solarcentre LAKESIDE SC2352 User Manual

LAKESIDE
MINI
SOLAR MINI POST LIGHTS (SET OF 2)
SOLAR XT POST LIGHTS (SET OF 4)
W E
S
Ensure your solar
panel is South facing
or as near as possible
Thank you for choosing the Lakeside Solar Mini Post Lights (Set of 2). Please read these instructions
Thank you for choosing the London Solar Post Lights. Please read these instructions carefully before
Important notes
Always take care when installing your lights. If you are at all unsure, please contact your retailer or a professional trades person for
Important notes
advice. Always take care when setting up your post lights if they ground is very hard. We would recommend watering the
Always take care when installing your light. If you are at all unsure, please contact your retailer or a professional trades person for
ground a little and allowing it to soak in to make it easier to put the spike in.
advice. Always take care when setting up your London Solar Post Lights if the ground is very hard - sometimes watering the
ground a little and allowing it to soak in can make it easier to put the spike in.
Installation Information
Remove all packaging and put to one side. Please carefully consider where you wish to install your lights before making alterations
Installation
to your property. It's particularly important that the solar panel receives as much sunlight as possible. Ensure that it is not
obstructed by buildings, fences, trees, sheds, etc, or the shadows that these create. If the solar panel is installed in a poor
Remove all packaging and put to one side. Please carefully consider where you wish to install your light before making alterations
location, it may not perform to the best of its ability.
to your property. It's particularly important that the solar panel receives as much sunlight as possible. Ensure that it is not
obstructed by buildings, fences, trees, sheds, etc, or the shadows that these create. If the solar panel is installed in a poor
To maximise the battery capacity, the lights should be charged in direct sunlight for at least 8 hours, where possible, before being
location, it may not perform to the best of its ability.
used for the �rst time. Failure to do so can shorten the battery life or performance of the lights.
1. If required, soften the ground with water, before pushing the spike gently into the ground
The lights will turn ON/OFF automatically when left in the 'ON' position. Please note it is completely normal for the lights to
2. Remove the protective �lm from the solar panel if present - this will be obvious if necessary.
come on at di�erent times as it depends on how fast they charge in it's location.
Charging your London Solar Post Lights:
Installing the Light
Now you have assembled and positioned your light you need to charge it up prior to use. Gently ease the top of the light o� by pulling
A - Solar Panel
it upwards. Locate the switch which is situated on the underside of the top of the light. Ensure that the switch is turned o� and leave
B - ON/OFF switch
the light for 3 days to build up a base charge.
C - Transparent Lampshade
D - Connecting Rod
Please repeat this charging process if your light runs low on charge at any time or doesn't appear to be staying on after dark for as
E - Ground Spike
long as expected.
Auto Power-saving
Using your London Solar Post Lights:
This light features intelligent power-saving mode and will reduce the
1. Remove the stainless steel top from the white plastic light di�user.
brightness levels of the light over the duration of the night to extend the
2. Put the top upside down (solar panel down) in a dark room and select the S (standard) or P (Powersaving best for winter) setting.
performance until the battery has reached less than 35% power, then it
The light will turn o� when you �ip the top back over when light hits the solar panel as the panel will begin charging the battery again.
will automatically turn o�.
3. Put the top back on the di�user. When dusk falls the light will activate automatically.
The lights will turn ON/OFF automatically when left in the on position (S or P setting). Please note it is completely normal for the
Troubleshooting
lights to come on at di�erent times as it depends on how fast they charge in their location.
Please ensure that there are no nearby light sources shining on the solar panel
after dark. These could be bright indoor/outdoor lights from your property or
neighbours, or street lights.
If you are unsure, take the light inside and test it in a dark room indoors.
Clean your solar
panel from time
to time
carefully before using your lights.
using your light.
USER GUIDE USER GUIDE
Do NOT place your
solar panel in shaded
areas.
Do NOT charge
behind glass