Do they need to be left in the "OFF" position for the initial full charge?
1743950
If the position that you have selected provides enough sunlight then the answer is no.
1743951
It's been awhile, but I believe I just turned them on and mounted them. These lights have worked tirelessly since I got them, rain, snow, cold , hot.
896216
I believe it is best to keep the switch off. However there have been times when I forgot to turn the switch off as it was charging. It did not appear to make any difference. Unit continued to charge fine.
1257488
My take on that statement was that it is a translation anomaly. I have recharged mine numerous times without incident, and I feel the intent was to not charge the battery in an enclosed space.
1567077
I've kept mine on the charger without any issue. I prefer to keep them plugged in so I have them in case of emergency. Only had them a few weeks or so.
1044079
The top should be on the off position. I think the light might blink while charging.
1925185
Hi, I unplugged it. I do not think is good idea to keep it in the socket once is fully charged.
1175974
They turn on when it gets dark and off when daylight begins. Depending on the charge they might fade out at some point. They are not very bright so not a big deal when they stay on.
55419
When not in ise, the unit should be switched to the "off" position. It only needs to be plugged in for charging once the battery is dead--keeping it plugged in constantly will deplete the battery life (same as a cell phone).
35129
I have not done that as of yet. It is my understanding you can leave them in as long as you want and a trickle charge will keep them at full charge. This info was from another sight.
1087177
No. In fact if you plug it in to charge while on, it will shut them off to charge.
297025
I try not to leave them too long after they are done charging, but the times I have (a couple of days)there wasn't a problem. I wouldn't leave them in for weeks, though. I have read somewhere there is a very slight drain over time.
412652
You do not need to disconnect the battery when the battery is full. The system will go to float mode to protect the battery from overcharging.
1805499
I think it should be left in the off position while charging. Don't quote me on that though.
1215001
It does not need to be in the "off" position to charge. I don't recall if there is any "charging complete" indicator.
775884
It has been my experience that it is best to disconnect the battery once it is fully charged. I don't think it will be unsafe, just not good for the batteries.
2244648
No, you should remove batteries when they are fully charged. The unit has built-in protection to prevent overcharging but why put it to the test continually? The risk of fire far exceeds the benefit of having a fully charged battery.
1986278
I think they are for leaving them on continuously after dark or for motion-sensitive only after dark. I left mine in the position that they came in which is motion sensitive as I do not need or want them to be on continuously.