TROUBLESHOOTING
Refer to following information to solve your problems.
Set the slide switch in the test mode for testing.
Night
If the light
isn’t on
SYMPTOM
DAY/NIGHT
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Day
Slide switch is not set in the test
mode.
Wall switch or circuit breaker is off. Turn on wall switch or circuit breaker.
Test the light bulb on normal working light fixture.
Tighten the light bulb.
Check wire connections.
Relocate fixture away from western facing wall.
Eliminate or turn off other light source, block other
light source from shining onto sensor, or relocate
fixture.
Light bulb may be burned out.
Light bulb is loose.
Incorrect or loose wire connections.
Too much sunlight is shining onto
sensor in the early evening.
Too much light is shining onto
sensor due to another light source,
such as a street lamp or other light
fixture.
The bulb is non-dimmable or the
quality of light bulb is not good.
Use another normal incandescent lamp to confirm
if the light function is normal, otherwise change the
bulb.
The light
comes on for
no apparent
reason
If the light
is blinking
Night
Night
Passing cars and reflective objects
interfere with the sensor.
Street or sidewalk traffic is triggering
motion sensor.
False triggering caused by a heat
source, such as a heater, dryer vent,
or heated swimming pool.
Relocate fixture.
Adjust the "Sens" knob to reduce the sensitivity.
Eliminate heat source or relocate fixture.
The fixture may be installed in
shaded area.
Only need to relocate fixture.
No corrective action needed.
On cloudy or overcast days, the light
may stay on longer than anticipated.
Still on the manual override mode.
Turn off the light, then turn it on after 5 seconds.
False triggering caused by a heat
source, such as a heater, dryer vent,
or heated swimming pool.
Eliminate heat source or relocate fixture.
The switch is not set in any mode.
Slide it again to the mode you want.
Day
Night
If the light
stays on
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