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Limited Warranty

Your Good Night Light will be
promptly replaced or repaired, at 
our option, if it proves to be defective
in workmanship or materials within 5
years of purchase.

For repair or replacement, return the
product freight prepaid and insured
to:
RAB Lighting
170 Ludlow Avenue
Northvale, NJ 07647

The product should be packed 
carefully. Please include your sales
receipt and a description of the problem.

If the sensor is out of warranty or
damage is unrelated to its original
manufacture, return your unit freight
prepaid to the address below. Please
include a description of the problem
and a check for $20.00 (made out to
RAB Electric). We will repair or
replace your unit promptly.

Under no circumstances shall RAB
Electric be liable for any incidental or
consequential damages arising out 
of or in connection with the use or
performance of this product or other
indirect damages with respect to loss
of property or revenue or cost of
installation, removal or re-installation.
This warranty gives you specific legal
rights and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
Good Night Light is designed to
detect people or cars in the detection
area. It should not be construed as a
theft or crime prevention device. RAB
does not accept responsibility for any
damages resulting from intrusion or
other crimes.

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 RAB-1000, 8AM to 6PM
Eastern Time M-F and we will be
glad to help you. Before you call,
please have the following informa-
tion 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

sensor is installed. What else does
it feed? How is the sensor power
switched?

d) Serial Number (4 digits) on the

back of the sensor.

e) This installation Manual

Note: RAB Electric cannot give 
electrical wiring instructions by
phone. Please consult a qualified
electrician.

Summary of Contents for GoodNight Light

Page 1: ...Good NIGHT LIGHT Installation Manual RAB SNL1 TM SNL2 ...

Page 2: ...ask Kit provided What does Manual Override do Keep lights on by flipping the wall switch two times within 5 seconds Sensor resets to auto mode at dawn No extra wiring needed How are the Time Sensitivity and Photocell adjusted Turn controls gently using adjustment tool provided Do not force past stops Time Control Sets the time that lights will remain on after the Detection Zone is vacated from app...

Page 3: ... Auto mode starts after 3 minutes of testing No adjustment needed Built for Severe Conditions Double weatherproofing for long life Photoelectric Control Deactivates lights during daylight Fully adjustable for 24 hour operation or custom applications Vandal Resistant Lens Hard lens resists casual vandalism Case Construction Precision molded Lexan Color Matched Lens Dark lens with black units White ...

Page 4: ...better The wide 180 view detects movement along the entire side of a building with only one compact sensor It will detect people as they exit or enter It takes several conventional sensors to get the same coverage Molded is better No leaky gaskets or bug hotels with Good Night Light The hard lens is molded as part of the case It s vandalproof rainproof bugproof and absolutely sealed 4 Why RAB Sens...

Page 5: ...ed 180 watts quartz and incandescent only Line Carrier Remote Control Systems such as X 10 Leviton or Radio Shack are incompatible with sensors and cause false activations Do not install on circuits feeding motor loads such as kitchen appliances HVAC equipment washer dryer or garage door openers Sensor functions best when movement is ACROSS its detection pattern not TOWARDS the sensor Mount 6 12 h...

Page 6: ...taching your kit to a surface mount weatherproof box you must use both gaskets with the metal mounting plate sandwiched between 2 Easy Wiring Tip Use the S shaped Hands Free Hanging Hook to hold the EZ plate during wiring 3 Bring power leads and sensor kit leads through holes in all gaskets into junction box 4 Strip off at least 1 2 of insulation from all leads and insert through openings in gaske...

Page 7: ...a weatherproof seal 9 Use silicone sealant around all openings to insure a weatherproof seal 10 Insert bi pin T4 halogen lamp into Bullet Flood fixture see darwing below Turn on power Conduct walk test to adjust sensor responses Power Quality Sensors should not be installed on a circuit that also feeds motor loads such as HVAC equipment kitchen appliances or garage door openers If voltage varies s...

Page 8: ...ttern The sensor has a Double Look Down Lens with one Look Out zone and two Look Down zones for excellent detection both at long and close range Detection extends out a maximum of 30 feet and is 180 wide To reduce the Detection Pattern length aim the sensor down To reduce Detection Pattern width mask the sides of the lens with the Lens Mask Kit provided or opaque weatherproof tape If sensor is mou...

Page 9: ...The sensor has a 3 minute Test Period which allows it to be aimed and walk tested day or night For the first 30 seconds the lights will be turned on During this time test that all fixtures and lamps function properly For the next 3 minutes the sensor will keep lights on for 5 seconds each time it detects movement in its Detection Zone The sensor will change to Automatic Mode after the 3 minute Tes...

Page 10: ...as a tree or a pole that will move in the wind 4 Was sensor wired hot If so circuitry may have been damaged 5 Make sure sensor is not aimed within 30 feet of a road Problem Passing cars activate sensor Solution A 30 safety zone between the sensor and road is recommended to avoid activation from passing cars You may also mask sensor lens to reduce range or simply rotate sensor so it is not aimed in...

Page 11: ...there is no paint on the lens and that the lens paint mask is removed 4 Check that movement is not direct ly towards sensor Sensor will see movement across its pattern more quickly To fix move the sensor 5 Check that movement far away and directly towards sensor is not entirely within one Detection Pattern finger Problem Sensor will not detect until movement crosses from one finger into a second f...

Page 12: ... If sensor is painted make sure there is no paint on the lens and that the lens paint mask is removed Lights Turn Off Too Quickly 1 Check if sensor is being tricked by reflected light If lights shine or reflect into the photocell located behind the lens the unit will go on briefly and turn off thinking it is daytime Problem Lights reflect into photocell or lights shine directly into photocell Solu...

Page 13: ...s 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 completely out of the detection pattern to make sure the sensor is not detecting them 4 Make sure se...

Page 14: ...ou may not be aware that animals have triggered sensor Check sensor aiming to reduce nuisance triggering or mask the lower part of the lens with opaque weatherproof tape 4 The sensor may turn on occassionally during voltage surges 5 A possible source of mysterious sensor activations are strong local radio signals Check for nearby CB Ham VHF radio transmitters or Cellular telephones The sensor may ...

Page 15: ...perty or revenue or cost of installation removal or re installation This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Good Night Light is designed to detect people or cars in the detection area It should not be construed as a theft or crime prevention device RAB does not accept responsibility for any damages resulting from intrusion or ...

Page 16: ...B 1236 E mail Questions and requests answered promptly tech rabweb com www rabweb com Visit our internet site for product information Contents of Good Night Light Accessories Kit 3 Lens Masks 3 Wire Nuts 1 4 Adjustment Tool Crossbar with Green Ground Screw Hanging Hook 1 2 Close Up Plugs 3 Slotted Screws 5 Finishing Cap O ring Gasket Foam Gaskets 2 Metal Plate for surface junction box mounting Eas...

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