Esotec 101822 Operating Manual

Operating Manual

GB

Battery Box Li-Fe 6,4 V / 1,5 Ah

These instructions relate ONLY to this product and contain important information for
using the product for the first time. Please keep these instructions for later reference
and should always accompany the product in the event of transference to a new user.

Customer support:

If you have problems or questions regarding this product, simply contact us!
Monday to Friday 9 am to 12 noon and 1 pm to 4 pm.
By phone: [phone]
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Product: Manufacturer Item No.: 101822

- LED Display

red = battery discharged and the pump is switched off

red/green ashing = charging phase (duration approx. 120 min)

green = battery ready for operation and the pump is running

Note: The output (OUTPUT) is switched off if the switch on the battery box is in

position „0“ but the battery is still charged.

Note: Force must not be used when inserting anything. The front side of the solar
modules is fragile.

5. Function and Charging of the Battery Box

The battery box is an integral element of the pump system. The following information
has to be taken into account:

1. Introduction

Dear Costumer,
Thank you for purchasing the solar light. With this solar light you purchased a product
manufactured according to the current state of technology.

To maintain this state and guarantee a safe operation, you as the user will have to
follow this operating manual!

This product fulfils all requirements of the valid European and nati­onal regulations. The conformity was proved. The relevant declara­tions and documentation are deposited with the manufacturer.

2. Safety Instructions

- In case of damages caused by not

following this operating manual, the

warranty rights will expire! We exclude

liability for any consequential damages!

- We exclude liability for property or

!

- In these cases any guarantee rights will expire.

Due to safety and admission reasons (CE) it is not allowed to arbitrarily reconstruct
and/or change the solar light.
Therefore, please keep to the operating manual.
The accident prevention rules of the association of the industrial trade cooperative
association for electric plants and working material are to be considered in industrial
environments.

personal damages caused by inappropriate
handling or not following the safety instructions.

3. Intended Use

- The battery box is designed in protection class IP 44 (splashproof) and may

therefore be used outdoors. However, it must be put into the water.

- A solar module with 16 cells and a max. capacity of 5 W may be used for the
charging.

- At the output, it is possible to connect devices with an operating voltage of 6 VDC
and a maximum power consumption of 330 mA (2 W).

- Direct insolation is required for the optimal function of the battery box.

- The integrated battery pack may be partially discharged when rst starting

the device. Please charge the batteries for one day when the sun is shining.
In doing so, please leave the output switched off.

- On average, the battery pack will have to be replaced by a new identical in
construction battery pack every two years.

4. Assembly and Start-up

1. Open the battery box by unscrewing the 4 screws and insert the battery pack

(see instruction leaet battery box).

2. Now connect the plug of the consumers

with the socket „OUTPUT“ on the

battery box and rmly screw on the

swivel nut.

3. Unroll the cable on the battery box

(INPUT) and insert the plug into the
socket of the solar module. Firmly
screw on the swivel nut.

4. Then put the switch into position „

consumers starts to work and LED lights green. When it
lights red please read point 5.

5. The battery box is now ready for operation.

“ (ON) and the

to solar panel

(OUTPUT)

LED Anzeige

switch

Charging:

The storage battery in the battery box is charged via the solar module. A Li-Fe
battery pack with 6,4 V/ 1,5 Ah is used as battery. In order to enable the longest
possible service life for the battery pack it is protected against deep discharge and
overcharging. The LED will shine red in order to indicate any deep discharge.
A timer is automatically started if the end-of-charging voltage is reached during the
next charging process. That means that the battery pack is charged for another 120
minutes and that the output is only activated after this period of time. The timer function
is indicated by the red/ green ashing LED. Thus, it is ensured that the battery pack
has an as long as possible lifetime and that an as long as possible runtime is achieved
in case of a cloudy sky or in the evening.

Lifetime:

Li-Fe batteries usually have a lifetime of 1000 cycles. That means an average lifetime
of approx. 2-3 years. In order to achieve or even exceed this time, please note that the
battery box including battery is stored inside during the winter and that the batteries
are fully charged and stored unplugged.

Function:

In the morning, the battery in the battery box is rst charged with the energy generated

by the solar module. Depending on the insolation, this may take up to several hours.
The LED on the battery box will continue to shine red. The output is switched off
during this process because the charging of the batteries has priority now.
The timer for the full charging will be activated as soon the end-of-charging voltage is
reached. That means that the battery is fully charged for another 120 minutes to the
highest possible state of charge.
The output is activated after those 120 minutes and the connected consumer is
switched on. The LED shines green. In case of shadow or in darkness, the connected
consumer is supplied with energy via the battery box. If the battery voltage should
drop to a critical value, then the output is switched off in order to protect the battery.
The LED shines red.

6. Exchange of the Battery Pack

The capacity of the battery pack will become weak after one to 2-3 years. The pack
has to be exchanged. The battery pack is available from your local dealer or the
manufacturer.

1. Switch off the battery box via the switch „ “ and
disconnect the box from the solar module and the
water pump.

2. Unscrew the 4 screws on the bottom side of the
battery box and remove the cover.

3. Unplug the battery pack and replace it by an identical
in construction pack. The battery pack is available
from your local dealer or the manufacturer (www.
esotec.de - Art.-No: 901019).

4. Re-insert the socket on the cable of the battery into
the plug in the battery box with correct polarity (see
illustrations).

5. Close the housing in reverse order.

6. Re-connect the battery box with the solar module and
the water pump.

7. Now put the switch on the battery box into position
„ “ (ON).

Note: Used batteries have to be disposed of in an environmentally sound way

and do not belong into the household waste. Your dealer is required by law to take
back old batteries.

7. Troubleshooting

Connected consumer does not work:

- LED display red? Wait for sunshine and charge! Solar module free from shadow. South

side!

- LED ashes red? Timer for the full charge phase active. The output is activated after 120

minutes.

- Connected consumer ok?

- Check plug connection at the cable!

- Battery pack older than 2-3 years? Exchange battery pack!

- Battery box switched off? Switch on battery box!

8. Technical Data

Battery box:

- Input: max. 5 Wp solar module with 16 cell
(nominal voltage approx. 8 VDC)

- Output: 6 VDC max. 330 mA (2W)

- Operating voltage: 6 V DC

- Protection type: IP 44

- Protection class: III

- Operating temperature range: -5 °C to +40°C

- Battery pack: Li-Fe 6,4 V/ 1,5 Ah

Spare parts:

- Battery pack: Li-Fe 6,4 V /1,5 Ah Art.-No: 901019

9. Safety Note:

DANGER for children! Keep your children away from the swallowable small parts

(standpipe and sprinklers) and the packaging material. Danger of suffocation!

WARNING: tripping hazard! Lay the connecting cable so that it won’t constitute any

tripping hazard!

CAUTION material damages! If you set up the solar module without module retainer,
please pay attention to adequate stability! The solar module may be damaged by
toppling over or impacts of foreign bodies.

Manufacturer / Importer

esotec GmbH - Gewerbegebiet Weberschlag 9 - D-92729 Weiherhammer

Tel.-Nr: [phone] - Fax.-Nr: [phone] - Internet: www.esotec.de

10. Rechargeable battery notes

- Rechargeable batteries should not be played with by children. Never leave rechar­geable batteries lying around; they could be swallowed by children or pets.

- Rechargeable batteries must never be short-circuited, disassembled or thrown
into fire. This leads to a danger of explosion!

- Leaking or damaged rechargeable batteries can cause chemical burns when they
come into contact with skin. For this reason, please make use of suitable protec­tive gloves.

- Rechargeable batteries should only be replaced by structurally identical rechar­geable batteries from the same manufacturer. Normal batteries must not be used
since these are not rechargeable.

- Make sure the rechargeable batteries are inserted with the correct polarity.

- For long periods of time of non-use (for example, storage), remove the inserted
rechargeable batteries to avoid damages via the leaking rechargeable batteries.

11. Disposal

a) Product

b) Rechargeable batteries

Used rechargeable batteries can be returned to collection points in your municipality,
our stores or wherever rechargeable batteries are sold.
You thus fulfil your statutory obligations and contribute to the protection of the
environment.

Electronic devices are recyclable waste and must not be disposed of in
the household waste.
At the end of its service life, dispose of the product according to the
relevant statutory regulations.
Remove any inserted rechargeable batteries and dispose of them sepa­rately from the product.

You as the end user are required by law (Battery Ordinance) to return all
used rechargeable batteries. Disposing of them in the household waste
is prohibited.Contaminated rechargeable batteries are labelled with this
symbol to indicate that disposal in the domestic waste is forbidden. The
designations for the heavy metals involved are: Cd = Cadmium, Hg =

Li-Fe

Mercury, Pb = Lead, Li-Fe=Lithium iron phosphate (name on rechargeable
batteries, e.g. below the trash icon on the left).

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