P3 International P7911 Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions
P7911 Sol-Mate
®
Solar Mole and Gopher Chaser
Congratulations on your purchase of the Sol-Mate
®
Solar
Mole and Gopher Chaser. Please read these operating
instructions thoroughly before use. It is important for proper
use of the product.
The Sol-Mate
®
Solar Mole and Gopher Chaser repels
unwanted burrowing rodents with the strongest and least
expensive power available – the sun. Solar-powered and
maintenance-free, the Sol-Mate
®
Solar Mole and Gopher
Chaser uses state-of-the-art technology to repel moles,
gophers, voles, shrews and other destructive burrowing
rodents. This ingenious device is environmentally friendly
and eliminates the use of poisons and traps around your
children and pets. Since one full charge yields up to 5 days
of trouble-free power, the unit is capable of operating even
in unfavorable weather without interruption. The solar panel
is embedded in a watertight housing with a unique mow-
over design and is constructed of strong ABS material with
its discreet green color fits into any environment. The Sol-
Mate
®
Solar Mole and Gopher Chaser produces a sonic
pulse of approximately 400 Hz every 30 seconds and
covers an area of approximately 7500 square feet (1/6
acre). Pets won’t be affected, but rodents find the noise
irritating and eventually move to quieter surroundings.
WARNING
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Do not use indoors. Only use outdoors.
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Do not leave the unit outdoors in extreme weather
conditions. Extremely low temperatures can damage the
unit.
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Do not hammer the unit when installing it. Damage may
occur.
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Do not install the unit where it will cause a tripping hazard.
Injury may occur.
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Do not install the unit in a flood area or where water
collects. Damage to the unit may occur.
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If the sealed housing becomes damaged or cracked stop
use immediately and discard the unit. This unit is sealed.
There are no user serviceable parts inside. The batteries
are fixed and are not user-replaceable. Do not attempt to
open the unit. Damage to the unit may occur.
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Use:
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Unit is shipped with battery in place. The unit is sealed.
There are no user serviceable parts inside.
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Insert the unit into the ground at least 8” deep. You can
fully insert the unit so that the base of the green
housing is against the ground. Do not hammer the unit.
You may need to dig a hole first in hard-packed earth.
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Do not install the unit where it can be a tripping hazard.
Consider marking the units with a post or flag if they are
installed in a pedestrian area.
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Install the unit in the center of pest activity. It operates
in a circular pattern, in an area of approx. 7500 sq. ft.
(1/6 Acre) and 96 ft. in diameter. (dependant on
condition of soil) This must be an unobstructed 96 ft.
Minor obstructions like lampposts are OK. The signal
will be blocked by large obstructions such as
foundations.
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Install the unit where it will receive maximum sunlight.
Do not install the unit where it will be shaded by
buildings, trees, or plantings. If the unit is shaded it will
not perform properly.
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Switch the unit on by sliding the slide switch to the ON
position. Unit may not sound right away. The batteries
will begin charging when the unit is exposed to sunlight.
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The batteries will store energy generated by the solar
panel when it is exposed to the sun. The batteries will
power the unit during the night and during cloudy days.
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Remove the unit from the soil if the ground freezes or
when flooding occurs.
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It may take a week or two to have full effect on
unwanted pests.
You may note increased pest
activity during first use. This is normal.
P3 INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION LIMITED
WARRANTY
P3 INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION ("P3") warrants to the original retail purchaser only, that its
product is free from defects in material or workmanship under the condition of normal use and
service for a period of six (6) months from the date of purchase. In the event that a defect,
malfunction or failure occurs or is discovered during the warranty period, P3 will repair or replace at
its option the product or component part(s) which shall appear in the reasonable judgment of P3 to
be defective or not to factory specifications. A product requiring service is to be returned to P3
along with the sales receipt or other proof of purchase acceptable to P3 and a statement describing
the defect or malfunction. All transportation costs shall be borne by the owner and the risk of loss
shall be upon the party initiating the transportation. All items repaired or replaced thereunder shall
be subjected to the same limited warranty for a period of six (6) months from the day P3 ships the
repaired or replaced product. The warranty does not apply to any product that has been subject to
misuse, tampering, neglect, or accident or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs to the
product. This warranty is void if the serial number (if any) has been removed, altered, or defaced.
This warranty is in lieu of all warranties expressed or implied, including the implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose which are expressly excluded or disclaimed. P3
shall not be responsible for consequential, incidental or other damages, and P3 expressly excludes
and disclaims liability for any damages resulting from the use, operation, improper application,
malfunction or defeat of any P3 product covered by this limited warranty. P3's obligation is strictly
and exclusively limited to the replacement or repair of any defective product or component part(s).
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. P3 does not assume or authorize anyone to
assume for it any other obligation whatsoever. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you. It is the owner/user's
responsibility to comply with local, state, or federal regulations, if any, that may pertain to P3
products or their use. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
If you experience difficulty in the operation of your product, or if your product requires service please
contact:
P3 INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Tel: 212-741-7289
Fax: 212-741-2288
Email: techsupport@p3international.com
rev. 04/07