Heritage Solar Lamp Post

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1 Heritage Solar Lamp Post Instruction Manual Thank you very much for choosing a Nature Power product! For future reference, please complete the owner s record below: Model: Purchase Date:

2 Save the receipt and these instructions. It is important that you read the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin using it. This product is designed for certain applications only. The distributor cannot be responsible for issues arising from modification. We strongly recommend this product not be modified and/or used for any application other than that for which it was designed. If you have any questions relative to a particular application, DO NOT use the product until you have first contacted the distributor to determine if it can or should be performed on the product. For technical questions please call GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury. CAUTION: Do not allow persons to operate or assemble this solar lamp until they have read this manual and have developed a thorough understanding of how the solar post lamp works. WARNING: The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions or situations that could occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator. PLEASE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CARE AND PRECAUTIONS Do not modify the solar lamp in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or safety and could affect the life of the equipment. There are specific applications for which the solar lamp was designed. Always check for damaged or worn out parts before using the solar lamp. Broken parts will affect the solar lamp operation. Replace or repair damaged or worn parts immediately. Maintain your solar lamp. It is recommended that the general condition of any solar lamp post be examined before it is used. Clean the solar module with a damp towel to insure optimum performance of the solar lamp. Do not use any type of solvent for cleaning and be careful not to put too much pressure on the module while cleaning. FEATURES! Rechargeable battery included! Powered by high quality crystalline solar cells! Rust free! Flame effect LED s! Weatherproof design provides longer life in all weather conditions! Light automatically turns on at dusk

3 PARTS & HARDWARE LIST PART# DESCRIPTION QUANTITY A Lantern Assembly 1 B Lantern Top 3 C Lantern Body 3 D Lamp Post Base 1 E Upper Post 1 F Middle Post 1 G Lower Post 1 H Top Planter Base 1 I Bottom Planter Base 1 J Support Ring 1 K Lock Spring 3 L-Q Screw Assembly 24 R J-Bolts 3 S Mounting Plate 1

4 ASSEMBLY Lamp Assembly 1. (SEE FIGURE 1) Insert the LED circuit wires of the lantern assembly (A) though the center of the lock spring (K) and lantern top (B). Thread the lantern top (B) to the assembly (A) and secure the top by turning clockwise to tighten. 2. Connect the LED circuit wires (input wires) found on the top of the lantern body (C) to the LED circuit wires (output wires) found on the bottom of the lantern top covers of the lantern assembly (A). 3. Attach the lantern body (C) to the lantern top cover on the lantern assembly (A) and using small screws (L) two places. Repeat with the other 2 lantern bodies (C). Figure 1 Planter Base Assembly Note: If using ground mounting instead of planter base mounting refer to Ground Mounting 1. (SEE FIGURE 2) Attach lamp post base (D) to bottom planter base (I) using hex bolts (N), mounting plate (S),flat washer (Q), and hex nut(o).make sure the mounting plate, flat washer and hex nut are secured to the hex bolt on the underside of the bottom of planter base (I). 2. (SEE FIGURE 3) Attach the top planter base (H) to the bottom planter base (I) by lining up the 4 tabs and pulling the top planter base up until tabs snap into place. Turn clockwise to lock the tabs into place. Note: If may be necessary to put pressure on the bottom planter base when pulling the top planter base up. Figure 2 Figure 3

5 Support Ring Assembly (SEE FIGURE 4) Attach the lower lamp post (G) to lamp post Base (D) using 1 in.screw (M) in 3 places. Insert the support ring over the lower lamp post and slide into place until it rests inside the planter base (H). Figure 4 LAMP POST ASSEMBLY 1. (SEE FIGURE 5) Attach lower lamp post (G) to lamp post base (D) using 1 in. Screw (M) in 3 places. 2. Place the completed lantern assembly (A) on the upper lamp post (E) and twist clockwise to secure. Note: if using the planter base to mount the lamp-post refer Figure 4 before proceeding to the next step. 3. Place the middle lamp-post (F) onto the lower lamp post (G) and twist clockwise until completely tightened. 4. Place the upper lamp-post (E) onto the middle lamp post (F) and twist clockwise until completely tightened. Figure 5

6 CAUTION: To prevent product damage, and to prevent the product from tip-over, the planter base must be placed on a flat level surface. Fill with a minimum of 40 lbs of gravel or stone. INSTALLATION ALTERNATE GROUND MOUNTING Thread hex nut (O) onto the J-bolt (R). Make sure the Hex nut is threaded down the j-bolt far enough for the top the j-bolt to fit through the mounting plate (S) and the lamp post base (D) with enough threads to secure the base to the j-bolts with acorn nuts (P). Repeat the step for other j- bolts. Using the mounting plate (S) as a guide, insert the J-bolts with hex nuts into a wet concrete pad until the hex nuts are below pad level. Place the mounting plate (S) onto the j-bolts forming a mounting bracket. Align the lamp post base (D) holes with the j-bolts and secure with the acorn nuts (P). Allow the concrete to dry and set prior to installing the lamp post. (Figure 6) Figure 6 REPLACING THE BATTERIES NOTE: The battery in your solar lamp post come preinstalled form the factory. 1. Remove screws from the underside of the solar housing. Solar panel housing is located on the top of the lantern assembly. (SEE FIGURE 7) secure with screws retained from step The rechargeable battery needs to be fully charged before operating light assembly. See Operating Solar Light to restore solar light assembly to full operation. 2. Carefully lift the solar panel off the housing. Circuit wires are attached to the solar panel, be careful not to disconnect the wires. Battery compartment is located under the solar panel. 3. Remove the old battery. 4. Replace the old battery with one similar rechargeable type 3.7V Li-Ion battery. Reference polarity direction inside battery compartment. Figure 7 5. Replace the solar panel on the housing and

7 TROUBLESHOOTING If your solar light does not turn ON at dusk despite observance of all the instructions, please try the following steps: 1) Make sure the solar light is not being affected by any other light source; if this is the case move your solar light to a location where there is less light interference. 2) Make sure the solar light is not located in any shade during the day. 3) Make sure the switch is either in the HIGH or LOW position. 4) If your solar light turns on during the day, usually the sensor needs to be reset. To do this, turn the light into the OFF position and take it into a dark room. Switch to the ON position and once the light comes on, the sensor has been reset. LIMITED WARRANTY Nature Power warrants our products to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of one year from date of purchase. In the case of product defect, contact Nature Power customer service to receive troubleshooting. If defective part or unit should be returned, a Return Authorization Number must be issued by Nature Power and the defective part or unit should be returned to the authorized location at the purchasers expense. A dated proof of purchase is required to receive warranty service. Once received at authorized location and defect proves to be the result of defective material and workmanship, the defective part or unit will be replaced at warrantors option and returned to the original purchaser at warrantors expense. No refunds will be granted by the warrantor, in the event of buyer s remorse please contact your point of purchase within and in adherence to their return policy. Refunds are granted at the retailers discretions. Dated Proof of Purchase is required. Please contact Nature Power Products to acquire more information or technical support: info@naturepowerproducts.com