P3 International Sol-Mate P7912 User manual

Operation*Manual
Sol$Mate®*Solar*Mole*and*Gopher*Chaser*
Model:*P7912*
*Congratulations*on*your*purchase*of*the*P7912*Sol=Mate®*Solar*Mole*and*Gopher*Chaser.*Please*read*these*operating*
instructions*thoroughly*before*use.*It*is*important*for*proper*use*of*the*product.**
The*P7912*Sol=Mate®*Solar*Mole*and*Gopher*Chaser*repels*unwanted*burrowing*rodents*with*the*strongest*and*least*
expensive*power*available*–*the*Sun.*The*solar=powered*P7912*uses*state=of=the=art*technology*to*repel*moles,*gophers,*
voles,*shrews*and*other*destructive*burrowing*rodents.*This*ingenious*device*is*environmentally*friendly*and*eliminates*
the*use*of*poisons*and*traps*around*your*children*and*pets.*The*solar*panel*is*enclosed*with*a*watertight*sealant*in*the*
housing’s*screw*tight*top,*making*it*easy*to*change*the*battery*when*needed.*Pets*won’t*be*affected,*but*rodents*find*
the*noise*irritating*and*eventually*move*to*quieter*surroundings.**
**WARNING*
!*Do*not*use*indoors.*Outdoor*use*only.*!*
!*Do*not*leave*the*unit*outdoors*in*extreme*weather*conditions.*Extremely*low*temperatures*can*damage*the*unit.*!*
!*Do*not*hammer*the*unit*when*installing*it.*Damage*may*occur.*!**
!*Do*not*install*the*unit*where*it*will*cause*a*tripping*hazard.*Injury*may*occur.*!*
!*Do*not*install*the*unit*in*a*flood*area*or*where*water*collects.*Damage*to*the*unit*may*occur.*!*
!*If*the*housing*becomes*damaged*or*cracked,*or*if*the*sealant*becomes*loose,*stop*use*immediately.*!*
How*to*Install:*
•Grasp*the*unit*firmly*to*unscrew*the*top*in*a*counter=clockwise*motion.
•Move*the*switch*into*the*ON*position.*Replace*the*top*and*turn*it*clockwise*until*firmly*tightened.*Do*not*over
tighten.
•Insert*the*unit*into*the*ground*at*least*8”*deep.*You*can*fully*insert*the*unit*so*that*the*base*of*the*housing*is
against*the*ground.*Do*not*hammer*the*unit.*You*may*need*to*dig*a*hole*first*in*hard=packed*earth.
•Do*not*install*the*unit*where*it*can*be*a*tripping*hazard.*Consider*marking*the*units*with*a*post*or*flag*if*they*are
installed*in*a*pedestrian*area.
•Install*the*unit*in*the*center*of*pest*activity.*It*operates*in*a*circular*pattern,*in*an*area*of*approx.*7500*sq.*ft.
(1/6*Acre)*and*96*ft.*in*diameter*(depending*on*the*condition*of*the*soil).*This*must*be*an*unobstructed*96*ft,
minor*obstructions*like*lampposts*are*OK.*The*signal*will*be*blocked*by*large*obstructions*such*as*foundations.
•Install*the*unit*where*it*will*receive*maximum*sunlight.*Do*not*install*the*unit*where*it*will*be*shaded*by
buildings,*trees,*or*plantings.*If*the*unit*is*shaded*it*will*not*perform*properly.
•The*battery*will*store*energy*generated*by*the*solar*panel*when*it*is*exposed*to*the*sun.*The*battery*will*power
the*unit*during*the*night*and*during*cloudy*days.
•Remove*the*unit*from*the*soil*if*the*ground*freezes*or*when*flooding*occurs.
It*may*take*a*week*or*two*to*have*full*effect*on*unwanted*pests.**You*may*note*increased*pest*activity*during*first*use.*
This*is*normal.*
Replacing*the*Battery:*
The*LFP*14430*3.2V*250mAh*rechargeable*battery*will*provide*hundreds*of*charging*cycles*and*years*of*service.*In*the*
unlikely*event*the*battery*needs*replacing,*please*see*the*following:

•Grasp*the*unit*firmly*to*unscrew*the*top*in*a*counter=clockwise*motion.
•Once*the*top*is*off,*make*sure*the*switch*is*in*the*off*position*and*use*a*small*Philips*head*screwdriver*to
unscrew*the*solar*panel*from*the*unit.
•Tip*the*unit*down*and,*with*a*small*shake,*GENTLY*remove*the*solar*panel*and*insert*the*battery*in*the*battery
holder.
•Line*up*the*screw*holes*with*their*respective*holder*and*replace*the*solar*panel*using*the*screwdriver*to*tighten
the*screws.
•Move*the*switch*into*the*ON*position.*Replace*the*top*and*turn*it*clockwise*until*firmly*tightened.*Do*not*over
tighten.
Specifications:*
Model:* * *********P7912*
Solar*Panel:****** **4.3V*20mAH*
Battery*Type:**************LFP*14430*3.2V*250mAh*Rechargeable*Battery*
Frequency:******* **400*Hz*+/=*100*
Duty*Cycle:******* **≈*30*sec.*
Weight:***********16*oz.*
Dimensions:**********12*½*x*3*1/8**
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