Gardeners Solar Cattail Light User manual

How the Solar Cattail Light Works
The Solar Cattail Light includes
a Cattail Light and Solar Charging
Panel with an attached ground
stake. During the day, the Solar
Charging Panel converts sunlight
into electricity and recharges the
Cattail Light’s battery. At night,
the stored electricity automatically
powers the Light Emitting Diode
(LED) inside the Light.
The number of hours the LED
is illuminated depends upon
your geographical location,
weather conditions and seasonal
lighting availability. The more
sunlight received during the day,
the longer the light will operate
that night. The solar light will
use all available energy from the
battery each night. Under
normal conditions, if the Solar
Charging Panel is charged in
full sunlight for 6-8 hours a
day the Solar Cattail Light
should illuminate for up to 6
hours at night. Keep in mind
that cloudy or shady conditions
may affect charging effective-
ness; therefore, the unit will
not be fully charged for maxi-
mum operation under such
conditions.
The battery included with your
Solar Charging Panel is a recharge-
able AA Nickel Metal Hydride
(Ni-Mh) battery and will need to
be replaced when the charging
ability is decreased. The battery
should be replaced approximately
every two years.
Handling Precautions
• Handle the Solar Cattail Light
with caution (especially all glass
parts) to avoid breakage.
• The LED has an estimated life
of 50,000 hours and should never
be tampered with.
•Ensure that you do not scratch
the surface of the Solar Charging
Panel and ensure the top of the
charging unit is free of dirt or any
matter that may impair passage of
light to the solar cell.
Choosing a Location for the
Solar Charging Panel
Choose an outdoor location
within 10 feet of the Solar
Cattail Light which receives at
least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight
each day. Placing the Solar
Charging Panel in a shaded loca-
tion will not allow the battery to
charge fully and will reduce the
hours of nighttime illumination.
The selected location for your
Solar Charging Panel should not
be near nighttime light sources
such as street or porch lighting as
these may cause the Cattail Light
to turn off automatically.
Choosing a Location
for the Solar Cattail Light
Although the Solar Charging
Panel must be placed in a location
that receives at least 6-8 hours of
direct sunlight each day, the Solar
Lights can be positioned in shaded
areas of your garden.
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5. Remove the old battery and
replace it with a new rechargeable
600 mA/Hr Ni-Mh AA battery. You
may replace the used battery with
a higher capacity battery such as a
900 mA/Hr battery but not a lower
capacity battery.
6. Ensure that the + and -
terminals of the battery have been
inserted correctly as indicated.
7. Replace the cover, ensur-
ing the switch is aligned with the
switch opening in the cover.
8. Insert the four (4) screws
removed in step 3 and tighten.
9. Gently push the assembled
Solar Charging Panel back into the
ground.
10. Repeat steps in the “Before
First Time Use of the Solar Cattail
Light” section to ensure the new
battery is fully charged.
Note: Properly dispose of the used
battery. Do not dispose by general
household refuse. Consult your local
municipality for correct disposal or
recycling of rechargeable batteries.
Cleaning and Care Instructions
For best results, wipe the surface
of the Solar Cattail Light with a
damp sponge or rag and a mild
detergent to remove any dirt.
Store the Cattail light indoors
during freezing weather or when
not in use.

The light sensor, which auto-
matically activates the Cattail Light
at dusk, is located on the Solar
Charging Panel and not on the
individual Solar Cattail Light.
Therefore, The Cattail Light can
be positioned near night time
light sources such as street and
porch lighting.
Note: To prolong the life of your
Solar Cattail light and reduce the risk
of corrosion, install all components away
from salty, corrosive or highly fertilized
areas.
Before First Time Use of the
Solar Cattail Light
1. This Solar Cattail Light
includes a pre-installed recharge-
able battery. The battery will need
to be fully charged before first
time use.
2. Locate the ON/OFF switch on
the underside of the Solar Charging
Panel (see below) and ensure that
it is in the OFF position.
3. Place the Solar Charging
Panel in direct sunlight for 2 to 3
days to fully charge the battery.
Charging the battery in partial sun
or on cloudy days will mean the
Solar Cattail Light may not illumi-
nate for more than a few hours.
4. Once fully charged, the Solar
Cattail Light is ready to be con-
nected to the Cattail Light (see
below, “Cattail Light Assembly”).
5. Once the Light is installed,
press the ON/OFF switch to the ON
position. Your Solar Charging Panel
will automatically charge during
daylight hours and illuminate the
Solar Cattail Light at dusk.
Cattail Light Assembly
1. The top of the Light is made
from glass and is fragile. Extreme
care should be taken to avoid
breakage. Carefully remove all
fixture parts from their protec-
tive packaging. You should have a
Cattail Light connected to a Solar
Charging Panel with attached
Ground Stake.
2. Place the Solar Cattail Light in
the approximate position you want
it located in your garden.
The Solar Cattail Light comes with 10
feet of cable to reach the Solar Charging
Panel. Ensure that when placing your Cattail
Light you consider the position of the Solar
Charging Panel, making sure that
it will be located in an area that
receives at least 6-8 hours of
direct sunlight each day.
3. Carefully insert the
pointed end of the Solar
Cattail Light Fixture into
the ground* until the hori-
zontal stake arm is fully
flush with the ground.
DO NOT push the top glass
section of the Cattail Light as it
is fragile and can easily break.
*Note: If the ground is
hard and packed, moisten the
ground before inserting the
Ground Stake to avoid breaking
the stake. You may gently step on the
horizontal stake arm and push down
until the stake arm until fully flush
with the ground.
4. Carefully insert the
pointed end of the Charging
Panel Ground Stake into the
ground* until the stake is firmly
self-supported in the ground. *Use
a rubber mallet (not included), if neces-
sary, to gently tap the ground stake into
the ground until the desired depth is
reached.
Note: If the Solar Cattail Light
does not turn on after 24-36
daylight hours of charging, check
the following:
• Ensure the power switch
on the Solar Charging Panel is
pressed to the ON position.
• Ensure the Solar Charging
Panel has been charged in a
direct sunlight location and not
in a shaded area during
the daytime.
Replacing the Battery
1. Remove the Solar
Charging Panel from the
ground.
2. Press the power
switch to the OFF position.
3. Unscrew the four
(4) screws to remove the
back cover of the Solar
Charging Panel.
4. Gently pry open the
cover to locate the battery
compartment.

The light sensor, which auto-
matically activates the Cattail Light
at dusk, is located on the Solar
Charging Panel and not on the
individual Solar Cattail Light.
Therefore, The Cattail Light can
be positioned near night time
light sources such as street and
porch lighting.
Note: To prolong the life of your
Solar Cattail light and reduce the risk
of corrosion, install all components away
from salty, corrosive or highly fertilized
areas.
Before First Time Use of the
Solar Cattail Light
1. This Solar Cattail Light
includes a pre-installed recharge-
able battery. The battery will need
to be fully charged before first
time use.
2. Locate the ON/OFF switch on
the underside of the Solar Charging
Panel (see below) and ensure that
it is in the OFF position.
3. Place the Solar Charging
Panel in direct sunlight for 2 to 3
days to fully charge the battery.
Charging the battery in partial sun
or on cloudy days will mean the
Solar Cattail Light may not illumi-
nate for more than a few hours.
4. Once fully charged, the Solar
Cattail Light is ready to be con-
nected to the Cattail Light (see
below, “Cattail Light Assembly”).
5. Once the Light is installed,
press the ON/OFF switch to the ON
position. Your Solar Charging Panel
will automatically charge during
daylight hours and illuminate the
Solar Cattail Light at dusk.
Cattail Light Assembly
1. The top of the Light is made
from glass and is fragile. Extreme
care should be taken to avoid
breakage. Carefully remove all
fixture parts from their protec-
tive packaging. You should have a
Cattail Light connected to a Solar
Charging Panel with attached
Ground Stake.
2. Place the Solar Cattail Light in
the approximate position you want
it located in your garden.
The Solar Cattail Light comes with 10
feet of cable to reach the Solar Charging
Panel. Ensure that when placing your Cattail
Light you consider the position of the Solar
Charging Panel, making sure that
it will be located in an area that
receives at least 6-8 hours of
direct sunlight each day.
3. Carefully insert the
pointed end of the Solar
Cattail Light Fixture into
the ground* until the hori-
zontal stake arm is fully
flush with the ground.
DO NOT push the top glass
section of the Cattail Light as it
is fragile and can easily break.
*Note: If the ground is
hard and packed, moisten the
ground before inserting the
Ground Stake to avoid breaking
the stake. You may gently step on the
horizontal stake arm and push down
until the stake arm until fully flush
with the ground.
4. Carefully insert the
pointed end of the Charging
Panel Ground Stake into the
ground* until the stake is firmly
self-supported in the ground. *Use
a rubber mallet (not included), if neces-
sary, to gently tap the ground stake into
the ground until the desired depth is
reached.
Note: If the Solar Cattail Light
does not turn on after 24-36
daylight hours of charging, check
the following:
• Ensure the power switch
on the Solar Charging Panel is
pressed to the ON position.
• Ensure the Solar Charging
Panel has been charged in a
direct sunlight location and not
in a shaded area during
the daytime.
Replacing the Battery
1. Remove the Solar
Charging Panel from the
ground.
2. Press the power
switch to the OFF position.
3. Unscrew the four
(4) screws to remove the
back cover of the Solar
Charging Panel.
4. Gently pry open the
cover to locate the battery
compartment.

How the Solar Cattail Light Works
The Solar Cattail Light includes
a Cattail Light and Solar Charging
Panel with an attached ground
stake. During the day, the Solar
Charging Panel converts sunlight
into electricity and recharges the
Cattail Light’s battery. At night,
the stored electricity automatically
powers the Light Emitting Diode
(LED) inside the Light.
The number of hours the LED
is illuminated depends upon
your geographical location,
weather conditions and seasonal
lighting availability. The more
sunlight received during the day,
the longer the light will operate
that night. The solar light will
use all available energy from the
battery each night. Under
normal conditions, if the Solar
Charging Panel is charged in
full sunlight for 6-8 hours a
day the Solar Cattail Light
should illuminate for up to 6
hours at night. Keep in mind
that cloudy or shady conditions
may affect charging effective-
ness; therefore, the unit will
not be fully charged for maxi-
mum operation under such
conditions.
The battery included with your
Solar Charging Panel is a recharge-
able AA Nickel Metal Hydride
(Ni-Mh) battery and will need to
be replaced when the charging
ability is decreased. The battery
should be replaced approximately
every two years.
Handling Precautions
• Handle the Solar Cattail Light
with caution (especially all glass
parts) to avoid breakage.
• The LED has an estimated life
of 50,000 hours and should never
be tampered with.
•Ensure that you do not scratch
the surface of the Solar Charging
Panel and ensure the top of the
charging unit is free of dirt or any
matter that may impair passage of
light to the solar cell.
Choosing a Location for the
Solar Charging Panel
Choose an outdoor location
within 10 feet of the Solar
Cattail Light which receives at
least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight
each day. Placing the Solar
Charging Panel in a shaded loca-
tion will not allow the battery to
charge fully and will reduce the
hours of nighttime illumination.
The selected location for your
Solar Charging Panel should not
be near nighttime light sources
such as street or porch lighting as
these may cause the Cattail Light
to turn off automatically.
Choosing a Location
for the Solar Cattail Light
Although the Solar Charging
Panel must be placed in a location
that receives at least 6-8 hours of
direct sunlight each day, the Solar
Lights can be positioned in shaded
areas of your garden.
Solar Cattail Light
PHONE ORDERS: 1-800-427-3363 CUSTOMER SERVICE: 1-800-876-5520
E -MAIL: [email protected] WEB: gardeners.com
#36-513
5. Remove the old battery and
replace it with a new rechargeable
600 mA/Hr Ni-Mh AA battery. You
may replace the used battery with
a higher capacity battery such as a
900 mA/Hr battery but not a lower
capacity battery.
6. Ensure that the + and -
terminals of the battery have been
inserted correctly as indicated.
7. Replace the cover, ensur-
ing the switch is aligned with the
switch opening in the cover.
8. Insert the four (4) screws
removed in step 3 and tighten.
9. Gently push the assembled
Solar Charging Panel back into the
ground.
10. Repeat steps in the “Before
First Time Use of the Solar Cattail
Light” section to ensure the new
battery is fully charged.
Note: Properly dispose of the used
battery. Do not dispose by general
household refuse. Consult your local
municipality for correct disposal or
recycling of rechargeable batteries.
Cleaning and Care Instructions
For best results, wipe the surface
of the Solar Cattail Light with a
damp sponge or rag and a mild
detergent to remove any dirt.
Store the Cattail light indoors
during freezing weather or when
not in use.