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Verified identity: model CB117-6, item 0904710
The Portfolio manual identifies item 0904710 and model CB117-6 as a six-piece landscape lighting kit. The package combines four path lights and two flood lights, so troubleshooting must distinguish the two fixture types. A failed flood light does not prove the path-light battery specification is the same, and vice versa.
The original kit parts are unusually well documented
The manual lists top housing QS73P-BK-TH, path-light lens/frame QS73P-BK-LENS, mounting pole CP041-BK, path-light ground spike BP034-BK, flood-light head SS39Pa-BK-TH and flood-light ground spike BP006-BK. Those historical numbers are valuable even if factory inventory is gone. Search them alongside CB117-6 and compare dimensions before substituting generic stakes or housings.
Path lights and flood lights use different operating logic
The path lights are simple dusk-to-dawn solar fixtures. The flood lights include selectable 6H and 10H modes. The manual states that 6H provides 15 lumens for six hours, while 10H provides 12 lumens for the first five hours and 6 lumens for the next five. If a flood light seems dim later at night in 10H mode, that behavior can be intentional rather than a failure.
Flood-light charging requires the switch out of OFF
A high-value detail from the manual: the solar flood light cannot charge while its switch is in the OFF position. It must be in 6H or 10H while charging. That makes switch position one of the first checks for a flood light that appears completely dead after storage or setup. Do not replace the battery until the light has had a proper charge in an active mode.
The flood-light battery specification is documented
For the flood light, the manual specifies a 3.2-volt 14430 lithium-phosphate rechargeable battery with a minimum capacity of 400 mAh. Match chemistry, voltage, physical format and polarity. Do not substitute a similarly sized alkaline or a rechargeable cell of a different chemistry simply because it fits the compartment; the charging electronics are designed around the intended battery system.
Initial charging takes patience
Portfolio recommends full sunlight and roughly 10–12 hours of charging, followed by multiple complete charge/discharge cycles to reach maximum battery capacity. A brand-new or long-stored kit may therefore underperform during the first nights. Judge battery health after controlled charging rather than after one cloudy afternoon.
Nighttime failure has three documented causes
The manual points to inadequate sunlight, nearby light sources preventing automatic nighttime activation, and batteries reaching end of life. Test those causes separately. Clean and reposition the panel, eliminate or shield nearby nighttime light during testing, then evaluate battery runtime. This sequence is faster and cheaper than replacing parts at random.
Do not hammer the ground spikes
The assembly instructions explicitly warn against using a hammer. If soil is hard, loosen it or soften it before inserting the spike. This matters because broken BP034-BK and BP006-BK stakes are mechanical failures that can be avoided. If replacing a stake, match the mating interface and insertion depth rather than forcing a generic part into the housing.
One failed light versus the entire six-piece kit
Because each fixture has its own solar charging system, one dark light generally points to that fixture’s panel, battery, switch/sensor or electronics. If all six perform poorly at the same time, look for a shared environmental cause such as shade, snow cover, dirty panels or unusually weak seasonal sunlight. This independence is different from transformer-powered landscape systems where one upstream fault can darken an entire branch.
Related Portfolio resources
Use the Portfolio solar lighting guide for battery and panel troubleshooting, the parts directory for historical identifiers, and the landscape hub for placement and repair. Keep item 0904710 and model CB117-6 together in any parts search.
Use the four path lights as a built-in comparison group
The four matching path lights make fault isolation easier. Charge them side by side, then compare turn-on time, brightness and runtime. One outlier points toward a fixture-specific battery, panel, sensor or contact problem. Four equally weak lights suggest a shared condition such as poor sun exposure or aged batteries. This comparative test is more informative than replacing all batteries at once.
Treat the two flood lights as a separate matched pair
Set both flood lights to the same 6H or 10H mode and charge them in the same location. If one behaves differently, swap locations for the next charging cycle. If the poor performance follows the fixture, inspect that fixture. If it follows the location, shade or panel orientation is the likely cause. This simple location swap separates environment from hardware without opening either light.
Battery replacement should include a compartment inspection
When replacing the documented 3.2V 14430 lithium-phosphate flood-light cell, inspect contacts, gasket surfaces and the compartment cover before closing it. A new battery placed into a wet or corroded compartment may fail early and conceal the real problem. Verify polarity before closure, then test charging in 6H or 10H mode because OFF prevents charging on this model.
Keep path and flood spare parts labeled separately
The kit uses different ground spikes and housings for the two fixture types. Store salvaged pieces in separate labeled bags with their original part numbers—BP034-BK for the path-light spike and BP006-BK for the flood-light spike. This prevents a future repair from becoming a force-fit experiment and preserves the strongest evidence when shopping for discontinued donor parts.