The light sensor, which auto-
matically activates the Cattail Light
at dusk, is located on the Solar
Charging Panel and not on the
individual Solar Cattail Light.
Therefore, The Cattail Light can
be positioned near night time
light sources such as street and
porch lighting.
Note: To prolong the life of your
Solar Cattail light and reduce the risk
of corrosion, install all components away
from salty, corrosive or highly fertilized
areas.
Before First Time Use of the
Solar Cattail Light
1.
This Solar Cattail Light
includes a pre-installed recharge-
able battery.
The battery will need
to be fully charged before first
time use.
2.
Locate the ON/OFF switch on
the underside of the Solar Charging
Panel (see below) and ensure that
it is in the
OFF
position.
3.
Place the Solar Charging
Panel in direct sunlight for 2 to 3
days to fully charge the battery.
Charging the battery in partial sun
or on cloudy days will mean the
Solar Cattail Light may not illumi-
nate for more than a few hours.
4.
Once fully charged, the Solar
Cattail Light is ready to be con-
nected to the Cattail Light (see
below, “Cattail Light Assembly”).
5.
Once the Light is installed,
press the
ON/OFF
switch to the ON
position. Your Solar Charging Panel
will automatically charge during
daylight hours and illuminate the
Solar Cattail Light at dusk.
Cattail Light Assembly
1.
The top of the Light is made
from glass and is fragile. Extreme
care should be taken to avoid
breakage. Carefully remove all
fixture parts from their protec-
tive packaging. You should have a
Cattail Light connected to a Solar
Charging Panel with attached
Ground Stake.
2.
Place the Solar Cattail Light in
the approximate position you want
it located in your garden.
The Solar Cattail Light comes with 10
feet of cable to reach the Solar Charging
Panel. Ensure that when placing your Cattail
Light you consider the position of the Solar
Charging Panel, making sure that
it will be located in an area that
receives at least 6-8 hours of
direct sunlight each day.
3.
Carefully insert the
pointed end of the Solar
Cattail Light Fixture into
the ground* until the hori-
zontal stake arm is fully
flush with the ground.
DO NOT push the top glass
section of the Cattail Light as it
is fragile and can easily break.
*Note: If the ground is
hard and packed, moisten the
ground before inserting the
Ground Stake to avoid breaking
the stake. You may gently step on the
horizontal stake arm and push down
until the stake arm until fully flush
with the ground.
4.
Carefully insert the
pointed end of the Charging
Panel Ground Stake into the
ground* until the stake is firmly
self-supported in the ground. *
Use
a rubber mallet (not included), if neces-
sary, to gently tap the ground stake into
the ground until the desired depth is
reached.
Note: If the Solar Cattail Light
does not turn on after 24-36
daylight hours of charging, check
the following:
• Ensure the power switch
on the Solar Charging Panel is
pressed to the ON position.
• Ensure the Solar Charging
Panel has been charged in a
direct sunlight location and not
in a shaded area during
the daytime.
Replacing the Battery
1.
Remove the Solar
Charging Panel from the
ground.
2.
Press the power
switch to the OFF position.
3.
Unscrew the four
(4) screws to remove the
back cover of the Solar
Charging Panel.
4.
Gently pry open the
cover to locate the battery
compartment.
