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7. Holding the low voltage cable in position
screw the stake into the Tier Light base. This
will drive the two pin terminals into the cable.
(See Fig 2)
8. Continue screwing the stake into the Tier
Light until the Tier Light illuminates.
NOTE: If the light does not illuminate, see
section headed “Trouble shooting and user
hints”.
9. Press cable into locating studs on both sides
of the stake.(See fig 3).
10. Holding the Tier Light stem only, push
the stake into the ground no deeper then the
locating studs on the sides of the stake. Do
not rotate or exert excessive pressure to the
Tier Light when assembled and in the ground
(Fig 3).
NOTES ON DESIGN OF YOUR
GARDEN LIGHTING SYSTEM
1. Ensure that the wattage of the transformer
is greater than the total wattage of lights.
(For example, a 42 watt transformer is
capable of supplying max 42 watts of
lighting, so ten garden lights of 4 watts each
could be accommodated).
2. If possible avoid cable runs of more than
18 metres and definitely no more than
32 metres. In larger systems, or where
the total wattage is over 50 watts, split
the lighting into two cable runs, where
each cable comes back to be fed by the
transformer.
This will ensure better power distribution
and globe brightness.
Note 1: LV42-T, LV90 and LV250 transformers include a Timer and Light Sensor.
Note 2: For systems with a mixture of wattages, add the individual wattages.
The sum must be less than the wattage rating of the transformer.
MAXIMUM LOAD CAPACITY OF ARLEC GARDEN LIGHTING TRANSFORMERS
Transformer
Model No.
Total number of Tier Lights, Pathlights,
Steplights or Floodlights in any combinatioan.
(See note).
Maximum length of cable
LV24 (24 watt)
6
4
32 metres
LV42 or LV42-T (42 watt)
10
7
32 metres
62001 (75 watt)
18
12
2 runs x 32 metres
LV90 (90 watt)
22
15
2 runs x 32 metres
LV250 (250 watt)
62
40
4 runs x 32 metres
4 watt globes
6 watt globes
Fig 2.
Fig 3.
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PROBLEM
CAUSE
REMEDY
Lights do not operate.
No power.
Ensure transformer is plugged in and power is
on. (Is the power point working?).
Lights do not operate.
Blown fuse.
Replace fuse. (Note: no fuse in LV250
transformer).
Lights do not operate.
Low voltage cable has not been
connected to the transformer.
Ensure the low voltage cable is connected to
the transformer. (Is the connection firm?).
Light does not switch on at dusk when
using either the “DUSK TILL DAWN”
or “TIMER” mode. Daylight Sensor/
Timer transformers only, or when using
separate Time/Light Sensor.
Artificial light affecting Timer/Light
Sensor (ie street lights, car lights, etc.)
Mount Timer/Light Sensor in a position where
artificial lights do not affect its operation.
Light does not switch on at dusk when
using either the “DUSK TILL DAWN”
or “TIMER” mode. Daylight Sensor/
Timer transformers only, or when using
separate Time/Light Sensor.
Timer/Light Sensor
To check Light Sensor: ensure switch is in
either “DUSK TILL DAWN” or “TIMER HOUR”
position, cover sensor lens with black PVC
tape (ensuring that no light gets in). The
lights should switch on after a few seconds.
If the lights have now switched on, the light
sensor may simply require mounting in a
position where artificial light cannot affect its
operation.
Only some of the lights switch on.
Connecting pins in cable connector
have not penetrated into cable.
Straighten pins with pliers then reconnect.
Only some of the lights switch on.
Globe not pressed into globe socket
correctly.
Ensure globe is pushed firmly into position.
Only some of the lights switch on.
Globe blown.
Replace globe.
Lights stay on for longer period than
the timer suggests. Daylight Sensor/
Timer transformers only, or when using
separate Time/Light Sensor, LVT
If the Timer/Light Sensor detects a light
source (porch light, car headlight etc.)
during the time in which the garden
lights are on, the transformer will
switch the garden lights off and then
re-start the preprogrammed time again
when the light has passed.
Mount Timer/Light Sensor in a position where
artificial light cannot affect its operation.
TROUBLE SHOOTING AND USER HINTS
REPLACING LIGHT GLOBE
1. Twist the Tier Light head anti-clockwise while holding
the collar firmly.
2. Lift off the Tier Light head to reveal the globe.
3. Pull the globe straight out from the socket.
4. Push in the new 4 watt globe (Arlec LV412).
5. Reassemble by reversing steps 1 and 2.
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