BioLite SolarHome 5000 - User Manual

Wall Nails
TV-To-Control
Box Cable
Television
Remote Control
USB Adapter
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COMPONENTS
SolarHome 5000
Instruction Manual
SEB002-AN-A/SEA001-AN-A.IM.REV_C
CORE COMPONENTS CONTROL BOX OVERVIEW CONTROL BOX INSTALLATION CONTROL BOX INTERFACE CHARGING PHONE + OTHER ELECTRONICS
POWER INTAKE
CHECKING BATTERY LEVEL
CONNECTING YOUR SYSTEMLIGHTING & ACCESSORY COMPONENTS* SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION
Control Box
*Check front sticker of product packaging box to see if lighting
accessories are included in your system.
24” Television
Cord Clips
Solar Panel
Connect the cord on the back of the
television to the TV port on the left side
of the Control Box.
Connect the cord on the Solar Panel to
one of the ports, labeled with a sun
icon, on the back of the Control Box.
Keep the Control Box out of
reach of children - we
recommend installing it 1.5
meters off the ground.
Place 2 nails into the wall
according to Control Box
attachment points.
Place Control Box over the
nails and slide down to
secure position.
To keep panel clean, place
the Solar Panel high on the
roof and at an angle.
Television has separate
instruction manual
Avoid shadows caused by
trees or buildings - this
will make less power.
Battery life for unit
Solar Panel charging rate
Overall system power usage,
includes all connected units
Payment and pairing entry
Customer service number
Connection of any PAYG
devices within the system
Credit time for license
Does not include battery level of
additional expansion batteries that
may be connected to the system
Your system’s power
supply is directly
affected by the strength
of the sun which will vary
by weather, season, and
time of the day.
See current sun strength
on Screen 2 of your
Control Box display.
(3) Hanging Lights with Switches
Security Light with
Motion Detector & Switch
Store devices
on front strap
of Control Box
TV BACK
1.5 m
Use the USB port(s) on the
right side of the Control
Box to connect your device.
For greatest power
input charge devices
during the day.
Use numbers to enter in PAYG unlock codes
System Power
10 hrs to empty
Payments
Credit: 13 Days
Enter Code
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
_ _ _ _ _
For help, call
XXXX-XXX-XXX
Serial number:
00000000
Battery
85%
Next Screen
+ Exit Sleep Mode
Previous Screen
Sun
70%
PayGo Devices
Connected
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Sun
View your Battery Level
(Screen 1) on your Control
Box display. It will take 4-6
hours to fully charge your
system, depending on sun
strength and if lights or TV
are in use or if electronics
are charging.
4-6 hours
1
2
Expansion Port
USB Out x2
Expansion Port
TV/PAYG Appliance Input
12V Appliance Input
TV/PAYG Appliance Input
BioLite Hanging
Light Inputs
Solar Panel Input
CVBS HDMI 1 HDMI 2
ANT IN
DVB-S/S2
ANT IN
DVB-T2/C
L R
1
2
x2
Sun
RESERVE POWER MODE
When your system has
less then 5% battery it
will automatically go into
reserve power mode.
TV, 12V port, and USB
ports are not available in
reserve power mode. If
lights are connected to the
system they will still work.
TV
USB PORTS LIGHTS
12V PORT
Battery
4%
Low power mode
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SCREENS ON PAYG UNITS ONLY
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SYSTEM SETUP
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SCREEN INTERFACE
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CHARGING & POWER USAGE
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Summary

Components Overview

Core Components

Lists the main system parts: Control Box, 24" Television, Solar Panel, USB Adapter, and cables.

Lighting & Accessory Components

Details hanging lights, security lights, wall nails, and cord clips included in the system.

Control Box and System Connection

Control Box Overview

Details the ports and features of the Control Box, including expansion and USB ports.

Connecting Your System

Instructions on connecting the television to the Control Box and the Solar Panel.

System Setup Guide

Control Box Installation

Provides instructions for mounting the Control Box at a recommended height.

Solar Panel Installation

Guidance on placing the Solar Panel for optimal cleaning and avoiding shadows.

Control Box Screen Interface

Understanding the Display

Explains the various screens and their functions on the Control Box display.

Charging and Power Management

Charging Devices

Instructions on using USB ports to charge phones and other electronics.

Battery Level Monitoring

How to view the system's battery level on the Control Box display.

Reserve Power Mode

Explains the automatic low power mode and its usage limitations.

Power Intake Factors

Details how sunlight affects power supply and where to check sun strength.

Payment and PAYG Features

Viewing Payment Status

Shows how to check paid days and remaining credit for ownership.

Entering Payment Codes

Steps for entering a 15-digit code for payments and system pairing.

Connecting Accessories and Systems

Connecting Hanging Lights

Instructions for connecting hanging lights to the Control Box.

Connecting to SolarHome 620

Guidance on linking the SolarHome 5000 with another SolarHome system.

Safety Information and Warnings

General Safety Precautions

Covers panel care, connection warnings, cable protection, temperature, repair, and choking hazards.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Battery Not Charging

Steps to troubleshoot battery charging issues, checking connections and panel angle.

No TV Connection

Troubleshooting steps for TV connection issues, checking cables and PAYG credits.

TV Turned Off

Diagnosing TV power issues, checking connections and reserve power mode.

Run Times and Specifications

Daily Charge Run Times

Details expected run times for TV watching and phone charging on a full day's charge.

Light Usage Run Times

Expected run times for hanging lights at low and high brightness settings.

System Specifications

Technical details including energy capacity, battery, solar panel, and TV specifications.

BioLite SolarHome 5000 Specifications

General

Brand	BioLite
Model	SolarHome 5000
Category	Solar panel
Language	English