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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Care Instructions:
1. Clean any dirt and debris from the solar panels. The panels cannot recharge if
obstructed. Use a soft cloth to clean the panels. Do not use abrasives or chemicals
that might scratch or damage the UV coating.
2. In a region where snow and ice are likely, the batteries are required to be charged for at
least 8 hours if the assembly is covered with snow for an extended period of time.
Battery Replacement:
Figure 8
Note:
The batteries in your solar panel come
preinstalled from the factory.
1. (SEE FIGURE 8) Remove the screws from
the underside of the solar panel housing. Solar
panel housing is located on the top of the
lantern assembly.
2. Carefully lift the solar panel off the housing.
Circuit wires are attached to the solar panel,
Be careful not to disconnect the wires.
Batteries compartment is located under the
Solar panel.
3. Remove old batteries.
4. Replace old batteries with 3”AA” rechargeable Ni-Nh batteries. Reference polarity
direction inside battery compartment.
5. Replace the solar panel on the housing and Secure with screws retained from step 1.
6. The rechargeable batteries need to be fully charged before operating light assembly.
See ”Operation Solar Light” to restore solar light assembly to full operation.
Recycling
Please dispose of batteries properly.
Consult your local telephone listings for a battery recycling center in your area.
