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Solar lights can be left outside year round, even in cold weather. However, if
you wish to store your light indoors for more than two or three days, follow
these steps to prevent damage to rechargeable batteries:
•
Store at room temperature in a dry location.
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Store solar light where it can receive some sunlight or room light each day.
The battery needs light to maintain a charge during storage.
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During prolonged storage, units must be fully discharged and charged
once every month or remove batteries and replace with new Ni-Cd
rechargeable batteries when ready for use. Check and replace batteries
periodically throughout the year.
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Do not store solar lights in a box, or a dark room without a source of light
on the solar panel. This will damage the batteries and prevent their ability
to hold a charge.
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For best performance, do not store for prolonged periods.
Storage Tips
If your solar light does not turn on at night, it may be caused by one the
following conditions:
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Battery is not fully charged or needs replacement:
a.
Make sure your light is located in an area where the solar panel gets
the maximum amount of
FULL, DIRECT SUNLIGHT
every day.
b.
If the weather has been cloudy or overcast during the day, the battery
will not be recharged for operation at night. The solar light must have
direct sunlight every day to fully charge the battery. If the solar light
does not receive enough sunlight one day, it will recharge the next
sunny day and resume normal operation.
c.
Check and replace the battery periodically throughout the year,
especially after winter months. Replacement batteries may be
purchased from The Brinkmann Corporation Customer Service
Department by calling 1-800-468-5252.
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Other light sources: If your solar lights are located too close to a street
light, porch light or another solar light, it may not turn on automatically
at night. The built-in photocell light sensor is reacting to the other light
source. Eliminate the other light source or relocate your solar lights.
•
Dirty solar panel: A dirty solar panel will not allow the battery to fully
charge. This will shorten the life of the battery and cause the light to
malfunction. Clean regularly with a dampened cloth or paper towel.
After correcting the problem, check the light operation immediately after dark
or in a dark room. If the light will only operate for a short time, the battery
needs recharging.
Troubleshooting
Information
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Clean snow and debris off the solar panel to allow battery to recharge.
•
Check and replace battery periodically throughout the year, especially after
winter months.
Wintertime
Tips
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