1. Make sure that the sensor is not
in Manual Override Mode. Turn
power OFF for 10 seconds, then
ON Sensor will be in Test Mode for
approximately 5 minutes, then it will
switch to Auto Mode with lights off
and ready to detect movement.
2. Make sure sensor is not aimed at
or mounted over something that
would move or change temperature
such as waving branches, water, air
conditioners, windows or heating
vents—even on neighboring proper-
ty. You can test for infrared sources
in the area by placing a box or bag
over the sensor. Put sensor into test
mode. Lights should stay off. Wave
your hand inside bag in front of sen-
sor. Lights should go on and then
time out. If sensor operates properly
when covered, check items #4–7.
Problem: Sensor is triggered by
unwanted movement or heat source.
Solution: (1) Aim sensor away from
movement or (2) mask lens as in
the direction of the source and/or
(3) lower sensitivity control setting.
3. Make sure sensor and lights are
mounted firmly and do not move
even slightly when touched. If they
move, tighten all screws.
4. Make sure sensor is not mounted
on an unstable object such as a tree
or pole that will move in the wind.
Problem:
Movement of tree triggers sensor.
Solution:
Mount on stable surface.
5. Was sensor wired hot? If so,
circuitry may have been damaged.
6. Make sure sensor is not aimed
within 20 feet of a road.
Problem:
Passing cars activate sensor.
Solution: A 20 foot safety zone and
lower sensitivity are recommended to
avoid activation from passing cars.
7. Make sure heat from lights is
not triggering sensor. Make sure
the sensor is below and as far as
possible away from lights.
Technical Tips:
Lights Do Not Turn Off
20’ Safety Zone
7
WRONG!
WRONG!
OK!
OK!
