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during transportation. It just needs to be charged for 2 to 3 hours in the sunlight, then the
LED turns to GREEN and the pump starts to work.
11)
The air pump automatically stops running when the battery is discharged to its low voltage limit,
and the indicator LED turns to red.
12)
The LED stays in red before the battery is recharged to its starting voltage. After recharging to
its starting voltage, the LED then changes to yellow and the battery will continue to be charged
for extra 2 hours. Then the pump automatically operates and the LED turns green again.
13)
If you need the air pump to run with no or insufficient sun shine, pre-charge the battery by
turning the “ON/OFF” battery switch to “OFF” position in a sunny day time and turn it to “ON”
position to run the pump when necessary.
Note: * The battery will always charge in the sunlight no matter whether the “On/Off” switch has
been turned to “On” or “Off”! The system will automatically cut off the charging current when
the battery is charged to its high voltage limit (fully charged).
4.
CAUTIONS
1)
Any altering of the product itself or changing of the components voids warranty.
2)
Do not dip the air pump in water, it is not waterproof.
3)
Do not leave the battery back-up in direct blazing sunlight or heavy rain; do not dip it into
water; do not expose it to extremes of heat or cold which can affect its service life. If possible
place the battery in the shadow of the solar panel.
4)
Do not expose small components, such as air stone, to children since they may swallow the
small components and therefore be suffocated.
5)
Do not strike the solar panel.
5.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
The air system requires little maintenance. The following two points must be completed regularly.
1)
Keep the surface of the solar module clean and wipe it with soft and moist cloth when
necessary.
2)
Check the air stone from time to time and replace it with a new one if the stone is blocked.
6. TROUBLE SHOOTING
*Pump does not operate even though the solar panel is in full sunlight, please check the possible
failures below:
1)
In cloudy or rainy days, the battery cannot get sufficient power supply during the daytime. The
indicator stays in red, which means the battery is in low voltage, it needs to be charged in a
sunny day.
2)
No connection—check the electrical connections.
3)
The storage battery inside the box may lose efficiency after a year and a half and therefore needs
to be replaced.
7. TECHNICAL DATA
Solar Panel:
Air pump:
Battery backup:
Power: 5 Watt
Nominal voltage: 7.68 V
Nominal current: 651 mA
Safety class: IP 44
Operating voltage: DC 6.4V
Max flow rate: >3 LPM
Max. air pressure: >500 mmHg
Safety class: IP 44
Cable length: 6ft
Hose length: 15ft; 2 pcs
Storage battery: Fe-Li, 6.4V,
3000mAh
Input voltage: 8V-9V
Output voltage: 6.4V
Safety class: IP 44
Cable length: 4ft
