AquaLantern Manual.indd
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1. Instruction Manual Connecticut Electric 100 West 11th Street Suite 100 x Anderson IN 46016 x 866 822 0453 www aqualantern com Aqua L anter n S olar B uoy Light Up The Lake Connecticut Aectric Quality Electrical Products Since 190 100 West 11th Street Suite 100 Anderson Indiana 46016 www aqualantern com Comecticn gt oci h oN Aqua Lanter Solar Bouy Aqua Lantern Solar Lighted Buoy Light Up The Lake Your Aqua Lantern Buoy is fully assembled The pre installed battery pack needs charg ing so place the buoy outside in the sun This plea a one day charge assuming the buoy receives intense direct sunlight such as in the summertime In the spring or fal this could require a second day s exposure Other modes your buoy may be set to are a Constant light no pulse and b Off Constant light draws more battery energy and will give up to 16 hours of light from a new fully charged battery If the buoy begins to blink in this mode it is conserving power due to a low battery When charged again it will return to constant light Off mode can be used for storage See Storing the Solar Lighted Buoy To set your buoy to another light setting go to the section Changing the Light Setting Use proper hardware and tethering equipment for safe anchoring of your Aqua Lantern Always follow your local rules and regulations for placement guidelines Do not use the Aqua Lantern in an unlawful m2. anner Most bodies of water have a governing entity and the rules and regulations should be consulted prior to placement of the Aqua Lantern ATTENTION Anchoring hardware and equipment are not included CONGRATULATIONS NOW YOU CAN LIGHT UP THE LAKE YOUR AQUA LANTERN IS READY FOR USE 1 Aqua Lanter Solar Bouy Spanner wrench Changing The Light Setting To change your Aqua Lantern s light setting Step 1 Remove the solar fixture from the nod of the buoy by unscrewing it from the body of the buoy using the spanner wrench Place the spanner wrench s teeth in the notches across the solar panel fixture and rotate counter clockwise to unscrew it Step 2 Using a Phillips head screwdriver remove the solar fixture by unscrewing the five screws that hold the lens cover in place and pull off the lens cover DO NOT USE AN ELECTRIC SCREW DRIVER Step 3 Find the switches on the green circuit board with the settings OFF ON CONT and PULSE Changing the settings of the tiny switches may be accomplished by use of a fingernail Otherwise use a tiny screwdriver or a ballpoint pen SEE FIGURE 1 e Set the switches to Cont and On to select Continual night light Select Pulse and On for Pulsing night light or Select Off to turn the buoy off Step 4 Replace the lens on the housing aligning the key with the notch See Figure 1 Step 5 Hand tighten the screws using your s
3. crew driver until snug CAUTION Do not over tighten The o ring must be seated in its groove Do not use an electric screw gun to tighten screws Over tightening may breach the housing and cause water leakage shortening the life of your solar lighted buoy Hand tighten the screws until snug Step 6 Screw the solar fixture on the buoy using the spanner wrench 3 T Five Lens Assembly Screws Lens Alignment Notches ojaa aa CONT ma PULSE Figure 1 Aqua Lanter Solar Bouy Storing the Solar Lighted Buoy The batteries in your solar buoy store best when fully charged When storing your buoy such as for the winter the following procedure achieves the best result for battery life Step 1 Charge the battery with sunlight If the battery is low this may take a full day Step 2 Remove the solar fixture from the body of the buoy using the spanner wrench Step 3 Remove any water that may have gotten into the buoy throughout its use Step 4 Follow the instructions for turning the solar fixture off from the section Changing the Light Setting Upon completion your Aqua Lantern will be ready for storage Changing the Battery Pack Step 1 Order a new battery pack For the current battery pack rate contact Connecticut Electric aqualantern com 100 W 11th St Ste 100 866 822 0453 Anderson IN 46016 Step 2 Once you have a new battery pack remove the solar fixture from the body of the buoy using the
4. spanner wrench Step 3 Using a Phillips head screwdriver unscrew the lens cover from the assembly of the solar light fixture NOTE DO NOT USE AN ELECTRIC SCREW DRIVER Step 4 Inside the lens cover locate the green circuit board On the circuit board you will find a battery plug connected to a socket The tab on the battery plug holds it in place in the socket Remove the battery plug from the socket by pressing in the tab with a small screwdriver or ballpoint pen and pulling the plug out Step 5 Once the battery pack is disconnected connect the new one to the circuit board Recycle the old battery pack or dispose of it properly Do not dispose of the battery pack by putting it in fire Step 6 Re assemble the unit by hand tightening the screws into the housing without over tightening Do not use an electric screw driver to tighten screws because this may damage the unit The o ring must be seated in its groove and enough pressure must be exerted on it by the lens cover to prevent water from getting into the fixture Step 7 Screw the solar fixture on the buoy using the spanner wrench
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