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troubleshooting (continued)
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Light stays ON at
night and does
not turn OFF.
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There is motion in the
detection zone.
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Make sure the sensor is not picking up moving
objects such as trees, traffic, etc.
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Reposition the motion sensor.
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Unit is in override mode
(if there is no motion).
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Turn the light switch to the OFF position for 90
seconds, and then turn back to the ON postion.
This will send the unit back into the motion
activated setting “Auto”.
Light
continuously
blinks ON and
OFF at night.
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The light given from the unit’s
own lamp is affecting the
motion sensor.
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Re-aim the lamp.
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Reposition the motion sensor.
Light is ON
during the day.
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The controls on the bottom of
the motion sensor are in the
TEST mode.
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Reposition MODE knob off of TEST to a time
selection (1m-12m).
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The motion detector is
shadowed.
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Reposition motion sensor.
Cannot activate
dusk to dawn
mode at night
(override)
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Surrounding external ambient
light is too bright. (If so, the
unit may think it is daytime.)
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Re-aim the head.
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Relocate or reposition the unit away from
the light.
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Not enough time is allowed to
enter the dusk to dawn mode.
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Turn power OFF and ON twice within 3 seconds.
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There is more than one fixture
on an indoor wall switch.
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If so, put them on separate switches.
