Maxsa Innovations Solar-Powered Aluminum 80 LED Solar Security Light - Manual (Page 7)

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probLEM poSSIbLE SoLutIonS
light will not switch
on when there is
movement in the
detection area.
• ensure that the power switch on the main body has
been turned to the auto position.
• ensure that the motion sensor has been positioned to
face oncoming movement.
• 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 4.
• check to see that the solar panel is facing south so that
it receives direct sunlight for most of the day, enabling
the battery to fully charge.
• check to see that the luX control has not been set too
far towards ( ). setting the luX control too far towards
( ) will cause the solar security light to turn on only in
complete darkness.
• check to see that the motion sensor is not near night
time light sources such as street lights.
light switches on
during the day.
• the luX control may be set too far towards the (  )
position.
• Reposition the motion sensor.
light switches on for
no apparent reason.
• the sens control may be set too far towards the (+)
position.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
light quickly flashes on
and off.
• battery charge may be low. turn the power switch
to the off position and charge the battery for three
(3) sunny days with the solar panel placed in direct
sunlight.
• Move the luX control more to the (  ) position.
light is not as bright as
normal.
• battery charge may be low. turn the power switch
to the off position and charge the battery for three
(3) sunny days with the solar panel placed in direct
sunlight.