Conrad 57 69 15 Installationsanleitung Seite 2

O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S
LED Solar branch lights
Item no. 57 69 15
Intended use
The product is a decorative light intended for use in gardens and terraces.
The rechargeable battery integrated in the solar module is charged via the inbuilt solar cells, when there is
suffi cient daylight. When it is dark, the light switches itself on automatically and the power is provided by the
rechargeable battery. 10 warm-white LEDs are used as the light source. When there is suffi cient daylight,
the light switches off automatically.
Use of this device in any other way than as described above is not permitted. All the safety and assembly
instructions must be carefully followed!
This product complies with the applicable National and European requirements. All names of companies and
products are the trademarks of the respective owner. All rights reserved.
Package Contents
• Solar light (comprising solar module and light unit).
• Ground spike with holder for the solar module
• Operating Instructions
Safety Instructions
The warranty will be void in the event of damage caused by failure to observe these safety
instructions! We do not assume any liability for any consequential damage!
Nor do we assume any liability for material and personal damage caused by improper use
or non-compliance with the safety instructions! The warranty will be void in such cases!
• The unauthorised conversion and/or modifi cation of the unit is not permitted because of safety
and approval reasons (CE).
• The product must not be exposed to extreme temperatures, strong vibrations or heavy
mechanical stress.
• This product is not a toy, and should be kept out of the reach of children.
• The product is protected against precipitation (e.g. rain). However, do not spray the solar light
with a hosepipe, irrigation system or a high-pressure cleaner.
• Do not use this product in rooms or under adverse ambient conditions where combustible
gases, vapours or dust are or may be present! There is a risk of explosion!
• Attention, LED light: Do not look directly into the LED light! Do not look into the beam directly
or with optical instruments!
• Do not leave packaging material carelessly lying around since it could become a dangerous
plaything for children.
Notes on rechargeable batteries
There is an NiMH rechargeable battery (size AA/Mignon) in the solar module. Please pay note to the follow-
ing general safety instruction and information on handling rechargeable batteries:
• Keep batteries out of the reach of children. Do not leave batteries lying around in the open. There is a
danger that children or pets may swallow them, danger to life! If swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.
• Make sure that rechargeable batteries are not opened, short-circuited or thrown into a fi re, as there is a
risk of explosion.
• Please pay attention to the correct polarity (plus/+ and minus/-) when inserting the rechargeable battery in
the solar light.
• Old or fl at rechargeable batteries can leak liquid chemicals that may damage the device. Leaking or
damaged batteries may burn the skin if touched. Under these circumstances, protect your hands with
suitable gloves.
• Only use a rechargeable battery of the correct size and the recommended type.
• Only insert rechargeable batteries into the solar module. Never use batteries that cannot be recharged.
Otherwise, there is a risk of fi re and explosion!
Installation and Setup
Attach the holder to the ground spike. Then place the solar module onto the holder, so the two studs on the
back of the solar module are inserted into the corresponding holes in the holder. By moving the solar module,
snap the studs into place in the holes, so the solar module is fi rmly fi xed on to the holder.
Choose an suitable location, e.g. alongside a terrace, a garden path or fl ower bed. Using the ground spike,
position the solar module in the ground so the solar cell in the solar module is facing the sun.
Then, position the lighting unit in the desired place. The connection cable between the solar module and the
light unit allows you to choose the best position. When laying out the cable, make sure that it is not dam-
aged by sharp edges and that no one can trip over it. Do not step on the cable or drive over it with a vehicle.
Never use tools to assemble or push the ground spike into the ground (e.g. a hammer) as this
can damage the solar light, leading to loss of warranty!
For the battery to charge effectively, the solar module must be placed so that the solar cell is exposed for as
long as possible to direct sunlight. Position the solar module accordingly. Make sure that the solar cell is not
covered or shaded (e.g. under trees or shrubbery).
Do not place the solar light directly next to other lights, such as courtyard or street lights, as this will prevent
the solar light from switching on correctly at night. (The LEDs are activated automatically when the solar cell's
charging current falls below a certain level.)
Getting Started
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Open the rechargeable battery compartment on the back of the solar light, by unscrewing the two
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screws on the battery compartment cover. If there is a protective strip in the battery compartment, remove it.
Then replace the battery compartment cover again and screw it fi rmly in place.
When the solar light is used for the fi rst time, it needs approx. 24 hours of sunlight (in the summer months,
but longer at other times of year) to fully charge the battery.
The solar light can be switched on and off, using the appropriate ON and OFF switches on the back of the
solar module.
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How the solar light functions
When the switch on the back of the solar module is in the ON position, the LEDs automatically switch on as
it becomes increasingly dark (at dusk/night) and off again as it gets light (daylight).
The duration of the light depends on the rechargeable battery's condition and varies according to the dura-
tion and the strength of sunlight.
Long periods without suffi cient solar radiation (especially in winter) can lower the charge state of the
battery, thus not allowing long lit periods. The rechargeable battery stores less energy during the day than it
consumes at night. Thus, the lighting duration is inevitably reduced.
Low temperatures also have a negative impact on the rechargeable battery's operating time (reduced lit time
for the LEDs at night).
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For long, trouble-free operation or a long battery life, we recommend storing the solar light in a dry, frost-free
room during the winter (or when it is not to be used for a while).
Remove the rechargeable battery from the solar light and recharge it, e.g. with a suitable battery charger,
approximately every 3 months. For removing and changing the rechargeable battery, please see the follow-
ing chapter.
Removing/changing the battery
The rechargeable battery only needs replacing if the time it lights up at night is too short, despite suffi cient
charge during the day.
Proceed as follows:
• Open the battery compartment on the back of the solar light, by unscrewing the two screws on the battery
compartment cover and remove the battery.
• Remove the NiMH rechargeable battery from its holder.
• Insert a new rechargeable battery of the same type (NiMH, size AA/mignon) with the correct polarity. The
correct polarity is marked in the battery compartment.
• Replace the battery compartment cover again and screw it fi rmly in place.
Maintenance and Cleaning
The product does not require any maintenance apart from possible replacement of the rechargeable battery.
Any maintenance or repair work must only be carried out by authorised personnel/workshop.
The exterior of the product can be cleaned with a soft cloth dampened with water. Never use aggressive
cleaning agents or chemical solutions since these might damage the surface of the casing or impair the
operation.
Disposal
a) General instructions
b) Disposal of spent rechargeable batteries
As the end user, you are required by law (Battery Ordinance) to return all spent rechargeable batteries;
disposal of them in the household waste is prohibited!
You can return used rechargeable batteries free of charge to any collecting facility of your local authority, to
our stores or to any other store where rechargeable batteries are sold.
You thus fulfi l the legal requirements and make your contribution to protecting the environment!
Technical Data
Light source ........................10 LEDs (light colour: warm-white), not replaceable
Rechargeable battery .........AA/Mignon, NiMH, 1.2 V, 400 mAh
Branch lights - length ..........5x per 300 mm, 5x per 250 mm
Cable length .......................2 m
Weight ................................183 g (incl. Ground spike and rechargeable battery)
If there is a protection foil on the top of the solar light, remove this now.
The battery will charge when the solar light is both in the ON and the OFF position, provided
suffi cient sunlight reaches the solar cell in the solar module.
Keep the top of the solar module clean. Take particular care that the cover plate does not
become dirty and that it is kept free of snow and ice in winter. This reduces the solar cell's
effi ciency.
Please dispose of the product, when it is no longer of use, according to the current statutory
requirements.
Remove the rechargeable battery inserted and dispose of it separately from the product.
Contaminated rechargeable batteries are labelled with these symbols to indicate that disposal in
the domestic waste is forbidden.
The symbols for dangerous heavy metal constituents are: Cd = Cadmium, Hg = Mercury, Pb =
Lead.
These operating instructions are a publication by Conrad Electronic SE, Klaus-Conrad-Str. 1,
D-92240 Hirschau (www.conrad.com).
All rights including translation reserved. Reproduction by any method, e.g. photocopy, microfi lming,
or the capture in electronic data processing systems require the prior written approval by the editor.
Reprinting, also in part, is prohibited.
These operating instructions represent the technical status at the time of printing. Changes in
technology and equipment reserved.
© Copyright 2012 by Conrad Electronic SE.