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Choosing an installation location
Ideal installation location for the spotlight
Motion sensors are electronic sensors that recognise
movement in their environment and work as electrical
switches, responding to this movement. Heat sources are
sensed using the lens. If a heat source in the sensor’s range
changes or moves, the spotlight will switch one for the
configured time. In order to ensure that the spotlight functions
optimally, please note the following requirements:
• The spotlight must be mounted on the mounting surface
in an upright position. This means that the motion
sensor
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is facing the ground. Therefore, never mount
the spotlight on a ceiling.
• Choose a location for installation that is protected
against wind and rain (e.g. under the eaves of a roof).
The installation surface must also be free from shocks or
vibrations. Therefore, do not mount the spotlight on a pole.
• To avoid unwanted triggering of the motion sensor, no
moving objects such as trees or bushes should be in the
range of the motion sensor. If the sensor’s range is on a
street, vehicles driving past may switch the spotlight on
unintentionally.
• To avoid disturbing the proper functioning of the spotlight,
the motion sensor should be protected against direct
sunlight and from light from halogen lamps or light-
reflective surfaces such as swimming pools or ponds.
• Only intended for installation outside arm’s length: The
optimum height for installation is approx. 1-2.5 m or above.
If the spotlight is installed lower than this, the sensor area
may be reduced (see
Fig. C
).
