M850/M860 USER MANUAL
CHARGING
Installing a Lantern
Choosing a Suitable Location
Adequate sunlight and suitable ambient temperature
are the two most important factors to consider when
choosing a location for Carmanah solar lanterns.
Adequate Sunlight
The 800 Series lantern is powered by solar energy
stored inside the rechargeable batteries of the
lantern; therefore, to operate each night it requires
an adequate amount of sunlight to recharge its
batteries. The following factors should be considered
when installing the lantern:
the amount of sunlight available in the region
an unobstructed view of the sun (the lantern
should not be shaded)
seasonal changes in sun angle
Ambient Temperature
The temperature range of the lantern location must
be between –22 to 122 °F (–30 to 50 °C).
Securing the Lantern
Physically modifying the 800 Series
lantern will void the warranty. This
includes drilling additional holes in the
base or re-drilling the existing mounting
holes to a larger diameter.
The lantern base plate has six mounting holes
intended for three or four-point mounting patterns.
The use of security fasteners is recommended to
prevent theft. Use 18-8 stainless steel hex head
fasteners with ½ -13 UNC thread. Tighten the
fasteners to 40 to 44 lbf·ft (4.5 to 5.0 N·m).
Option A
Option B
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