Better homes and gardens Bhs135391711008 User manual

Color Chasing String Light

Installation instructions for BHS135391711008 /GW-MS-L24-12RGBW

Bentonville, AR 72716 Made inVietnam

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Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to assemble, operate or install the product.

WARNING: When using outdoor use portable lighting products, basic safety precautions

should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury

including the following:

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

a) Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should be provided on the circuits or outlet to be used for the outdoor use flexible lighting product. Receptacles

are

available that have built-in GFCI protection for this measure of safety.

b) Only use outdoor extension cords such as type SEW, SEOW, SEOOW, SOW, SOOW, STW, STOW, STOOW, SJEW, SJEOW, SJEOOW, SJW, SJOW, SJOOW,

SJTW, SJTOW, or SJTOOW. This designation is marked on the wire of the extensioncord.

•Read and follow all instructions that are on the product or provided with the product.

•This product operates at5V.

•3.6W per string, 0.3W perbulb.

•This seasonal use product is not intended for permanent installation or use.

•Do not mount or place near gas or electric heaters, fireplaces, candles, or other similar sources of heat.

•Do not mount the string light in or near running or standing water or near drains of any kind.

•Do not mount directly over pools, fountains, or other bodies of water. Ensure string light is at least 5 feet away from the edge of any pools, fountains, or other bodies of

water.

•Do not secure the wiring of the product with staples or nails, or place on sharp hooks or nails.

•Do not let lamps rest on the supply cord or on anywire.

•The supply cord and string light must not be subject to push, pull, or other torsion forces.

•Unplug the product when leaving the vicinity of the product or when left unattended.

•This is an electric product and not a toy! To avoid risk of fire, burns, personal injury, and electric shock, it should not be placed where small children can reach.

•Do not use this product for other than its intended use.

•Do not hang ornaments or other objects from cord, wire, or light string.

•Do not close doors or windows on the product or extension cords as this may damage the wire insulation.

•Do not cover the product with cloth, paper, or any material not part of the product when in use.

•This product is equipped with push-in type lamps. Do not twist lamps

•DO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM EXTENSION LENGTH PERMITTED. The maximum number of string lights that can be interconnected is 4 units (96 FT). When

adding additional extension pieces, use only Better Homes and Gardens BHS135391711008 24Ft Color Chasing String Light

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FCC Compliance Statement

1. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This

device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesiredoperation.

2. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s

authority to operate theequipment.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the

FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential

installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee

that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to

correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

—Increase the separation between the equipment andreceiver.

—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help."

Color Chasing String Light

Installation instructions for BHS135391711008 /GW-MS-L24-12RGBW

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FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to

avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, Human proximity to the antenna shall not

be less than 20cm (8 inches) during normal operation

PACKAGE CONTENTS:

A: (1) 24ft String Light B: (1) 5V Plug in Power Supply

with In-LineController

C: (1) 28 Key 2.4hz

Remote Control

D: (6) Numbered

Replacement

Filaments

E: (1) CR2025

Battery

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

•Disconnect power at the source prior to beginning installation or servicing product.

•Be careful not to damage or cut the wire insulation (covering) during fixture installation. Do not permit power cord or

wires to contact any surface having a sharp edge. Todo so may damage or cut the wire insulation, which couldcause

serious injury or death from electricshock.

•String light sockets must be suspended so that lamps are facing downwards. DO NOT mount the light string with sockets

facing upward. Lamps should hang freely with at least 3 inches of space from nearest object.

1. Carefully remove all the parts

from the packaging and check to

ensure there are no cuts ornicks

in the string light (A) nordamage

to the pre-attached lamps.

Ensure all bulb lenses andthe

connection between the string

light and plug-in powersupply

(B) are securely fastened.

2. Determine the desiredlocation

of the string light (A). Ensure the

mounting location and power

outlet is within reach of the

power cord and plug.

EXTENDING THE SERIES

1. Ensure that all string lights (A)

are unplugged before adding

additional string light (A)

segments to the series..

2. Remove the plug from the

additional string light (A) tobe

added in sequence by

unscrewing the screw-on

connection.

3. Securely attach string light(A)

to a support structure using

the eyelet holes at the top of

each suspended socket and

appropriate supportinghardware

(eyebolts, brackets, etc. not

included).

4. Plug the 5V Plug In Power

Supply with In-Line

Controller (B) into an

appropriate poweroutlet.

3. Connect two string lights

together by pushing the male

and female end connections

together, ensuring the 2 pins

align with the 2 holes in the

receiving end, then tightening

the screw-on connection cover.

Ensure the last string in the

series has its end capattached.

Do not connect more than 4

strings together

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Color Chasing String Light

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Bentonville, AR 72716 Made inVietnam

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REMOTE CONTROLOPERATION

Use handheld remote control (C) for on/off control, dimming, andcolor

temperature control. Remove plastic tab from battery doorbefore

use. See table below for buttonfunction.

Toreplace remote control’s battery (E), follow directions on the back of

remote control (C) to slide battery drawer out. Replace battery(+

side up) and slide battery drawers back inplace

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Color Chasing String Light

Installation instructions for BHS135391711008 /GW-MS-L24-12RGBW

CARE ANDMAINTENANCE

•When the product is placed on a live tree, the tree should be well maintained and fresh. Do not place on live trees in

which the needles are brown and break off easily. Keep the tree holder filled withwater.

•If the product is placed on a tree, the tree should be well secured andstable.

•Before using or reusing, inspect product carefully. Discard any products that have cut, damaged, or frayed

wire insulation or cords, cracks in the lamp-holders or enclosures, loose connections, or exposed copper wire.

•When storing the product, carefully remove the product from wherever it is placed, including trees, branches, or bushes in

order to avoid any undue strain or stress on the product conductors, connections, andwires.

•When not in use, store neatly in a cool, dry location protected fromsunlight.

USER SERVICING

a) Grasp direct plug-in power supply and remove from the receptacle or other outlet device. Do not unplug by

pulling on cord.

b) CAUTION: —Do not operate with lamps missing from sockets. Missing lamps should be replacedpromptly.

c) Toreplace a failed lamp, remove the clear bulb cover and pull the filament straight out. Identify the numberprinted

on the bottom of the filament, and identify a matching replacement filament (included). Replace the new filamentinto

the socket by carefully aligning the pins into the corelated holes. Screw the bulb cover clockwise back into the socket,

ensuring a tight seal.

d) CAUTION: –Toreduce the risk of overheating, replace burned-out lampspromptly.

e) Unscrew lamp counter-clockwise.

Numbered

Filament

Bulb

Cover

TROUBLESHOOTING

1) The light does not come on atall:

a) Make sure the wall switch and circuit breaker areon.

b) Ensure the string light is securely fastened to the powerplug.

2) Color Pattern/Functions are not correct.

a) Ensure filaments are installed in correct order as shown previously.

If unable to fix any of the above issues, please consult a certified electrician.

90-DAY LIMITED WARRANTY: This Better Home & Garden™brand string light carries a 90-Day Limited Warranty to the original purchaser. If, during normal

use, this Better Home & Garden™string light fails due to a defect in material and workmanship within ninety (90) days from the date of purchase, simply bring this string light

with your original sales receipt back to your nearest Wal-MartTM retail store. At its discretion, Better Home & Garden™agrees to have the string light replaced with the sameor

similar Better Home & Garden™product free of charge, within the stated warranty period, when returned by the original purchaser with original sales receipt. Notwithstanding

the foregoing, this limited warranty does not cover damage or failure caused by misuse or abuse including but not limited to improper installation, accident, unauthorized repair,

maintenance, or modifications of the merchandise. This warranty: (1) excludes expendable parts including but not limited to light bulbs, batteries; (2) carries a 90-day finish

warranty protecting finish against tarnishing, flaking, and discoloration; (3) shall be void if this rope light is not installed in the U.S.A; (4) does not cover products installed within

three miles of saltwater coastline or any area prone to salt spray; and (5) does not cover any losses, labor, injuries to persons/property or costs. This warranty does give you

specific legal rights and you may have other rights, which vary from state to state. Be careful, it is recommended that installation be done by a qualified professional; the

purchaser has sole responsibility for proper installation in compliance with all state and local code requirements. Seller’s employees are not qualified to advise you on the use

of this Merchandise.Any oral representation(s) made will not be binding on seller or its employees. The rights under this limited warranty are to the original purchaser of the

Merchandise and may not be transferred to any subsequent owner. This limited warranty is in lieu of all warranties, expressed or implied including warranties or merchantability

and fitness for a particular purpose. Seller shall not be liable for any special, incidental, or consequential damages. The sole exclusive remedy against the seller will be for the

replacement of any defects as provided herein, as long as the seller is willing or able to replace this product or is willing to refund the purchase price as provided above.

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