TROUBLESHOOTING:
SYMPTOM
In motion sensing mode, the light
does not turn on when there is motion.
In motion sensing mode, the light
stays on continuously.
The light comes on for no apparent
reason
The light comes on during the
daytime or too early in the evening.
In the six-hour timer function, the
light comes on too late in the evening.
In the six-hour timer function, the
light does not come on at night.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Wall switch or circuit breaker is off.
Light bulb may be dead.
Light bulb is loose.
Incorrect or loose wire connections.
Too much sunlight is shining into
photocell sensor in the early evening.
Too much light is shining onto
photocell sensor due to another light
source, such as a street lamp or other
light fixture.
Moving persons or vehicles are below
the view of the motion sensor,
because motion sensor is mounted too
high.
False triggering caused by a heat
source, such as a heater or dryer vent,
or heated swimming pool.
Street or sidewalk traffic is triggering
motion sensor
False triggering caused by a heat
source, such as a heater or dryer vent,
or heated swimming pool.
The fixture may be installed in a
shadded area, such as under a porch or
eave, preventing daylight from
shining onto the photocell sensor.
Too much sunlight is shining onto the
photocell sensor in the early evening.
Too much light is shining onto
photocell sensor due to another light
source, such as a street lamp or other
light fixture. Cover the photocell
sensor with black electrical tape to
verify the light will turn on when
there is sufficient darkness.
SOLUTION
Turn on a switch or
circuit breaker.
Test the light bulb in a
known working light fixture.
Tighten the light
bulb in the socket.
Check wire connections.
Relocate fixture away from
a western facing wall.
Eliminate or turn off other light
source, block other light source
from shining onto photocell
sensor, or relocate fixture.
Relocate fixtrue to a lower
position or to a different
location. See Fig. 2.
Eliminate heat source
or relocate fixture.
Lower the sensitivity.
Eliminate heat source
or relocate fixture.
Relocate the fixture.
Relocate fixture away from
a western facing wall.
Eliminate or turn off other light
source, block other light source
from shining onto photocell
sensor, or relocate fixture.
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