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READ THIS FIRST:

Check the pack and make sure you have all of 

the parts listed on the front of this booklet. If not, 

contact the outlet where you bought this product.

This photocell must be installed by a competent 

person in accordance with the Building 

Regulations

 making reference to the current 

edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations (BS7671). 

The Building Regulations may be obtained from 

OPSI (Office for Public Sector Information) or the 

department of Communities and Local Government 

and viewed and downloaded from www.

communities.gov.uk following the link for Building 

Regulations.

As the buyer, installer and/or user of this product it 

is your own responsibility to ensure that this fitting 

is fit for the purpose for which you have intended 

it. Eterna Lighting cannot accept any liability for 

loss, damage or premature failure resulting from 

inappropriate use.

Switch off the mains before commencing 

installation and remove the appropriate circuit fuse.

When working at heights, please use a suitable 

platform. 

Do not overload the photocell; check that the total 

Wattage of the controlled load does not exceed the 

maximum marked on the photocell.

This product is designed for incorporation into 

a light fitting or other enclosure, the ingress 

protection is dependant on that of the enclosure 

into which it is installed. The lens and washers, 

when installed correctly, will give sufficient 

protection for use outdoors and other locations 

subject to moisture, falling and/or spraying water.

When choosing the location for your new photocell, 

ensure that no artificial light (especially from the 

switched load) can fall on the photocell. 

Make connections to the electrical supply in 

accordance with the following code: 

 

Live in (supply) – Brown 

Live out (load) – Red  

Neutral - Blue 

When making connections, ensure that the 

terminals are tightened securely and that no 

strands of wire protrude. Check that the terminals 

are tightened onto the bared conductors and not 

onto any insulation. Wrap loose terminal blocks well 

with insulating tape.

This photocell is double insulated; do not connect 

any part to earth.

This product is not intended to be used by children 

and persons with sensory, physical and/or mental 

impairments that would prevent them from using 

it safely.

You are advised at every stage of your installation to 

double-check any electrical connections you have 

made. After you have completed your installation 

there are electrical tests that should be carried out: 

these tests are specified in the Wiring Regulations 

(BS7671) referred to in the Building Regulations.

INSTALLATION:

01.  Select a suitable mounting position taking into 

consideration above conditions.

02.  Make a 20mm diameter hole in the mounting 

surface ensuring that the hole is free from “burrs” 

or rough edges.

03.  Remove the black nut by unscrewing anti-

clockwise and lift off the top rubber washer.

04.  Install the photocell in the prepared hole from the 

interior; make sure the bottom rubber washer is 

in place.

05.  Fit the top rubber washer to the protruding 

photocell and secure in place with the black nut.

06. Connect the supply as detailed above.

07.  Make connections according to the colour code 

opposite.

08. Restore the power and switch on.

09.  Test the installation by covering the photocell 

unit and waiting for one minute. The light should 

switch on.  

10.  Uncover the photocell and check the light has 

switched off.

 

SPECIFICATION:

Power rating: 1500VA or 5A inductive load at 60μF

Supply Voltage: 240V

Switch on/off at 30/80 lux

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