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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Solution
The light will not come on. □ The light switch is turned off. □ Turn the light switch on.
□ The fuse is blown or the circuit breaker
is turned off.
□ Replace the fuse or turn the
circuit breaker on.
□ Daylight turn-off (photocell) is in effect. □ Recheck after dark.
□ The circuit wiring is incorrect, if this is
a new installation.
□ Verify the wiring is correct.
□ The motion sensor is aimed in the
wrong direction.
□ Re-aim the motion sensor
to cover the desired area.
□ The outside air temperature is close to
the same as a person’s body heat.
□ Increase the “SENS” set-
ting.
The light comes on during the
day.
□ The motion sensor may be installed in a
relatively dark location.
□ The motion sensor is oper-
ating normally under these
circumstances.
□ The “ON-TIME” switch is in the “TEST”
position.
□ Set the “ON-TIME” switch
to the 1, 5, or 20 minute
setting.
The light comes on for no
apparent reason.
□ The motion sensor may be sensing
small animals or automobile traffic.
□ Re-aim the motion sensor.
□ The “SENS” dial is set too high. □ Decrease the “SENS”
setting.
□ The “DUALBRITE” switch is in the 6
hour.
□ The motion sensor is oper-
ating normally under these
circumstances.
□ The outside temperature is much
warmer or cooler than a person’s body
heat (summer or winter).
□ Decrease the “SENS”
setting.
□ The motion sensor is wired through a
dimmer or timer.
□ Do not use a dimmer or
timer to control the motion
sensor. Replace the dimmer
or timer with a standard on/
off wall switch.
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