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Is there motion in the detection zone?
• 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 lights stay off,
something in the detection zone is triggering the sensor.
• If this is the case, reduce the sensitivity.
• Reposition motion sensor.
*If the lights stay on with sensor lens covered,
contact customer service.
Is the unit in the AUTO mode?
• Make sure the unit is not in one of the three Night Time On
modes.
Is there motion in the detection zone?
• Make sure the sensor is not picking up moving objects
such as trees, traffic, etc.
• If this is the case, reduce the sensitivity.
• Reposition motion sensor.
If there is no motion, then the unit may be in the override mode.
• Turn the light switch to the “OFF” position for 90 seconds,
and then back to the “ON” position. This will send the unit
back into the AUTO mode.
*If the lights continue to stay on, contact customer
service.
Is the unit in the AUTO mode?
• Make sure the unit is not in one of the three Night Time
On modes.
The light given off from the unit’s own lamp(s) is affecting the
motion sensor.
• Re-aim lamp(s).
• Reposition motion sensor.
Is the switch on the bottom of the motion sensor in the test
mode?
• Move the switch to the AUTO 4, AUTO 12, or Night Time
On position.
Is the motion detector shadowed?
• Reposition motion sensor.
Is the surrounding external ambient light too bright? (If so, the
unit may think it’s daytime.)
• Re-aim the head.
• Relocate or reposition the unit away from the light.
Are you allowing adequate time to enter the dusk to dawn
mode?
• Turn the light switch to the “OFF” position for 5 seconds,
and then back to the “ON” position.
Is there more than one fixture on an indoor wall switch?
• If so, put them on separate switches.
OUTDOOR LIGHTS COME ON
FOR NO APPARENT REASON
AT NIGHT
LIGHTS STAY ON AT NIGHT
AND DO NOT TURN OFF
LIGHTS CONTINUOUSLY BLINK
ON AND OFF AT NIGHT
LIGHTS ARE ON
DURING THE DAY
CANNOT ACTIVATE DUSK TO
DAWN MODE AT NIGHT
(OVERRIDE)
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Is there power to the fixture?
• Check to see that the circuit breaker has not been tripped.
• Be sure the wall switch is in the “ON” position.
• Be sure that the bulbs are not burned out or broken.
Is the surrounding external ambient light too bright? (If so, the
unit may think it’s daytime.)
• Re-aim the head.
• Relocate or reposition the unit away from the light.
TURN OFF POWER BEFORE CONTINUING.
Is the wiring to the fixture loose?
• Check wiring, and reconnect if necessary using wire nuts
provided.
OUTDOOR LIGHTS DO NOT
COME ON WITH MOTION AT
NIGHT
What to do if . . .
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