Installation Guide
8. Power Pack Operation
This power pack features three automatic methods to turn on
and off:
1. A remote photo eye that senses the light level. There is
a 15 second delay built into the photo eye to avoid being
triggered by lightning or other light sources.
2. A timer.
3. A clock.
The power pack operation modes use these three methods in
different combinations. To set the mode, open the door to the
power pack controls. The LED clock display and the AM/PM
indicator will be lit if the power pack is plugged in. If the LEDs
are not lit, then plug in the power pack cord into the GFCI
outlet.
The clock is only required for the TIMER and PHOTO ON
TIMED OFF modes. The clock is ignored for any of the other
modes and does not need to be set. To set the clock:
Hold down the CLOCK button while pressing either
the or button. Pressing while holding down the
CLOCK button will advance the displayed time. Pressing
while holding down the CLOCK button will decrease the
time displayed. Holding the or button down for several
seconds will speed up the change in the display. Releasing
the CLOCK button will set the clock time. Note the AM/PM
LED indicators to get the correct time of day. This clock
does NOT have a daylight savings time function. The clock
time will manually need to be adjusted twice a year for
those changes.
To change the operation modes of the power pack, turn the
knob to point at the desired mode. The selected mode will
light up.
OFF - Power Pack is off. Lights are off.
ON - Power pack is on all the time. Use this mode when
installing the light fixtures to ensure a good connection.
AUTO - Power pack turns on at dusk, turns off at dawn. The
lights will be on all night. There is a 15 second delay from
when the photo eye determines darkness and the power pack
turns on.
4 – 6 – 8 – 10 - Power pack turns on at dusk and turns off
automatically after 4, 6, 8 or 10 hours. There is a 15 second
delay from when the photo eye determines darkness and the
power pack turns on.
TEST - Use this mode to test the photo eye and power pack
operation. Covering the photo eye turns on the power pack.
Uncovering the photo eye during the daytime or shining a
bright light onto the photo eye will turn off the power pack.
Note that there is no 15 second delay in this mode.
TIMER - The power pack turns on when the clock reaches the
TIMED ON time. The power pack will turn off when the clock
reaches the TIMED OFF time. This mode will turn the power pack
on and off at the same times everyday regardless of how light or
dark it is. The power pack and lights will be on from the TIME ON
time to the TIMED OFF time.
To set the TIMED ON clock, the knob needs to be turned
to TIMER, then hold down the TIMED ON button while
pressing either the or button. Pressing while holding
down the TIMED ON button will advance the displayed time.
Pressing while holding down the TIMED ON button will
decrease the time displayed. Holding the or button down
for several seconds will speed up the change in the display.
Releasing the TIMED ON button will set the time. Note the
AM/PM LED indicators to get the correct time of day.
To set the TIMED OFF clock, the knob needs to be turned to
TIMER, then hold down the TIMED OFF button while pressing
either the or button. Pressing while holding down the
TIMED OFF button will advance the displayed time. Pressing
while holding down the TIMED OFF button will decrease the
time displayed. Holding the or button down for several
seconds will speed up the change in the display. Releasing the
TIMED OFF button will set the time. Note the AM/PM LED
indicators to get the correct time of day.
PHOTO ON TIMED OFF - The power pack turns on at dusk. The
power pack will turn off when the clock reaches the TIMED OFF
time. This mode will turn the power pack off at the same time
every night regardless of how light or dark it is. The power pack
and lights will be on from dusk to the TIMED OFF time.
To set the TIMED OFF clock, the knob needs to be turned
to PHOTO ON / TIMED OFF, then hold down the TIMED OFF
button while pressing either the or button. Pressing while
holding down the TIMED OFF button will advance the
displayed time. Pressing while holding down the TIMED OFF
button will decrease the time displayed. Holding the or
button down for several seconds will speed up the change in
the display. Releasing the TIMED OFF button will set the time.
Note the AM/PM LED indicators to get the correct time of day.
The TIMED ON clock does not work in the PHOTO ON TIMED OFF
mode. It does not matter what time it is set at. Close the door to
the control panel after the mode has been selected.
6. Mount Photo Eye
Mount the photo eye bracket on
a wall or other solid surface with
the screw provided. Snap the
sensor into the bracket. Route or
coil the excess wire to protect it
from lawn mowers, trimmers,
etc. Avoid pointing the sensor at
nighttime light sources such as
windows, porch lights, and street lights.
The position of the photo eye can influence at what light level
the power pack will turn on in the AUTO, 4-6-8-10, and PHOTO
ON TIMED OFF modes. Placing the sensor in areas receiving
less sunlight at dusk (east side of house, behind trees and
bushes, under a deck) will have the power pack come on
earlier in the evening. Mounting the photo eye in brighter
locations will have the power pack come on when it has
become darker out. The location, position and orientation of
the photo eye can be adjusted until the power pack turns on
at the desired light level.
7. Protect or Hide Cable
Once all fixtures are in place and you are satisfied with their
locations, cable may be covered with mulch or buried up to
6 in (15 cm) deep. Leave about 12 in (30 cm) of cable after the
last fixture.
Do not coil cable around power pack.
Total bulb wattages must not exceed a maximum of 300 watts
per circuit.
WARNING: Risk of Fire or Electrical Shock
4. Attach Fixtures
Turn power pack on. Attach fixtures to cable using cable
connectors as shown. Place one connector on each side of the
cable, then press together to lock. Prongs will pierce the cable
to make contact and fixture should light up.
12"
(30 cm)
GFCI
10 ft
(3m)
5. Mount Power Pack
NOTE: When power pack is on, you may hear a hum
This sound is considered normal, and does not affect
the performance of the unit.
To mount directly to a wall surface use included screws as
shown, a minimum 12 inches (30 cm) off the ground. When
installing the screws, the spacing between the screw centers
is 5.35 in. (136 mm). See illustration for correct spacing.
Hang Power Pack onto screws.
5.35 in
(136 mm)
9. Replacing the Photo Eye
If the wires to photo eye are cut or broken,
the photo eye can be replaced. Unscrew the
connector cover from the power pack and
pull the bi-pin connector out of the mating
socket.
The replacement part is inserted into the socket and the cap is
screwed back onto the socket to provide a water tight
connection. Note that the bi-pin connector is polarized and can
be inserted into the socket only one way. The photo eye
operation can be tested by turning the power pack mode to
TEST.
The replacement photo sensor part 3150-0300-92 can be
ordered by calling 888-295-7328 from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(CST).
NOTE: Circuit breaker may need to be reset if the power pack
is not working.
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 communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does 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 receiving antenna.
—Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
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