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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

In motion sensing mode,

the light does not turn on

when there is motion.

In motion sensing mode, 

the light stays on 

continuously.

The light comes on for 

no apparent reason.

1. Wall switch or circuit breaker is off.

1. Turn on switch or circuit breaker.
2. Test the light bulb in a known working 

    light fixture. Replace light bulb.
3. Tighten light bulb in socket.
4. Check wire connections.
5. Relocate fixture away from a

    western facing wall.
6. Eliminate or turn off other light source.

    OR

    Block other light source from

    shining onto photocell sensor.

    OR

    Relocate fixture.
7. Relocate fixture to a lower

    position or to a different location.
Eliminate heat source. 

OR 

Relocate fixture. 
1. Lower the sensitivity.

2. Light bulb may be dead. 

5. Too much sunlight is shining onto

    photocell sensor in the early evening.
6. Too much light is shining onto

    photocell sensor due to another light

    source, such as a street lamp or other

    light fixture.
7. Moving persons or vehicles are below

    the view of the motion sensor, because

    motion sensor is mounted too high.

False triggering caused by a heat source, 

such as a heater or dryer vent or heated 

swimming pool.
1. Street or sidewalk traffic is triggering 

    the motion sensor.

2. Eliminate heat source. 

    OR 

    Relocate fixture.

2. False triggering cause by a heat source, 

    such as a heater or dryer vent or heated 

    swimming pool.

3. Light bulb is loose.
4. Incorrect or loose wire connections.

WARRANTY

●  Instructions shall caution users that modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void 

user’s authority to operate the equipment.

●  NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to 

part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a 

residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed 

and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which 

can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by 

one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that 

to which the receiver is connected; or consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

In motion sensing mode, 

the light always on during 

the daytime or evening

Turn off the wall switch, wait 

10 seconds or longer, before turning 

the wall switch on again.

Setting problem.

The light comes on 

during the daytime or 

too early in the evening.

Relocate fixture.

The fixture may be installed in a shaded 

area, such as under a porch or eave, 

preventing daylight from shining onto 

the photocell sensor.

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Summary of Contents for VEL-5069-MD-PIR

Page 1: ...NTERN Questions problems missing parts Before returning to your retailer call our customer service department at 1 800 643 0067 8 a m 6 p m EST Monday Thursday 8 a m 5 p m EST Friday ATTACH YOUR RECEI...

Page 2: ...sembled to Cage B DESCRIPTION PART A B C QUANTITY 1 1 3 not shown to size AA BB CC DD EE Crossbar x 1 HARDWARE CONTENTS shown actual size Mounting screw x 2 Decorative nuts preassembled to Crossbar CC...

Page 3: ...e with local and National Electrical Code standards If you are unfamiliar with proper electrical wiring connections obtain the services of a qualified electrician This light fixture is designed to fit...

Page 4: ...e white supply wire to the white fixture wire using wire nuts BB Connect the fixture ground wire and the supply ground wire together using a wire nut BB Wrap all wire connections with electrical tape...

Page 5: ...sensitivity range Repeat the steps above Continue to adjust the sensitivity until optimum results are attained SELECTING FUNCTION After setting the sensitivity select the function by sliding to TIMER...

Page 6: ...e fixture to malfunction Fig 3 Clean the glass and coated metal surfaces with a non abrasive cleaner Do not use any cleaners with chemicals solvents or harsh abrasives The motion detecting lens is coa...

Page 7: ...source such as a heater or dryer vent or heated swimming pool 3 Light bulb is loose 4 Incorrect or loose wire connections WARRANTY Instructions shall caution users that modifications not approved by...

Page 8: ...DENTAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES OF ANY KIND ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR MISUSE OF THIS PRODUCT SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSI...

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