.
2. Many fixtures will ship with a thin protective film over
the solar panels. Gently remove film from the panel(s)
.
3. Each fixture has an ON/OFF or AUTO/OFF switch.
Before installing, slide or press switch located on the
bottom of solar panel to the ON or AUTO position
.
4. Assemble all post sections together and attach the
plastic stake tip (if required) to the bottom of the
assembled post. Make sure the solar panel(s) is
facing up.
5. Secure the light head(s) onto the fixture.
6. Chose location and push fixture into ground by placing
hands around the post section. Do not push on the
fixture head/solar panel or you may cause damage to
the fixture.
TROUBLE SHOOTING TIPS
If your solar garden light does not turn on at night, it may
be caused by one of the following conditions:
1.
Batteries not fully charged:
Make sure the fixture is
placed in an area where the solar panel gets the
maximum amount of full, direct sunlight everyday. If
the solar panel does not receive enough sunlight
during the day (e.g. due to cloudy or overcast weather
conditions), it will be recharged on the next sunny day
and resume operation.
2.
Other light sources:
If your solar garden light is
located too close to street lights, porch lights or other
lights, the photocell (light sensing device) may turn off
the fixture. Relocate the fixture or eliminate those
other light sources.
3.
Not enough direct sunlight:
Ensure that the fixtures
are not installed in a shady area, for example, in the
shadow of a tree or a house. If necessary, move the
fixtures to an area that gets full direct sunlight.
4.
Battery(ies) may need to be replaced:
Always
replace with new rechargeable batteries with similar
rating and type that shipped with the original fixture.
Do not use non-rechargeable batteries. For best
results, use Moonrays® replacement batteries.
5.
Switch is not in ON or AUTO position:
Slide or
press switch in a dark room. The light(s) should come
on when the switch is in the ON or AUTO position
.
TO REPLACE BATTERIES:
1. Remove all the screws that secure the cover to the
battery compartment. Open the compartment.
Remove the rubber gasket that is in between the
battery compartment and the cover (if provided).
2. Remove old battery(ies) and replace with new one(s)
using similar rating and type that shipped with the
original fixture. Make sure to install the battery(ies)
matching the correct polarity (+/-).
3. Replace the cover and secure the screws. Make sure
the rubber gasket (if provided) between the battery
compartment and the cover is put back in place
correctly when re-assembling.
Caution:
Always dispose of recyclable batteries at a
proper battery disposal facility. Do not dispose in fire or
attempt to open sealed batteries. Use only the similar
rating and type that shipped with the original fixture. Do
not mix old and new batteries.
To help improve the electrical conductivity of the
battery(ies), periodically open the battery cover and with
the battery(ies) in its compartment, rotate (about 5
complete spins) with your fingers.
If you have questions about your
Moonrays fixture or need to contact
our customer service team, please
visit our website at:
www.moonrays.com
Solar Stake Lights (B)
November 2008
Printed
in
China
