GENERAL
Operating voltage is 12 v. DC.
Operating temperature -40 deg. F ~ 125 deg. F.
Special control system to prevent over-charging and over-discharging.
Generally, approximately 5-6 hours of strong direct sunshine will enable a full charge.
Illumination time is up to 12 hours or more, generally dusk to dawn.
Typically dusk to dawn illumination in most geographic locations.
Up to one successive cloudy or alternating overcast days typically will not affect illumination time.
The solar panel provides automatic on/off illumination, when required, on at dusk/off at dawn operation.
Black finsh.
Single lamp system.
White and custom colors by special order only.
BATTERY CAPACITY
One 12 v. DC sealed lead acid or GEL type batteries
Battery capacity is subject to the specification of the system.
Battery capacity is typically 22 Amp/Hr.
Battery approval - UL Listed.
Battery type is rechargeable, maintenance free, sealed lead acid or GEL type.
Typical battery life is approximately 3-4 years subject to environmental factors.
Over charge and over discharge protection system.
The battery voltage maintained at or below 14.2 v. DC maximum and at or above 11 v. DC.
SOLAR PANEL
Highly efficient polycrystalline solar panel made by Sharp, in Japan.
Polycrystalline/monocrystalline.
UL Listed & IEC approved.
The solar panel is designed to attach to the top of the pole via the solar panel support bracket (supplied).
Low reflecting tempered glass.
Solar panel is 20 Watts.
Typical solar panel life is approximately 15-20 years subject to environmental factors.
Solar panel unit has space below to house the rechargable battery within its enclosure.
LAMP UNIT (LIGHT HEAD)
Fitted with one, 12 volt, 9 watt CFL energy saving lamp equal to approxmiately 45 watts equivalent (incandescent).
The light bulb typically lasts for up to, approximately 8000 hours (average 2 years constant nightly use at 12 hours per night).
Output is approximately 430 Lumens.
Bulb is easily replaced when necessary.
Galvanized steel construction.
Black finish.
Custom colors by special order.
POST / POLE
Galvanized steel pole with base unit to enable secure installation.
Fixing bolts for base not included.
Pole height is approximately 12' 6" (3.8 metres).
Custom height pole by special order only.
Black finish.
Custom colors by special order only.
SPACING
The spacing is entirely at the customer's discretion.
As a guide, the 12' 6" (3.8m) poles may be spaced at around 33' (10m) apart.
PHOTOMETRICS
No data available at this time.
More data may be supplied here once the product is officially launched and available (June 2008 onwards).
ILLUMINATION PATTERN (LUX DISTRIBUTION)
No data available at this time.
More data may be supplied here once the product is officially launched and available (June 2008 onwards).
ORDERING
PLEASE NOTE: This system is a special order product and is non-returnable/non-refundable unless in the event of a warranty claim which, after verification, any defective part would be repaired or replaced only.
This is a 'special order' product and our special order Terms, Conditions & Policies apply.
If product is in stock order can be released within approximately 5 business days.
If product is not in stock, order can be released within approximately 60-90 business days.
For smaller orders, 100% payment must be made in advance, at time of order and is non-refundable.
For larger orders, payment may be made as a 50% non-refundable deposit with the 50% balance payment must be paid when order is ready to ship.
This product is non-returnable unless faulty during the warranty period. In such circumstances only the faulty part need be returned for repair or replacement only. No refunds. All sales are final.
WARRANTY/GUARANTEE
One year limited warranty against manufacturing defects and/or failure (excluding rechargeable battery, if supplied).
Warranty/guarantee excludes deliberate and/or accidental damage. See our general Terms, Conditions & Policies for more information.
INSTALLATION
Installation guide included.
Upon curbside delivery, installation is entirely at the risk of the customer and/or the customer's appointed installer.
SERVICE/MAINTENANCE
Service & maintenance is entirely at the risk of the customer and/or the customer's appointed servicer/maintainer.
Generally, Solar Illuminations, carries all necessary spare parts to allow the servicing and maintenance of this product for the foreseeable future.
SPECIAL ORDER
This product is defined as a 'special order' and our special order terms apply.
Time length of night time illumination is estimated and subject to various factors including geographic location, seasons, weather conditions & location of product etc.
Shorter illumination time due to one or more of the above factors does not define the fixture as being defective or define the fixture as being advertised incorrectly.
We advertise and supply our solar lights to customers all over the world are therefore, naturally, we are unable to guarantee the nightly illumination time as it can vary and any time stated is quoted as 'up to' x amount hours.
Minor errors & omissions must be accepted.
Although unlikely, we reserve the right to supply this product with any minor alterations or minor changes to the specifications (shown above by text description or by photographs) due to different supplies or product batches received, incorporating such product changes made by the manufacturer, without further notice.
Descriptions, specifications and photographs are updated regularly but may not be current when minor changes to a product have only recently been made.
All solar lights must be used in a completely dark location at night time otherwise they may not illuminate. Nearby strong lighting sources or ambient lighting may affect the operation of a solar light. This does not define the fixture as being defective.
Descriptions, specifications and photographs are updated regularly but may not be current when minor changes to a product have only recently been made.