Troubleshooting
Problem
The light will not come on.
The light comes on during
the day.
The light comes on for no
apparent reason.
There is a red blinking light
inside the motion sensor.
Possible Cause
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The control dial is set to the OFF
position.
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The rechargeable battery is dead.
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The solar panel is positioned
wrong.
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Daylight turn-off (photocell) is in
effect.
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The motion sensor is positioned
wrong.
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Surrounding air temperature is
greater than 122° F (50° C) or less
than 32° F (0° C).
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The light fixture is installed in a
dark location.
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The control dial is in the TEST
position.
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The motion sensor may be sens-
ing small animals or automobile
traffic.
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The sensitivity dial may be set
to high.
The rechargeable battery is running
low on power.
Solution
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Turn the control dial to select an
amount of time for the light timer.
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Turn the control dial on the side of
the sensor to the OFF position and
allow the battery to charge with 3 to
7 days of full sunshine before testing.
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Position and angle the solar panel so
that it gets plenty of direct sunlight
for most of the day, if not the entire
day.
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Recheck after dark.
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Reposition the light so the motion
sensor is positioned toward the area
of movement.
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The light will operate normally inside
the specified temperature range.
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Relocate the light fixture to an area
that receives more light.
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Turn the control dial to the 60S timer
or to the OFF position.
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Reposition the light so the motion
sensor is positioned away from the
area of movement.
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Reduce the sensitivity to the "M" or
"L" position.
Turn the control dial on the side of the
sensor to the OFF position and allow the
battery to charge with 3 to 7 days of full
sunshine.
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