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Toll Free Technical Assistance

If you need technical assistance, please do 

the following:

1. 

Re-read the Technical Tips sections of 

this manual.

2.

 Call the Tech Help Line at 888 722-

1000, 8AM to 4PM Eastern Time M-F and 

we will be glad to help you. Before you 

call, please have the following information 

handy:

a)

 Catalog number of your unit;

b)

 Wattage, types and locations of lights 

connected to the sensor;

c)

 The electrical circuit on which the sen-

sor is installed...what else does it feed? 

How is the sensor power switched?

d)

 This installation manual.

Note: RAB Lighting cannot give electrical 

wiring instructions by phone. Please 

consult a qualified electrician.

Note: These instructions do not cover 
all details or variations in equipment 
nor do they provide for every possible 
situation during installation operation or 
maintenance.

The following warranties apply to RAB Lighting, Inc. (“RAB”) 
products that meet all of the following conditions: (a) the 
product was purchased by the contractor or end-user 
from an authorized RAB distributor who purchased the 
product directly from RAB and from no other source; (b) if 
the product has been installed, the entire installation was 
performed by a licensed electrician or under the supervision 
of a licensed electrician and the product was in its original, 
unopened and new condition at the time of installation. 
RAB LIGHTING DISCLAIMS ALL REPRESENTATIONS AND 
WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO ALL OTHER PRODUCTS, 
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION PRODUCTS THAT HAVE 
BEEN PURCHASED FROM ANY PERSON OR ENTITY OTHER 
THAN AN AUTHORIZED RAB DISTRIBUTOR, OR INSTALLED 
BY ANY PERSON OR ENTITY OTHER THAN A LICENSED 
ELECTRICIAN OR UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF A LICENSED 
ELECTRICIAN, AND ALL PRODUCTS THAT ARE USED OR 
ARE OTHERWISE NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL RAB LIGHTING 
PACKAGING AT THE TIME OF INSTALLATION.

Remedy.  RAB’s obligations for breach of warranty shall be 
limited to repair or replacement, at RAB’s option, of any 
products or parts which prove to be defective, provided that 
buyer gives RAB written notice and returns the defective 
product to RAB in accordance with RAB’s return material 
authorization (RMA) policies, and RAB confirms the defect. 
Buyer is responsible for all costs to de-install defective 
products and re-install replacement or repaired products 
and RAB shall not be liable for labor or other costs related to 
de-installation or re-installation.

DISCLAIMER.  THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE 
IN LIEU OF, AND RAB EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS, ALL 
OTHER REPRESENTATIONS, GUARANTEES AND 
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED IN FACT OR BY LAW, 
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ALL WARRANTIES 
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR 
PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE. THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES 
STATE RAB’S ENTIRE AND EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY, AND BUYER’S 
SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY, IN CONNECTION WITH THE 
PRODUCTS AND ALL PARTS, THEIR DESIGN, SUITABILITY FOR 
USE, INSTALLATION AND OPERATION.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.  RAB shall not be liable under 
any theory of relief, including without limitation breach of 
warranty, breach of contract, tort (including negligence), 
strict liability, or otherwise, arising out of or related to any 
breach of warranty, any RAB products and the use thereof, 
or any other acts or omissions of RAB for: (i) any indirect, 
incidental, special or consequential damages, whatsoever 
(including without limitation, loss of anticipated value of 
a business or its reputation) or (ii) any damage or loss in 
excess of the price actually paid by buyer to the authorized 
RAB distributor for the products that caused the damages. 
Any action by buyer must be commenced within one year 
after the cause of action has accrued.

Miscellaneous.  These product warranty terms shall be 
governed by the laws of the State of New York. Buyer 
consents to the personal jurisdiction and venue of the 
courts of the State of New York. Any legal or equitable 
claim of any nature arising hereunder shall be filed and 
maintained in the state or federal courts in the State of New 

RAB Lighting 

Product Warranties

York and buyer agrees that such courts are a convenient 
forum for adjudication. In the event that suit is necessary 
to recover amounts owed RAB, buyer shall be liable for 
reasonable attorney’s fees, interest and costs of collection. 
No agreement or understanding varying the terms and 
conditions hereof shall be binding upon RAB or buyer unless 
in writing and signed by duly authorized representatives of 
both parties. These product warranty terms shall inure to 
the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto and 
their respective successors and assigns.

Summary of Contents for Gotcha! Plus GT500

Page 1: ...Installation Manual GT500 GT500R ...

Page 2: ...Warm Up Period 60 Seconds Sensitivity Adjustment 100 to 50 Sensor Construction Watertight precision molded Poly Carb Sensor Adjustment 20 Degrees Pan and Tilt GT500R KIT PAR holder Construction Precision molded polycarbonate with molded gasket Cover Plate Construction Diecast Aluminum universal coverplate for surface or recessed junction box mounting Sockets Medium Base Lamps 150W Max PAR 38 not s...

Page 3: ...in on approximately 5 sec up to 15 minutes depending on the time control adjustment During initial 60 sec warm up time lights remain on Will the sensor detect animals Gotcha may detect large animals You can limit animal detection by turning down sensitivity knob or by placing opaque weatherproof tape on the lower part of the lens How to Manual Override Gotcha To Keep lights on at night flip the wa...

Page 4: ... dryer or garage door openers Sensor functions best when movement is across its detection pattern not towards the sensor Mount 6 12 high for optimum range and direction Mounting GT500R Gotcha floodlight kits come pre wired and assembled on the RAB CU4 EZ plate allowing for mounting on round rectangular or octagonal surface or recessed box GT500R Surface Junction Box Installation 1 Attach Cross Bar...

Page 5: ...w and insert into the center of the cover plate and tighten Use Cap to cover opening Wall Cross Bar screw Recessed Junction Box 1 4 20 Screw with O Ring and Cap FIG2RECESSEDJUNCTIONBOXINSTALLATION GT500R Recessed Junction Box Installation 4 GT500 Sensor with separately purchased floodlights 1 Mount sensor to 1 2 NPS hole of a RAB CU4 EZ weatherproof coverplate not provided 2 Mount fixtures not pro...

Page 6: ...ang Hook to hold the cover plate and sensor for hands free wiring Basic Wiring Diagram GT500 Strip all wires 3 8 to 1 2 Wire as shown Multiple Fixtures Do not switch loads greater than 500W without installing a relay suitable for your load Wiring more than one sensor together isrecommended only for the experienced installer because it becomes difficult to troubleshoot Single sensors that control t...

Page 7: ... detection Lower mounting height will reduce range Sensor must be below and as far as possible away from lights Mount on stable surface that is protected from rain Do not mount on a pole or tree that sways in the wind Sensor functions best when the direction of expected movement is across its detection pattern not towards the sensor Picking A Location 8 10 Ft 70Ft 50 Ft 50 Ft Detection Pattern ...

Page 8: ...d standby time Start Finish Walk Test The purpose of the Walk Test is to check and adjust the coverage pattern 1 Aim the sensor approximately to cover the area you desire 2 Start outside the Detection Zone and walk across the zone until the lights go on As distance from the sensor increases it will take more movement to be detected For instance at 10 feet a half step will be enough while at 30 fee...

Page 9: ...fter the initial 60 seconds of the lights being on lights should stay off Wave your hand inside the bag in front of sensor Lights should go on and then time out If sensor operates properly when covered check items 2 6 Problem Sensor is triggered by unwanted movement or heat source Solution Tilt sensor or mask lens in the direction of the source Move sensor or source 2 Make sure sensor is mounted f...

Page 10: ...e not in the sensor s view See 1 under Lights Turn Off Too Quickly 3 Was sensor wired hot If so circuitry may have been damaged 4 If sensor is painted make sure there is no paint on the lens and that the lens paint mask is removed 5 Check that time adjustment control is not set past 15 min mark 1 Make sure the Time control is not set to test mode or set to the minimum setting which would be 5 seco...

Page 11: ...chnical Tips Range appears limited 40 10 8 10 50 Ft 1 Make sure the sensor is installed on its own dedicated circuit free of motor loads such as HVAC equipment kitchen appliances or garage door openers 2 It is not recommended to wire sensors in parallel More than one sensor wired together makes them difficult to troubleshoot Disconnect multiple sensors and test separately 3 Keep all people complet...

Page 12: ...product must be in its original unopened and new condition at the time of installation The information provided in the RAB Sensor Owner s Manual is critical in determining the location conditions intended use and other requirements with respect to the use and installation of a sensor product Using a sensor product in any manner other than as disclosed in the RAB Owner s Manual automatically voids ...

Page 13: ...is responsible for all costs to de install defective products and re install replacement or repaired products and RAB shall not be liable for labor or other costs related to de installation or re installation DISCLAIMER THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE IN LIEU OF AND RAB EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER REPRESENTATIONS GUARANTEES AND WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED IN FACT OR BY LAW INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMIT...

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