STEINEL IS 3180 Manual page 10

Troubleshooting
Malfunction Cause
Sensor without power Fuse faulty, not switched
ON, break in wiring
Short circuit
Sensor will not switch ON Twilight control set to night-
time mode during daytime
operation
Bulb faulty
Power switch OFF
Fuse faulty
Detection zone not properly
targeted
LED flashes approx. once
a second, sensor in time
setting mode
Sensor will not switch OFF Continuous movement in the
detection zone
Light being operated in the
detection zone causing sen-
sor to responds as a result
of change in temperature
Light being operated is in
the manual override mode
(LED ON)
Sensor keeps switching Lamp being operated in
ON/OFF the detection zone
Animals moving in the
detection zone
Sensor responds when it Wind is moving trees and
should not bushes in the detection zone
Cars in the street are being
detected
Sunlight is falling onto the
lens
Sudden temperature changes
due to weather (wind, rain,
snow) or air expelled from
fans, open windows
Change in sensor's reach Differing ambient tempera-
tures
LED flashing rapidly Load connected is too high
(approx. 5 x per second)
Remedy
New fuse, turn on power
switch, check wiring with
voltage tester
Check connections
Reset
Change bulb
Switch ON
New fuse, check connection
if necessary
Re-adjust
Press button once
Check zone, adjusting if
necessary, or shroud
Change zone, or shroud
Deactivate manual override
Change zone, shroud or
increase distance
Change zone, or shroud
Change detection zone
Change detection zone
Mount sensor in a sheltered
place or change detection
zone
Change detection zone,
change site of installation
Use shrouds to define detec-
tion zone precisely
Reduce load or use
contactor
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Operation/Maintenance
The infrared sensor is suitable for switching on
light automatically. The unit is not suitable for
burglar alarm systems as it is not tamperproof
in the manner prescribed for such systems.
Weather conditions may affect the way the
motion detector works. Strong gusts of wind,
Declaration of conformity
This product complies with the European Dir-
ective on Low-Voltage Appliances, 73/23/EEC
and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.
Functional warranty
This STEINEL product has been manufactured
with the utmost care, tested for proper operat-
ion and safety in accordance with applicable
regulations and then subjected to random
sample inspection. STEINEL guarantees that it
is perfect condition and proper working order.
The warranty period is 36 months, starting on
the date of sale to the consumer. We will rem-
edy defects caused by material flaws or manu-
facturing faults. The warranty will be met by re-
pair or replacement of defective parts at our
own discretion.
This warranty shall not cover damage to wear-
ing parts, damage or defects caused by im-
proper treatment or maintenance.
Further consequential damage to other objects
is excluded.
snow, rain or hail may cause the light to come
on when it is not wanted because the sensor is
unable to distinguish sudden changes of tem-
perature from sources of heat. The detector
lens may be cleaned with a damp cloth if it
gets dirty (do not use cleaning agents).
The warranty will only be honoured if the prod-
uct is sent to the appropriate Service Centre
fully assembled and well packed with a brief
description of the fault, receipt or invoice (date
of purchase and dealer's stamp).
Repair Service:
Our Customer Service Department will repair
faults not covered by warranty or occurring
after the warranty period has
expired. Please send the product
well packed to your nearest
Service Centre.
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