Cooper Lighting MDL Lantern User Manual

Instruction Manual Instrucciones Directives

ENGLISH

ESPAÑOL

MDL Lantern Series

CMDL Lantern Series

FRANÇAIS

MDL Series

CMDL Series

Congratulations. You have purchased a Regent motion activated decorative

lantern. This security light will provide years of convenience and protection for your home and family.

How it works

Your Regent motion activated lantern senses heat images from objects such as people, large animals and automobiles. When motion is detected, the lights

ENGLISH

will automatically turn on. Once motion has stopped, the lights will automatically turn off after a preselected time delay. Your motion lantern also has a Night Time On and standard floodlight feature which will allow your fixture to automatically come on at night (for a select period of time) or to operate as a standard lantern (manual override).

Special features

1. Three lights in one: a) Lantern may be operated in regular motion setting. b) Lantern may be operated in night time on mode, allowing light to come on

automatically at dusk (3 time settings).

c) Lantern may be operated as a standard lantern, turned ON by inside wall

switch, and staying ON until the next dawn.

2. Exclusive selectable lens design allows you to select the lens setting that best

fits your mounting height for optimum performance. Patent 6,376,840.

3. Exclusive Quick-connect

4. Exclusive light switch cover prevents the user from inadvertently turning off the

power to the light fixture.

wire system makes installation a snap!

120 degrees

40 feet

Required for Installation (Not Supplied)

• Flathead screwdriver

• Weatherproof silicone caulking

• (1) Decorative bulb (100 watt max), such as F20 or (1)

medium base (100 watt max) such as A19, except for MDL450 and MDL610 lantern

• MDL450 (3 bulbs at 60 watt max) candelabra, such as CA10

• MDL610 (2 bulbs at 60 watt max) candelabra, such as CA10

What’s included

• (1) Decorative lantern assembly

• (1) Universal mounting bracket (A)

• (1) Hook arm to free hands for wiring during

installation (B)

• (2) Screws 8-32, (2) screws 6-32 (C)

• (2) Ball nut screws (attach lantern top) (D)

• (2) Ball nuts (E)

uts (F)

Wire n

(3)

•

• (1) Light switch cover (G)

Call for customer service and/or missing or damaged parts (800-334-6871)

• (1) Decorative cap (H)

What to know

• UL and cUL LISTED for wet locations.

• This motion activated lantern should be installed by a qualified electrician or persons with experience in household wiring. The electrical system, and the method of electrically connecting this lantern to it, must be in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local building codes.

• This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Under Part 15 of the FCC Rules, any changes or modifications to the motion detector described in this instruction sheet that are not expressly approved by Regent Lighting Corporation could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 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.

• Fixture must be connected to a 120 Volt, 60 Hz power source. Any other connection voids the warranty.

• For supply connections use wire rated at least 75 degrees C.

• Disassembly of your lantern will void the warranty.

• For best results, do not install more than one motion activated lantern on a wall switch.

• Your lantern is prewired for easy installation.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

•

Selecting the correct lens setting to match your mounting height

Install your lantern 6-12 feet above ground. The motion detector is less sensitive above 12 feet. Position lens so motion moves across detection zone (I). Position lens away from heat producing sources to prevent false trigger-

Also be careful not to include objects such as heat

ing. pumps, air conditioners, laundry vents and reflective surfaces such as windows, white walls, and water in the detection zone whenever possible. Locate lantern away from moving objects such as trees and street traffic. Your Regent motion activated decorative lantern has a selectable lens design that allows you to choose the correct lens setting for optimum performance for your mounting height. Step 1: Measure the mounting height of your lantern from the ground. NOTE: If

our dr

y area to be co measurement.

, porch, or coverage area slopes down, and you want that

ered, tak

For example - If your junction box is located 6 feet

NOTE: This equipment has been tested

e this into consider

ation when doing your

ENGLISH

above your porch floor, and your porch floor is 2 feet above ground level (and you want the ground area covered), your actual mounting height is considered to be 8 feet.

Step 2: The lens is factory preset in the “L” position, so if your mounting

Step 3: On the bottom of your lantern, locate the decorative cap and remove it

Step 4: Next, remove the lower rotator cap. Step 5: Notice the “L”, “M”, and “H” marking on both the lens and

ENGLISH

Step 6: Based on the measurement in Step 1, turn the lens holder clockwise to

Step 7: Replace the lower rotator cap (make sure

Step 8: Replace the decorative cap by turning clockwise.

Putting up your fixture

height is 8 feet or less, then skip to the section titled

up your fixture.”

continue to Step 3.

by turning counter clockwise (J).

the lens holder. To select your desired position, refer to the chart below.

“L” (low) - Mounting height is 6 feet to 8 feet “M” (medium) - Mounting height is 8 feet to 10 feet “H” (high) - Mounting height is 10 feet to 12 feet

either “L”, “M”, or “H” depending on your lantern mounting height (K). will feel the lens holder and lens click into place. The “L”, “M”, and “H” represent the center viewing area on each portion of the lens.

the hex area of rotator cap fits over hex turret area).

If your mounting height is above 8 feet, then

NOTE: Yo u

“Putting

Your fixture mounts to

these junction boxes

Round Rectangular Octagonal

(horizontal)

NOTE: Estimated assembly/installation time

• 15 minutes

Step 1: Turn off the power at the main fuse/breaker box. Step 2: Rotate universal mounting bracket arms to an “X”

Step 3: Using the screws provided, attach the flat arm of the

Step 4: (MDL300 only) Locate the screw-on decorative cap in

Step 5: Install decorative bulb(s) and secure lantern top by

Step 6: Find the hook located in the hardware bag. Place one end

Step 7: Connect the bare copper g

Step 8: If the supply wires coming from your house

position with bent bracket arm facing forward (L).

mounting bracket to the appropriate screw holes on the junction box (L).

the hardware bag. Screw the decorative cap into the threaded hole on the top of the lantern. Hand tighten.

hand tightening the ball nut screws.

of the hook through the hole in the mounting bracket (as shown), then hang the lantern (upside down) by placing the other end of the hook through the drain hole located in the bottom of the lanter your hands to wire the fixture (M).

fixture to the house ground wire.

are solid, you can use the Quick-connect™ wire system to attach your

erplate. This will free up

n co

round wire from the

Solid

fixture

wire

Solid house

y wire

suppl

Prewired

quick

connector

Regent light fixture. If not, Proceed to step 9. NOTE: Quick connectors can only be used with solid wire supply leads.

from your house into the quick connector with black wire coming from the fixture. Repeat for house white wire, matching to the connector with the white wire. Push both wires firmly into holes to insure that they are seated properly and securely (N). It’s that easy! Proceed to step 10.

Step 9: If the supply wires coming from your house are stranded, remove

Step 10:Push the wires into the junction box, remove hook and discard. Rotate

Step 11:Secure the fixture (upright) to the mounting bracket with the two ball

Step 12:Apply silicone caulk around the edges of the

How to operate your fixture

Step 1: TURN MAIN POWER ON and then turn indoor wall

Step 2: Rotate lens in direction of preferred detection area.

Step 3: Make sure the switch on the lantern

Step 4: Wait 90 seconds, then move into the

Step 5: Readjust the detection area as necessary by rotating the lens Step 6: To adjust detection r

Step 7: Move slide switch to 4 MIN or 12 MIN (Auto mode) or to one of the three

Installing your light switch cover

This cover will only fit standard residential light switch toggles up to 1/4” wide. The light switch cover prevents children and adults from accidentally turning off

the quick connectors from the end of the light fixture wires by turning them repeatedly from left to right while pulling. Repeat until they are both removed.

solid wire supply leads.

fixtures! These connectors are designed to withstand the temperature and voltage requirements of this Regent product only.

the connectors have been removed, connect black wire to house black wire and connect white wire to house white wire using wire nuts.

the bent bracket to a horizontal position.

nuts provided (O).

coverplate (O).

switch on.

Remember: The “L”, “M”, or “H” represents the center viewing area on each portion of the lens.

ple:

If your mounting height is 8 feet and you chose mounting height “L” on the lens, then the “L” on the front of the lens represents the middle of the viewing area. When rotating the lens left or right, use this as the center marker. The same is true for the “M” or “H” position.

base plate is in the TEST position.

detection area and the lights will turn ON. Light will turn off 4 seconds after motion stops.

located on the opposite side of the lantern base plate to “L” (Low), “M” (Medium) or

NIGHT TIME ON mode settings. At dusk, your lantern will operate in the Auto or Night Time On setting.

Simply insert the black supply wire

Remember: Quick connectors can only be used with

Do not attempt to use with other electrical

Gently rotate lens by grasping the base (area directly under the lens)

Walk across the detection zone to determine the proper adjustments

“H”

For exam-

ange (measured in feet), set the sensitivity switch

(High).

Once

ENGLISH

the power to this Regent light fixture. By inadvertently turning off the power, the mode of operation may be changed. If the mode of operation needs to be changed, just flip up the light cover to find a helpful guide at your fingertips with quick and easy instructions which will allow you to select the mode of your choice.

lantern

NOTE:The modes of operation ONLY apply to this Regent motion

Step 1: Turn off the power at the main fuse/breaker box. Step 2: Locate the inside light switch that will control your Regent motion

activated lantern.

Step 3: If you have a single light switch, remove the two screws that are holding

your current cover in place.

NOT REMOVE THE COVER.

ENGLISH

Regent light switch cover is designed to fit over your existing cover! If you have

NOTE: DO

The

Do not remove your current cover.

a bank of light switches (several switches together), locate the one switch that will control your Regent fixture. Remove the two screws, one directly above and one directly below the switch.

Step 4: Open the lid on your Regent light switch cover. Align the holes on the

Regent light switch cover over the holes in your current cover. Re-insert the screws to secure it in place.

NOTE: If your screws are not long

enough, it may be necessary for you to replace them with longer screws to secure the Regent light switch cover over your existing cover (P).

Step 5: Turn on the power at the main fuse/breaker box. Step 6: Turn the light switch to the “ON” position and close the lid on your light

switch cover.

Place over existing cover.

How to select your desired feature

Mode of

operation:

Test Setting

Lantern should turn on with

motion both day and night.

Lantern should turn OFF

after 4 secs.

Motion Activated

(auto setting)

Lantern should turn on with

motion only at night and should

turn off after 4 or 12 min.

of no motion.

2 Hour

NIGHT TIME ON then

Motion Activated

Lantern should turn on automatically at night 100% brightness for 2 hours, then

reset to regular auto motion

setting for the remainder

of the e

ening.

Note: Once the lantern has

come on in the selected “Night

Time On” mode, you cannot

change the mode setting until

the ne

oper

(2 hour, 4 hour, or 6 hour),

Set slide switch

on sensor to:

TEST Keep the power to

AUTO 4 MIN

AUTO 12 MIN

NIGHT TIME ON

2 HR

(2 Hours)

Keep the power to the

wn. The lantern will

xt da

ate in the first

On” mode selected

even if changed.

ight Time

“

How to set

power switch:

the fixture on.

Keep the power to

the fixture on.

fixture on.

(continued)

Mode of

operation:

4 Hour TIME ON then

NIGHT

Motion Activ

Lantern should turn on

automatically at night 100%

ightness for 4 hours, then

br reset to regular auto motion

setting for the remainder

of the evening.

NIGHT TIME ON then

Motion Activated

Lantern should turn on

automatically at night 100%

automatically at night 100% brightness for 6 hours, then

brightness for 6 hours, then

reset to regular auto motion

setting for the remainder

of the evening.

Dusk to Dawn Setting

Override Mode

(activated only at night)

Lantern should stay on 100%

brightness from dusk to dawn

and then reset to the AUTO

or NIGHT TIME ON

setting next dawn.

6 Hour

ated

Set slide switch

on sensor to:

NIGHT TIME ON

4 HR

(4 Hours)

Note: Once the lantern has

come on in the selected

Time On” mode, you cannot

change the mode setting until

xt dawn. The lantern will

the ne

ate in the first “Night Time

oper

On” mode selected

(2 hour, 4 hour, or 6 hour),

ven if changed.

NIGHT TIME ON

6 HR

(6 Hours)

Note: Once the lantern has

come on in the selected “Night

Time On “ mode, you cannot

change the mode setting until

the next dawn. The lantern will

operate in the first “Night Time

On” mode selected (2 hour, 4

hour, or 6 hour), even if changed.

AUTO 4 MIN

AUTO 12 MIN

ALL NIGHT TIME ON MODES

“Night

How to set

power switch:

eep the power to the

fixture on.

Keep the power to

the fixture on.

Turn the power “OFF”

for 5 seconds then

back “ON.”

ENGLISH

Continuous Override Mode

(standard

floodlight setting)

Lantern should stay on

continuously both day and night

(must be reset manually).

Return to Auto

or NIGHT TIME ON settings

(motion activated)

From any of the

above settings.

TEST

AUTO 4 MIN

AUTO 12 MIN

ALL NIGHT TIME ON MODES

Turn the power “OFF”

for 5 seconds then

back “ON.”

Turn the power “OFF”

for at least 90 sec., then

back “ON”.

What to do if . . .

OUTDOOR LANTERN DOES NOT COME ON WITH MOTION AT NIGHT

OUTDOOR LANTERN COMES ON FOR NO

ENGLISH

APPARENT REASON AT NIGHT

LANTERN STAYS ON AT NIGHT AND DOES NOT TURN OFF

LANTERN CONTINUOUSLY BLINKS ON AND OFF AT NIGHT

LANTERN IS ON DURING THE DAY

CANNOT ACTIVATE DUSK TO DAWN MODE AT NIGHT (OVERRIDE)

LANTERN DOES

NO COME ON IN NIGHT TIME ON MODE

LANTERN

WILL RESPOND TO SELECTED NIGHT TIME ON MODE SETTING

Is there power to the lantern?

Check to see that the circuit breaker has not been tripped.

• Be sure the wall switch is in the “ON” position.

•

• Be sure that the bulb is not burned out or broken.

Is the surrounding external ambient light too bright? (If so, the unit

y think it’s daytime.)

Re-aim the sensor (by rotating).

•

• Relocate or reposition the unit away from the light.

TURN OFF POWER BEFORE CONTINUING.

ing to the fixture loose?

Is the wir

Check wiring and reconnect, if necessary, using Quick-

• ConnectTMor wire nuts provided.

Is there motion in the detection zone?

Make sure the sensor is not picking up moving objects such as

• , traffic, etc.

trees

TEST FOR YOURSELF

• Cover the sensor lens with cardboard to prevent sensor from

detecting motion. If the lantern stays off, something in the detection zone is triggering the sensor.

• If this is the case, reduce the sensitivity.

• Rotate lens to reposition motion sensor.

* If the light stays on with sensor lens covered, contact

customer service.

Is the unit in the AUTO mode?

• Make sure the unit is not in one of the three Night Time On modes.

Is there motion in the detection zone?

• Make sure the sensor is not picking up moving objects such as trees, traffic, etc.

• If this is the case, reduce the sensitivity.

• Rotate lens to reposition motion sensor.

If there is no motion, then the unit may be in the override mode.

• Turn the inside light switch to the “OFF” position for 90 seconds, and then back to the “ON” position. This will send the unit back into the AUTO mode.

* If the lantern continues to stay on, contact customer service.

Is the unit in the AUTO mode?

• Make sure the unit is not in one of the three Night Time On modes.

The light given off from a lantern or a light source next to it is affecting the motion sensor.

• Rotate lens to reposition lantern away from light.

Is the switch on the lantern base plate in the test mode?

• Move the switch to the AUTO 4, AUTO 12, or NIGHT TIME ON 2, 4, or 6 HR position.

Is the motion detector shadowed?

• Rotate lens to reposition motion sensor.

• Reposition lantern.

Is the surrounding external ambient light too bright? (If so, the unit may think it’s daytime.)

• Relocate or reposition the unit away from the light.

Are you allowing adequate time to enter the dusk to dawn mode?

• Turn the inside light switch to the “OFF” position for 5 seconds, and then back to the “ON” position.

Is the sensor in the correct setting?

• Move the switch to the NIGHT TIME ON 2, 4, or 6 HR position.

Was Night Time On mode setting changed after lantern was already on in one of the other Night Time On settings?

•

Night

Time On mode setting cannot be changed until the next

wn once lantern is operating in that setting. See “How to select

our desired f

If lantern does not come on at all in Night Time On mode:

Is the surrounding external ambient light too bright? (If so, the unit may think it’s daytime.)

Relocate or reposition the unit sensor a

•

eature

.”

way from the light.

Two-year limited warranty

Cooper Lighting (“the Company”) warrants this product (the “product”) against defects in material or workmanship for a period of two years from date of original purchase, and agrees to repair or, at the Company’s option, replace a defective product without charge for either replacement parts or labor during such time. This does not include labor to remove or install fixtures.

This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of the product. A purchasers receipt or other proof of date of original purchase acceptable to the Company is required before warranty performance shall be rendered.

This warranty only covers product failure due to defects in materials or workmanship which occurs in normal use. It does not cover the bulb or failure of the product caused by accident, misuse, abuse, lack of reasonable care, alteration, or faulty installation, subjecting the product to any but the specified electrical service or any other failure not resulting from defects in materials or workmanship. Damage to the product caused by separately purchased, non-Company brand replacement bulbs and corrosion or discoloration of brass components are not covered by this warranty.

There are no express warranties except as described above. THE COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CON-

SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, IF ANY, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.

No other warranty, written or verbal, is authorized by the Company. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

To obtain warranty service, please write to Cooper Lighting. 1121 Highway 74 South, Peachtree City, GA 30269. Enclose product model number and problems you are experiencing, along with your address and telephone number. You will then be contacted with a solution, or a Return Goods Authorization number and full instructions for returning the product. All returned products must be accompanied by a Return Goods Authorization Number issued by the Company and must be returned freight prepaid.

Any product received without a Return Goods

Authorization Number from the Company will be refused.

Cooper Lighting is not responsible for merchandise damaged in transit. Repaired or replaced products shall be subject to the terms of this warranty and are inspected when packed. Evident or concealed damage that is made in transit should be reported at once to the carrier making the delivery and a claim filed with them.

ENGLISH

Customer First Center • 1121 Highway 74 South, Peachtree City, GA 30269 USA

Call for customer service and/or missing or damaged parts (800-334-6871)

Patents 5,414,263, 5,590,953, and 6,376,840

Reproductions of this document without prior written approval of Cooper Lighting are strictly prohibited.

www.cooperlighting.com

inted in China

+ 19 hidden pages

Cooper Lighting MDL Lantern User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual