SOLTECH HYBRID Urban Lighting Products Installation Guide

August 28, 2024
SOLTECH

HYBRID Urban Lighting Products

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Product Specifications:

  • Model: HYBRID 45W / HYBRID 65W
  • Dimensions:
    • HYBRID 45W: 43.5 inches x 19.5 inches x 4.1 inches
    • HYBRID 65W: 46.6 inches x 19.0 inches x 4.4 inches
  • Manufacturer: SOLTECH
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Product Usage Instructions:

1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing HYBRID Urban Lighting Products. These
outdoor solar lights are easy to install and maintenance-free.
Please read all instructions carefully before installation.

2. Battery Notes

The LiFePO4 battery-powered lights are bright and reliable.
Charging fully may take 6 to 12 hours. The battery can work
continuously for 10 hours at full power. Output reduces to 40%
below 40% battery capacity.

3. Installation and Wiring Compliance

Follow State and National Electrical Codes for installation and
wiring. Install the product in outdoor ventilated areas within
operational temperatures.

4. Mounting Accessories

Refer to the user manual for detailed instructions on using the
mounting accessories provided with the product.

5. Installation

Follow the step-by-step installation guide provided in the
manual to correctly set up the HYBRID solar lights.

6. Panel Angle Adjustment

To optimize sunlight absorption, adjust the panel angle
accordingly based on your geographical location.

7. Detection Zone Setting

Configure the detection zone settings as per your lighting
requirements for optimal performance.

8. Remote Control Guide

Refer to the remote control guide for operating the lights
remotely, adjusting settings, and monitoring battery status.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q: How often should I recharge the battery during storage?

A: To avoid over discharge, recharge the lighting fixture every
3 months using the dedicated charger provided.

Q: What should I do if the battery status indicator shows a

charge fault?

A: If the indicator shows a charge fault, contact your local
distributor for assistance and avoid using the product until the
issue is resolved.

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HYBRID 45W 65W Installation Manual
SOLTECH Designs and Manufactures Advanced, Solar-Powered LED Technology.

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Contents

0 1 Introduction

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02 Battery Notes

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03 Installation and Wiring Compliance

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04 Mounting Accessories

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05 Installation

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06 Panel Angle

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07 Detection Zone

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08 Remote Control Guide

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HYBRID 45W

HYBRID 65W

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01 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing HYBRID Urban Lighting Products.

Introduction Outdoor solar lighting systems use solar cells which convert sunlight into electricity. Electricity is stored in batteries for use at night. HYBRID solar lights are easy to install and virtually maintenance free. Using them won’t increase your electric bill.
Important In order to avoid deep discharge of the battery during storage, please fully recharge your battery every 4 months. Please make sure that the light is installed in an area with sufficient sunlight irradiance. A strict minimum of 3.5 hours/day of sunshine on average is recommended. Select the right operating mode according to the local legislation needs and the local sunshine conditions. Keep it away from shadows. Self-cleaning available when the light fixture have minimum angle of 15 degrees.
Please save these instructions. Read all of the instructions carefully before attempting to carry out any installation or wiring. Do not open or

attempt to repair the product on your own, as it many cause serious damage and would void the product warranty. Contact your local distributor for any questions concerning the installation.
Range of the light module on the lighting fixture is 20­26 feet (6­8 meters). The ideal installation spacing is >16 feet(5 meters). When installing two or more lighting fixtures on one pole, select desired operating mode before installation. Interference can cause delay or malfunction when using the remote control to change operating modes after installation.
Precautions when working with solar panels When the solar panel is exposed to sunlight, a voltage appears at the output terminals of the solar panel turning it into a source of electricity. To avoid a shock hazard, make sure the solar panel is covered with an opaque (dark) later such as paper or cloth during the installation. Do not make contact with the terminals when the panel is exposed to sunlight or any other light source.

HYBRID 45W
43.5 inches

HYBRID 65W
46.6 inches

19.5 inches 19.5 inches

19.0 inches 19.0 inches

4.1 inches

4.4 inches

43 .0 inches

46.0 inches

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02 Battery Notes

1. The LiFePO4 -battery-powered Sunlike lights are visibly brighter than other outdoor solar lights, and their performance overall is more reliable.
2. To charge the battery fully may take up 6 to 12 hours.
3. The rechargeable battery can work continuously for 10 hours at full power.
4. Output will be reduced to 40% when the battery is below 40% of its capacity.
5. Battery will stop charging when the ambient temperature is below -22°F or above 140°F.

Battery Status is indicated by the red/green indicator on the lighting fixture as follows: – Red indicator (Charging) > Slow red light flashing = Charging > Red light continuously on = fully charged > Quick red flashing = charge fault – Green indicator (Discharging) > Green light continuously on = more than 40% of the battery
capacity remaining > Slow green light flashing = battery capacity below 10% > Quick green light flashing = battery below 0% mode–Protect
battery does not over discharging
Storage To avoid over discharge of the battery during storage, please recharge the lighting fixture every 3 months. Use the dedicated charger to charge, reset the switch when done.

(IAP) Intelligent Adaptive Program Battery Control Technology In order to extend the off-grid autonomy of the HYBRID under shady trees, heavy rain, and thick clouds, our controllers now integrate an adaptive smart control feature to actively track battery capacity and adjust light output accordingly. Before integrating this feature, selecting a light output percentage on the remote would yield an accurate percentage of max LED brightness. Now with (IAP), the controller actively monitors the battery and regulates the electrical current to the LEDs. The controller makes light output of the selected percentage on the remote relative to battery capacity rather than max LED output. This smart-control feature can increase our off-grid performance by up to 40%.

MPPT Controller · Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) is a technique for
tracking and regulating the output energy from the solar panel to the battery. · Measures the solar panel output voltage and current in real-time and continuously tracks the maximum power. · Regulates the output voltage so that the system can always charge the battery with the maximum power. · Significantly improves the solar system energy utilization rate, with a conversion efficiency up to 97%. · Increases the solar system’s charging efficiency by at least 20% compared to Pulse Width Modulation (PWM)

03 Installation and Wiring Compliance

1. Installation and wiring must comply with the State and National Electrical Codes.
2. The HYBRID 45W/65W model is intended for outdoor use only and should not be installed in an unventilated area, and shall be installed in an environment within the operational temperatures defined for the product.
3. Before installation, if applicable, please ensure the light pole and its foundation are solid enough to withstand the lighting fixture(s).

4. Before installation, please ensure that the battery is fully charged. Install during sunny days if possible.
5. Before installation, please press the ON/OFF key in the remote control and check whether it shows a red light on the indicator. Please cover the panel and check if the light module turns on normally within 1 minute.
After Installation The lighting fixture will automatically turn on at night and turn off during daylight.
Important Always orient the solar panel facing the equator (e.g. facing south if in northern hemisphere). Always have a tilt angle of at least 15° to avoid dust accumulation (0°=horizontal plane).

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04 Mounting Accessories

A. TRUNNION–Wall Mount

B. SLIP FITTER

A-a. STLHYP-WM
C. TRUNNION–Round

B-b. STLHYP-SF Tenon Diameter 2 3/8″
D. TRUNNION–Square

Round Pole Diameter

Square Pole Dimension

C-c. STLHYP-TR

D-d. STLHYP-TR

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5.0 inches
2.5 inches 5.0 inches
2.5 inches

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Trunnion Mount 01
±35°

A. On Wall

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B. On Round Pole

±90°
C. On Square Pole
Connect cable with on-grid power.

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Slip Fitter 01
±35°
02
02
±90°
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Connect cable with on-grid power.

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Alaska

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Washington

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Oregon

Idaho

Montana Wyoming

North Dakota South Dakota

Minne

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Nevada

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California

Utah

Colorado

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Kansas

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Arizona

New Mexico

Oklahoma

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06 Panel Angle

The solar charge in a battery pack won’t last forever. The off­grid system relies on stored solar energy for autonomy. Angling your solar panels properly can boost the power intake of your solar lighting system. You want to angle your solar panels at a tilt based on the area’s latitude.
Tip

Key

You can increase the tilt 15° in the winter or decrease 15° in the summer. In this way you can get the maximum sunlight to recharge the battrey

Strong sunlight

Nromal sunlight

Less sunlight

Best Facing Direction of Solar Panel

esota Wisconsin

Iowa

Illinois

Missouri

Michigan

Indiana

Ohio

Kentucky

Vermont

Maine

New Hampshire

New York

Massachusetts Rhode Island
Connecticut

Pennsylvania

New Jersey

West Virginia

Delaware Maryland

Virginia

Good

Work

Good

Arkansas

Tennessee

North Carolina
South Carolina

Louisiana

Alabama

Mississippi

Georgia

Florida

Best
The area will dictate the installation of the fixtures and will sometimes prevent the lights from facing south. But that’s okay! Panels facing West & East won’t get as much light as Southern facing panels, but will still collect a good amount of sunlight. A North facing panel also works, but it will take longer to charge than any other direction. This would mean that the solar charge will be less optimal if installations are facing North.

World Wide Panel Angles
60° 45° 30°
15°

15°

30°

45°

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07 Detection Zone

MOTION SENSOR

Up to 15m/49′

Up to 15m/49′

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08 Remote Control Guide

1. On/Off

2. Connect/Test

3. 40%~100% Motion Sensor Mode
5. Night Owl Mode

4. 20%~80% Motion Sensor Mode (Default)
6. Early Bird Mode

7. 100% Constant Mode 10. Timer Mode Disabled
12. Time Mode 8 Hours

8. 70% Constant Mode 9. 40% Constant Mode 11. Timer Mode 4 Hours

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The range of the remote control to the indicator is 16ft (Day time) to 33ft (Night time). Because the sunlight will impact the signal of the remote control, we suggest our users to setup the mode before they install the light.

1. On/Off When off is selected, the light will stop working. The solar panel will not charge the battery and the battery will not supply electricity to the light.
2. Connect/Test Remote control device can be connected with any lighting fixture, one at a time. To connect, press the button once. It also functions as a test button. To test, press the “Test” button once, the red light will indicate the fixture is charging, green light indicates that the fixture is operating. Testing lasts for 10 seconds, and then it goes back to the mode previously in use.

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3. 40%~100% Motion Sensor Mode Constant 40% brightness (turns on at dusk, turns off at dawn); 100% brightness turns on for 2 minutes when motion is detected.

5. Night Owl Mode Changes as natural light decreases/increases (turns on at dusk); 70% brightness for 0.5 hour, 100% brightness for 3.5 hours, 70% brightness for 1 hour, 50% brightness for 1 hour, 20% brightness for 5 hours (turns off at Dawn).

4. 20%~80% Motion Sensor Mode (Default) Constant 20% brightness (turns on at dusk, turns off at dawn); 80% brightness turns on for 2 minutes when motionis detected.

6. Early Bird Mode Changes as natural light decreases/increases with increased brightness near dawn for early risers (turns on at dusk); 70% brightness for 0.5 hour, 100% brightness for 3.5 hours, 70% brightness for 1 hour, 50% brightness for 1 hour, 20% brightness for 4 hours, 100% brightness for 1 hour (turns off at Dawn).

(IAP) Intelligent Adaptive Program Battery Control Technology In order to extend the off-grid autonomy of the HYBRID under shady trees, heavy rain, and thick clouds, our controllers now integrate an adaptive smart control feature to actively track battery capacity and adjust light output accordingly. Before integrating this feature, selecting a light output percentage on the remote would yield an accurate percentage of max LED brightness. Now with (IAP), the controller actively monitors the battery and regulates the electrical current to the LEDs. The controller makes light output of the selected percentage on the remote relative to battery capacity rather than max LED output. This smart-control feature can increase our off-grid performance by up to 40%.

Important Dusk and dawn time can vary for different locations and seasons. The sensors in our products will monitor the light levels where it is installed. The time period shown in the chart above is just an example to help you understand the different lighting modes.

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7. 100% Constant Mode 100% brightness from dusk to dawn.

8. 70% Constant Mode 70% brightness from dusk to dawn.

9. 40% Constant Mode 40% brightness from dusk to dawn.

10. Timer Mode Disabled Press this button to turn off Timer Mode; settings revert back to before Timer Mode was last activated.

11. Timer Mode 4 Hours This is an additional mode which can work with any other modes. For example: press this button at any time after you turn on 70% Constant Mode. If the light turns on at 7pm at dusk, it will turn off at 11pm. It will repeat the same schedule hereafter until it is canceled by pressing Timer Mode Disabled.

12. Time Mode 8 Hours This is an additional mode which can work with any other modes. For example: press this button at any time after you turn on 70% Con- stant Mode. If the light turns on at 7pm at dusk, it will turn off at 3am. It will repeat the same schedule hereafter until it is canceled by pressing Timer Mode Disabled.

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HYBRID products are covered by a 5 year limited warranty. SOLTECH urban light warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 5 years from date of purchase. To obtain warranty service please contact your local distributor or sales rep for further instruction.

SOLTECH LLC reserves the right to update all product data sheets at any time. Consult SOLTECH
marketing specialists for publication updates at hello@soltechlighting.com
Copyright©2018­2024 SOLTECH LLC, All Rights Reserved.

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SOLTECH Designs

and Manufactures

Advanced,

Solar-Powered

LED Technology.

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