7
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
Light will not
switch on
when there is
movement in
the detection
area.
•
Ensure that the power switch on the main body has been
turned to the AUTO position.
•
Ensure that the motion sensor has been positioned to face
oncoming movement.
•
Ensure that the battery has been fully charged in direct sunlight
for 3 sunny days. Refer to the “Before First Use of Your Solar
Security Light” section on page 4.
•
Check to see that the solar panel is facing south so that it
receives direct sunlight for most of the day, enabling the
battery to fully charge.
•
Check to see that the LUX control has not been set too far
towards ( ). Setting the LUX control too far towards ( ) will
cause the Solar Security Light to turn on only in complete
darkness.
•
Check to see that the motion sensor is not near night time light
sources such as street lights.
Light switches
on during the
day.
•
The LUX control may be set too far towards the (
) position.
•
Reposition the motion sensor.
Light switches
on for no
apparent
reason.
•
The SENS control may be set too far towards the (+) position.
•
Moving trees, traffic, pets or birds may be getting in the area of
detection. This may be unavoidable, however the sensor could
be redirected to a height where this is less likely to occur.
•
If there are reflective objects in the detection area such as
windows, water, or white walls, you may need to redirect or
possibly reposition the motion sensor.
•
Test the motion sensor by covering it completely with
cardboard and waiting several minutes to make sure it does
not detect motion. If the light still switches on, please contact
MAXSA for further assistance.
Light quickly
flashes on and
off.
•
Battery charge may be low. Turn the power switch to the OFF
position and charge the battery for three (3) sunny days with
the solar panel placed in direct sunlight, ideally facing the
Southern sky.
•
Move the LUX control more to the (
) position.
Light is not
as bright as
normal.
•
Battery charge may be low. Turn the power switch to the OFF
position and charge the battery for three (3) sunny days with
the solar panel placed in direct sunlight, ideally facing the
Southern sky.
