After unpacking for the first time, the solarbank needs a first light pulse lasting about 10 seconds, which is provided by daylight. This activates the solar panel.

To be sure that the battery is fully charged, it should be exposed to direct sunlight ideally for 2 days; during this time, the solarbank is preferably not yet connected to the portable luminaire or the desired electronic device to be charged. 

Once the solarbank is fully charged, it can be connected with the corresponding luminaire or the desired electronic device.

USB-A socket: Charging the portable IP44.DE luminaires or other electronic devices.

USB-C-socket: Charging the portable IP44.DE luminaires or other electronic devices. + charging the solarbank via your power connection with a USB-C-cable and a corresponding charger (not included in the delivery). 

Solar charging function: To be sure that the battery is fully charged, it should be exposed to direct sunlight ideally for 2 days. Once the solarbank is fully charged, it can be connected with the corresponding luminaire or the desired electronic device.

USB-C-charging function: Charge the battery indoors. Remove the cover of the USB-A + USB-C socket and plug your USB-C-cable into the USB-C charging socket and connect with the power supply. Remove the USB-C-cable when the green indicator lamps light up. After charging, put the USB-C + USB-A cover back over the socket again to warrant protection class IP444.

The solar panel is also charged on cloudy days and also in autumn/winter months and then still reaches up to 25% of full power.

The alignment of the solar panel must be adjusted to the level of the sun in the sky, which changes according to the season. 

On delivery, the battery is charged to about 70%. Before starting the solarbank, it should be exposed to direct sunlight ideally for 2 days; during this time, the solarbank is preferably not yet connected to the portable luminaire or the desired electronic device to be charged. Once the solarbank is fully charged, it can be connected with the corresponding luminaire or the desired electronic device.

Solar charging function: It takes the solarbank battery about 2 sunny days with constant direct sunshine to be fully charged. 

USB-C-charging function: it takes the battery about 7 hours to be fully charged. 

Once the battery is fully charged, the portable IP44.DE luminaires can be used as follows:

• glim: 56 hrs. (2 full loading capacities)
• lix: 48 hrs. (1 full loading capacity)
• lix mini: 96 hrs. (2 full loading capacities)
• lix skinny: 96 hrs. (2 full loading capacities)
• qu: 20 hrs. (1 full loading capacity) 

The solarbank can stay outside even during the winter months as long as the socket is closed with the USB-A + USB-C cover.

Put the solarbank outdoors in a place with direct sunshine (facing south) where it is exposed to continuous direct sunlight. Functions may be restricted during the autumn/winter when the sun is no longer so high in the sky with possibly longer periods of shade, depending on the region. 

The solarbank must be kept permanently free of dirt and debris, foliage, leaves and branches, as otherwise the charging results can be considerably impaired.

The solarbank must be kept permanently free of dirt and debris, foliage, leaves and branches, as otherwise the charging results can be considerably impaired.

The alignment of the solar panel must be adjusted to the level of the sun in the sky, which changes according to the season. 

The battery capacity is insufficient. To charge the battery, the solar panel must be exposed to direct sunshine (facing south) with continuous, direct sunlight.

The luminaires/electronic devices should be charged using the charging cable supplied with the luminaires/electronic devices.

The solarbank and portable luminaire or electronic device have not been connected properly.

The battery can be charged about 800-1000 times, depending on charging and usage patterns.

In case of failure, the battery can be replaced by IP44.DE. Please contact your retailer.

To make sure your products don't lose their looks and bring you lasting pleasure, we need a little help from you: please clean all components regularly. Please also remember that different materials and environments need different kinds of care.

Clean the solarbank regularly to remove dirt and debris. Do not use a pressure washer. 

A gentle solvent-free household cleaning agent is all you need for maintenance. Then polish the solarbank off with a dry, soft cloth. Do not use scouring agents, steel wool, scouring pads, acid or alkaline cleaning agents as these would damage the surface.