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GT-SL1 

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Problem 

Possible Cause 

Solution 

The light will 
not come on. 

 

The light switch is turned off. 

 

The fuse is blown or the circuit breaker is 
turned off. 

 

Lux setting is below the outdoor brightness   

 

The circuit wiring is incorrect 

if this is a 

new installation

 

 

The motion sensor is aimed in the wrong 
direction 

 

Turn the light switch on 

 

Replace the fuse or turn the circuit 
breaker on. 

 

Increase the lux setting 

 

Verify the wiring is correct. 
 

 

Re-aim the motion sensor to cover the 
desired area. 

The light comes 
on during the 
day. 

 

The switch is on “TEST” position. 

 

Lux setting is above the location brightness 

 

Set the switch to either 1’, 5’,10’ 
position 

 

Decrease the lux setting 

The lights flash 
on and off. 

 

Heat or light from the bulbs may be turning the 
motion sensor on and off 

 

Heat is being reflected from other objects and 
may be turning the motion sensor on and off 

 

Reposition the lamp heads away from 
the motion sensor 

 

Decrease the sensitivity setting or 
reposition the motion sensor 

The lights stay 
on continuously. 

 

The motion sensor may be picking up a heat 
source, such as an air conditioner, dryer vent, 
or brightly painted, heat-reflective surface. 

 

The light fixture is wired through a dimmer or 
timer 

 

Decrease the sensitivity setting or 
reposition the motion sensor.   
 

 

Do not use a dimmer or timer to control 
the light fixture 

The light comes 
on for no 
apparent reason 

 

The  motion  sensor  maybe  sensing  small 
animals or automobile traffic. 

 

The sensitivity may be set too high 

 

The light fixture is wired through a dimmer or 
timer 

 

Reposition the motion sensor. 
 

 

Reduce the sensitivity 

 

Do not use a dimmer or timer to control 
the light fixture 

Summary of Contents for GT-SL1

Page 1: ...estions problems missing parts Please contact 1 800 865 6799 THANK YOU WARNING TO AVOID RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK BE SURE TO SHUT OFF POWER WHILE INSTALLING OR SERVICING THIS FIXTURE WARNING TO AVOID RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK BE SURE TO SHUT OFF POWER BEFORE INSTALLING OR SERVICING THIS FIXTURE ...

Page 2: ...nclosure For proper operation and protection against damage the motion sensor head adjustment knobs must be facing the ground DO NOT mount below 5 feet IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION When using product basis precautions should always be followed including the following Read and follow these instructions Heed all warnings including below warnings AND those included on product Save these instructions ...

Page 3: ...ol the dusk to dawn sensor into thinking it is daylight TOOLS REQUIRED HARDWARE INCLUDED Part Description Quantity AA Gasket not to Scale 1 BB 6 32 3 4 in junction box screw 2 CC 8 32 3 4 in junction box screw 2 DD Mounting Strap 1 EE Wire Nut 3 FF Fixture Mounting Screw 1 GG O Ring 1 Philips Screwdriver AA BB CC DD EE FF GG ...

Page 4: ...nnect this light fixture to a dimmer switch or timer Eave Mount 2 Installing the mounting strap Install the mounting strap DD to the outlet box with the stamped word Front facing away from the outlet box using either two mounting screws BB or CC that best fit your junction box holes Remove the protective paper barrier from the adhesive face of the gasket AA Trace the supply wires through the openi...

Page 5: ...use black wire and fixture white wire to the house white wire using wire nuts EE provided Carefully tuck the wires back into the electrical box 4 Mounting the Fixture Put O Ring GG on fixture mounting screw FF Attach the fixture to the mounting strap DD using fixture mounting screw FF provided Be sure no loose wires remain sticking out from underneath the cover plate EE EE EE EE FF GG ...

Page 6: ...is continuing When the motion stops the light will remain on for the predetermined time set 1min 10min then the light will turn off automatically 3 Adjusting the sensitivity switch To increase sensitivity slide the knob clockwise To decrease sensitivity slide the knob counterclockwise The sensitivity may be adjusted from a minimum of 10ft to a maximum of 70ft detection range 4 Adjusting the Lux du...

Page 7: ...t from the bulbs may be turning the motion sensor on and off Heat is being reflected from other objects and may be turning the motion sensor on and off Reposition the lamp heads away from the motion sensor Decrease the sensitivity setting or reposition the motion sensor The lights stay on continuously The motion sensor may be picking up a heat source such as an air conditioner dryer vent or bright...

Page 8: ...inst tarnishing flaking and discoloration If the original purchaser ceases to own the GT Lite Lighting product this warranty and any implied warranty will be void This warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse or abuse including but not limited to improper installation improper usage accident negligence unauthorized repair unauthorized modifications or unauthorized maintenance of the fixture...

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