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Technical Tips:
Lights Do Not Turn Off
1. Make sure the sensor is not in
Manual Override Mode. Turn
power OFF for 10 seconds and
then ON again. Sensor will be
in Test Mode for approximately
5 minutes, then it will switch to
Auto Mode with lights off, ready to
detect movement.
2. Make sure sensor is not aimed
at or mounted over something
that would move or change
temperature, such as waving
branches, water, air conditioners,
windows or heating vents, even
on neighboring property.You can
test for infrared sources in the area
by placing a box or bag over the
sensor and putting the sensor into
test mode. This should keep the
lights off. Wave your hand inside
bag in front of sensor, and lights
should go on, time out, and go off.
If sensor operates properly with
bag covering, check item #4-7.
Problem:
Sensor is triggered by
unwanted movement or heat
source.
Solution:
• Aim sensor away from movement
• Mask lens in the direction of source
• Lower sensitivity control setting
3. Make sure sensor and lights are
mounted firmly and do not move,
even slightly, when touched. If
they move, tighten all screws.
4. Make sure sensor is not mounted
on an unstable source, such as a
tree or pole that will move in the
wind.
Problem:
Movement of tree triggers
sensor.
Solution:
Mount on stable surface.
5. Was sensor wired hot? If so,
circuitry may have been damaged.
6. Make sure sensor is not aimed
within 20ft of a road.
Problem:
Passing cars activate
sensor.
Solution:
A 20ft safety zone and
lower sensitivity are recommended
to avoid activation from passing cars.
7. Make sure heat from lights is
not triggering sensor. Make sure
sensor is
below
and as far as
possible from lights.
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