Troubleshooting Guide
Symptom | Possible Solution | |
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| • In AUTO mode, light illuminates only when motion is | |
| detected when it is dark. | |
| • Make sure solar panel plug is fully inserted. | |
| • In ON mode, light illuminates until battery is drained. | |
The light will not illuminate | • Make certain the battery plug is connected inside the | |
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| battery compartment. | |
| • Battery energy is low; set switch to OFF or AUTO mode | |
| and allow solar panel to absorb direct sunlight for 2+ | |
| days in order to recharge battery fully | |
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The light provides less than | • Battery is at less than 100% full charge; switch to OFF | |
5 hours of continuous | mode and allow solar panel to absorb direct sunlight | |
illumination in AUTO mode | for two days in order to recharge. | |
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Motion is not detected within | • Avoid installing the light near air conditioner, central | |
heater, or hot air flow. | ||
the coverage area | ||
• Check the motion sensor lens for dust or damage. | ||
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| • While in AUTO mode, if there is frequent activity from | |
| dusk to dawn or continuous overcast days, the solar | |
| panel may not convert sufficient ambient daylight to | |
The battery does not | recharge the battery sufficiently. | |
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fully charge | • Reposition solar panel to receive more sunlight. | |
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| • Clean dust and debris from solar panel. | |
| • Make sure the solar panel cable is not damaged. | |
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The light stays on | • Check the motion detector sensor head to ensure that | |
continuously while in | it is not directed towards street traffic or where other | |
AUTO mode | movements may trigger the light needlessly. | |
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The lights on the receiver | • Check the motion detector sensor head to ensure that | |
it is not directed towards street traffic or where other | ||
do not work | ||
movements may trigger the light needlessly. | ||
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