User Manual

5
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
Light will not
switch on.
• Ensure that the power button on the main body has
been turned to the ON position.
•
Ensure that the batteries have been fully charged in
direct sunlight for 3 sunny days (
refer to the “Before
First Time
Use of Your Solar Powered Flood Light”
section on page 4). Artificial light will not charge the
battery. It must charge in sunlight.
• Check to see that the solar panel is facing South
and that it receives 6-8 hours of sunlight per day,
enabling the batteries to fully charge.
•
Check to see that the flood light is not near
nighttime light sources such as street lights
Light quickly
ashes on and off.
•
Battery charge may be low. Turn the power switch to
the OFF position and charge the batteries for three
(3) sunny days, ensuring the solar panels have
been placed in direct sunlight, ideally facing the
Southern sky.
Light is not as
bright as normal
•
Battery charge may be low. Turn the power button to
the OFF position and charge the batteries for three
(3) sunny days, ensuring the solar panels have
been placed in direct sunlight, ideally facing the
Southern sky.
•
The brightness control switch might be set to HALF
mode, which is designed to use less power and
keep light illuminated for a longer time period.
• Check to make sure solar panel is facing South, and
that it receives 6-8 hours of sunlight per day.