PTUS 1 A1 - Solar animal repeller PARKSIDE - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL PTUS 1 A1 PARKSIDE

WARNING: Frequencies from 16 Hz to a maximum of 20 kHz

can generally be heard by humans. However, with increasing age, human‘s ability to hear higher frequencies is reduced. You should work on the assumption the programmes 1, 2 and 5 release frequencies, which can be heard by humans. Thus you should set up the product so that it is out of the hearing range of humans. Note: The product will not affect any electronic equipment, in- cluding pacemakers, garage door openers, remote controls and such like. Description of parts

Frequency controller

Holder for the ground spike

Ground spike connector

Screw28 GB/IE Scope of delivery 1 Solar powered animal repeller 1 USB charging cable 1 Ground spike (two parts) 1 Peg (Ø 6 mm) 1 Mounting screw (3.8 x 30 mm) 1 Set of instructions for use Technical data Operational voltage: 5 V , max. 1A Rechargeable battery: 1 x 3.7 V 18650 Lithium-ion rechargeable battery with 1300 mAh (Not replaceable) Protection class: III/ Protection type: IP44 (splash-proof) Signal frequency: approx. 13.5 kHz–23.5 kHz Motion sensor: Range: approx. 8 m Detection angle: approx. 110 ° Maximum rated ambient temperature: Ta: 35 °C29 GB/IE Safety instructions Before using the product, please familiarise yourself with all of the safety information and instructions for use! When passing this product on to others, please also include all the documents! This product may be used by children aged 8 years and up, as well as by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities, or lacking experience and/or knowledge, so long as they are supervised or instructed in the safe use of the product and understand the associated risks. Do not allow children to play with the product. Cleaning and user maintenance should not be performed by children without supervision. Do not use this product if you notice any damage. Ensure that the solar panel does not get dirty or covered in snow or ice. Otherwise the performance of the solar panel will be diminished. Do not place objects on top of the product! Keep away from open flames! If the product makes unusual noises or you discover smoke or similar faults, removed the rechargeable battery from the product immediately or separate the product from the USB charging cable.30 GB/IE Never use the product within human hearing range. The product releases frequencies, which can be disturbing or uncomfortable for many people. Safety instructions for batteries/ rechargeable batteries DANGER TO LIFE! Keep batteries/rechargeable batteries out of reach of children. If accidentally swallowed seek imme- diate medical attention. Swallowing may lead to burns, perforation of soft tissue, and death. Severe burns can occur within 2 hours of ingestion. DANGER OF EXPLOSION! Never recharge non-rechargeable batteries. Do not short-circuit bat- teries/rechargeable batteries and/or open them. Overheating, fire or bursting can be the result. Never throw batteries/rechargeable batteries into fire or water. Do not exert mechanical loads to batteries/rechargeable batteries.31 GB/IE Risk of leakage of batteries/rechargeable batteries Avoid extreme environmental conditions and temperatures, which could affect batteries/rechargeable batteries, e.g. radiators/direct sunlight. If batteries/rechargeable batteries have leaked, avoid contact with skin, eyes and mucous membranes with the chemicals! Flush immediately the affected areas with fresh water and seek medical attention! WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES! Leaked or dam- aged batteries/rechargeable batteries can cause burns on contact with the skin. Wear suitable pro- tective gloves at all times if such an event occurs. This product has a built-in rechargeable battery which cannot be replaced by the user. The removal or replacement of the rechargeable battery may only be carried out by the manu- facturer or his customer service or by a similarly qualified per- son in order to avoid hazards. When disposing of the product, it should be noted that this product contains a rechargeable battery. Before use Note: Remove all packaging materials from the product.32 GB/IE Charging the rechargeable battery The rechargeable battery is delivered fully charged. In direct sunlight the rechargeable battery is charged by the built-in solar panel

. It can also be charged using the enclosed USB charg- ing cable

Charging the rechargeable battery with the solar panel The product‘s solar panel

converts sunlight into electrical energy and stores it in the rechargeable battery. To ensure optimal rechargeable battery charging, position the product in a place, in which the solar panel

is exposed to direct sunlight. To fully charge unloaded battery, the solar panel

must be exposed to at least 8 hours of direct sunlight. Note: The product is not working under 0°C and over 45°C according the battery protection. Charging the rechargeable battery with the USB charging cable Especially during the darker times of the year, depending on the length of time for which the product is activated each day, you may find that sunlight does not provide the rechargeable battery with enough energy. However, you can charge the rechargeable battery using the enclosed USB charging cable

and your33 GB/IE computer or a standard USB adapter (not included in delivery).

is charging process must be carried out indoors because the spla

protection no longer works when the USB socket

is open. The charge level of the rechargeable battery is shown on the prod- uct on the charge indicator

(a red LED on the motion sensor

when it is switched on: Red LED is fast flashing: The rechargeable battery needs to charge. Not any LED and sound effect response: the rechargeable battery voltage is very low, it must be charged immediately. Red LED is slow flashing: The rechargeable battery is in the charging status. Red LED is illuminated: The rechargeable battery is fully charged. Switch the frequency controller

to Programme “0” during the charging process to prevent disturbances from visual or acoustic signals. Remove the rubber plugs from the USB socket

Plug the USB charging cable

with USB-C plug into the USB socket

and connect the USB plug of the USB charging cable

to your computer with a USB port. Alternatively, you can use a USB adapter, which can be bought from a retailer.34 GB/IE Depending on the current charging state of the battery, charg- ing takes approx. 5–10 hours. During the charging process, the charge indicator

flashes. When the rechargeable battery is fully charged, the charge indicator

will illuminate. Start-up The product is protected against splash water and is also suitable for outdoor use. There are two possible installation options: Installation on the ground, using the ground spike The enclosed ground spike

and ground spike connector

comes in three parts (see Fig. C), but for low installation heights, one part can be used on its own. Never place the product di rectly onto the ground: it can be flooded in heavy rain. Push the point of the ground spike

into soft earth. Never use force. Screw the open end of the ground spike

into the holder for the ground spike

Point the product, so that the motion sensor

is pointed to- wards the area you wish to monitor. Make sure that the area35 GB/IE you wish to monitor is not blocked by objects, such as trees or garden furniture. Installation on a wall using a screw/peg Use the enclosed peg

(Ø 6 mm) and the screw

to install the product on a wall. This installation material is intended for a normal wall. If the wall you wish to install the product on has a different consistency, check with a specialist to find out which material is suitable for installation on your wall. Ensure the screw

is a maximum of 1.5 m above the ground. Allow the screw to protrude approx. 1 cm from the wall and use the loop

to hang the product on the screw. Operation The product has two adjustment options: Adjusting the motion sensor The sensitivity of the sensor can be adjusted using the sensitivity controller

. If a movement is detected, a signal/flash sounds/ shines approx. 30 sec. Adjust to MAX position, the detection range approx. 8 m.36 GB/IE Adjusting the signal frequency The product has 5 different programmes to repel certain kinds of animals. Adjust the frequency contoller

to select below frequency programme. Programme 0 The product is switched off. The charging function using the solar panel

or the USB charging cable

is activated. Programme 1 13.5 kHz–17.5 kHz (against rodents like mice or rats) Programme 2 15.5 kHz–19.5 kHz (against dogs and foxes) Programme 3 19.5 kHz–23.5 kHz (against dogs, cats and birds) Programme 4 Flashing light Programme 5 All programmes are used. Maintenance and cleaning Regularly clean the product with a dry, lint-free cloth. Regularly check the solar panel

for dirt. Keep the solar panel

free of snow and ice, especially in winter.37 GB/IE If the product is very dirty, use a slightly damp cloth with a detergent. Ensure that no water enters the product during cleaning. Regularly clean the rubber plugs of the USB socket

with Vaseline. This will stop the seals from becoming brittle. Troubleshooting Note: The product is not working under 0°C and over 45°C according the battery protection. Note: The product contains sensitive electronic components. For this reason it is possible that it can be disrupted by radio trans- mitting equipment in the immediate vicinity. If you notice that the product is malfunctioning, remove any sources of interference from the area around the product. Disposal The packaging is made entirely of recyclable materials, which you may dispose of at local recycling facilities.