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8. Replacement Battery
HUBi has been designed so its battery can only be replaced by Solar Technology or its appointed
agents. In no circumstances should any other party attempt this process as it will invalidate any
warranty. The battery in a HUBi is designed to last between 2 and 5 years depending on levels of use.
The cost of a new HUBi battery can be found on www.solartechnology.co.uk under HUBi Accessories.
This price includes return postage.
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Please send to [email protected] and best of luck!
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. The solar panel never seems to fully charge HUBi
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the charge capability of the panel reduces significantly. Also bear in mind a solar panel looses
approximately 8 times its summer charging capability in the winter.
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wet disconnect it from the solar panel and other devices and let it dry naturally indoors for a period
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in the UK. In this instance please call +44 (0) 1684 774000 for a quotation.
Congratulations on purchasing the HUBi solar power hub system
and another step toward grid independence!
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6. I plugged a device into the 12v auto socket and the HUBi instantly stopped working
– is it broken?
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The instruction manual will help you understand how the HUBi works,
how to get the best from it, and just as important, its limitations.
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IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ BEFORE FIRST USE
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HUBi is a sophisticated power station that uses its solar panel to charge its solar hub and this
power can then be transferred to its LUMi lights or electrical devices via the sockets found
on the front panel of the HUBi. From new and before using it is a good idea to position the
solar panel outside or on a sunny window sill and connect its cable to the back of HUBi. This
ensures the HUBi has a good charge in it before you need to use it. Alternatively, a mains
charge adaptor can be purchased as an accessory – go to www.solartechnology.co.uk
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should be avoided.
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HUBi accessories.
Specification
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daylight and is protected from overcharging by its smart control electronics.
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Tip: To maximise the power in your HUBi system when not in use always switch both ON/OFF
buttons to the off position. The solar panel will still deliver a charge to the solar hub but the hub
itself wont waste any of that power.
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Panel
power
Battery
size
Charge
time
Light time
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Charges ipad
Charges
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Phone (upto)
Hubi 2K
5W
2A
6-9
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4 Hours
x2
x3
2 hours light + 1 ipad
or 1 to 2 phones
Hubi 10K
20W
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7 - 10
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18 Hours
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6 hours light + 1 ipad
and 1 to 2 phones
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system enables each HUBi to be electrically connected
to two other HUBis and equalise the power in each. This
is helpful if power demand has increased or power is
needed for longer than expected.
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3. It is strictly forbidden to dismantle HUBi except by Solar Technology personnel or agents appointed
by Solar Technology. Any sign of tampering will result in the warranty being terminated.
6. Warranty
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year performance warranty.
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caused or any costs associated with the return of faulty products.
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7. Optional Accessories
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3.
4.
Lap top adaptor
Apple / HP version
Lumi
Lumi splitter
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6.
7.
Extension cables
12v Fan
Expansion kits
(Hubi + panel)
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8.
9.
Hubi boxes (without panel)
Panel and splitter cable
(without Hubi)
10. Camcaddy2