Troubleshooting guide – Heath Zenith SL-5511 User Manual
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SYMPTOM
Light will not
come on.
Light comes on
in daylight.
Light comes on
for no apparent
reason.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. The halogen lamp is positioned too
close to the light control’s sensor or
pointed at nearby objects that cause
heat to trigger the sensor (Reposition
the lamp away from the sensor or
nearby objects).
2. Light control’s sensor is pointed toward
a heat source like an air vent, dryer
vent, or brightly-painted heat-reflective
surface (Reposition sensor).
3. On-time set too high (Reduce Time
setting).
1. Heat or light from the halogen lamp
may be turning the light control on
and off (Reposition the lamp away
from the sensor).
2. Heat being reflected from other
objects may be affecting the light
control (Re-aim sensor).
3. Light control is in the TEST mode
and warming up (Flashing is normal
under these conditions).
SYMPTOM
Light stays on
continuously.
Light flashes
on and off.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Light switch is turned off.
2. Halogen lamp is loose or burned
out.
3. Fuse is blown or circuit breaker is
turned off.
4. Daylight turn-off is in effect (Recheck
after dark).
5. Incorrect circuit wiring, if this is a new
installation.
6. Not aimed correctly (Re-aim the
sensor to cover desired area).
1. Light control may be installed in a
relatively dark location.
2. Light control is in TEST (Select 1, 5
or 10 minutes for AUTO time).
1. Light control’s sensor may be detect-
ing small animals, swaying trees, or
automobile traffic (Re-aim sensor).
2. Sensitivity is set too high (Reduce
sensitivity).
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
See your Canadian Tire retailer for warranty information.