LIVARNO home Decorative Solar Light
Assembly, Operating and Safety Instructions
Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new product. You have chosen a high-quality product. The instructions for use are part of the product and contain important information concerning safety, use, and disposal. Please familiarize yourself with all safety information and instructions before using the product. Use the product only as described and for the specified applications. If you pass the product on to anyone else, please ensure that you also pass on all the documentation with it.
Proper Use
The product is intended for outdoor use. It is intended for private use only and not for commercial or other applications. It is not suitable for ordinary lighting in household rooms.
Description of Parts and Features
- 1 Decorative solar light
- 2 LED
- 3 Solar cell
- 4 Housing
- 5 Pole
- 6 Ground stake
- 7 Screw
- 8 ON/OFF switch
- 9 Battery compartment cover
- 10 Rechargeable battery
- 11 Battery compartment
Scope of Delivery
- 1 Solar light and rechargeable battery
- 1 Pole
- 1 Ground stake
- 1 Set of assembly instructions and instructions for use
Technical Data
- Operating voltage: 1.2V===
- Rechargeable battery: 1 x Ni-MH rechargeable battery/AAA/1.2V===/150 mAh
- Bulb: 1 x LED (not replaceable)
- Power: max. 0.011W
- Degree of protection: IP44 (splash proof)
- Solar cell: approx. 40 x 40mm (L x W)
- Lighting Duration (with full charge): approx. 8 hours
Safety Instructions
SAVE ALL SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!
This product can be used by children aged 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the product in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the product. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
Do not use the product if you detect any kind of damage. The illuminant is not replaceable. If the illuminant fails at the end of its life, the entire product must be replaced.
Product-specific safety instructions
Make sure that the solar cell 3 is free of dirt and free of snow and ice in winter. Otherwise, the performance of the solar cell will diminish.
Safety instructions for batteries/rechargeable batteries
DANGER TO LIFE! Keep batteries/rechargeable batteries out of reach of children. If accidentally swallowed, seek immediate medical attention. Swallowing may lead to burns, perforation of soft tissue, and death. Severe burns can occur within 2 hours of ingestion.
DANGER OF EXPLOSION! Never recharge non-rechargeable batteries. Do not short-circuit batteries/rechargeable batteries and/or open them. Overheating, fire, or bursting can be the result. Never throw batteries/rechargeable batteries into fire or water. Do not exert mechanical loads to batteries/rechargeable batteries.
Risk of leakage of batteries/rechargeable batteries
Avoid extreme environmental conditions and temperatures, which could affect batteries/rechargeable batteries, e.g., radiators/direct sunlight.
If batteries/rechargeable batteries have leaked, avoid contact with skin, eyes, and mucous membranes with the chemicals! Flush immediately the affected areas with fresh water and seek medical attention!
WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES! Leaked or damaged batteries/rechargeable batteries can cause burns on contact with the skin. Wear suitable protective gloves at all times if such an event occurs. In the event of a leakage of batteries/rechargeable batteries, immediately remove them from the product to prevent damage. Remove batteries/rechargeable batteries if the product will not be used for a longer period.
Risk of damage of the product
Only use the specified type of battery/rechargeable battery!
Insert batteries/rechargeable batteries according to polarity marks (+) and (-) on the battery/rechargeable battery and the product.
Use a dry lint-free cloth or cotton swab to clean the contacts on the battery/rechargeable battery and in the battery compartment before inserting!
Remove exhausted batteries/rechargeable batteries from the product immediately.
Functioning
The solar cell installed in the product converts sunlight into electrical energy and stores it in 1 Ni-MH rechargeable battery. Switch on the product with the ON/OFF switch 8. The product will automatically light on as it begins to get dark. The in-built LED is a very long-life and energy-saving light source. The light duration depends on the amount of sunlight, the angle of light on the solar cell, and the temperature (the rechargeable battery capacity is temperature-dependent). A vertical angle of light at temperatures above the freezing point is ideal. The rechargeable battery 10 does not achieve maximum capacity until after several charge and discharge cycles.
Preparing for Use
Note: Remove all packaging materials from the product.
Installing the Product
Install the product in accordance with Figures A, C:
- Move the ON/OFF switch 8 into the “ON” position to switch the light on.
- Insert the decorative solar light 1 into the housing 4.
- Place the housing 4 on to the pole 5.
- Take out the ground stake 6 and insert it into the pole 5 with the tip facing downwards.
- Your product is ready for use.
Setting up the Product
- Insert the assembled product far enough into the ground (lawn, flower bed) for it to be stable. Make sure you keep proper footing and balance at all times. Do not use any force when assembling or setting-up the product, e.g., hammer blows. This will damage the product. In order to achieve the best result, set the product up in a place where the solar cell will get direct sunlight for as long as possible.
- Make sure that the solar cell is not influenced by any other source of light such as yard or street lighting, as otherwise the light will not come on in twilight.
- The light automatically switches on in twilight conditions and off again when normal outdoor lighting conditions return.
Replacing the Rechargeable Battery
The rechargeable battery should be replaced every 12 months to ensure optimum performance.
- Switch off the light by moving the ON/OFF switch 8 to the “OFF” position.
- Loosen the fastening screws 7 by using a small cross head screwdriver and then lever open the battery compartment cover 9 with the help of a slot screwdriver (see Fig. B).
- Take care not to damage the cables and cable connections (see Fig. B).
- Exchange the old rechargeable battery 10 with a new one. Take care about the correct polarity, when inserting the new rechargeable battery. The polarity is indicated in the battery compartment. The new rechargeable battery has to have the same technical data like the old one (see "technical data").
- Now again fasten the battery compartment cover 9, fasten the fastening screws 7 by using a small cross head screwdriver. Slide the ON/OFF switch 8 to the position “ON”.
Charging the Rechargeable Battery
Note that the product must be switched on when the rechargeable battery is charging. The charging time of the rechargeable battery when the solar cell is used depends on the intensity of the sunlight and the angle of incidence of the light on the solar cell 3. Place the solar cell as perpendicular as possible to the angle of incidence of the light. In this way you will receive the highest light levels.
Maintenance and Care
The LED cannot be replaced. The product is maintenance-free, except for any necessary change of rechargeable battery.
Clean the product regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth. Use a slightly dampened cloth to remove more stubborn dirt.
Troubleshooting
Note: This product has delicate electronic components. This means that if it is placed near an object that transmits radio signals, it could cause interference. If you notice that the product is malfunctioning, remove any sources of interference from the area of the product.
Note: Electrostatic discharges may cause the product to malfunction. In the event of such malfunctions, remove the rechargeable battery briefly and reinsert it.
| Error | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| The light will not switch on even though the product was exposed to the sun all day. | Artificial sources of light, e.g. street lighting, are interfering with the product. | Mount the product in a place where it cannot be disturbed by other sources of light. |
| The light does not switch on or only switches on briefly. | The rechargeable battery is broken or there was not enough daylight. | Replace the rechargeable battery or mount the product in a place where it is exposed more to sunlight. |
Disposal
The packaging is made entirely of recyclable materials, which you may dispose of at local recycling facilities.
Observe the marking of the packaging materials for waste separation, which are marked with abbreviations (a) and numbers (b) with following meaning: 1-7: plastics/20-22: paper and fibre-board/80-98: composite materials.
Contact your local refuse disposal authority for more details of how to dispose of your worn-out product.
To help protect the environment, please dispose of the product properly when it has reached the end of its useful life and not in the household waste. Information on collection points and their opening hours can be obtained from your local authority.
Faulty or used batteries/rechargeable batteries must be recycled in accordance with Directive 2006/66/EC and its amendments. Please return the batteries/rechargeable batteries and/or the product to the available collection points.
Environmental damage through incorrect disposal of the batteries/rechargeable batteries! Batteries/rechargeable batteries may not be disposed of with the usual domestic waste. They may contain toxic heavy metals and are subject to hazardous waste treatment rules and regulations. The chemical symbols for heavy metals are as follows: Cd = cadmium, Hg = mercury, Pb = lead. That is why you should dispose of used batteries/rechargeable batteries at a local collection point.
Warranty
The product has been manufactured to strict quality guidelines and meticulously examined before delivery. In the event of material or manufacturing defects, you have legal rights against the retailer of this product. Your legal rights are not limited in any way by our warranty detailed below.
The warranty for this product is 3 years from the date of purchase. The warranty period begins on the date of purchase. Keep the original sales receipt in a safe location as this document is required as proof of purchase.
Any damage or defects already present at the time of purchase must be reported without delay after unpacking the product.
Should the product show any fault in materials or manufacture within 3 years from the date of purchase, we will repair or replace it – at our choice - free of charge to you. The warranty period is not extended as a result of a claim being granted. This also applies to replaced and repaired parts.
This warranty becomes void if the product has been damaged, or used or maintained improperly.
The warranty covers material or manufacturing defects. This warranty does not cover product parts subject to normal wear and tear, thus considered consumables (e.g. batteries, tubes, cartridges), nor damage to fragile parts, e.g. switches or glass parts.
For this product, the rechargeable battery is also covered by its warranty period.
Warranty Claim Procedure
To ensure quick processing of your case, please observe the following instructions:
Please have the till receipt and the item number (IAN 446272_2307) available as proof of purchase. You will find the item number on the rating plate, an engraving on the front page of the instructions for use (bottom left), or as a sticker on the rear or bottom of the product.
If functional or other defects occur, please contact the service department listed either by telephone or by e-mail. You can return a defective product to us free of charge to the service address that will be provided to you. Ensure that you enclose the proof of purchase (till receipt) and information about what the defect is and when it occurred.
Service
Service Great Britain
Tel.: 08000569216
E-Mail: owim@lidl.co.uk
CE IP44
