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SOLAR BULKHEAD LIGHT
User Guide
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Ensure your solar
panel is South facing
or as near as possible
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Clean your solar
panel from time
to time
Do NOT place your
solar panel in shaded
areas.
Do NOT charge
behind glass
Please read these instructions carefully before installing your light.
Before you begin installation please take great care to ensure the surfaces you intend to mount the light fitting and solar panel
on are sturdy enough to take their weight. Failure to install your Astron Solar Bulkhead Light correctly could result in human or
animal injury, damage to your property and damage to your light. If you are at all unsure please contact your retailer or a
professional tradesman for advice. Always take great care when installing your Astron Solar Bulkhead Light, particularly in high
places.
Before installing your Astron Solar Bulkhead Light please consider the location of your light and solar panel before you start
making alterations to your property.
How it works
The Astron Solar Bulkhead Light has a powerful solar panel that charges a rechargeable 18650 lithium battery which is located
in the light unit. At night the charge stored in the battery powers the Astron Solar Bulkhead Light. The light is fully automatic so
once you have turned it on at the switch it will come on automatically each night and turn off automatically each morning.
Please note that the Astron Solar Bulkhead Light is designed to charge by day and light by night, so the light will not come on
while the solar panel is in lit conditions even if the light fitting is in a dark area.
Installing the Astron Solar Bulkhead Light Solar Panel
Before installing your solar panel you'll need to consider the best place for it to receive the most
amount of sunlight. There is 5m of cable attached to the solar panel so this location needs to be
within 5m of where you intend to instal the light. Position the solar panel in a South facing location
that is not obstructed by buildings, fences, trees, sheds, bushes or the shadows that these create.
Please note that a poor solar panel location will drastically reduce the performance of your
Astron Solar Bulkhead Light. Please remember that the solar panel will not charge inside behind
glass or under artificial light.
Your solar panel can be mounted on either a horizontal surface, such as a shed or garage roof,
or a vertical surface such as a wall or fence. Once you have decided on your solar panel
location, connect the two mounts to the solar panel by screwing them into the pre-drilled holes on the underside of the solar
panel frame.
Please ensure that the screw holes on the bottom of the mounts are facing outwards so that they are easily accessible when
it is time to fix your solar panel to your chosen surface. Once the mounts are attached offer up your solar panel and mark the
four holes. Prepare the holes and screw your solar panel into place using the supplied screws and screw plugs.
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Mounting
screw hole
P OFF S
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Roof Mounting Wall Mounting
SO LAR FLOODLIGH T
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Remove these 4 screws to access internal area
SMD Bulb
Power
Switch
Mounting
screw hole
Battery
Compartment
Installing the Astron Solar Bulkhead Light Light
Please see image on previous page. Access the internal area by unscrewing the four screws that surround the glass shade.
Once these screws are removed, gently lift off the metal cage followed by the glass shade. Offer the fitting up and mark the
two mounting screw holes. Prepare the holes and screw the light fitting into place using the supplied screws and screw plugs.
Before you replace the glass shade and metal cage you will need to switch the light on in either ‘P’ (Powersaving) or ‘S’
(Standard) mode. Powersaving mode is roughly 30% dimmer to the eye than Standard mode, but the current is halved so the
runtime is doubled each night. Powersaving mode is perfect for winter use (November to February) or for year round use if your
solar panel location is less than ideal.
Once you have chosen your preferred mode replace the glass shade, metal cage and secure the four screws tightly. Now
connect the solar panel cable to the light fitting. The Astron Solar Bulkhead is fully automatic so it will come on automatically
at dusk and turn off automatically at dawn so there is no further need to tend to the light.
Troubleshooting
If you are encountering problems with your Astron Solar Bulkhead Light it is more than likely something you can resolve yourself. An
Astron Solar Bulkhead Light that has its solar panel in a poor location will struggle to work for long after dark, but that doesn’t mean
there is a fault with the unit. Please remember that your Astron Solar Bulkhead Light will come with some charge and will likely work
for a few nights even if the solar panel is poorly located. Please try the troubleshooting tips below before contacting your retailer.
Recharge Procedure
1. Double check the location of your solar panel to ensure it is as South facing as possible and in a clear location.
2. Turn the Astron Solar Bulkhead Light off at the switch leave it to recharge for 3-5 days.
3. After 3-5 days return to the Astron Solar Bulkhead Light and turn it back on at the switch.
4. If your light still does not illuminate after dark please contact your retailer.
Please remember that the Astron Solar Bulkhead light will not operate when the solar panel is in daylight or if there is a nearby
artificial light source intefereing with the panel after dark.
If your light is not working after dark, please ensure that there are no nearby light sources reaching the solar panel as these will
cause the unit to assume it is still light daylight which will prevent it from illuminating. These could be bright indoor or outdoor lights
in your property or your neighbors property, or nearby streetlights. If you are unsure disconnect the solar panel from the light to see
if it comes on. If it does come on then you will need to reposition your solar panel to avoid the light source that is causing the issue.
Water Ingress
The Astron Solar Bulkhead Light offers a high level of protection against water ingress, but this protection is not unlimited. The Astron
Solar Bulkhead Light must be mounted above ground level so that it is not resting on anything. If your light is resting on the ground
or on a surface where water can accumulate it is likely that water will get into the light over time which will result in malfunction
and will invalidate your warranty. Please ensure that the glass shade with its rubber gasket is correctly seated and that the metal
cage is screwed on tightly to ensure the unit is fully sealed.
Replacing the battery
The supplied 18650 3.7V rechargeable Lithium Ion battery is designed to work for several years before it needs replacing. If you are
experiencing issues within the first year of owning your lights it is unlikely that replacing the battery will resolve the problem (please
see troubleshooting). When it is time to replace your battery unscrew the four screws (see image on previous page) to access the
internal area. Gently wiggle the battery compartment lid off to access the battery which can then be removed and replaced.
Please dispose of the dead battery responsibly and in accordance with your local waste disposal guidelines.
Maintenance
Clean the surface of the solar panel and light lens with a soft, slightly moistened cloth. Do not use corrosive cleansing agents or
chemical solutions as these may damage surfaces and impair operation. Keep the solar panel free of dirt, debris and snow.
Safety Instructions
The Solar Centre assumes no liability for any damage resulting from the use of this product, nor do we assume liability for any
damage to property or personal injury caused by improper use or failure to observe these instructions.
The Astron Solar Bulkhead Light is designed to charge from the sun using the supplied solar panel only! Never attempt to use any
other type of solar panel or a mains charger to charge this device! Doing so could be extremely hazardous and may result in a
battery explosion or fire.
For customer support please contact:
The Solar Centre Ltd
Unit 5, Dencora Centre
Campfield Road
St Albans W: solarcentre.co.uk
AL1 5HN E: info@solarcentre.co.uk
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SOLAR BULKHEAD LIGHT
Guide de l'utilisateur
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Assurez-vous que l'énergie
solaire panneau est
orientée plein sud
S'il vous plaît lire attentivement les instructions avant d'installer votre thèse lumière.
Avant de commencer l'installation s'il vous plaît prendre soin d'assurer la surfaces de grandes
vous avez l'intention de monter le panneau de montage et la lumière solaire sur sont
suffisamment solide pour prendre leur poids. Ne pas installer votre Astron solaire hublot
correctement, pourrait entraîner des blessures humaine ou animale, des dommages à votre
propriété et dommages à votre lumière. Si vous n'êtes pas certain s'il vous plaît contactez votre
détaillant ou un commerçant professionnel pour des conseils. Toujours prendre Greatcare
Lorsque vous installez votre Astron solaire hublot, en particulier dans les endroits élevés.
Avant d'installer votre Astron solaire hublot s'il vous plaît considérer l'emplacement de votre
éclairage et panneau solaire avant vous commencez à faire des modifications à votre
propriété.
Comment ça marche?
Le Astron solaire Hublot a un puissant charges de panneaux solaires ont une batterie
rechargeable au lithium 18650 qui se trouve dans l'unité de lumière. La nuit, la charge stockée
dans la batterie alimente l'Astron solaire hublot. La lumière est
entièrement automatique une fois que vous avez mis sur l'interrupteur il
viendra automatiquement à chaque nuit et éteint automatiquement
chaque matin. S'il vous plaît noter que le Astron solaire hublot est conçu
pour charger par jour et la lumière la nuit, afin que la lumière ne viendra
pas sur tout le panneau solaire est dans des conditions lumineuses,
même si le luminaire est dans une zone sombre.
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Nettoyez votre solaire
panneaux
Ne placez pas votre
panneau solaire dans ombragée
domaines.
Ne pas charger
derrière une vitre
Installation du panneau solaire Astron cloison Lumière solaire
Avant d'installer votre panneau solaire, vous aurez besoin de considérer
le meilleur endroit pour qu'il reçoive la plus grande quantité de lumière du
soleil. Il est de 5 m de câble attaché au panneau solaire de sorte cet
emplacement doit être à moins de 5m de l'endroit où vous avez l'intention d'installer la lumière.
Placez le panneau solaire dans un endroit exposé Sud ne soit pas obstrué par des bâtiments
ont fait, des clôtures, des arbres, des hangars, des buissons ou les ombres Cette thèse Créer.
S'il vous plaît noter que d'un emplacement de panneau solaire pauvres réduira
considérablement les performances de votre Astron solaire hublot. S'il vous plaît
rappelez-vous que le panneau solaire ne se charge pas à l'intérieur derrière une vitre ou sous
lumière artificielle.
Votre panneau solaire peut être monté sur une surface horizontale Soit, examiné comme un
toit de hangar ou un garage, ou une surface verticale: comme un mur ou une clôture. Une fois
que vous avez décidé de votre emplacement du panneau solaire, relier les deux supports au
panneau solaire en les vissant dans les trous pré-percés sur la face inférieure du cadre du
panneau solaire.
S'il vous plaît assurer que les trous de vis sur le fond des monts sont tournées vers l'extérieur
afin thatthey sont facilement accessibles Quand il est temps de fixer votre panneau solaire à
votre surface choisie. Une fois que les supports sont attachés offrent jusqu'à votre panneau
solaire et de marquer les quatre trous. Préparer les trous et vissez votre panneau solaire en
place en utilisant les vis et chevilles fournies.
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