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Motion-Activated Solar Security Light
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BEFORE FIRST USE OF YOUR SOLAR SECURITY LIGHT
Ensure the power switch on the main body of your Security Light is in the OFF position and the
solar panel is connected to the light unit. In this position, the solar panel will charge the battery
without activating the unit.
Leave the switch in the OFF position for 3 days with the solar panel placed in direct sunlight.
This will ensure that the battery in your Solar Security Light has a full charge prior to motion
sensor adjustment and normal operation.
OPERATING YOUR SOLAR SECURITY LIGHT
After the initial 3 day charge of your Solar Security Light, move the switch on the main body
to the AUTO position. The light should come on immediately, regardless of lighting or motion
conditions. This is a test activation that happens every time the light is switched to AUTO. It
should last for approximately 30 seconds. After the test activation, leave the switch on AUTO
and your Solar Security Light is now ready for use.
Underneath the motion sensor, there are 3 adjustment dials: TIME/SENS/LUX. The light has
been factory preset as follows:
TIME - Set at 30 seconds.
SENS - Set at a 15 - 20 foot range (when the surrounding temperature is 75 F).
LUX - Set for your Security Light to activate at dusk when motion is detected.
If the above settings are not suitable for your application, then these may be adjusted using the
steps below.
TIME PERIOD ADJUSTMENT (TIME)
The time period control dial sets the duration of the light upon each activation that the Solar
Security Light will remain illuminated after the last detected motion. The time period has an
adjustable range of 10 seconds to 1 minute.
To decrease the time period, move the dial toward the ( – ) symbol.
To increase the time period, move the dial toward the ( + ) symbol.
To test the Time Period, trigger the motion sensor and measure the length of time the light
remains activated. Adjust the TIME control until the desired illumination duration is reached.
A shorter TIME setting will conserve battery life. For best results, use the shortest TIME setting
for your location as possible.
MOTION SENSOR ADJUSTMENT (SENS)
The motion sensor on this Solar Security Light is temperature-sensitive. The cooler the
temperature, the more sensitive the motion sensor will become. Use the SENS dial to adjust
the sensitivity of the motion sensor to compensate for environmental temperature changes. The
motion sensor is most sensitive when the SENS dial is turned fully clockwise (+).
To decrease sensitivity, move the dial toward the ( – ) symbol.
To increase sensitivity, move the dial toward the ( + ) symbol.
To test the motion sensitivity, aim the sensor head toward the desired area. Set the TIME dial to
minimum ( – ) position and the LUX dial to the bright setting ().
