Solar Technology International SolarMate Arena 2 User Manual

7. Storage of Arena 2

Arena 2 is fully weather resistant (IP65) and will not deteriorate if
permanently left outside but should you wish to store it please ensure
the button is pressed on the underside of Arena 2 (Fig2). It is better
to do this operation when Arena 2 is illuminated so you can be sure it
has been turned off. Store Arena 2 so its solar panel is not exposed
to daylight.

8. Charging times

From new, Arena light will need a full day's charge, so install early in the
morning to allow it to have this initial input. Installing later in the day
will cause no problems but will lead to a shorter burn time for the first
evening's use.
If Arena has a completely flat battery, it will take 10 hours of sunshine
to fully charge it. If the battery is only partially discharged it will take less
time. Even if Arena light has not been fully charged by its solar panel
(because of a cloudy day etc), there will still be power in the battery to
operate the light that night, but Arena light will operate for a shorter
period.
9. Operation times
Movement activation PIR mode: From a fully charged battery, Arena
light will operate for 25 hours at 50 lumen brightness. This will reduce
as 100% brightness is activated by movement, but it is not possible to
provide an operation time because of the variable nature of how many
activations and for how long.
Solid Lighting Mode: If the 500lumen brightness is set, a fully charged
Arena 2 can operate for 12 hours, 1000 lumen for 6 hours and 1500
lumen for 3 hours.
Winter operation: This is difficult to predict because of the variable
locations that Arena 2 light may be positioned in but on average, at
the 500 lumen brightness, 2 hours illumination per evening should be
possible. If longer burn times are needed, it should be accepted that
Arena light can only be used during selected evenings and not every
evening. For example, if 4 hours of light is needed, Arena light should
be switched off for a 2 day period to allow its battery to gain enough
power to deliver this length of burn time.
Alternatively increased run times
can be achieved by adding the
Arena 2 Expansion Solar Panel,
which connects directly into
the power socket on the side of
Arena 2 (see fig 6). Up to 4 expansion
panels can be added and each daisy
chain's into the other so there is
Fig. 6
no complex wiring needed.

10. Expansion panels (not included with Arena 2)

The expansion panel will extend winter run times as follows:
500lm 1000lm 1500lm
Add

brightness

brightness brightness
1 x Expansion panel 7.5hrs 5hrs 2.5hrs
2 x Expansion panels 12hrs 8hrs 4hrs
3 x Expansion panels 12hrs 8hrs 6hrs
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Unit 6, Station Drive, Bredon, Tewkesbury GL20 7HH
11. Warranty
All items in this box are supplied with a 24 month global warranty*.
Should a failure occur during this time Solar Technology International
Ltd will repair or replace any faulty part, at its discretion.
Solar Technology International Ltd does not accept liability for any
3rd party damage how so ever caused or any costs associated with
the return of faulty products.
*Global warranty means if a product is returned to the address
below at the sender's expense and a warranty claim is found to be
valid, Solar Technology International Ltd will return the repaired or
replaced product to the sender at Solar Technology International
Ltd's expense irrespective of where the sender is located in
the world.

Helpful tips

1 Always turn Arena 2 off (if in solid light mode) after use to
conserve the power in its batteries
2 We would recommend that occasionally the solar cell is cleaned,
especially if located in a dusty environment. Particulates on the
glass surface covering the cell will reduce charging capability.
No special chemicals are needed – use warm water and dry after
washing to prevent smears on the glass.
3 The batteries in the remote control will need to be changed
once per year. Standard AAA alkaline batteries are required.
4 Arena light is fitted with a special Lithium battery pack.
This has a life expectancy of 5 years and is available from
www.solartechnology.co.uk. The battery has special connectors
fitted which match the connectors within Arena light.

Warning

Keep Arena light away from fire and oil in order to avoid any fire or
explosion. Any severe shock or impact may result in damage and
will invalidate the warranty. It is strictly forbidden to dismantle
Arena Light except by Solar Technology personnel or agents
appointed by Solar Technology. Any sign of tampering will result in
the warranty being terminated.
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Please send to hello@solartechnology.co.uk including
your address details and best of luck!
NOTE - we cannot guarantee to publish every entry and
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publication will be awarded a free Lumi. By providing your
images you automatically grant us the right to use these
images howsoever we see fit.
If Arena 2 is used indoors (so its solar panel is not exposed to daylight)
the expansion panel will give the following:
500lm 1000lm 1500Lm
Add
brightness brightness brightness
1 x Expansion panel 4.5hrs 3hrs 1.5hrs
2 x Expansion panels 9hrs 6hrs 3hrs
3 x Expansion panels 12hrs 8hrs 5hrs
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