Defiant MST18R35LWDF User Manual

Item # 1001-413-557
Model # MST18R35LWDF

USE AND CARE GUIDE

180° MOTION ACTIVATED LED FLOODLIGHT

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Table of Contents

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

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

Warranty ...................................................3

Pre-Installation .........................................4

Installation ................................................7

Operation...................................................8

Feature Selection ......................................9

Troubleshooting ........................................9

Safety Information

WARNING

□ Risk of fire/electric shock. If not qualified, consult an electrician.
□ Disconnect power at fuse or circuit breaker before installing or servicing.

CAUTION

□ Connect fixture to a 120-volt, 60 Hz power source. (Any other connection voids warranty.)
□ Fixture should be installed by persons with experience in household wiring or by a qualified electrician. The

electrical system and the method of electrically connecting this fixture to it must be in accordance with the

National Electrical Code and local building codes.
□ Mount fixture to a grounded, recessed-mounted standard junction box marked for use in wet locations.
□ Suitable for wall mount or eave mounting only. Not suitable for ground mount installation.
□ For proper operation and protection against damage, the motion sensor head adjustment knobs must be

facing the ground.
□ Do not mount below 5 feet.
□ MINIMUM 75°C SUPPLY CONDUCTORS.
□ This device complies with Part 15 of the 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

Eaton could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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.

WARNING: FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not

expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authorization to operate this equipment.

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Safety Information (continued)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

When using product, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

□ Read and follow these instructions.
□ Heed all warnings, including below warnings AND those included on product.
□ Save these instructions and warnings.
□ For outdoor use only.
□ cULus LISTED for wet location.
□ Disassembling your fixture will void the warranty.
□ Your fixture is prewired and preassembled for easy installation.

Warranty

The following warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties, whether express, implied or statutory
including, but not limited to, any warranty of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.

Eaton warrants to customers that, for a period of five years from the date of purchase, Eaton products will be free
from defects in materials and workmanship. The obligation of Eaton under this warranty is expressly limited to
the provision of replacement products. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of the product. A
purchaser’s receipt or other proof of date of original purchase acceptable to Eaton. This is required before warranty
performance shall be rendered.

This warranty does not apply to Eaton products that have been altered or repaired or that have been subjected
to neglect, abuse, misuse or accident (including shipping damages). This warranty does not apply to products
not manufactured by Eaton which have been supplied, installed, and/or used in conjunction with Eaton products.
Damage to the product caused by replacement bulbs or corrosion or discoloration of brass components are not
covered by this warranty.

Limitation of liability: In no event shall Eaton be liable for special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
(regardless of the form of action, whether in contract, strict liability, or in tort including negligence), nor for lost
profits; nor shall the liability of Eaton for any claims or damage arising out of or connected with these terms
or the manufacture, sale, delivery, use, maintenance, repair or modification of Eaton products, or supply of any
replacement parts therefore, exceed the purchase price of Eaton products giving rise to a claim. No labor charges
will be accepted to remove or install fixtures.

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Pre-Installation

Before beginning assembly of product, make sure all
parts are present. Compare parts with package contents
list and hardware contents. If any part is missing
or damaged, do not attempt to assemble the product.

Estimated Assembly Time: 30 minutes

Note: Fixture should be installed by persons
with experience in household wiring or by a qualified
electrician. The electrical system and the method of
electrically connecting this fixture to it must be in
accordance with the National Electrical Code and
local building codes.

□ Install the motion sensor 8–12 feet above

the ground. Motion sensor is less sensitive
above 12 feet.

□ Locate motion sensor so motion moves across

detection zone.

□ Locate sensor away from heat producing sources

to prevent false triggering. Also be very careful not
to include objects such as windows, white walls
and water in the detection zone.

□ Locate fixture away from moving objects such as

trees and street traffic.

□ Do not install more than one motion-activated

floodlight on one wall switch.
□ Fixture can be wall or eave mounted.
□ Coverplate mounts to recessed mounted standard

junction boxes. Junction box must be at least

1-1/2 inch in depth for proper installation for

recessed mount application.

REQUIRED ITEM (SOLD SEPARATELY):

□ Clear weatherproof silicone caulk

Sensor detects motion that moves

across the detection zone.

Wall mount

position

Eave mount

position

1-1/2 in.

Round

junction box

TOOLS REQUIRED

Philips
screwdriver

4

1-1/2 in.

Octagonal

junction box

Pre-Installation (continued)

HARDWARE INCLUDED

NOTE: Hardware shown to actual size.

AA BB CC DD

EE FF GG

Part Description Quantity

AA Mounting bracket (not to scale) 1

BB Gasket (not to scale) 1

CC #6-32 x 3/4 in. junction

box screw

DD #8-32 x 3/4 in. junction

box screw
EE Support Hook (not to scale) 1
FF #8-32 x 1-1/4 in. cover

mounting screw (pre-attached)

GG Decorative screw cap cover 2

2

2

2

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Pre-Installation (continued)

PACKAGING CONTENTS

Part Description Quantity

A Light fixture 1
B Motion sensor 1

A

B

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Installation

Mounting the coverplate

1

□ Line up the holes on the mounting bracket

(AA) with the holes on your junction box. Using
either (2) #6 screws (CC) or (2) #8 screws
(DD) (depending on size of the holes in your
junction box), attach the mounting bracket
(AA) to your junction box.

WARNING: Risk of electric shock. Disconnect power at
fuse or circuit breaker before installing or servicing.

AA

CC

or

Junction

DD

Mounting the fixture

3

□ Attach fixture (A) to the mounting bracket (AA)

using (2) #8 x 1-1/4 in. screws (FF) provided.
Be sure no loose wires remain sticking out
from underneath the coverplate.

□ Adjust light fixture to desired postion by

loosening the lower arm jam nut and the
thumbscrew on the upper arm. Move the head
to aim and retighten the thumbscrew and
jam nut..

□ Apply silicone caulk around the edges of the

coverplate and the adjustment arm lock nuts
to provide a watertight seal from rain and
moisture.

□ Turn on power at the main fuse/breaker box.

box

Wiring the fixture

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□ Hang one end of the support hook onto the

mounting bracket and hang the light fixture on
the other end of the support hook.

□ Thread fixture wires through coverplate

gasket (BB).

□ Connect fixture black wire to house black

wire, fixture white wire to house white wire,
and fixture ground wire to house ground wire
using the attached quick connectors.

BB

A

EE

A

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