GE CFPL-150P/3F Quick Start Manual

150 15mm LIGHTS
L-16
FOR INDOOR AND OUTDOOR USE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electric products, basic precautions should always be followed including the following:
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
a)
Do not use seasonal products outdoors unless marked suitable for indoor and outdoor use. When
b)
products are used in outdoor applications, connect the product to a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupting (GFCI)
outlet. If one is not provided, contact a qualified electrician for proper installation.
This seasonal use product is not intended for permanent installation or use.
c)
Do not mount or place near gas or electric heaters, fireplaces, candles or other similar sources of heat.
d)
e) Do not secure the wiring of the product with staples or nails, or place on sharp hooks or nails.
Do not let lamps rest on the supply cord or on any wire.
f)
Unplug the product when leaving the house, when retiring for the night, or if left unattended.
g)
h) This is an electric product-not a toy! To avoid risk of fire, burns, personal injury and electric shock it should
not be played with or placed where small children can reach it.
Do not use this product for other than its intended use.
i)
j) Do not hang ornaments or other objects from cord, wire, or light string.
Do not place lighting string on carpeting, drapes, furniture, or allow it to contact vinyl siding while the power is on.
k)
Do not perform any maintenance or troubleshoot for bad or broken lamps while the power is on.
l)
Do not close doors or windows on the product or extension cords as this may damage the wire insulation.
m)
Do not cover the product with cloth, paper or any material not part of the product when in use.
n)
This product is equipped with push-in type lamps. Do not twist lamps.
o)
This product employs overload protection (fuse). A blown fuse indicates an overload or short -circuit
p)
situation. If the fuse blows, unplug the product from the outlet. Also unplug any additional strings or
products that may be attached to the product, Replace the fuse as per the user servicing instructions
(follow product marking for proper fuse rating) and check the product. If the replacement fuse blows, a
short-circuit may be present and the product should be discarded.
q) Read and follow all instructions that are on the product or provided with the product.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
r)
USE AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS
When the product is placed on a live tree, the tree should be well maintained and fresh. Do not place
a)
on live trees in which the needles are brown or break off easily. Keep the tree holder filled with water.
If the product is placed on a tree, the tree should be well secured and stable.
b)
Before using or reusing, inspect product carefully. Discard any products that have cut, damaged, or frayed wire
c)
insulation or cords, cracks in the lampholders or enclosures, loose connections, or exposed copper wire.
When storing the product, carefully remove the product from wherever it is placed, including tree, branches,
d)
or bushes, to avoid any undue strain or stress on the product conductors, connections, and wires.
e) When not in use, store neatly in a cool, dry location protected from sunlight.
USER SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS
Fuse replacement:
Most often, fuses blow because too many sets have been strung end-to-end.
a) Before changing fuses, make sure the set is unplugged.
b) Grasp plug and remove from the receptacle or other
outlet device. Do not unplug by pulling on cord.
c) Using a flathead screwdriver, open fuse cover. Slide open
the fuse access cover on top of attachment plug towards blades.
d) Remove fuse carefully.
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MODEL NO.
CFPL-150P/3F(0.6)
e) Risk of fire. Replace fuse only with 3 Amp,125 Volt fuse (provided with product).
f) Close fuse cover. Slide closed the fuse access cover on top of attachment plug.
Make sure door is fully closed and fuses are completely covered.
g) Risk of fire. Do not replace attachment plug. Contains a safety device (fuse) that
should not be removed. Discard product if the attachment plug is damaged.
Bulb Replacement: Before changing bulbs, make sure set is unplugged.
Step 1: Grasp plug and remove from the
receptacle or other outlet device.
Do not unplug by pulling cord.
Step 2: Hold bulb by the plastic base
and pull bulb/base straight
out of socket.
If the spare bulbs provided with the product have no plastic base or
the plastic base does not fit, first follow steps 1 – 2 above. Then
a) Remove the old bulb by straightening the bulb wires and
pulling bulb straight from the base.
b) Replace the new bulb by straightening the bulb leads and
aiming each wire into a separate hole in the plastic base.
c) Make sure each bulb lead comes out an exit opening at the bottom of the plastic base.
Now bend each lead up such that each bulb lead fits closely against the narrow side of the plastic base.
CAUTION:
2. To reduce the risk of overheating, replace burned-out lamps promptly. Use 2.5 Volt, 0.5 Watt lamps only.
3. To reduce the risk of fire and electric shock: a) Do not install on trees having needles, leaves or branch
coverings of metal or materials which look like metal, and b) Do not mount or support strings in a manner
that can cut or damage wire insulation.
For questions and/or assistance, call customer service at 1-877-398-7337
or visit us on the web at www.geholidaylighting.com
© 2017 Nicolas Holiday Inc., 9F., No. 37, Guangfu North Rd. Taipei, Taiwan 10560 All rights reserved.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
If the product
does not light
If a bulb is
broken
If a bulb burns
out
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Step 3: Replace bulb with only 2.5 Volt, 0.5 Watt
super brightness midget push-in type
lamp provided with product.
LAMP
Push spare bulb/base assembly into socket.
BASE
Do not twist bulb when inserting into socket.
LAMP
WIRES
If bulbs are twisted, part of the set will not light.
1. This lighting string is rated 72 Watts (0.6 Amps), do not overload.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
One or more of the based bulbs may Unplug the set at the outlet. Starting with the
first unlit bulb, gently push (don't twist) each
have loosened from the socket during
bulb base firmly into the socket. If still does
transporting. There is a break in the
not light, then remove each based bulb to
circuit between the bulb leads and the
check for out of place lead wires. Open fuse
socket terminals. Fuse(s) may have
door and check fuses.
moved.
Bulbs may have hit against each other Mark socket(s) with a piece of tape and
unplug the set before removing the based
when transporting
bulb from the socket. Replace the broken
bulb. Should another bulb flicker while doing
this that is a faulty bulb. Replace with a new
bulb.
Incorrect bulb, premature bulb failure or The remaining bulbs should remain lit.
voltage is too high However, it is best to replace burned out
bulbs as soon as you find them.
LAMP
SHUNT
SOCKET
a b c
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