GOAL ZERO Skylight User manual

PORTABLE AREA LIGHT
SKYLIGHT™

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please read all instructions and caution labels carefully before use to avoid
personal injury and/or damage to the unit and any connected products.
Goal Zero reserves the right to update this document without prior notice.
Please visit www.goalzero.com to find the latest product information.
DISCLAIMER
For assistance with your device, visit our contact page at
www.goalzero.com/contact or call 1-888-794-6250.
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY
TO PERSONS.
• WARNING - Tip Hazard. Ensure the Skylight is properly secured. Avoid using
in windy conditions.
• WARNING - Ensure that all cords are properly secured to avoid becoming a trip
hazard.
• WARNING - Keep away from children. Do not allow children to interact with
moving parts, especially any levers or hinges.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please read all instructions and caution labels carefully before use to avoid
personal injury and/or damage to the unit and any connected products.
Goal Zero reserves the right to update this document without prior notice.
Please visit www.goalzero.com to find the latest product information.
DISCLAIMER
For assistance with your device, visit our contact page at
www.goalzero.com/contact or call 1-888-794-6250.
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY
TO PERSONS.
• WARNING - Tip Hazard. Ensure the Skylight is properly secured. Avoid using
in windy conditions.
• WARNING - Ensure that all cords are properly secured to avoid becoming a trip
hazard.
• WARNING - Keep away from children. Do not allow children to interact with
moving parts, especially any levers or hinges.

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Durable metal tripod
with independently
extendable legs
• 33Wh internal Li-ion NMC battery
• IPX4 rated for outdoor/indoor use
6 adjustable
LED light panels
Quick release adjustment
clamps to control extension
height (up to 12.5 feet)
Shoulder
Strap
Carrying
Handle
Screw-top
Cap
Stakes
included
Quick release
sliding handle
Get to Know Your Gear 1
How it Works 2
Setting Up Your Skylight 4
i. Powering the Skylight 6
ii. Runtimes 6
Taking Down Your Skylight 7
Technical Specifications 8
Français 9
Deutsch 17
Español 25
Italiano 33
Portugués 41
日本語 49
Suomalainen 57
Nederlands 65
Svenska 73
Table of Contents Get To Know Your Gear
What’s Included
1. Skylight
2. Hard Protective Carrying Case
3. 12V Aux Plug to Female 6mm Adapter
4. Stakes
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3
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Durable metal tripod
with independently
extendable legs
• 33Wh internal Li-ion NMC battery
• IPX4 rated for outdoor/indoor use
6 adjustable
LED light panels
Quick release adjustment
clamps to control extension
height (up to 12.5 feet)
Shoulder
Strap
Carrying
Handle
Screw-top
Cap
Stakes
included
Quick release
sliding handle
Get to Know Your Gear 1
How it Works 2
Setting Up Your Skylight 4
i. Powering the Skylight 6
ii. Runtimes 6
Taking Down Your Skylight 7
Technical Specifications 8
Français 9
Deutsch 17
Español 25
Italiano 33
Portugués 41
日本語 49
Suomalainen 57
Nederlands 65
Svenska 73
Table of Contents Get To Know Your Gear
What’s Included
1. Skylight
2. Hard Protective Carrying Case
3. 12V Aux Plug to Female 6mm Adapter
4. Stakes
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3
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4

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How It Works
Long press:
Turn on/off
Short press:
Cycle through
brightness levels
Battery Level Indicator

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How It Works
Long press:
Turn on/off
Short press:
Cycle through
brightness levels
Battery Level Indicator

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1. Choose a flat level surface to set up the Skylight.
Unscrew the lid on your carrying case and remove
the light.
WARNING - Tip Hazard. Ensure the Skylight is
properly secured. Avoid using in windy conditions.
2. Lift the LED light petals. Detach the cable clip
from the cable and rotate the hook to release it.
(Note: As the light is extended, the cord will be
pulled through the pole). See illustration.
3. Grip the light with one hand directly above the
handle and press the button on the handle with
your other hand and pull down until it locks into
place. See illustration.
4. Adjust each individual tripod leg
a. Open the lever, extend the leg to desired height
b. Close the lever
5. Secure the light with the U shaped stakes
attached to the bottom of the tripod legs.
a. Remove the stakes from the legs by pulling away
and then up. See illustration.
Setting Up Your Skylight
b. Insert the stakes into holes in the foot of the
tripod legs at an angle. See illustration.
6. Adjust the light panels to your preferred angle.
7. Adjust the height of the light
a. Open the top lever on the pole and extend to
desired height, then close the lever to secure at
that height. See illustration.
b. Continue to the next lever and extend the height
as needed. As you extend the light, the cord will
pull through.
Use caution when adjusting the height. The
Skylight may collapse quickly if not secured when
the levers are released.
8. Plug the Skylight into the 6mm port on your Goal
Zero Yeti power station (or a 12V aux port in your
car using the adapter included with your light).
WARNING - Ensure that all cords are properly
secured to avoid becoming a trip hazard.
9. Use the wired remote to turn the light on. Press
and hold the button to power it on. Then press the
button to cycle through brightness settings.
NOTE: For additional stability, you can attach a heavy
stable object or your Yeti power station to the hook at
the center of the tripod. See illustration.
WARNING - Keep away from children. Do not allow
children to interact with moving parts, especially any
levers or hinges.
2
3
90˚
5b
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5a

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1. Choose a flat level surface to set up the Skylight.
Unscrew the lid on your carrying case and remove
the light.
WARNING - Tip Hazard. Ensure the Skylight is
properly secured. Avoid using in windy conditions.
2. Lift the LED light petals. Detach the cable clip
from the cable and rotate the hook to release it.
(Note: As the light is extended, the cord will be
pulled through the pole). See illustration.
3. Grip the light with one hand directly above the
handle and press the button on the handle with
your other hand and pull down until it locks into
place. See illustration.
4. Adjust each individual tripod leg
a. Open the lever, extend the leg to desired height
b. Close the lever
5. Secure the light with the U shaped stakes
attached to the bottom of the tripod legs.
a. Remove the stakes from the legs by pulling away
and then up. See illustration.
Setting Up Your Skylight
b. Insert the stakes into holes in the foot of the
tripod legs at an angle. See illustration.
6. Adjust the light panels to your preferred angle.
7. Adjust the height of the light
a. Open the top lever on the pole and extend to
desired height, then close the lever to secure at
that height. See illustration.
b. Continue to the next lever and extend the height
as needed. As you extend the light, the cord will
pull through.
Use caution when adjusting the height. The
Skylight may collapse quickly if not secured when
the levers are released.
8. Plug the Skylight into the 6mm port on your Goal
Zero Yeti power station (or a 12V aux port in your
car using the adapter included with your light).
WARNING - Ensure that all cords are properly
secured to avoid becoming a trip hazard.
9. Use the wired remote to turn the light on. Press
and hold the button to power it on. Then press the
button to cycle through brightness settings.
NOTE: For additional stability, you can attach a heavy
stable object or your Yeti power station to the hook at
the center of the tripod. See illustration.
WARNING - Keep away from children. Do not allow
children to interact with moving parts, especially any
levers or hinges.
2
3
90˚
5b
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5a

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LIGHT RUNTIMES WITH A YETI POWER STATION
GOAL ZERO
POWER
STATION
RUNTIME ON
LOW RUNTIME ON MEDIUM RUNTIME ON HIGH RUNTIME ON BOOST
 125 hours 40 hours 15 hours 8 hours
 250 hours 80 hours 30 hours 15 hours
 375 hours 125 hours 45 hours 20 hours
Plug the 6mm charging cable into one of the 12V 6mm ports on your Yeti to power your
Skylight. This will also charge the internal battery. You can also use the included 10A
car charging cable/adapter to power/charge from a vehicle or any 12Vvehicle auxiliary
power port (including a Yeti).
Powering the Skylight
Runtimes
NOTE: The highest brightness level (Boost) requires external power (Yeti power station,
vehicle, etc.)
Light runtimes on internal battery
As the battery discharges and voltage drops, your brightness settings will automatically
adjust to preserve battery life.
• Low setting (400 Lumens): 8 hours
• Medium setting (1350 Lumens): 2.5 hours (then it will auto adjust brightness
setting to preserve battery life)
• High setting (3500 Lumens): 1 hour (then it will auto adjust brightness setting to
preserve battery life)
1. Turn off the Skylight, unplug it from power, and
make sure the area is clear.
2. Open the bottom lever on the pole to collapse the
light. Then repeat with levers above. Once all are
collapsed, close the levers.
Use caution when collapsing the Skylight
extensions. The Skylight may collapse quickly if
not secured when the levers are released.
3. Remove the U-shaped stakes from the feet of the
tripod. Insert the stakes down into the holes on the
tripod leg and snap the stakes back onto the tripod
legs.
4. Press the button on the handle and slide up to
collapse the tripod.
5. Collapse all extended legs by opening the lever,
adjusting, and closing the lever to secure.
6. Wrap the power cord back around the hook.
7. Fold light petals down and insert the Skylight into
the carrying case feet first.
Taking Down Your Skylight
7
3

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LIGHT RUNTIMES WITH A YETI POWER STATION
GOAL ZERO
POWER
STATION
RUNTIME ON
LOW RUNTIME ON MEDIUM RUNTIME ON HIGH RUNTIME ON BOOST
 125 hours 40 hours 15 hours 8 hours
 250 hours 80 hours 30 hours 15 hours
 375 hours 125 hours 45 hours 20 hours
Plug the 6mm charging cable into one of the 12V 6mm ports on your Yeti to power your
Skylight. This will also charge the internal battery. You can also use the included 10A
car charging cable/adapter to power/charge from a vehicle or any 12Vvehicle auxiliary
power port (including a Yeti).
Powering the Skylight
Runtimes
NOTE: The highest brightness level (Boost) requires external power (Yeti power station,
vehicle, etc.)
Light runtimes on internal battery
As the battery discharges and voltage drops, your brightness settings will automatically
adjust to preserve battery life.
• Low setting (400 Lumens): 8 hours
• Medium setting (1350 Lumens): 2.5 hours (then it will auto adjust brightness
setting to preserve battery life)
• High setting (3500 Lumens): 1 hour (then it will auto adjust brightness setting to
preserve battery life)
1. Turn off the Skylight, unplug it from power, and
make sure the area is clear.
2. Open the bottom lever on the pole to collapse the
light. Then repeat with levers above. Once all are
collapsed, close the levers.
Use caution when collapsing the Skylight
extensions. The Skylight may collapse quickly if
not secured when the levers are released.
3. Remove the U-shaped stakes from the feet of the
tripod. Insert the stakes down into the holes on the
tripod leg and snap the stakes back onto the tripod
legs.
4. Press the button on the handle and slide up to
collapse the tripod.
5. Collapse all extended legs by opening the lever,
adjusting, and closing the lever to secure.
6. Wrap the power cord back around the hook.
7. Fold light petals down and insert the Skylight into
the carrying case feet first.
Taking Down Your Skylight
7
3

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Technical Specifications
Trépied métallique
durable avec
jambes extensibles
indépendamment
• Batterie interne Li-ion NMC de 33Wh
• Classée IPX4 pour une utilisation
àl'extérieur/à l'intérieur
6 panneaux
lumineux
à DEL réglables
Pinces de réglage
àdégagement rapide
permettent de contrôler
lahauteur de l'extension
(jusqu'à 3,82 m)
Bandoulière
Poignée de
transport
Couvercle
à visser
Piquets
inclus
Poignée coulissante
à dégagement
rapide
Apprendre À Connaître Votre Équipement
Ce qui est inclus
1. Lanterne Skylight
2. Mallette de transport protectrice rigide
3. Prise d’alimentation auxiliaire 12 V vers
adaptateur femelle 6 mm
4. Piquets
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*For warranty terms, conditions, and registration go to www.goalzero.com/warranty
For Patents, please see https://www.goalzero.com/pages/ip
Internal Battery:
Cell Chemistry Li-ion NMC
Pack Capacity 33Wh
Lifecycles 500+
Run time on Internal Battery ~8 hours on low brightness
General:
Lumens 6000
# of LED lights 168
# of LED Petals Six
Materials Steel, iron, silicone
Rainproof Yes, IPX4 rated
Color temperature 3250K
Illumination Up to 200 feet (100 feet in all directions)
Total Area Lit Over 3,000 feet (914.4 meters)
Weight 14.04 lbs (6.37 kgs)
Weight (In Case) 17.9 lbs (8.12 kgs)
Height (Extended) 12.53 ft (3.82 m)
Dimensions (Collapsed) 47.64 x 5.83 x 5.83 in (121 x 14.8 x 14.8 cm)
Dimensions (In Case) 49.21 x 6.6 x 6.6 in (125 x 16.76 x 16.76 cm)
Operating usage temp. -4º to 140ºF (-20º to 60ºC)
Certifications
Limited Warranty 2 years*
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GOAL ZERO HEADQUARTERS
Draper, UT 84020
1-888-794-6250
goalzero.com
Designed in the U.S.A.
Made in China
Skylight is a trademark of Goal Zero.
REV B
IC Caution.
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science
and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1.This device may not cause interference.
2.This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation
of the device.
L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR
d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de
licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
1.L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
2.L’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en
compromettre le fonctionnement.
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 undesired operation.
Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: 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 and receiver.
-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.
* RF warning for Portable device:
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement. The device can be used in portable
exposure condition without restriction.