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Failure
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
The light does
not turn on.
The batteries are not charged.
Ensure the solar panel is in a location
where it will receive the maximum
sunlight during daytime hours.
Turn the light to the ON position and
turn off the light by remote control,
allow the solar panel to charge the
batteries for
2
sunny days
Clean the solar panel with a clean,
damp cloth.
The switch is in the wrong position.
Move the switch to
ON
or
AUTO
.
In the
AUTO
position, the light will
only turn on when it is dark out.
In the
ON
position, the light will be
controlled by the hand-held remote.
The rechargeable batteries are at the
end of life.
Replace the batteries with new
rechargeable batteries of the same
type and size.
Battery Replacement
For best results batteries should be
replaced every 12 months.
1.
Remove the glass cover, the
plastic battery compartment, and
unscrew the screws with a
screwdriver. Make sure the new
batteries are rechargeable
batteries of the same type and
size.
2.
Install the new batteries into the
battery compartment, ensuring the
correct polarity is observed.
3.
Reassemble the unit by replacing
the screws, the battery
compartment, and the glass cover.
There is an alternate light source
Daylight or other light may be affecting
the sensor of the light when in position
AUTO
.
Switch
to
ON
to control the light with
the hand-held remote.