Maxsa Innovations Solar-Powered 30 Watt Motion-Activated Outdoor Security Floodlight User Manual
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Included Parts:
Once you have identified all parts, connect the solar
charge panel to your Solar Security Light by plugging
the 15 foot cord into the cord attached to the front of
the Solar Security Light. Firmly turn and twist the
cords while pressing together for a tight connection.
Problem
Light will not switch
on when there is
movement in the
detection area.
Light switches on
during the day.
Light switches on for
no apparent reason.
Light quickly flashes
on and off.
Light is not as bright
as normal.
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Ensure that the power switch on the main body has been turned to
the AUTO position.
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Ensure that the motion sensor has been positioned to face
oncoming movement.
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Ensure that the battery has been fully charged in direct sunlight for
3 sunny days - Refer to the "Before First Use of Your Solar Security
Light" section on page 2.
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Check to see that the solar cell charge panel is facing south so that
it receives direct sunlight for most of the day, enabling the battery
to fully charge.
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Check to see that the LUX control has not been set too far towards
(
d). Setting the LUX control too far towards (d) will cause your
Solar Security Light to turn on only in complete darkness.
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Check to see that the solar panel is not near night time light
sources such as street lights.
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The halogen bulb may not be working and may need to be
replaced.
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The LUX control may be set too far towards the ( ) position.
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Reposition the motion sensor.
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The SENS control may be set too far towards the (+) position.
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Moving trees, traffic, pets or birds may be getting in the area of
detection. This may be unavoidable, however the sensor could be
redirected to a height where this is less likely to occur.
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If there are reflective objects in the detection area such as
windows, water, or white walls, you may need to redirect or
possibly reposition the motion sensor.
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Test the motion sensor by covering it completely with cardboard
and waiting several minutes to make sure it does not detect motion.
If the light still switches on, please contact MAXSA for further
assistance.
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Battery charge may be low. Turn the power switch to the OFF
position and charge the battery for three (3) sunny days, ensuring
the solar cell charge panel has been placed in direct sunlight.
●
Move the LUX control more to the ( ) position.
●
Battery charge may be low. Turn the power switch to the OFF
position and charge the battery for three (3) sunny days, ensuring
the solar cell charge panel has been placed in direct sunlight.
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The halogen bulb may need to be replaced.
Possible Solutions
TROUBLESHOOTING
Carefully remove and identify all the parts from their protective packaging and lay them
out in front of you.
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Solar panel
angle pivot
Solar panel
mounting bracket
Main battery unit
AUTO/OFF switch
Motion sensor
Light cover
2 screws and anchors
for mounting Main Body
Solar panel
15 foot power cable
4 screws and anchors
for mounting solar panel
Duration time adjusting knob
Motion sensitivity adjusting knob
Light sensitivity adjusting knob