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Is the Ranger waterproof?
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No, it is not waterproof. It is splash proof and will work in rainy conditions.
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How long will it take to fully charge the Ranger using the winder handle?
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As a guide, a constant input effort of 40 minutes into the crank, using the optimum charge level indicator will fully charge the battery.
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What is the indicator light?
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The indicator light is an optimum charge level indicator. This means that it will only illuminate when you are winding the handle at the ideal speed, to generate the ideal amount of energy. The charge level indicator was designed specifically for the winding function of the winder handle.
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Does the battery require a conditioning charge before the first use?
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For best results, the radio's internal battery requires a conditioning charge before firs use or after long periods without use. This can be done by administering several vigorous 30 second wind cycles. Alternatively this can be done by applying a 24 hour adapter charge prior to use. The radio can however, be used immediately in the wind-up mode if required.
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How strong does the sun have to be for the radio to play directly from the solar panel?
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The radio requires direct sunlight in order to operate solely off the solar panel. The Ranger can be charged through the solar panel even when the radio is switched off. if the radio is placed in direct sunlight whilst switched off energy from the solar panel will gradually charge the battery.
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How long will a fully charged battery retain its charge for?
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The batter will retain about 70% of its capacity after 1 month, 55% after 2 months, 45% after 3 months and 25% after 6 months.
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Can I over-wind the unit-does it ever stop you from winding?
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No, you cannot over-wind the internal mechanism. It consists of simple gearing which drives the alternator, providing power to the internal battery.
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Will I damage the radio if I crank the handle in the opposite direction?
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No, the winder handle can be cranked in both directions.
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How long will it take to fully charge the Freeplay Ranger using the solar panel versus the charging adapter?
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It will take approximately 40 hours of direct sunlight to fully charge the internal battery and 24 hours to fully charge the radio with the AC adapter.
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How long should the light on my Freeplay Sherpa shine for?
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With a fully charged battery the Sherpa will shine for approximately 5 hours on normal beam and 30 minutes on high beam. A 30 second wind will provide about 5 to 8 minutes of shine time on normal beam. In order to achieve these shine times the winder handle would need to be cranked at the optimum charge level, this will be achieved as soon as the green charge level indicator next to the winder handle illuminates.
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Is the bulb used in the Freeplay Sherpa an LED?
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