HG00249 - Uncategorized FLORABEST - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL HG00249 FLORABEST

SOLAR POWERED ANIMAL REPELLER Operation and safety notes

15 145 GB/IE/NI List of pictograms used .......................................................Page 6 Introduction ................................................................................Page 6 Intended use ..................................................................................Page 7 Mechanism ....................................................................................Page 7 Description of parts .......................................................................Page 8 Scope of delivery ...........................................................................Page 8 Technical data ...............................................................................Page 9 Safety instructions .................................................................. Page 9 Safety instructions for batteries / rechargeable batteries ............ Page 11 Before use .................................................................................... Page 13 Replacing / inserting rechargeable batteries ...............................Page 13 Charging the rechargeable batteries ...........................................Page 14 Start-up ..........................................................................................Page 16 Installation on the ground, using the ground spike .....................Page 16 Installation on a wall using a screw / peg ...................................Page 17 Operation.....................................................................................Page 17 Adjusting the motion sensor ..........................................................Page 17 Adjusting the signal frequency ......................................................Page 18 Maintenance and cleaning ...............................................Page 18 Troubleshooting ....................................................................... Page 19 Disposal ......................................................................................... Page 19 Warranty ...................................................................................... Page 216 GB/IE/NI List of pictograms used Direct current Splashproof Motion sensor: Range: approx. 8 m Detection angle: approx. 110 ° Solar powered animal repeller Introduction We congratulate you on the purchase of your new product. You have chosen a high quality product. The instructions for use are part of the product. They contain important information concerning safety, use and disposal. Before using the product, please familiarise your- self with all of the safety information and instructions for use. Only use the product as described and for the specified applications. If you pass the product on to anyone else, please ensure that you also pass on all the documentation with it.7 GB/IE/NI Intended use This product is intended for use as an animal repellant, through the use of high frequency tones and / or flashing light. Animals, which are under species protection, e.g. the mole, must not be caught, injured or killed. Any use of the product for other or additional purposes is considered improper use. No claims can be made for problems cause by improper use or failure to comply with the op- erational and safety instructions included in the operational manual. The product is not intended for commercial use. Mechanism The product registers the body heat of animals that move in the detection range of the motion sensor. As soon as an animal is registered, the product produces high frequency tones, which are uncomfortable for animals. As different animals can have different hearing ranges, the frequency of the signal can be adjusted. Noc- turnal animals can also trigger an automatic flashing light. To be able to repel lots of different animals, you can adjust the settings to combine any of the signal frequencies with the flashing light.

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.8 GB/IE/NI 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

Battery compartment cover

Holder for the ground spike

Ground spike connector

Peg Scope of delivery 1 Solar powered animal repeller 1 USB charging cable 1 Ground spike (two parts) 3 Rechargeable batteries (AA, Ni-MH, 800 mAh each) 1 Peg (Ø 6 mm)9 GB/IE/NI 1 Mounting screw (3.8 x 30 mm) 1 Set of instructions for use Technical data Operational voltage: 3.6 V Rechargeable batteries: 3 x Ni-MH batteries/AA/1.2 V/800 mAh Protection class: III / Protection type: IP44 (splash-proof) Signal frequency: approx. 13.5 kHz–23.5 kHz DC charging socket: 5 V , max. 500 mA Polarity of the direct current power supply: Motion sensor: Range: approx. 8 m Detection angle: approx. 110 ° 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!10 GB/IE/NI 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. Never use the product within human hearing range. The product releases frequencies, which can be disturbing or uncomfortable for many people.11 GB/IE/NI Safety instructions for batteries / rechargeable batteries DANGER TO LIFE! Keep batteries / rechargeable batteries out of reach of children. If accidentally swallowed seek immediate medical attention. 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. Risk of leakage of batteries / rechargeable batteries

void extreme environmental conditions and temperatures, wh ich 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!12 GB/IE/NI 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. In the event of a leakage of batteries / rechargeable batteries, immediately remove them from the product to prevent damage. Only use the same type of batteries / rechargeable batteries. Do not mix used and new batteries / rechargeable batteries. Remove batteries / rechargeable batteries if the product will not be used for a longer period. Risk of damage of the product Only use the specified type of battery / rechargeable battery! Insert batteries / rechargeable batteries according to polarity marks (+) and (-) on the battery / rechargeable battery and the product. Clean the contacts on the battery / rechargeable battery and in the battery compartment before inserting! Remove exhausted batteries / rechargeable batteries from the product immediately.13 GB/IE/NI Before use Note: Remove all packaging materials from the product. Note: First install rechargeable battery in the product. Replacing / inserting rechargeable batteries Insert / replace the rechargeable batteries when you notice the operational period of the product has noticeably decreased over time, despite full exposure to solar radiation. Open the battery compartment cover

and remove the old rechargeable batteries

. Then remove the fixing screws of the battery compartment cover

If necessary, remove the old rechargeable batteries and insert three new rechargeable batteries. Clean the rechargeable battery and battery compartment contacts if necessary. Only use Ni-MH rechargeable batteries of type AA 1.2 V, 800 mAh. When inserting, ensure the correct polarity has been used. This is indicated in the battery compartment. When closing the battery compartment, ensure that the seal

is in the correct place.14 GB/IE/NI Charging the rechargeable batteries The rechargeable batteries are delivered fully charged. In direct sunlight the rechargeable batteries are charged by the built-in solar panel

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

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

converts sunlight into electrical energy and stores it in the rechargeable batteries. 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 batteries, the solar panel

must be exposed to at least 8 hours of direct sunlight. Charging the rechargeable batteries 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 batteries with enough energy. However, you can charge the rechargeable batteries using the enclosed USB charging cable

and your computer or a standard USB adapter (not included in delivery).15 GB/IE/NI

is charging process must be carried out indoors because the spla

protection no longer works when the DC charging socket

is open. The charge level of the rechargeable batteries 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 slow flashing: the rechargeable batteries need to charge. Not any LED and sound effect response: the rechargeable batteries voltage is very low, they must be charged immediately. Red LED is fast flashing: the rechargeable batteries are in the charging status. Red LED is illuminated: the rechargeable batteries are 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 DC charging socket

Plug the USB charging cable‘s

round plug into the DC charg- ing 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.16 GB/IE/NI Depending on the current charging state of the batteries, charging 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. Ensure that all seals

(under the battery compart- ment cover

and on the DC charging socket

) are positioned correctly. 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. Push the open end of the ground spike

into the holder for the ground spike

.17 GB/IE/NI Point the product, so that the motion sensor

is pointed to- wards the area you wish to monitor. Make sure that the area 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.18 GB/IE/NI 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.19 GB/IE/NI 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 seals

under the battery compartment cover

and the rubber plugs of the DC charging socket

with Vaseline. This will stop the seals from becoming brittle. Troubleshooting 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. Notice: Electrostatic discharge can lead to malfunctions. In the event of such malfunctions, briefly remove and reinsert the recharge- able batteries. Disposal The packaging is made entirely of recyclable materials, which you may dispose of at local recycling facilities.20 GB/IE/NI