Installation – Heath Zenith SL-5408 User Manual
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INSTALLATION
For easy installation, select an existing light operated
by a wall switch for replacement.
For best performance, mount the fixture about 8 feet
(2.4 m) above the ground.
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For eave mount only:
Wall Mount
Eave Mount
For under eave installation, the sensor head must
be rotated as shown in the next two steps for proper
operation and to avoid the risk of electrical shock.
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Align the light control cover plate and the junction
box holes. Secure with the mounting screws.
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If not installed on a weatherproof box or if an adaptor
plate (not included) was used,
caulk the wall plate
and mounting surface with silicone.
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Adjust the lamp holders by loosening the lock nuts
but do not rotate the lamp holders more than 180°
from the factory setting. When screwing in the flood-
lamps, do not overtighten.
Keep lamps at
least 1" (25 mm)
from the sensor.
Avoid water damage and
electrical shock - keep lamp
holders below horizontal.
Lock nuts
Black to Black
White to White
Gasket
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Drill the holes needed to mount the
backplate to the junction box.
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Remove the existing light fixture.
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Route the light control's wires through the large
gasket hole.
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Connect the junction box wires to the light control
wires. Twist together and secure with a wire
connector.
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Rotate the sensor head towards the clamp screw
joint.
Clamp Screw
Controls
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Then rotate the sensor head clockwise 180° so
the controls face down.
Controls
If the sensor pops out of the ball joint, loosen the
clamp screw and push the sensor back into the ball
joint. Tighten the clamp screw when done.
WARNING: Turn power off at circuit breaker
or fuse.