Easy to assemble - no more than 10 minutes once taken out of the box
1. Place the water feature in a location where the solar panel can receive plenty of direct sunlight
2. Connect the pump to the integrated tube then thread both wiring of the LED and water pump through the opening behind the unit
3. Connect the wiring for both LED light and water pump to the solar panel please note the charge port for this product is not used and this water feature is not supplied with a charger cable and it is also not available to purchase please ensure this charge socket is well covered to prevent rain / moisture entering.
4. Attach the stake to the back of the solar panel and then secure it into soft ground, ensure the panel is well positioned where it can get direct sunlight during the day
5. Fill the basin with water the water level should be below the opening at the back of the unit, ensure both the water pump and LED are immersed in the water
On first use the built-in backup lithium battery in this product will have been 50 to 70 per cent charged upon manufacture however on the date of purchase the battery will lose its charge during shipping and storage for best results allow the solar panel to charge the battery for a full day in direct sunlight before using the pump.
The water feature is designed to run during the day in direct sunlight any excess power produced via the solar panel will be used to charge the battery back up. This will allow for running of the pump and LED light in the evening. Please note, the evening runtime will vary depending on charge level of the battery and weather conditions.
The LED light automatically illuminates in the evening, if there is sufficient charge in the battery.
To turn the unit on and start running the pump and the led light place your finger on the on off button on the rear of the solar panel for one second.
You can also use this button to turn the unit off and to store the power from the sun during the day for use at night time. To switch off the pump place your finger on the on off button on the rear of the panel for three seconds when the pump / led light is switched off all of the charge generated by the solar panel is stored in the battery backup.
On the reverse side of the solar panel there is an LED indicator light that will show you the battery charge status :
Green light indicates fully charged 4 to 6 Hours Run Time
Orange light is 50% charged - 2 to 4 Hours Run Time
Red light is less than 20% charged - Up To 1 Hour Run Time