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TROUBLESHOOTING:
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
Light will not switch
on when there is
movement in the
detection area.
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Ensure that the power button on the main body is in the ON position.
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Ensure that the Solar Security Light has been positioned so the motion
sensor faces oncoming movement.
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Ensure that the battery has been fully charged in direct sunlight for 3 sunny
days. Refer to the “Before First Use of Your Solar Security Light” section on
page 3.
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Check to see that the solar panel is facing south so that it receives direct
sunlight for most of the day, enabling the battery to fully charge.
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Check to see that the LUX control has not been set too far towards the moon
symbol. Setting the LUX control too far towards dark (
) will cause the Solar
Security Light to turn on only in complete darkness.
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Check to see that the motion sensor is not near night time light sources such
as street lights.
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If the Lights works initially and then stops working, it may be that the battery
is run down and just needs to be recharged by the sun. You may want to
use a shorter time setting.
Light switches on
during the day
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The LUX control may be set too far towards the light (
) position.
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Reposition the Solar Security Light so the motion sensor faces a different
direction.
Light switches on for
no apparent reason
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Moving trees, traffic, pets or birds may be getting in the area of detection.
This may be unavoidable; however the sensor could be redirected to a
height where this is less likely to occur.
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If there are reflective objects in the detection area such as windows, water,
or white walls, you may need to redirect or possibly reposition the motion
sensor.
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Test the motion sensor by covering it completely with cardboard and waiting
several minutes to make sure it does not detect motion. If the light still
switches on, please contact MAXSA for further assistance.
Light quickly flashes
on and off.
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Battery charge may be low. Turn the power switch to the OFF position and
charge the batteries for three (3) sunny days with the solar panel placed in
direct sunlight.
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Move the LUX control more to the dark (
) position.
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Lower the time the lights stay on for to use less battery power.
Light is not as bright
as normal
•
Battery charge may be low. Turn the power switch to the OFF position and
charge the batteries for three (3) sunny days with the solar panel placed in
direct sunlight.
