Defiant DF-5512-WH-D Use And Care Manual

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USE AND CARE GUIDE

MOTION SECURITY LIGHT

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Item #987829

Model #DF-5512-WH-D

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents ......................................2

Safety Information ....................................2

Precautions ............................................2

Warranty ...................................................2

2-Year Warranty .....................................2

Specifications ...........................................3

Pre-Installation .........................................3

Planning Installation ..............................3

Tools Required .......................................3

Hardware Included .................................4

Package Contents ..................................5

Mounting Locations ...............................5

Installation ................................................6

Operation...................................................9

Care and Cleaning ..................................12

Troubleshooting ......................................12

Safety Information

PRECAUTIONS

Please read and understand this entire manual before
attempting to assemble, install, or operate this light
xture.

This light xture requires 120-volts AC.
Some codes require installation by a qualied electrician.
This light xture must be properly grounded.
This light xture is intended for use with the enclosed

gasket and with a junction box marked for use in wet
locations.

Use a clean glove or cloth when handling the new bulb.
Use isopropyl (rubbing) alchohol to clean the bulb if it is
touched with bare hands.

For proper operation, this light xture should be:

Ƒ Installed outdoors to a wall or eaves
Ƒ Installed 8 ft. (2.4 m) above the ground (If the light

xture is mounted higher than recommended,
aiming the sensor down will reduce the coverage
area.)

Ƒ Do not leave the “ON-TIME” switch in the “TEST”

position. The frequent ON/OFF cycling of the light
xture will reduce the life of the bulb

Ƒ Use only T3 150W (maximum), tungsten halogen

bulb (120 VAC)

WARNING: Turn the power off at the circuit breaker or
fuse. Place tape over the circuit breaker switch and verify
power is off at the light xture.

WARNING: Risk of re. Do not aim the bulb at a
combustible surface within 3 ft. (1 m).

WARNING: Risk of re. Keep the bulb at least 2in.
(51mm) from combustible materials.

CAUTION: Keep the motion sensor at least 1 in. (25 mm)
away from the bulb.

CAUTION: Keep the bulb holders 30° below horizontal to
avoid water damage and electrical shock.

CAUTION: To avoid water damage and the risk of
electrical shock, the motion sensor controls must be facing
the ground when the installation is complete.

CAUTION: Burn hazard. Allow the light xture and the
bulb to cool before touching.

CAUTION: Do not cut any wires with factory installed
wire connectors or remove the wire connectors.

NOTICE: Do not connect this light xture to a dimmer switch or
timer.

Warranty

2-YEAR WARRANTY

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Specications

Range

Up to 100 ft. (30 m) - Varies with surrounding temperature

Sensing angle

Up to 270°

Electrical load - incandescent

Up to 300 watt maximum (Up to 150 watt maximum per bulb holder)

Power requirements

120 VAC, 60 Hz

Operating modes

Test, Auto, Manual

Bulb modes

Security, BulbSaver, AlertFlash

Time delay

1, 5, 20 minutes

DualBrite timer

Off, 3 hours, 6 hours, dusk-to-dawn

Replacement bulb

T3 150W, halogen 120 VAC

Pre-Installation

PLANNING INSTALLATION

Before installing the light xture, ensure that all parts are present (see Hardware Included on page 4). If any part is
missing or damaged, do not attempt to assemble, install, or operate this light xture.

Estimated installation time: 30 minutes

TOOLS REQUIRED

Phillips
screwdriver

Flathead
screwdriver

Pliers

Wire strippers/
cutters

Circuit tester Work gloves

Electrical tape Silicone sealant Ladder

Safety goggles Drill

3/16” (5mm)
Drill bit

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Pre-Installation (continued)

HARDWARE INCLUDED

NOTE: Hardware shown to actual size.

AA BB CC

DD EE FF

GG

FRONT

HH II

JJ KK

Part Description Quantity

AA Wire connector 3

BB Rubber plug 1

CC Mounting bolt 1

DD Mounting bracket screw 2

EE Mounting bracket screw 2

FF Mounting bracket screw 2
GG Gasket (not to scale) 1
HH Mounting bracket (not to scale) 1

II Plastic hanger (not to scale) 1

JJ

T3 halogen bulb (not to scale) 2

KK Light shield (not to scale) 1

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Pre-Installation (continued)

PACKAGE CONTENTS

Part Description Quantity

A Bulb holder 2

B Canopy 1
C Motion sensor 1

MOUNTING LOCATIONS

Ƒ Determine the mounting location – a wall or under

an eave.

Ƒ Position bulb holders (A) in the general direction

of the desired light coverage and tighten the lock
nuts (1) and the thumb screws (2).

Ƒ If needed, lift the motion sensor (C) up and

rotate it so the controls face the ground after
installation. Tighten the clamp screw (3) when
done. Do not overtighten.

NOTE: If the motion sensor (C) pops out of the ball joint,
loosen the clamp screw (3), push the motion sensor (C)
back into the ball joint, and tighten the clamp screw (3). Do
not overtighten.

Wall Mount

Eave Mount

C

A

A

B

AA

C

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3

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Installation

1

Installing the Mounting
Bracket

WARNING: Turn the power off at the circuit breaker or
fuse. Place tape over the circuit breaker switch and verify
power is off at the light xture.

Ƒ Remove the existing light xture.
Ƒ Install the mounting bracket (HH) with the

stamped word “FRONT” facing away from the
junction box. Use the mounting bracket screws
(DD, EE, or FF) that best t the junction box.

NOTE: Firmly pull on the mounting bracket to verify it is
securely mounted to the junction box. If necessary, use the
screws that were removed from the existing light xture.

FRON

T

FRONT

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Hanging the Light Fixture
Temporarily

Ƒ Insert the small end of the plastic hanger (II)

through the center hole of the canopy (B) and
the gasket (GG).

Ƒ Insert the small end of the plastic hanger (II)

into one of the two small, slotted holes on the
mounting bracket (HH).

Ƒ Route the light xture wires through the large

holes in the gasket (GG).

FR

ON

T

FR

O

NT

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Wiring the Light Fixture

CAUTION: Do not cut any wires with factory installed
wire connectors or remove the wire connectors.

Ƒ Connect the light xture wires to the junction

box wires with wire connectors (AA):

Ƒ White to white
Ƒ Black to black
Ƒ Bare or green ground wire to house ground

FR

ON

T

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Mounting the Light Fixture

Ƒ Remove the plastic hanger (II).
Ƒ Insert the small end of the mounting bolt (CC)

through the center hole of the canopy (B) and
the gasket (GG).

Ƒ Align the mounting bolt (CC) with the center

hole in the mounting bracket (HH) and tighten
securely. Do not overtighten.

Ƒ Push the rubber plug (BB) rmly into the

mounting bolt hole on the canopy (B).

NOTE: Make sure all the wires are inside the junction box
before attaching the canopy (B) to the junction box.

FR

ON

T

DD, EE, or FF

HH

HH

II

GG

B

II

AA

AA

HH

GG

CC BB

B

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Installation (continued)

5

Caulking Around the Light
Fixture

Ƒ Caulk around the canopy (B) and mounting

surface with silicone sealant (not included).

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Installing the Light Shield

If the light xture does not come on at dusk or turns
off unexpectedly, then another light source may be
activating the daylight turn-off (photocell) feature.
Possible sources of light interference are street lights,
landscape lighting, other security lights or lanterns,
or an interior house light shining through a window. It
could also be reective light, such as from a pool or
light colored wall.

To install the light shield (KK):

Ƒ Remove the protective backing from the

bottom of the light shield (KK).

Ƒ Position light shield (KK) over the photocell on

the bottom of the motion sensor (C) with the
opening facing away from the interfering light.

Ƒ Press the adhesive side rmly against the

photocell to mount it permanently in place.

ON-TIME

RANGE

DU

AL BRITE™

MIN MA

X

TE

ST 1 5 20

MINUTE

S

OFF 3 6 DUSK TO

HOUR

DA

WN

LAMP MODE

NORMAL SOFT FL

AS

H

B

KK

C

KK

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Installation (continued)

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Replacing a Bulb

CAUTION: Burn hazard. Allow the light xture and the
bulb to cool before touching.

Use a clean glove or cloth when handling the new
bulb. Use isopropyl (rubbing) alchohol to clean the bulb
if it is touched with bare hands.

Ƒ Using a phillips screwdriver (not included),

loosen the glass cover locking screw (1) on the

bulb holder (A) and lower the glass cover (2).
Ƒ Remove the bulb (JJ) from the box.
Ƒ Place one end of the bulb (JJ) on the contact

in the right bulb socket (3). While pushing the

bulb (JJ) against the contact, lower the other

end of the bulb (JJ) onto the contact in the

left bulb socket (4). The bulb (JJ) should spin

easily if it is seated properly.
Ƒ Before closing the glass cover (2), make sure

the gasket (5) is seated properly in the groove

around the edge of the bulb holder (A). Close

the glass cover (2) and tighten the locking

screw (1) securely.
Ƒ To remove the bulb (JJ), push the bulb (JJ) to

the right until the left side of the bulb (JJ) is

clear of the left bulb socket (4).

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2

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5

1

JJ A

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Operation

1

Adjusting the Bulb Holders

WARNING: Risk of re. Do not aim the bulb at a
combustible surface within 3 ft. (1 m).

WARNING: Risk of re. Keep the bulb at least 2in.
(51mm) from combustible materials.

CAUTION: Burn hazard. Allow the light xture and the
bulb to cool before touching.

CAUTION: Keep the sensor at least 1 in. (25 mm) away
from the bulb.

CAUTION: Keep the bulb holders 30° below horizontal to
avoid water damage and electrical shock.

Ƒ Turn the power on at the circuit breaker or fuse

and turn on the wall switch.
Ƒ Loosen the lock nut (1) and screw (2) to

adjust the bulb holder (A) for the desired light

coverage.
Ƒ Tighten the lock nut (1) and screw (2). Once

the lock nut (1) and screw (2) have been

tightened, turn the bulb holder (A) so that it is

horizontal.

NOTE: Do not rotate the bulb holder more than 180° from
the factory setting.

NOTE: The halogen light must be mounted horizontally
(+/- 4°).

CORRECT INCORRECT

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Rotating Sensor Controls
Downward

CAUTION: To avoid water damage and risk of electrical
shock, the motion sensor controls must be facing the
ground when installation is complete.

Ƒ Rotate the motion sensor (C) so the controls

face toward the ground.

NOTICE: All clearances must be maintained. See Safety Information
on page 2.

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2

A

A

C