12
Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
The light will not come on.
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The control dial is set to the OFF
position.
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Turn the control dial to select an
amount of time for the light timer.
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The rechargeable battery is dead.
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Turn the control dial on the side of
the sensor to the OFF position and
allow the battery to charge with 2 to
5 days of full sunshine before testing.
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The solar panel is positioned
wrong.
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Position and angle the solar panel so
that it gets plenty of direct sunlight
for most of the day, if not the entire
day.
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Daylight turn-off (photocell) is in
effect.
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Recheck after dark.
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The motion sensor is positioned
wrong.
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Reposition the light so the motion
sensor is positioned toward the area
of movement.
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Surrounding air temperature is
greater than 122° F (50° C) or less
than 32° F (0° C).
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The light will operate normally inside
the specified temperature range.
The light comes on during
the day.
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The light fixture is installed in a
dark location.
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Relocate the light fixture to an area
that receives more light.
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The control dial is in the TEST
position.
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Turn the control dial to the 60S timer
or to the OFF position.
The light comes on for no
apparent reason.
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The motion sensor may be sens-
ing small animals or automobile
traffic.
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Reposition the light so the motion
sensor is positioned away from the
area of movement.
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The sensitivity dial may be set
to high.
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Reduce the sensitivity to the “M” or
“L” position.
There is a red blinking light
inside the motion sensor.
The rechargeable battery is running
low on power.
Turn the control dial on the side of the
sensor to the OFF position and allow the
battery to charge with 2 to 5 days of full
sunshine.
