Solar Lighting Direct SLDGSK0055 Hi Output Garden Spot Light Kit Installation Guide
- June 4, 2024
- Solar Lighting DIRECT
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Solar Lighting Direct SLDGSK0055 Hi Output Garden Spot Light Kit
Product Information
Specifications
- Model: SLDGSK0055
- Output: Hi-Output 5W Garden Spots
- Operation: Dusk to Dawn Automatic Operation, 6-8 hours per day
- Mounting: Spike Mounted Base
- Color Filters: Amber, Red, Green, Blue
Product Usage Instructions
- Remove all contents from the packaging.
- Connect the solar panel to the battery box.
- Place the solar panel in a location that receives direct sunlight.
- Avoid installing the lights under street lights or porch lights.
- Regularly clean the solar panel with a soft cloth and warm soapy water.
- To install the colour filters, carefully attach the desired filter to the spotlight ensuring a secure fit.
- To adjust the light head angle, gently move the light head to the desired position for optimal illumination.
Phenomenon: Low Battery / Battery Failure
- Cause: Period of rainy or cloudy weather or installation site doesn’t provide enough direct sunlight / Bad installation site for the solar panel / Dust or leaves covering the panel / Long period of overcast weather / Battery has matured
- Solution: Charge the battery in direct sunlight for 1-2 days with the switch off, then check again / Clean the solar panel / Contact SLD Customer Service to buy new batteries
FAQ
- Q: Can I use these lights indoors?
- A: No, this solar product is designed for outdoor use only.
- Q: How often should I clean the solar panel?
- A: Regular cleaning of the solar panel is recommended to prolong the life of your fitting. Clean with a soft cloth and warm soapy water.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
- 3 x Hi-Output 5W Garden Spots
- 3 x Spikes
- 1 x Remote Solar Panel with attached Battery Box
- 1 x 3-way Splitter and Accessories
- Colour Filters: 3 x Amber, 3 x Red, 3 x Green, 3 x Blue
FEATURES
- Dusk to Dawn Automatic Operation
- 6-8 hours Operation per day
- Spike Mounted Base
INSTALLATION METHOD
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Remove contents from packaging.
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On the back of the solar panel, connect the male cable from the panel to the female cable attached to the battery box. Secure the cables via the threaded connection lock.
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Connect the 3-way splitter to the male cable attached to the battery box and secure the threaded connection lock. Connect the cable from each garden spotlight to the 3-way splitter and secure the threaded connection
lock. -
Locate the silver “ON/OFF” switch on the back of the battery box, and press it once so that it becomes depressed (See FIGURE 1)
The lights will flash once indicating that the built-in controller is now activated. Your kit will automatically turn off once the solar panel is exposed to any form of artificial light or sunlight and turn on when the solar panel is in complete darkness. -
Mount the solar panel in a suitable location where it will receive maximum direct sunlight during the day. Spike each light into your desired location, making sure the length of the cable will reach the solar panel.
HOW TO INSTALL THE COLOUR FILTER
HOW TO ADJUST LIGHT HEAD ANGLE
IMPORTANT NOTES
- This solar product is designed for outdoor use only and is powered by a solar panel. For this fitting to perform correctly the solar panel needs to be placed in a position that receives direct sunlight with the solar panel facing the sun as much as possible.
- Be aware that on overcast/cloudy days, the solar panel will still charge. However, not as efficient as on a sunny day, so the battery may not reach full capacity. Therefore turning off earlier than specified.
- It is best not to install these lights underneath a street light, porch light, etc. This may stop the automatic day-night sensor triggering and result in your lights not turning on.
- The Solar panel is made with glass components, please take care during the installation process and do not drop, strike or crush the solar panel.
- Regular cleaning of the Solar Panel is recommended to prolong the life of your fitting, a soft cloth and warm soapy water is best for cleaning.
TROUBLESHOOTING
| Phenomenon | Cause | Inspection Method | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|
| The light won’t turn on | The switch hasn’t been turned on | Determine what | |
| position the switch is in | Turn the switch on | ||
| The battery has run flat | Periods of rainy or cloudy weather or the |
installation site doesn’t provide enough direct
sunlight
| Charge the light in direct sunlight for 1-2 days then check again
The light only stays on for a short amount of time| Low Battery| 1. Bad
installation site for the solar panel
2. Dust or leaves are covering the panel
3. Long periods of overcast weather
| 1. Charge the battery in direct sunlight for 1-2 days with the switch off, then check again
2. Clean the solar panel
Battery Failure| 1. Access the light and & replace the battery
2. Battery has matured
| Contact SLD Customer Service to buy new batteries
CONTACT
- Customer Service Number: 1300 135 911
- www.solarlightingdirect.com.au