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Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
The lights stay on continuously.
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The motion sensor may be picking up
a heat source like an air vent, dryer
vent, or brightly painted, heat-reflective
surface.
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Decrease the “SENS”
setting or reposition the
motion sensor.
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The motion sensor is in manual mode.
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Switch the motion sensor
to auto. See
Using Manual
Mode
on page 8.
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The light fixture is wired through a
dimmer or timer.
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Do not use a dimmer or
timer to control the light
fixture. Replace the dimmer
or timer with a standard on/
off wall switch.
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The light fixture is on the same circuit
as a motor, transformer, or fluorescent
bulb.
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Install the light fixture on
a circuit without motors,
transformers, or fluorescent
bulbs.
The lights flash 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 motion
sensor.
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The motion sensor is in “TEST” mode
and warming up.
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Flashing is normal under
these conditions.
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The CFL bulb may not be a dimmable
type bulb.
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Use only dimmable self-
ballasted CFL (SBCFL)
bulbs.
Troubleshooting (continued)