DECKORATORS POST CAP User manual

POST CAP CARE AND HANDLING

Post Caps
To attach each post cap style to the post,
apply an exterior-grade construction adhe-
sive to the underside of the post cap and
place firmly on the post (see Figure 1).
Important: All solar post caps and lights
will need 24 hours of direct sunlight to
fully charge.
Solar Post Caps
To activate your new solar post cap:
1Remove top by pressing inward on the
side of the clear lens, grasping the edge
of the top and lifting it off (see Figure 2).
2Install the batteries.
3Replace top by snapping onto side
panels. (Ensure the holes in the sides are
matched up with the stubs on the top.)
4Your solar post cap light is now ready to
be attached to your post (see Figure 1).
PRESS TO
REMOVE
TOP
Figure 1
Figure 2
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Thank you for your purchase. The following pages contain information
to help you install and maintain your post caps for years of enjoyment.
Installation Instructions
If your post cap is not listed here, please check for installation instruc-
tions inserted in or printed on the package.

Some solar post caps have on/off switches. If your cap includes
an on/off switch, make certain it’s in the “on” position when you
plan to illuminate your lights. Batteries are included with solar post
caps but may not be installed. Ensure batteries are seated firmly in
place when installed.
Solar Tiffany-style Post Caps
To activate your new Solar Tiffany-style Post Cap:
1Remove the solar panel by lifting it straight up
from the top of the cap (see Figure 3).
2Install the batteries.
3Replace the solar panel.
4Your Solar Tiffany-style post cap is now ready
to be attached to your post (see Figure 1).
Post and Stair Lights
1Slide plastic lens back to separate from
top portion.
2Open battery compartment.
3Remove the plastic tab from the battery compartment to allow
connection to the terminal.
4Ensure battery is firmly in place and switch is in “on” position.
5Attach bracket to post using screws included in package.
6Slide the Post and Stair Light onto the bracket.
Solar
Panel
Figure 3
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Solar Post Caps
Our Solar Metal Post Caps and Solar Tiffany-style Glass Post Caps
are among the unique, yet classic touches you can add to your out-
door project. By day, they add beauty to your deck. By night, they
enhance your setting with a welcoming glow, without the hassles
of wiring or electricity.
By installing a solar post cap light on your deck, you are contrib-
uting to a greener environment. Solar post caps get their energy
from the sun, the Earth’s most available energy source. This helps
offset greenhouse gases and reduces the need for dry-cell battery
disposal. They are also economical – keeping your deck illuminat-
ed with solar post caps will not increase your electric bill.
Looking for a softer glow? No need to illuminate all of your post caps.
Batteries can be taken out of the post cap, or the tab can be rein-
serted into the battery compartment, to keep the light inactive. Keep
in mind that batteries will need to be allowed to recharge when
reinserted. Some post caps have on/off switches. Make sure the
switch is in the “off” position if you don’t want a particular cap
to illuminate.
Included with each of our solar post caps are LED light bulbs and
rechargeable batteries. With a normal usage of 6 to 8 hours per
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day, our LED light bulbs will have an average life of 10 years. The
rechargeable batteries will last an average of one year. They must
be replaced with rechargeable batteries – using regular batteries
in the sun will destroy the solar collector in the post cap.
Please note that our LED light bulbs are part of the whole solar cell
component and are not designed to be replaced. If it is necessary
to replace your light bulb or your solar collector, we have Solar
Collector Replacement Units available.
Contains nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries. Battery must be
recycled or disposed of properly.
Post Cap Care and Maintenance
Metal Post Caps
Our copper, stainless steel, and brass post caps come with a thin,
clear marine lacquer designed to protect them before and during
installation. Once exposed to the elements, the sun’s ultraviolet
rays, moisture and pollution begin to break down this coating, ex-
posing the metal underneath.
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Copper
In its natural state, copper breaks down in the elements and develops
a patina. In general, copper progresses from a natural salmon
color to a series of russet browns and grays, and finally to a blue-
green or gray-green patina.
• To maintain the shiny look, apply a car wax immediately after
purchasing the cap, and reapply every 3 to 6 months.
• To remove an already tarnished finish, remove the old coating
with mineral spirits and grade 0000 steel wool. Buff with grade
0000 steel wool for a satin finish. For a mirror-like finish, apply a
car wax or spray with a clear lacquer or polyurethane and let dry,
and then apply a car wax.
• To encourage a natural patina, remove the lacquer with mineral
spirits and grade 0000 steel wool.
Stainless Steel and Brass
Stainless steel has a hard oxide coating making it resistant to
stains. To maintain this coating, clean periodically with a mixture
of vinegar and club soda. As with the copper, our brass post caps
are protected with a thin, clear coating of lacquer. Periodic reap-
plication of this clear coating will help to protect the brass.
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Colored Metal Post Caps
Our Victoria post caps come in a variety of colors, including white,
green, real patina, pewter and black. These colors are a powder-
coated, baked-on finish that is extremely hard and durable, rarely
requiring maintenance.
Wood Post Caps
As with all wood products, we recommend that you coat these with
a high-quality exterior finish to preserve the wood’s natural beauty
and ensure a lifetime of enjoyment. Apply to all wood areas, in-
cluding the underside of the cap, before installation.
Glass Post Caps
Exposure to the elements may cause the copper-wrapped solder
on your glass post cap to oxidize and lose its original color. Applying
car wax before placing the post cap outdoors will help to prevent
the initial oxidation. Reapply the car wax every 3 to 6 months as
needed.
Note: If your post cap has a wood base, apply a high quality ex-
terior finish to all wood areas before installation. We recom-
mend reapplying the finish annually to preserve the wood’s
natural beauty and protect it from the elements.
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Limited Warranty
Maine Ornamental, LLC (the “Warrantor”) is pleased to extend
this Warranty to you, the original consumer/end user (the “Con-
sumer”) of the post cap product. This Warranty is valid for all
Maine Ornamental post caps (“Post Cap”) and may not be as-
signed or transferred by you.
Warrantor will repair or replace any Post Cap that exhibits defects
in materials or workmanship, for all but the Solar Light Compo-
nents in a solar post cap, for a period of two years following date
of purchase. Warrantor will repair or replace any Post Cap that
exhibits defects in materials or workmanship in theSolar Light
Components for a period of one year following date of purchase.
Solar Light Components includes the solar panel, the low voltage
solar cell and the L.E.D. light bulb. This Warranty does not cover
the rechargeable battery.
This Warranty does not cover cost of installation, removal or
reinstallation. Warrantor’s sole obligation is limited to repair or
replacement, and Warrantor shall have no further liability or obli-
gation except as expressly stated herein. If a claim is made under
this Warranty on a product that is no longer available, Warran-
tor reserves the right to provide a similar product of equivalent
quality and value.
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Limitations On Warranty
The Warranty does not apply to any Post Cap that:
• Is damaged by physical abuse, acts of God, acts of war, or other
chemical or biological factors.
• Has not been installed or maintained in accordance with War-
rantor’s installation and maintenance instructions.
• Has been abused, or placed under or subjected to abnormal use
conditions.
• Has been used, modified or otherwise treated in any manner
other than as intended by Warrantor.
• Has been disassembled or repaired by anyone other than
Warrantor.
Failure to follow any restrictions or warnings supplied with the
product shall make this Warranty null and void and of no further
effect. Warrantor reserves the right to investigate any claim and
to inspect the materials for which the claim is made. Any use of
product must be in accordance with local zoning and/or building
codes. The Consumer assumes all risk and liability associated with
the construction or use of this product.
WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE
OR OWNERSHIP OF THIS PRODUCT. Some states do not allow
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do not
allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the
limitations and exclusions herein may not apply to you. This War-
ranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights that vary from state to state. 9

Claim Procedure
To make a claim under this Warranty, the Consumer must, within
ninety (90) days of actual or constructive notice of damage cov-
ered by this Warranty, do the following:
1Prepare a letter that includes the following information:
• A list of the number of pieces for which the claim is made;
• Proof of Purchase of the product, as shown on the original
invoice or receipt; and
• Proof of Warranty, as evidenced by the original UPC copy
of the product label.
2Mail the above information to:
UFP Warranty Corporation
2801 East Beltline NE
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525
WARRANTOR DOES NOT MAKE ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS OF THE PRODUCT FOR A PAR-
TICULAR PURPOSE. THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES THAT
EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION IN THE FACE HEREOF.
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