Caring For Your LightSaver
Avoid Physical Damage
The LightSaver’s solar material is thin, light and durable,
but creasing or puncturing the solar panel will reduce
efficiency. Reasonable care in handling will assure a long
life.
Charging Temperatures
Avoid leaving the LightSaver on the dash of a hot car or in
other similarly hot environments as the heat may damage
the battery.
The LightSaver charges most effectively between 35 and
115 degrees Fahrenheit.
Avoid Excessive Water
A little water on the LightSaver is not a problem, but
allowing significant water inside the unit may corrode
components. Saltwater is particularly corrosive and should
be kept out of the device.
Battery Care
If your LightSaver’s battery is completely drained, it may
need to charge for a few minutes before the indicator light
illuminates.
Always store your LightSaver with a battery charged over
50% in a cool environment.
The LightSaver will give you many years of excellent service
with proper battery care.
Mounting
The LightSaver features four attachment points allowing it
to be mounted securely on a backpack, tent, etc. Keep in
mind the expected direction of the sun when choosing
where to mount the LightSaver. The easiest and most
effective approach is usually to mount horizontally.
(Example: mounting on the top of a backpack rather than
the back is better). The LightSaver’s solar panel is far more
tolerant to shading than most solar devices, but any
shade will reduce the amount of energy collected. If you
are mounting the LightSaver on the top of a tent, choose
a location which will face the sun for the longest portion
of the day.
Maximizing Use of the Sun
Facing the unrolled LightSaver directly toward the sun
results in the maximum amount of energy collection. A
day’s worth of exposure, 6-8 hours, on a mostly sunny day
while laying horizontaly should give you a full charge.
Clouds and haze reduce the sunlight that reaches the
LightSaver. Windows reflect a portion of the sunlight, so a
LightSaver sitting on a windowsill will take longer to
charge than if it were sitting outside at the same angle.
Car windows, particularly windshields, block a significant
amount of light.
Charge Indicator
The LightSaver’s charge indicator turns on when there is
electrical current flowing from either the solar panel or
the micro USB input to the battery and turns off at all
other times to conserve battery.
Battery Status