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Maintenance
Maintain the solar powered light by adopting a program of conscientious repair and maintenance in
accordance with the following recommended procedures
Maintenance Interval
Maintenance Point
First Use
Allow the solar panel to charge the light for
2
sunny days.
Observe the solar panel once installed for one day. Ensure
that it is not shaded at any time during daylight.
Observe the light once installed during the evening. Ensure
there is no alternate light source that will interfere with the
light’s sensors.
Seasonally
Visually inspect the solar panel and light to ensure both are
clear of debris and dirt.
Observe the solar panel during one sunny day to ensure that
as the suns position has changed in the sky, the solar panel is
still receiving optimal sunlight throughout the day.
During the Winter
Check the solar panel. Ice should not be allowed to form on
the solar panel as the freezing can damage waterproof seals.
Adjust
the angle of the solar panel to the sun’s lower position
in the sky. This will maximize the amount of sunlight received
and help allow any water or snow that accumulates on the
panel to slide off.
Troubleshooting
Use the table below to troubleshoot problems before contacting service personnel or your local
dealer. If the problem continues after troubleshooting, call your local dealer for assistance.
Failure
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
Light does not
stay on as long
as it did
previously or it
flashes.
Batteries are not fully charged.
Ensure the solar panel is in a location
where it will receive maximum sunlight
during daytime hours.
Turn the light to the
OFF
position and
allow the solar panel to charge the
batteries for
2
sunny days
Solar panel is not receiving enough
sunlight and not able to recharge
batteries.
Clean the solar panel with a clean,
damp cloth.
It is winter and there is not as much
sunlight as during summer, and the
solar panel is not able to recharge the
batteries.
Ensure the solar panel is located in a
place where it will receive the
maximum amount of sunlight during
the day. Remove any object that
throws shade on the solar panel. Tilt
the solar panel so that it is
perpendicular to the sun.