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Limited Warranty

Your Tuff Dome will be promptly
replaced or repaired, at our option, if
it proves to be defective in workman-
ship or materials within 5 years of
purchase.

For repair or replacement, please call
the Tech Help Line at 888 RAB-1000
for instructions.

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.
Tuff Dome 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 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
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.

RAB ELECTRIC MANUFACTURING, INC.

170 Ludlow Avenue, Northvale, NJ 07647 USA

Over 25 warehouses nationwide.

Tech Help Line

Fax Back          Website

e-mail

888 RAB-1000

888 RAB-1236   www.rabweb.com [email protected]

©RAB Electric, 9/01

Summary of Contents for Tuff Dome

Page 1: ...fast installation Works day or night Detection Zone Full180º by 30 No Hands Auto Testing 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 ...

Page 2: ...rrier 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 appli ances HVAC equipment washer dryer or garage door openers Sensor functions best when movement is across its detection pattern not towards the sensor Mount 6 10 high for optimum range and direction Assembly and...

Page 3: ...d and re installing the plugs from the back of the Tuff Dome sensor if you are not using the holes for lighting fixtures The reversed plugs do not have screwdriver slots which reduce the chance of tampering Gasket Gasket Mounting Plate Sensor assembly Lens cover 6 Wiring more than one sensor together is recommended only for the experienced installer because it becomes difficult to trobleshoot Sing...

Page 4: ...and then brightens to full wattage when movement is detected Will the sensor detect animals Tuff Dome may detect large animals Having animals trigger the sensor can give property a lived in look You can limit animal detection by placing opaque weatherproof tape on the lower part of the lens or using the bottom mask on the Lens Mask Kit provided What does Manual Override do Keep lights on by flippi...

Page 5: ...enough while at 30 feet several steps will be necessary Turn to sun symbol for 24 hour operation lights turn on night and day Technical Tips Lights Do Not Turn Off 1 Make sure sensor is not aimed at 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 pla...

Page 6: ...r the night only position fully counter clockwise to the moon symbol If you require another 3 minute Test Period turn the power off for at least 10 seconds and back on again If you require the sensor to operate both in low level light and at night turn the Photocell Control knob fully clockwise to the sun symbol 3 Check that lights from other sources such as adjacent porch lights garden lights str...

Page 7: ...nd as far as possible from its lights Heat from the lights may trigger the sensor Solution Make sure lights are mounted above not below sensor 5 Make sure lights are not visible from or reflecting back into sensor Check for white or reflective surfaces close to the sensor Solution Aim lights away from sensor and reflective objects or mask the lens in the direction of the light or reflection Techni...

Page 8: ... Tuff Dome 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...

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