ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Inspect contents of the Victorian Light Fixture 3-Piece Hanging Hook Ground Stake PARTS LIST: 1 2 3 1 2 3 Select a location with full, direct sunlight. Shady locations will not allow the battery to charge fully and will reduce the hours of nighttime light. NOTE: The rechargeable Ni-Cd battery must be allowed to fully charge to operate properly. Partially charging the battery on a consistent basis will drastically reduce the life of the battery. The selected location should not be near a nighttime light source such as a porch light or street light, as these might keep the solar lights from automatically turning on. The solar lights should not be placed closer than 5 feet from one another. This could cause the solar lights to flicker from the adjacent light source. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS READ AND FOLLOW BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SOLAR SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR Step 1 To form a hanger for the solar light, connect the hook section with one or two stand sections, depending on the height desired. Step 2 Locate an area of solid ground where you can place your solar lights and insert ground stake. Step or press down on ground stake to aid in driving stake into ground. Make sure ground stake is inserted all the way into ground. NOTE: Ground can be softened by soaking area with water first. Step 3 Once ground stake is firmly in place, insert hanging hook into center hole of ground stake. Step 4 Hang light fixture from hanging hook. The photocell light sensor should point away from other nighttime light sources. Step 5 Charge in direct sunlight for 10-12 FULL, SUNNY DAYS. The light will turn on automatically at night. Allow at least 10-12 cycles (i.e., 10-12 days and nights of charging and discharging) for the battery to charge to its full capacity. Ground Stake Hook Section Hanging Hook Ground Stake Stand Sections IMPORTANT: The EPA Certified RBRC ® Battery Recycling Seal on the nickel-contained in our product indicates voluntarily participating program to collect and recycle these batteries when taken out of service in the United States or Canada. The RBRC ® program provides a convenient placing used Ni-Cd batteries into the may be illegal in your area. Please call ™ for information on Ni-Cd battery recycling and disposal bans/restrictions Brinkmann Corporation’s involvement in this program is part of our to preserving our environment and conserving our natural resources. Top Housing Tabs Lens Battery Compartment Lid Battery Top Housing Changing Step 1 Remove lens from top housing by lens clockwise. Step 2 With top housing upside down (solar panel facing down), push tab on battery compartment lid and remove the lid. Step 3 Remove battery. Replace with new Ni-Cd rechargeable battery. Step 4 Replace battery compartment lid. Step 5 Attach the lens to top housing by aligning the tabs on lens with the slots in top housing. Turn counter-clockwise to lock in place. NOTE: These lights utilize L.E.D. (Light Emitting Diode) technology. There are no bulbs to replace. Cleaning It is important that the solar panel is kept free of dirt and debris. A dirty solar panel will not allow the battery to fully charge. This will shorten the life of the battery and cause the light to malfunction. Clean regularly with a dampened cloth or paper towel. Storage Tips TroubleshootingInformation Wintertime Tips Solar lights can However, if you wish to store your to prevent damage to • Store at room temperature location. • Store solar light where it can receive The battery needs light to maintain a charge • During prolonged storage, units must be every month or remove batteries and replace with batteries when ready for use. Check and replace throughout the year. • Do not store solar lights in a box, or a dark room without of light on the solar panel. This will damage the batteries and prevent a charge. • For best performance, do not store for prolonged periods. If your solar light does not turn on at night, it may be caused by one the following conditions: • Battery is not fully charged or needs replacement: a. Make sure your light is located in an area where the solar panel gets the maximum amount of full, direct sunlight every day. Allow sunlight to recharge the battery for 10-12 FULL, SUNNY DAYS. b. If the weather has been cloudy or overcast during the day, the battery will not be recharged for operation at night. The solar light must have direct sunlight every day to fully charge the battery. If the solar light does not receive enough sunlight one day, it will recharge the next sunny day and resume normal operation. c. Check and replace the battery periodically throughout the year, especially after winter months. Replacement batteries may be purchased from The Brinkmann Corporation Customer Service Department by calling 1-800-468-5252. • Other light sources: If your solar lights are located too close to a street light, porch light or another solar light, it may not turn on automatically at night. The built-in photocell light senso...