Troubleshooting; Cleaning And Care - Melinera HG00308A Bedienungs- Und Sicherheitshinweise

to poor sunlight, the product should be stored
away during this time. When doing so, remove the
battery for safety purposes.
Note: For this step you will need a cross-tip screw-
driver.
Switch the product off using the ON/ OFF
switch before removing or inserting the
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rechargeable battery.
Disconnect the lower stake
stake .
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Open the battery compartment
underside of the solar housing

Troubleshooting

Problem
The light does not come on in the
dark, even after being exposed to
sunlight all day.
The light only comes on for a short
time or not at all.
This product has some very sensitive electrical
parts. That is why interference may occur if the
product is set up near devices that transmit radio
signals. Remove these devices if interference occurs.
Electrostatic discharge may possibly cause distur-
bances to the product. If such disturbances occur,
remove the rechargeable battery for a few sec-
onds, then reinsert it (see "Replacing the battery").

Cleaning and Care

Clean the solar cell
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can significantly reduce the product's performance.
Only use a dry, lint-free cloth for cleaning.
from the upper
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on the
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. To do so,
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Cause
Artificial sources of light such as
street lights, etc. are simulating
daylight to the photosensor.
The battery is drained.
There is not enough daylight to
recharge the battery.
The solar cell is dirty.
regularly. A dirty solar cell
unscrew all screws with a cross-tip screwdriver,
turning counter-clockwise (Fig. B).
Carefully remove the housing cover. Ensure that
you do not damage the wiring.
Then remove the used battery.
Insert a rechargeable battery type Ni-MH,
AAA, 1.2 V / 300 mAh into the battery com-
partment . When doing so, note the polarity
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indicated in the battery compartment.
Close the battery compartment as described
above.
Solution
Place the light in a location
where it is shielded from
artificial sources of light.
Replace the rechargeable
battery!
Place the light in a sunnier
location!
Clean the solar cell!
If the product is more severely soiled, you may
have to use a slightly damp cloth and a mild
detergent.
Disposal
The packaging is made of environmen-
tally friendly materials, which may be
disposed of through your local recycling
facilities.
Contact your local authorities for information on
how to dispose of the product at the end of the
product's life.
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