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SYMPTOM
The light will not come on.
Light is not as bright as
normal.
There is a red blinking light
inside the motion sensor.
The light comes on during
the day.
The light comes on for no
apparent reason.
The lights flash on and off.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. The control dial is set to the OFF position.
2. Batteries are dead.
3. Solar panel positioned wrong.
4. Daylight turn-off (photocell) is in effect.
5. Motion sensor is positioned wrong.
6. Surrounding air temperature is greater than
122° F (50° C) or less than -4° F (-20° C).
The rechargeable solar battery is low and the
light is running off of the three "C" backup
batteries.
The three "C" batteries are running low on
power.
1. Light control is mounted in a dark location.
2. The motion sensor is in "TEST" mode.
Motion sensor may be sensing small animals or
automobile traffic.
1. Light control may be sensing shadows.
2. The motion sensor is in "TEST" mode.
3. The control dial is set to 5 seconds.
SOLUTION
1. Turn the control dial to select an amount of
time for the light timer.
2. Replace the three "C" alkaline batteries.
3. Position and angle solar panel so that it gets
plenty of direct sunlight for most of the day,
if not the entire day.
4. Recheck after dark.
5. Reposition light so motion sensor is
positioned toward the area of movement.
6. The light will operate normally inside the
specified temperature range.
Once the rechargeable solar battery is sufficiently
recharged, the light will come on at full
brightness.
Replace the three "C" alkaline batteries.
1. Relocate light control to an area that receives
more light.
2. Turn the control dial between 5 seconds and
5 minutes.
Reposition light so motion sensor is positioned
away from the area of movement.
1. Relocate light to an area away from shadows.
2. While in TEST mode, the light only stays on
for 8 seconds. Set light timer control dial to
desired time.
3.
Set the control dial to a longer time setting.
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