GT-SL1
Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
The light will
not come on.
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The light switch is turned off.
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The fuse is blown or the circuit breaker is
turned off.
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Lux setting is below the outdoor brightness
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The circuit wiring is incorrect
(
if this is a
new installation
)
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The motion sensor is aimed in the wrong
direction
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Turn the light switch on
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Replace the fuse or turn the circuit
breaker on.
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Increase the lux setting
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Verify the wiring is correct.
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Re-aim the motion sensor to cover the
desired area.
The light comes
on during the
day.
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The switch is on “TEST” position.
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Lux setting is above the location brightness
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Set the switch to either 1’, 5’,10’
position
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Decrease the lux setting
The lights flash
on and off.
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Heat or light from the bulbs may be turning the
motion sensor on and off
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Heat is being reflected from other objects and
may be turning the motion sensor on and off
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Reposition the lamp heads away from
the motion sensor
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Decrease the sensitivity setting or
reposition the motion sensor
The lights stay
on continuously.
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The motion sensor may be picking up a heat
source, such as an air conditioner, dryer vent,
or brightly painted, heat-reflective surface.
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The light fixture is wired through a dimmer or
timer
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Decrease the sensitivity setting or
reposition the motion sensor.
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Do not use a dimmer or timer to control
the light fixture
The light comes
on for no
apparent reason
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The motion sensor maybe sensing small
animals or automobile traffic.
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The sensitivity may be set too high
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The light fixture is wired through a dimmer or
timer
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Reposition the motion sensor.
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Reduce the sensitivity
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Do not use a dimmer or timer to control
the light fixture