esotec Float 15 User manual

3. Function and Intended Use
The solar lamp is designed for year-round outdoor operation. It may either
be operated oating on a water surface or standing on the ground. If the
lamp is operated oating, it will have to be taken off the water surface in
case of frost.
A weight in the bottom part of the globe prevents any overturning of the
globe in case of wind on the water surface or on the ground.
The solar lamp muss has to be positioned free from shadows and facing
the sun. Recommended is a place on a south, east or west side. Shady
north sides or not suitable for solar lamps.
The light color is alternating or lockable in position. This may be selected by
the IR remote control included in the delivery. Via a button inside the globe
it is possible to select the white light color between cold or warm white.
The integrated rechargeable battery is charged by the solar cell installed
inside the solar module. The lamp is automatically switched on at darkness
and switched out at the break of dawn or if the battery is discharged.
3 light emitting diodes (LEDs) are used as light source. Those LEDs ensure
a high luminosity with a low consumption of power and lifetime of more than
50 000 hours.
Note: During longer periods with insufcient insolation, the accumulator
is charged insufciently in order to guarantee a permanent readiness for
operation. However, that does not mean that the solar lamp is defective.
Please wait for the next sunny days and the light will work accordingly.
On average, battery has to be exchanged every two years!
4. Putting into Operation
1. Please carefully take the parts out of the package.
2. Unscrew the globe anti-clockwise from the bottom part and take off the
globe.
3. Carefully pull out the strip. The lamp is thus activated (illustration 1).
4. Now take the remote control and pull out the plastic strip at the bottom
side to activate the remote control (illustration 2).
5. The light globe has 7 different luminous colors. For white, it is possible
to select between cold or warm white. This selection is done via the
switch inside the globe. Now take the open globe to a dark place and
hold the remote control in the direction of the globe and press the
button „W“ on your remote control. The white LED lights up now. The
switch „SW1“ (illustration 3) is used to rmly select the luminous color
warm or cold white. The switch „SW2“ has no signicance for this
function, it is only there for service purposes.
6. Now carefully screw the globe back onto the bottom part.
Note: The globe has to be closed tightly in order to avoid the ingress of
water into the globe. When screwing the globe on, make sure that the
thread is not twisted and that the symbol of the closed lock is between
the two marks in the bottom part (illustration 4). Only then, the globe is
closed tightly and correctly.
The lamp is now ready for operation!
Note: The duration of illumination/light ON time strongly depends on
the intensity and duration of the solar irradiation during the day. During
the winter months please generally expect a shorter light ON time. If
the lamp should not shine on the rst evening, please wait for a sunny
day.
7. Now place the globe onto a water surface or put the globe on the
ground.
Operating Instructions
Solar Floating Light „Float 15 / 20“ multicolor
1. Introduction
Dear customer, we thank you for purchasing the Solar Globelight.
With this Solar Light you have purchased a product that complies with the
latest and most up-to-date technology.
This product complies with the European and National
Standards. The relevant certificates of conformity are
deposited with the manufacturer.
To preserve this standard and in order to maintain safety
you must adhere to the use instructions!
2. Security Instructions
In the event of any problems arising or damage occur-
ring from not following these instructions, the warranty
is deemed cancelled. The manufacturer will not be held
responsible for any claims or damages arising from the
misuse of this product.
- For safety reasons and in order to maintain standards (CE) you are pro-
hibited from altering or changing any component in the product.
- Please follow the instructions very carefully.
- For commercial applications due care and attention must be paid to the
Health and Safety Standards in your jurisdiction.
Battery take-back
- Batteries must not be discarded into domestic waste.
- The consumer is legally required to return batteries
after use, e.g. to public collecting centers or to battery
distributors.
- Contaminant-containing batteries are labeled with the
sign “crossed-out trashcan“ and one of the chemical
symbols. Used batteries should be disposed environ-
mentally friendly and should not be discarded into
domestic waste. Your dealer is legally required to take
back old batteries.
NiMh
GB
Customer support:
If you have problems or questions regarding this product, simply contact us!
esotec GmbH, Industriegebiet Weberschlag 9, D-92729 Weiherhammer
By phone: [phone]
By e-mail for ordering spare parts: [email protected]
By e-mail for questions about the product: [email protected]
Rechargeable battery notes
- Rechargeable batteries should not be played with by children. Never
leave rechargeable batteries lying around; they could be swallowed
by children or pets.
- Rechargeable batteries must never be short-circuited, disassembled
or thrown into fire. This leads to a danger of explosion!
- Leaking or damaged rechargeable batteries can cause chemical
burns when they come into contact with skin. For this reason, please
make use of suitable protective gloves.
- Rechargeable batteries should only be replaced by structurally iden-
tical rechargeable batteries from the same manufacturer. Normal
batteries must not be used since these are not rechargeable.
- Make sure the rechargeable batteries are inserted with the correct
polarity.
- For long periods of time of non-use (for example, storage), remove
the inserted rechargeable batteries to avoid damages via the leaking
rechargeable batteries.
Disposal:
Dear customer,
please cooperate in avoiding waste. When you intend to
dispose of the product in future, please consider that it
contains valuable raw materials suited for recycling.
Therefore, do not dispose it of with domestic waste but
bring it to a collection point for the recycling of waste
electrical and electronic equipment.
Thank you very much for your cooperation!
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8. Via the IR remote control, the globe may comfortably be controlled
during the night. In doing so, the IR remote control has to be directed
directly to the globe.
Functions of the IR remote control:
„OFF“: Globe is switched off.
The battery is further
charged under solar
exposure!
„Cycle“: It is possible to
switch through the
individual luminous
colors. After that, the
globe continuous its
operation in the color
change mode.
„W“: Permanent light color
white is activated.
„R,G,B ....“: By pressing the
corresponding color,
the light color is
selected permanently.
To return to the color
change mode, simply
press the button
„Cycle“ again.
5. Exchange of the rechargeable Battery
On average, the battery in the light globe has to be exchanged by a new
and identical in construction battery every two years. Used here is a NiMh
battery of the size (AAA, Micro) with 1.2 V/ 600 mAh. In case you should not
be able to nd a 600 mAh battery at your retailer’s, you may at any time use a
battery with a higher capacity. A replacement battery is available from your
retailer or the manufacturer under www.esotec.de
Proceed as follows when exchanging the battery:
1. Unscrew the globe anti-clockwise from the bottom part and take off the
globe.
2. Loosen the two screws with a suitable screwdriver and carefully take off the
part with the solar module (illustration 5).
3. Carefully take the battery on the backside from the bracket and replace it by
a new, identical in construction battery (illustration 6).
Note: Please only use a new rechargeable battery of the same size (Micro,
AAA) and identical or higher capacity. It is recommended to charge the
battery in a battery charger before inserting it.
4. Now reattach the upper part with the solar module and tighten the
screws with a suitable screwdriver.
5. Now carefully screw the globe back onto the bottom part.
Note: The globe has to be closed tightly in order to avoid the ingress of
water into the globe. When screwing the globe on, make sure that the
thread is not twisted and that the symbol of the closed lock is between
the two marks in the bottom part (illustration 4). Only then, the globe is
closed tightly and correctly.
The lamp is now ready for operation again!
6. Malfunctions
1. It is not possible to control the light color of the globe by means of
the remote control!
Remedy: Is the plastic strip at the bottom side of the remote control
removed (only when putting the remote control into operation for the rst
time)?
Remedy: Please note that the globe may only remote controlled at
night!
Remedy: Battery in the remote control too weak or exhausted?
Exchange battery by an identical in construction type!
Remedy: No sunshine during the day. When the sky is cloudy and
without sunshine, the installed battery is not charged sufciently! Wait
for a sunny day!
Remedy: This is an IR remote control. For the control of the globe,
please direct the remote control to the globe.
2. Globe has no function!
Remedy: Battery in the light globe has reached the end of its lifetime
(exchange it every 2 years at the latest!)?
Remedy: No sunshine during the day. When the sky is cloudy and
without sunshine, the installed battery is not charged sufciently! Wait
for a sunny day!
Remedy: Globe activated? See instructions item 4. part 5.
Remedy: Was the globe switched off via the remote control or battery
was deep discharged? Press the button „Cycle“ on the remote control
and hold the remote control in the direction of the globe.
7. Technical Data
Solar oating light Float 15 multicolor
• Solar module: 0.2 Wp amorphous
• Illuminant: 3 LEDs (1 x RGB; 1 x warm white,
1 x cold white)
• Light colors white: 3000 K/ 6500 K
• Luminous intensities white: 3.5 lm/ 4 lm
• Battery: 1.2 V/ 600 mAh (Micro, AAA)
• Material lamp: PMMA
• Protection type light globe: IP 66
• Protection class: III
• Temperature range: -10°C to +40°C
(frost-free when used oating!)
• Light ON time when fully charged: max. 8 h
Solar oating light Float 20 multicolor
• Solar module: 0.3 Wp crystalline
• Illuminant: 3 LEDs (1 x RGB; 1 x warm-white,
1 x cold white)
• Light colors white: 3000 K/ 6500 K
• Luminous intensities white: 3.5 lm/ 4 lm
• Battery: 1.2 V/ 600 mAh (Micro, AAA)
• Material lamp: PMMA
• Protection type light globe: IP 66
• Protection class: III
• Temperature range: -10°C to +40°C
(frost-free when used oating!)
• Light ON time when fully charged: max. 8 h
Replacement battery: 1.2 V/ 900 mAh (Micro) Spare part art.-No.: 901023
All spare parts are available under www.esotec.de
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