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SOLAR CANDLE
With its solar and battery powered design, the solar candle provides cosy, realistic candlelight illumination without
additional electricity costs. Charged by the built-in solar cell during the day, the battery supplies 1 white LED during the
night. The lifetime of the light emitter is app. 100,000 operating hours and it is maintenance-free. At the end of its lifecycle,
the built-in battery can be replaced.
PARTS
1. hood
2. solar panels
3. base
4. on/off button
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COMMISSIONING
You can turn on the light by setting the switch under the base to the ON position. If you do not use the device for a long
time (e.g., in wintertime), remove the battery, carefully clean the housing and store it above freezing point. Insert the
components into each other until they stop. The light will then operate automatically: the battery will be charged during
the day, and the light will turn on when it is getting dark and continue to illuminate. Lighting time depends on the duration
and intensity of the light previously reaching the appliance. Its functioning can be checked before installation by covering
the entire upper part of the solar cell. Note that the light is designed to operate when it is dark. When it is bright, it glows
dimly or not at all.
PLACEMENT
In order for the battery to be charged as much as possible (so that it can power the LED for a long time during the night)
you need to place the garden torch in sunlit place out of any shadow. The longer the solar panel is exposed to direct
sunlight, the longer the lamp will work at night. Following a fully sunny day, this will be approximately 8 hours – although
the battery is not fully charged even at the end of such days.
REPLACING THE BATTERY
If the duration of the lighting significantly decreases during use with similar daylight conditions, you will need to replace
the battery. The recommended type is AAA Ni-MH battery of 100-300mAh. Carefully turn the inner cover of the hood
counterclockwise. Remove the 2 screws around the switch and carefully lift off the cover. Take care not to damage the
wires. Replace the battery in the battery compartment with a new one, observing the correct polarity (place the negative
pole to the spring pin).
Notes: To increase the lifetime of the battery, if possible, discharge and recharge it once in every month using an external
battery charger three times in a row. Do this when you remove the appliance for the winter, and before installing a new
battery.
WARNINGS
• Inserting a battery with a capacity exceeding the specifications will not result in longer operating time!
• A battery cooled at temperatures around freezing point will not supply enough voltage for proper operation.
• You are recommended to de-install, clean and put in frost free storage the appliance before winter.
• Clean the housing, with particular regard to solar panel regularly, taking care not to scratch these by using aggressive
detergents.
• Do not exert excessive force when assembling and installing the luminaire.
• Battery replacement must be performed by an adult!
• Make sure to insert the battery observing the correct polarity.
• If the product is not used for a longer period, remove the battery.
• If any fluids have leaked from the batteries, clean the battery compartment with a dry cloth wearing protective gloves.
• Caution! The use of an incorrect battery may cause danger of explosion. Only use equivalent, or interchangeable
batteries for replacement.
• Do not expose the battery to direct heat or sunlight. Never open, place into fire or short circuit the batteries.
• Never charge non-rechargeable batteries. Explosion hazard!
• Do not use a single-use battery instead of the rechargeable one, as its voltage and efficiency are different.
• Do not weld or solder anything directly to the batteries!
