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Troubleshooting
installed in a relatively dark
location.
The motion sensor may be
sensing small animals or
The motion sensor may
sense the shadows.
from shadows.
that receives more light.
The light will not
come on.
The light comes on
during the day.
The light comes on
for no apparent
reason.
on and off.
Problem Possible Cause Solution
The rechargeable battery is
dead.
The solar panel is positioned
wrong.
The motion sensor is aimed in
the wrong direction.
The surrounding air tempera-
ture is greater than 104° F
(40° C) or less than -4° F
(-20° C).
battery to charge with 1 day of full
sunshine before testing.
Position and angle the solar panel so that
it gets plenty of direct sunlight for most
of the day.
desired area.
The light must be operated within the
(104° F to -4° F / 40° C to -20° C) .