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Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
The light will not come on.
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The light switch is turned off.
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Turn the light switch on.
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The bulb is loose or burned out.
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Check the bulb and replace
if burned out.
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The fuse is blown or the circuit breaker
is turned off.
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Replace the fuse or turn the
circuit breaker on.
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Daylight turn-off (photocell) is in effect.
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Recheck after dark.
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The circuit wiring is incorrect, if this is
a new installation.
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Verify the wiring is correct.
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The motion sensor is aimed in the
wrong direction.
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Re-aim the motion sensor
to cover the desired area.
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The outside air temperature is close to
the same as a person’s body heat.
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Increase the “RANGE”
setting.
The light comes on during the
day.
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The motion sensor may be installed in a
relatively dark location.
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The motion sensor is oper-
ating normally under these
circumstances.
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The “ON-TIME” switch is in the “TEST”
position.
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Set the “ON-TIME” switch
to the 1, 5, or 20 minute
setting.
The light comes on for no
apparent reason.
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The motion sensor may be sensing
small animals or automobile traffic.
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Re-aim the motion sensor.
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The “RANGE” dial is set too high.
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Decrease the “RANGE”
setting.
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The “DUALBRITE” switch is in the 3
hour, 6 hour, or dusk-to-dawn setting.
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The motion sensor is oper-
ating normally under these
circumstances.
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The outside temperature is much
warmer or cooler than a person’s body
heat (summer or winter).
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Decrease the “RANGE”
setting.
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The motion sensor is wired through a
dimmer or timer.
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Do not use a dimmer or
timer to control the motion
sensor. Replace the dimmer
or timer with a standard on/
off wall switch.
The lights turn off too late in
Dusk-to-Dawn setting.
The motion sensor may be installed in a
relatively dark location.
Relocate the motion sensor or
use the 3 hour or 6 hour setting.