HYBRID SOLAR-POWERED
WATER PUMP
A. SAFETY MESSAGES
1) Adult assistance and supervision is required at all times. 2) This kit is intended for children over the age of 5. 3) This kit and its
finished product contain small parts which may cause choking if misused. Keep away from children under the age of 3. 4) Do not
attempt to take the solar panel apart. 5) To prevent the possible short circuits, never touch the contacts inside the battery case with any
metal objects.
B. USE OF BATTERY
1) Requires one 1.5V AAA battery (not included). 2) For the best results always use a fresh battery. 3) Make sure you insert the battery
with the correct polarities. 4) Remove the battery from the kit when not in use. 5) Replace exhausted battery straight away to avoid
possible damage to the kit. 6) Rechargeable batteries must be removed from the kit before recharging. 7) Rechargeable batteries
should be recharged under adult supervision. 8) Make sure that the supply terminals in the battery case are not short circuited. 9) Do
not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
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C. CONTENTS
Part; A: Gearbox, B: Battery Module, C: Cylinder Top, D: Piston Connector, E: Pump Base, F: Main Frame, G: Solar Panel Joint, H:
Piston, I: Cylinder Base, J1: Middle Cylinder, J2: Cylinder Connector, K: Pegs, L: Small Gear Joint, M: Figurine Arms, N: Figurine Legs,
O: Figurine Connector, P: Figurine Body & Head, Q: Large Gear Joint, R: Solar Panel Base, S: Solar Panel, T: Battery Cover, U: Motor
Cover, V: Face Cutouts (From Box Packaging), W: Motor, X: Solar Panel Wires, Y: Terminal Caps, Z: Small Screws. Also required but
not included in this kit: Small crosshead screwdriver, one 1.5V AAA battery.
D. ASSEMBLY
1. Slide the solar panel onto the base. Make sure the +/- connections on the bottom of the solar panel line up with the markings on the
base as shown.
2. Insert the red wire into the positive terminal and the blue wire into the negative terminal. Secure in place with a screw.
15. Match up the polarities of the battery with the markings on the case before you put it in. Secure with the battery cover. Your water
pump is now complete!
16. Pour water into the pump base until it is halfway full. Pour just a little bit of water into the tube to help the system get started.
17. Flip the switch on the battery case to the solar setting. Place it underneath the sun and watch the figurine come to life and pump out
water!
18. Flip the switch to the battery setting to get the figurine moving in any setting where sunlight is not available. Switch to the solar-
powered setting to turn the water pump off.
E. TROUBLESHOOTING
If the pump does not work in solar-powered mode:
•
The sunlight may not be strong enough. Adjust the angle of the panel so that it
directly faces the sun. If the pump does not work in battery mode:
•
Check that you have inserted a fresh battery and if the polarities are
matched correctly. Also check the following:
•
If the wire connections are correct according to step 8 and make sure each wire is in
contact with the metal in each terminal block.
•
If the gearbox was pushed down fully in step 6 so the gears can run smoothly.
Afterwards, turn the two rotating gear joints to kickstart the system.
•
If water spills into the gearbox or battery case during use, remove
the water with a cloth or sponge.
•
If the gears do not have enough lubrication, apply cooking oil or lotion to help the system run
smoothly. Friction between the gear wheels will affect the performance of the motor.
F. HOW IT WORKS
Sunlight is a form of energy. When sunlight falls on the solar cell, it transforms a portion of photons (particles of light) into electricity.
Electric current flows from the cells to the motor, making the motor turn. Switching to battery power allows electricity from the battery to
flow to the motor instead. The purpose of the gears inside the gearbox is to slow down the motor speed and generate more power for
the machine to pump out water.
G. FUN FACTS
•
Millions of people around the world live with limited access to water. In many rural communities, ground water is extracted through
systems that require expensive diesel fuel, regular maintenance and they emit carbon dioxide polluting the atmosphere. After years of
research and technological advances, solar water pumping has proven to be operationally, financially, and environmentally sustainable.
In recent years, the cost of solar technology has dropped tremendously, with solar panel prices dropping by up to
80%.
In addition,
these panels last around 25 years, requiring little maintenance while providing people with easy access to
water.•
The role of pumps
are
very important in the fight against climate change because environmentally friendly pumps help conserve energy and
water.
Pumps
account for
10%
of the
world’s total
electrical energy consumption and up
to 90%
of them
are inefficient.•
In
order to
power the
entire
Earth
on
renewable energy,
we
would
need to install solar
panels
on
over 191,000 square miles. Considering there
are
over 57 million
square miles of land on Earth, we have room to spare.
WARNING:
CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts.
Not for Children under 3 years.
TO PARENTS: PLEASE READ THROUGH THESE
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROVIDING GUIDANCE
TO YOUR CHILDREN
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