Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
The lights do
not come on
1.
The light switch is turned off.
2.
The light is loose or burned
out.
3.
The fuse is blown or the
circuit breaker is turned off.
4.
Daylight turn-off is in effect.
5.
The wiring is incorrect (new
installations).
6.
The sensor is not covering
the area adequately.
1.
Turn the light switch on.
2.
Re-tighten the light or replace
the light.
3.
Replace the fuse or turn on
the circuit breaker.
4.
Re-check after dark.
5.
Re-check the wiring.
6.
Re-aim the sensor to cover
desired area.
The lights come
on during the
daylight
1.
The light control may be
installed in a relatively dark
location.
2.
The light control is in TEST
mode.
1.
Move the light to a brighter
location during the daylight
hours.
2.
Reposition the sensor.
The lights come
on for no
reason
1.
The light control may be
sensing small animals or
vehicle traffic.
2.
The range is set too high.
3.
The light control is in TEST
mode.
1.
Reposition the lamp away
from the sensor or nearby
objects.
2.
Reposition the sensor.
3.
Switch to ON-TIME mode.
The lights flash
on and off
1.
Heat or light from the lamps
may be turning the light
control on and off.
2.
Heat being reflected from
other objects may be
affecting the sensor.
3.
The light control is in the
TEST mode and warming up.
1.
Reposition the lamps away
from the sensor.
2.
Reposition the sensor.
3.
Flashing is normal under these
conditions.