FLINQ FQC8197 Solar Light 97 LED 2-Pack User Manual

June 3, 2024
FlinQ

FLINQ FQC8197 Solar Light 97 LED 2-Pack User Manual

Thanks for purchasing this FlinQ product!

To ensure continuous operation and accuracy, please read these operating instructions carefully before use and save this manual for future use. To skip certain procedures may result in incorrect reading and use. We hope that you will enjoy using your new product!

If by any chance the item is damaged, defective or broken, you are covered with warranty!
Please do not hesitate to contact us for any questions, concerns or suggestions at the email address as mentioned in this manual.

Safety Information

Please read this manual thoroughly before using the product! Keep it in hand for future reference. Warnings alert the user to potential serious outcomes, such as injury or adverse events to the user. Cautions alert the user to exercise care necessary for the safe and effective use of the product. Notes contain important information that may be overlooked or missed.

This solar light is suitable for outdoor use.

This appliance may be used by children aged 12 and over, and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities or a lack of sufficient experience and/or knowledge, provided they are supervised or have been trained in the safe use of the appliance and understand the potential dangers.

Cleaning and maintenance must not be carried out by children without supervision.
Children must not be allowed to play with the appliance.

Keep the packaging material away from children. There is a risk of suffocation!

SPECIFICATIONS

  • Automatic light sensor: Low Lux ON
  • Automatic ON/100%/DIM function (3 mode settings)
  • Automatic sensor motion
  • Perfect 50° angled solar panel
  • Plastic durable housing: completely corrosion free
  • No power needed
  • Easy mounting
  • IP65 waterproof
  • High efficiency crystalline solar panel
  • Green power
  • Battery replacement possible
  • Solar charging: Max 8 hrs.
  • Motion detection: yes 20 sec after last motion
  • Detection motion range: 5 ~ 8m
  • Detection angle: 180°
  • Protect function: yes, hardware & software
  • Kelvin: 4000 °K
  • Lumen: +/- 500Lm
  • Power: 2W
  • Light lens: 98%
  • Color: Black
  • HP LED’s: 97x SMD 2835 high power LED (Dim 15% +100% full light)
  • Lifespan: < 35.000 hours
  • Solar panel: 5.5V / 1.2 Watt Monocrystalline cells
  • Battery: HP Li-Ion battery 3.7V 2200mAh 18650 (replaceable type)
  • Dimensions: 109x47x130 mm
  • Weight: 168Gr.

Read and follow the instructions contained in this manual carefully. Keep these instructions at a safe place for future reference.

IP 65: Protected against solid objects of 1mm or higher. Protected against splashing water from all directions. Never immerse this light under water.

The operating life of the product will be less if the ambient temperature is higher than 45°C or lower than -10°C.

MAIN INSTALLATION AND BEST LOCATION POSITION

NOTE:
During the first use of the product, place the product in a place with sufficient direct sunlight for first charging at a minimum time for 8 hours in the OFF position!

When the lamp is in a location that receives less sunlight, it will operate for fewer hours per night. Night lighting time can also vary depending on how bright the sky is on any given day. Insufficient charging of the battery will affect performance and may result in the fact that the lamp goes off before dawn because the battery was not fully charged.

The solar panel is best directed as much as possible towards the south in order to maximize exposure to direct sunlight. Please note that the four different seasons (and the sun’s angle in these 4 different seasons ) can affect the lighting time of the lamp. Winter time will make the solar panel charge the internal battery less than during summer time.
Select a location that is not located close to other light sources, such as for example street lighting, because this enables the lamp to be switched off automatically.
Maximum lighting time depends on sunlight and daytime charging. Minimum charging time is 5~8 hours in direct sunlight.

NOTE:
During winter time or when the sunshine duration is short, it is suggested using the solar lamp under mode 1.

  • Choose a stable, solid and supportive surface and make sure the lamp is mounted and faced towards the direction of the sun (most south location). Mounting height is 2~3 meters.
  • Use the lamp 2 hole’s to measure the size distance and mark the correct screw positions.
  • Drill in the wall (if needed) and screw the lamp onto the wall using the supplied wall expansion plugs and screws.
  • This lamp is intended only for outside use.
    Ps. you can try other ways to install it depending on the actual condition. But do not keep the solar panel upside down in anyway, otherwise it will affect the effect of solar charging at daylight.

NOTE:
If there’s sunlight or other lights on the solar panel, the lamp will not be ON even if the ON/OFF switch has been turned ON. During testing, other object (hand or arm) should be used to cover the complete solar panel, then the lamp will be ON after turning on the ON/OFF switch. Actual range of the motion detection sensor <8 meter depends on mounting height as shown in the illustration.

OPERATION AND BUTTON MODE USE

The solar lamp has 3 lighting modes, which can be selected using the ON/OFF button:

  1. MODE 1: FULL LIGHT ON/OFF
    Press the ON/OFF button 1x to select mode 1. The lamp will turn ON automatically at night at full light (100%) when motion is detected in the detection range.
    About 20 seconds after the last motion has been detected the lamp turns OFF.

  2. MODE 2: FULL LIGHT + DIM ON
    Press the ON/OFF button a 2nd time to select mode 2. The lamp will work the same as Mode 1 but after about 20 seconds after the last motion has been detected it turns to 15% of light and keeps on working till the morning time or till the battery is empty.

  3. MODE 3: DIM ONLY (NO MOTION SENSOR DETECTION)
    Press the ON/OFF button a 3rd time to select mode 3. The lamp will turn ON automatically at night with a dimmed light (15%) and keeps on working like that till the morning time or till the battery is empty and the motion sensor is not working.

  4. OFF
    If you press the ON/OFF button again, the lamp is turned OFF completely. The solar cells will charge the battery without activating the lamp. Leave the lamp in this position for at least 2 or 3 sunny days so the battery can be fully charged before using it!

NOTE/WARNINGS:

  • When the product will not be used for a long time, please place the product in a place with sufficient sunlight, with a charging time for at least 1 – 3 day’s in OFF position. For keeping the function of the battery, you’d better comprehensively charge the product in a place with sufficient sunlight for once a month.
  • The charging time and charging efficiency of the solar panel may be affected by the weather and the installation position. Considering the conversion rate of solar power generation, if the product is used with good sunny weather conditions, it will gain higher charging efficiency and effectiveness by the solar panel and it’s battery.
  • When there’s sunlight and other lights and if the power switch is OFF, the LED lamp will not be lightened in day and night time.
  • The solar lamp should be installed in the place with sufficient sun light to ensure the solar panel will absorb sunlight sufficiently, so that the working hours of the solar lamp will be prolonged.
  • If snow is on top of the solar panel please remove it at all time’s so the battery can be charged correctly by the panel.
  • This solar light is only used for private use.

SECURITY AND IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical products, certain precautions must be followed, including the following:

  READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

This IP65 product is suitable for outdoor and indoor use.
Do not install near a gas or other sources with a similar heating process.
Do not use the product outside its intended use.
Read and follow all instructions that are indicated on the product or supplied with it.
Keep this manual for future reference.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND MAINTENANCE

When the product is installed in or to a tree, make sure that it is installed on stable and maintained branches.
When disassembling, carefully remove the product from its location (trees, bushes, etc.) to avoid any pressure on the Solar Light that could damage the component elements.
In case of non-use, store the product in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight.
If snow is on top of the solar panel please remove it at all time’s so the battery can be charged correctly by the panel.

CAUTION:
NON-Replaceable LED lights!

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS IF THE LIGHT DOES NOT WORK

Light does not turn on if something or someone moves into the detection range?

  • The motion sensor is clean (if not, please clean it).
  • The solar panel is clean (if not, please clean it).
  • The solar cell was mounted so that it is able to receive as much as possible direct sunlight during the day.
  • The battery is sufficiently charged (if not, leave for 1~2 sunny days charging in the OFF position).

Light flashes or low light?

Weak battery: Let the lamp charge again for 1~2 sunny days (or 3~4 “Ordinary” days) in the OFF position.

For best results, you need to replace the battery every 24 months. Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the housing using a screw driver to remove the screws.
Delete the old battery. Make sure the new battery is rechargeable and is an 1x 3.7V Li-Ion 2200 mAh rechargeable battery also available at www.flinqproducts.nl.
Install the new battery and take care of the proper connection. Close the battery compartment with the screws and make sure the sealing is done properly.

CLEANING THE DEVICE ITSSELF

  • Make sure the solar panel is kept dust free and clean. Clean it regularly with a dry cloth and with warm, soapy water. Dirty solar panels may not fully charge the battery. This can lead to premature aging of the battery and may result in unreliable operation of the device.
  • Please do not immerse the main unit in water, it is not waterproof!
  • Wipe gently with a clean soft cloth (microfiber) dampened with water or a mild detergent.
  • Do not use a strong irritant lotion such as gasoline, alcohol or rubber water.

WASTE ELETRICAL & ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

Disposal Information

Separate collection.
This symbol means the product must not be discarded with the general household waste. There is a separate collection system for these products.

This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. Household user should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product or their local government office for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.

DISCLAIMER

Information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer does not make any representations or warranties (implied or otherwise) regarding the accuracy and completeness of this document and shall in no event be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damage, including but not limited to special, incidental, consequential or other damage. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or information recording and retrieval systems without the expressed written permission of the manufacturer. Our company owns all right to this unpublished work and intends to maintain this work as confidential. Our company may also seek to maintain this work as an unpublished copyright. This publication is to be used solely for the purpose of reference, operation, maintenance or repair of our equipment. No part of this can be disseminated for other purposes. In the event of inadvertent or deliberate publication, our company intends to enforce its right to this work under copyright laws as a published work. Those having access to this manual may not copy, disseminate or disclose the information in this work unless expressly authorized by our company. All information contained in this manual is believed to be correct. Our company shall not be liable for errors contained herein nor for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
This publication may refer to information and protected by copyrights or patents and does not convey any license under the  patent rights of our company, nor the rights of others. Our company does not assume any liability arising out of any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties described at any time without notice or obligation.
Also, content of the manual is subject to change without prior notice.

Warranty

The warranty begins on the date of purchase and expires after 24 months. The warranty period is considered to have started three months after the date of manufacturing indicated  on the product or as derived from the serial number of the product. If any defect due to faulty materials and/or workmanship occurs within the warranty period, we will make arrangements for service. Where a repair is not possible or is deemed uneconomical we may agree to replace the product. Replacement will be offered at our discretion and the warranty will continue from the date of original purchase. The warranty applies provided the product has been handled properly for its intended use and in accordance with the operating instructions.

Support, warranty and questions information:
klantenservice@flinqcommerce.nl

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