Feature Selection; Troubleshooting - Defiant MST18920lwdf Use And Care Manual

feature selection

Mode of Operation
auto Setting (motion activated)
Lights should turn ON with motion
only at night and should turn OFF
according to the TIME dial setting.
Dusk to Dawn Setting
(activated only at night)
Lights should turn ON for 6 hours at
dusk and then reset to Auto Setting.
Test Setting
Lights should turn ON with motion
both day and night. Lights should turn
OFF after 4 seconds.
Return to auto Setting
(motion activated)
from any of the above settings.

troubleshooting

Problem
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Light does not
come ON with
motion at night.
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Light comes on
for no apparent
reason at night.
Knob arrow points to
desired time setting
within TIME range.
Knob arrow points to
desired time setting
within TIME range.
Knob arrow points to
desired time setting
within TIME range.
Possible Cause
No power to the fixture.
Surrounding external ambient
light is too bright. (If so, the
unit may think it is daytime.)
Wiring to the unit is loose.
There is motion in the
detection zone.
Mode Knob
adjustment
TEST
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Check if circuit breaker tripped.
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Confirm wall switch is ON.
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Re-aim the head.
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Relocate or reposition the unit away from
the light.
TURn OFF POWER BEFORE COnTInUInG.
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Check wiring and reconnect if necessary using
wire nuts (EE) provided.
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Make sure the sensor is not picking up moving
objects such as trees, traffic, etc.
TEST FOR yOURSElF:
□ Cover the sensor lens with cardboard to
prevent sensor from detecting motion. If the
light stays off, something in the detection
zone is triggering the sensor. If this is the
case, reposition the motion sensor.
□ If the light stays on with the sensor lens
covered, contact Customer Service.
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Reposition the motion sensor.
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Please contact 1-866-308-3976 for further assistance.
how to Set
Power Switch
Turn the power to the fixture ON.
Turn power OFF and ON twice
within 3 seconds.
Turn the power to the fixture ON.
Turn the power OFF for
at least 40 seconds,
then back ON.
Solution
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