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squarespace DFI-0452-WH Quick Start Manual

Motion security light

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Model: DFI-0452-WH Motion Security Light
Quick Start Guide
Here are a few good things to know about your new light!
Mount light 7.5 feet
Mount light 7.5 feet
above the ground.
above the ground.
3-Minute Test Mode
Press
Power Button
to
Auto
QUICK TIPS
Need a longer cord between the Light
and the Solar Panel?
A 30' Extension Cord is available. Contact
Home Depot Customer Service for details.
1st Minute
Lamps stay ON
Flashing Indicator Lights:
Blue Light = Charging
Green Light = Motion Detected
Point face of Solar Panel
Point face of Solar Panel
at mid-day sun.
at mid-day sun.
Whenever the light is turned ON (Auto),
it will go into a 3-minute Test mode.
2nd and 3rd Minute
Lamps ON for 30 sec. when motion detected.

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  • Page 1 Model: DFI-0452-WH Motion Security Light Quick Start Guide QUICK TIPS Here are a few good things to know about your new light! Need a longer cord between the Light and the Solar Panel? A 30’ Extension Cord is available. Contact Home Depot Customer Service for details.
  • Page 2: What's In The Box

    What’s in the Box Everything you need to install and operate the light is in the box. Use and Care Guide Motion Security Light Mounting Bracket Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (May be attached to the back of included and installed. the Motion Security Light.) Set of Screws and Wall Anchors for Mounting Bracket and Cradle...
  • Page 3 Parts of the DFI-O452-WH Motion Security Light A B C D E A B C D E F G H B C D E F G H J K L B C D E F G H J K L C D E F G H J K L...
  • Page 4: About The Rechargeable Battery

    The battery is exclusively for use in the Defiant DFI-0452-WH, and replacement batteries are available. Contact Home Depot Customer Service at 1-866-308-3976 for details.
  • Page 5 How the Light Works Charge by Day, Light by Night During the Day... • Sunlight is converted to energy by Solar Panel A B C D E F G H , and stored in J K L the on-board lithium-ion battery. •...
  • Page 6 Placement of the Light for Optimal Operation Mount at least 7.5 feet above the ground You can install the light almost anywhere in an outdoor setting, so long as it can be connected to the Solar Panel A B C D E F G H J K L WALL The light works best mounted...
  • Page 7 Leave 3 inches of clearance for the Mounting Bracket When installing the Mounting Bracket, make sure it has at least 3 inches of clearance from the top of the bracket, to the bottom of any edge, overhang or rain-gutter that may impede installation. Minimum 3-inch clearance Adjust the PIR Motion Sensor Head...
  • Page 8 Adjusting Lamp and Motion Sensor Heads The LED Lamp Heads A B C D E F G H can be adjusted independantly, and up to J K L 45º from the front-facing position. Lamp Heads, Front-facing Lamp Heads, Broad Open Horizontally, the LED Lamp Heads can be independantly adjusted about 135º, as shown.
  • Page 9 Adjusting TIMER, LUX and SENS Settings Your Motion Security Light has 3 basic settings, TIME, LUX and SENS. TIME adjusts the amount of time the light will stay ON when triggered by motion. It can be adjusted from 1 to 5 minutes. SENS adjusts how “sensitive”...
  • Page 10 Where to Place the Solar Panel for Optimal Exposure to the Sun B C D E F G H The Solar Panel should be placed in an area that allows for the J K L maximum amount of sunlight exposure per day. Solar Panels face South •...
  • Page 11 Once installed, the Solar Panel should be angled towards the southern sky, so that the face of the panel is exposed to as much sunlight as possible during the day. (Generally, an upward angle of 45º should be sufficient for exposure.) Helpful Tip: At high noon, adjust the Solar Panel so that it faces the sun.
  • Page 12: Turning The Light On

    Turning the Light ON for the First Time A B C D E F G H 1. Make sure the light is properly installed, with the Solar Panel securely connected to the Light. 2. Place the POWER button in the Auto (ON) position.
  • Page 13 About the 3-Minute Test ( Test starts anytime you Power the light ON. ) If you have already adjusted the dials, light heads and sensor, you do not have to be present to observe the test. For the 1st Minute... The light will stay ON, so you can point the LED Lamp Heads A B C D in the...
  • Page 14 About the Indicator Light ( Blue = Charging • Green = Motion ) A B C D E F G H Your Motion Security Light has an Indicator light that will help you understand what the unit is doing at any given time. BLUE Indicator Light, “CHARGING”...
  • Page 15 Common Questions and Fixes Light won’t turn ON in the evening o Look for the Indicator Light during the day to see if it’s flashing Blue about every 6 seconds. If so, the solar panel connection and battery are OK. You may need to adjust the SENS setting. o Is it below freezing outside? The battery could be frozen below its operational level.
  • Page 16 No service parts are available for this product. Keep this QSG, along with a copy of your purchase receipt, accessible for future reference. Have Questions about your Defiant DFI-0452-WH Motion Security Light? Home Depot Customer Service 1-866-308-3976...