Patriot Lighting 343-1474 - Solar Post Cap Light Manual

FEATURES

Please read this manual carefully and completely before using your Post Cap.
Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

• High-efficiency industrial quality solar panels
• Super bright LED bulbs
• Automatic operation with sensor turning on the light at night
• Unique reflector design for complete 360 degree lighting
• Mounting Hardware Included
• Adapters to fit: 3.625", 4", 4.5" & 5" post
• 1 Year Limited Warranty
  

IMPORTANT

• The battery should be fully charged before first use. Charge under direct sunlight on a sunny day before first use. Make sure the pull tab under the solar housing has been removed.
• Keep your solar lights away from other nighttime light sources, such as streetlights.
• Make sure the solar panels are not covered by dust, snow and debris. Clean it with a soft damp cloth or paper towel periodically. Avoid the use of abrasive cleaning agents.
• Use only solar rechargeable "AA" batteries for your solar lights. Replace a new battery of thesame size each year for optimum performance.
• Attention : Do not dispose of batteries in fire. Batteries may explode or leak.

INSTALLATION

Remove the red pull tag under the Solar Housing.
Attach it to the lens by turning it clockwise until firmly attached. (Fig. 1)

Screw the standard post mount bracket to the desired wood post (Fig. 2)


OR attach the Composite/PVC post mount bracket to the Composite/PVC post by pushing together. (Fig. 3).


Attach the solar light with a clockwise twist until you hear a "click".

To use the Routed Post Sleeve Design Option: Remove the lens from the Solar Housing (if Attached) by turning it counter-clockwise. You will not use the lens for this application. Attach the Composite/PVC post mount bracket to the Routed Post Sleeve by pushing together
(Fig. 4).


Attach the Solar Housing to Composite/PVC post mount bracket with a clockwise twist until you hear a "click".

Note:

• After you solar light charges under direct sunlight on a sunny day, it will automatically turn on at dusk. Your solar light should not be placed near nighttime light sources as streetlights might keep the light from automatically turning on.

The post to be installed with your post cap should be higher than 1 foot for the lantern to receive maximum sunlight.

REPLACING THE BATTERY

Step 1: Turn the solar housing counter-clockwise until it separates from the lens. (Fig. 5)

Step 2: Remove the battery compartment lid by pushing the tab on it. Remove the old battery. Replace with a new solar rechargeable "AA" battery of the same mAh or higher. (Fig. 6)

Step 3: Attached the solar housing assembly to the lens with a clockwise twist until you hear a "click". (Fig. 7)

Solar rechargeable batteries contain Nickel-Cadmium or NickelMetal Hydride and must be recycled or disposed of properly. Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable batteries.

MAINTENANCE

Troubleshooting

Q: Light does not work.

A:

1. Make sure the red pull tag under the solar housing has been removed.
2. Make sure the battery connection is tight
3. Make sure the battery has been charged under direct sunlight
4. Make sure your light is not placed near other night-time light sources
5. Battery may need to be replaced. Replace with a new solar rechargeable battery of the same size

Q: Short run time

A:

1. Battery may need to be replaced. Purchase a new solar rechargeable battery at your nearest MENARDS® retail store.
2. Make sure the solar housing is clear from dust, snow and debris which would prevent the battery from charging
3. Make sure the battery has been charged under direct sunlight
4. Make sure your light is not place near other light sources.

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