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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If you experience a problem with your Light Control, first follow this guide.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SYMPTOM
Lights will
not come on.
1. Light switch is turned off.
2. Light is loose or burned out.
3. Fuse is blown or circuit breaker is turned off.
4. Daylight turnoff is in effect
(recheck after
dark).
5. Incorrect circuit wiring, if this is a new
installation.
6. Re-aim the sensor to cover desired area.
Lights come
on in day-
light.
1. Light Control may be installed in a rela-
tively dark location.
2. Light Control is in Test.
(Set control switch
to an ON-TIME position).
Lights come
on for no
a p p a r e n t
reason.
1. Light Control may be sensing small ani-
mals or automobile traffic
(re-aim sensor).
2. Range is set too high.
(Reduce Range
setting).
3. Dual Brite™ Timer is on.
SYMPTOM
Lights stay on
continuously.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. A lamp is positioned too close to the sensor or
pointed at nearby objects that cause heat to
trigger the sensor.
(Reposition the lamp away
from the sensor or nearby objects).
2. Light Control is pointed toward a heat source
like an air vent, dryer vent, or brightly-painted
heat-reflective surface.
(Reposition sensor.
Reduce Range).
3. Light Control is in Manual Mode.
(Switch to Auto).
1. Heat or light from the lamps may be turning the
Light Control on and off.
(Reposition the lamps
away from the sensor).
2. Heat being reflected from other objects may be
affecting the sensor.
(Reposition sensor).
3. Light Control is in the Test mode and warming
up.
(Flashing is normal under these conditions.
Turn Boost off).
Lights turn
off too late in
D u s k - t o -
Dawn setting.
1. Sensor is in a relatively dark location.
(Re-
locate sensor, or use 3 hr or 6 hr setting).
Lights flash
once, then
stay off in
Manual Mode.
1. Sensor is detecting its own lights.
(Reposi-
tion lamps to keep area below the sensor
relatively dark).
Lights flash
on and off.
See your Canadian Tire retailer for warranty information.
