DESA SL-5412 User guide

Motion Sensor Light
Control

OPERATION

Mode: On-Time: Works: Day Night

Test 5 Sec x x
Auto 1, 5, 10 min. x
Manual Until Dawn* x

* resets to Auto Mode at dawn.

As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Heath®/
Zenith has determined that this product
meets the ENERGY STAR

®

STAR

compliant when used with 120 Watt bulbs.

energy efficiency. This product is ENERGY

®

guidelines for

Model SL-5412

Features

• Turns on lighting when motion is detected.

• Automatically turns lighting off.

• Photocell keeps the lighting off during daylight hours.

• LED indicates motion was sensed (day or night).

This package includes:

Lamp Holders

Cover

Plate

Rubber Plug

2 Shells

Gasket

Sensor

Note: When first turned on wait about 1 1/2 minutes for

the circuitry to calibrate.

TEST

Put the ON-TIME switch on the bottom
of the sensor in the TEST position.

AUTO

Put the ON-TIME switch in the 1, 5 or
10 minute position.

MANUAL MODE

Manual mode only works at night
because daylight returns the sensor
to AUTO.

Flip the light switch off for one second
then back on to toggle between AUTO
and MANUAL MODE.

Manual mode works only with the ON­TIME switch in the 1, 5, or 10 position.

ON-TIME

10 5 1 TEST

ON-TIME

10 5 1 TEST

1 Second OFF

then...

Light Control

6 Screws

(3 sizes included)

... back on.

Mode Switching Summary

Mounting Strap

Mounting Bolt

2 Wire

Plastic

Hanger

Connectors

Requirements

• The Light Control requires 120-volts AC.

• If you want to use Manual Mode, the control must be
wired through a switch.

• Some codes require installation by a qualified

electrician.

• This product is intended for use with the enclosed
gasket and with a junction box marked for use in wet
locations.

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* If you get confused while switching modes, turn the

power off for one minute, then back on. After the
calibration time the control will be in the AUTO mode.

TEST

AUTO

MANUAL MODE

Move ON-TIME Switch to

1, 5 or 10 minutes

Flip light switch off

for one second then

back on*

INSTALLATION

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For easy installation, select an existing light with a wall
switch for replacement.

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❒ Twist the junction box wires and fixture wires together

as shown. Secure with wire connectors.

Mounting

Strap

Black to
Black

White to
White

Rubber

Plug

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.

For eave mount only:

❒ Swing the sensor head towards the clamp screw

joint.

Controls

Clamp Screw

❒ Then rotate the sensor head clockwise 180° so the

controls face down.

Controls

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.

WIRE THE LIGHT CONTROL.

Mounting

Bolt

Gasket

Junction box ground wire to
green ground screw on fixture.

MOUNT THE LIGHT CONTROL.

❒ Align the Light Control cover plate and cover plate

gasket. Secure with the mounting bolt.

❒ Align the three slots in the decorative shell with the

lamp holder pins. Push the shell in and then twist
clockwise to lock. Repeat for other shell.

Shell Slot

❒ Push the Rubber Plug firmly into place.
❒ If a wet location junction box was not used, caulk

the wall plate mounting surface with silicone
weather sealant.

To avoid water damage and
electrical shock, keep lamp
holders 30° below horizontal.

❒ Turn power off at the fuse or circuit breaker.
❒ Remove the existing light fixture.
❒ Install the mounting strap as shown using two screws

that fit your junction box.

❒ The plastic hanger can be used to hold the fixture

while wiring. The small end of the plastic hanger can
be threaded through the hole in the center of the
cover plate. The small end then goes into one of the
slots on the mounting strap.

❒ Route the Light Control’s wires through the large

gasket holes.

Keep lamps at least
1" (2.5 cm) from the

Lock Nut

sensor. Do not al­low the lamps to
block the lens.Lens

❒ 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
floodlamps, do not overtighten.

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TEST AND ADJUSTMENT

❒ Turn on the circuit breaker and light switch.
❒ Turn the RANGE control to the mid position and the

ON-TIME control to the TEST position.

NOTE: Sensor has a 1 1/2 minute warm up period

before it will detect motion. When first turned
on, wait 1 1/2 minutes.

ON-TIME

10 5 1 TEST

Bottom of Sensor

Avoid aiming the control at:

• Objects that change temperature rapidly, such as
heating vents and air conditioners. These heat
sources could cause false triggering.

• Areas where pets or traffic may trigger the control.

• Nearby large, light-colored objects reflecting light
may trigger the shut-off feature. Do not point other
lights at the sensor.

8 ft.

(2.4 m)

70 ft.

(21 m)

Maximum Range Maximum

Coverage Angle

The detector is most sensitive to motion across its field
of view.

RANGE

MIN MAX

180°

❒ Loosen the clamp screw in

the sensor ball joint and gen­tly rotate the sensor.

❒ Walk through the coverage

area noting where you are
when the lights turn on (also,
the LED will flash several times
when motion is detected).
Move the sensor head up,
down, or sideways to change
the coverage area. Keep the

sensor at least 1" (2.5 cm)
away from the lamps.

❒ Adjust the RANGE as needed.

RANGE set too high may
increase false triggering.

❒ Secure the sensor head by

tightening the clamp screw.

Do not overtighten the screw.

❒ Set the amount of TIME you want the lights to stay

on after motion is detected (1, 5 or 10 minutes).

Warning - Risk of fire. Do not aim the lamps at a
combustible surface within 3 ft. (1 m).

Down for Short

Higher for Long

Clamp
Screw

Ball
Joint

Aim Sensor

Coverage

Aim Sensor

Coverage

SPECIFICATIONS

Range . . . . . . . . . . . . Up to 70 ft. (21 m) [varies with

surrounding temperature].

Sensing Angle . . . . . . Up to 180°

Electrical Load. . . . . . Up to 300 Watt Maximum In-

candescent [Up to 150 Watt

maximum each lamp holder.]
Power Requirements. 120 VAC, 60 Hz

Operating Modes. . . . TEST, AUTO and MANUAL

MODE

Time Delay . . . . . . . . 1 , 5, 10 minutes

Range . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjustable

Heath®/Zenith reserves the right to discontinue prod­ucts and to change specifications at any time without
incurring any obligation to incorporate new features in
products previously sold.

Motion

Sensor

Motion

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

SYMPTOM
Lights will not come

on.

Lights come on
in daylight.

Lights come on for
no apparent rea­son.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

1. Light switch is turned off.

2. Flood light is loose or
burned out.

3. Fuse is blown or circuit breaker is
turned off.

4. Daylight turn-off is in effect

check after dark)

5. Incorrect circuit wiring, if this is a
new installation.

6. Re-aim the sensor to cover de­sired area.

1. Light Control may be installed in
a relatively dark location.

2. Light Control is in Test.

(Set control switch to an
ON-TIME position)

1. Light Control may be sensing
small animals or automobile traf­fic

(re-aim sensor)

2. Range is set too high.

(Reduce Range)

.

.

.

.

(re-

SYMPTOM
Lights stay on

continuously.

Lights flash on
and off.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

1. A flood lamp is positioned too close to
the sensor or pointed at nearby ob­jects that cause heat to trigger the
sensor.

from the sensor or nearby objects)

2. Light Control is pointed toward a heat
source like an air vent, dryer vent, or
brightly-painted heat-reflective sur­face.

3. Light Control is in Manual Mode.

(Switch to Auto.)

1. Heat or light from the lamps may be
turning the Light Control on and off.

(Reposition the lamps away from the
sensor)

2. Heat being reflected from other ob­jects may be affecting the sensor.

(Reposition sensor)

3. Light Control is in the Test mode and
warming up.

der these conditions)

4. Light may be leaking through the
floodlamp reflectors.

metal lamp protectors are installed.)

(Reposition the lamp away

(Reposition sensor)

.

(Flashing is normal un-

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(Make sure the

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TECHNICAL SERVICE

(Do Not Send Products)

If you experience a problem, follow this guide. You may also want to visit our Web site at: www.desatech.com.
If the problem persists, call* for assistance at 1-800-858-8501, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM Central Time weekdays. You
may also write* to:
DESA International, Inc.
P.O. Box 90004, Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004

* If contacting Technical Service, please have the following information available: Model Number, Date of
Purchase, and Place of Purchase.

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YOUR HEATH®/ZENITH TEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

This is a "Limited Warranty" which gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state
to state or province to province.
For a period of ten years from the date of purchase, any malfunction caused by factory defective parts or workmanship
will be corrected at no charge to you. Light bulbs are not covered. To obtain a refund or a replacement, return the product
to the place of purchase.
Not Covered - Repair service, adjustment and calibration due to misuse, abuse or negligence, light bulbs and other
expendable items are not covered by this warranty. Unauthorized service or modification of the product or of any furnished
component will void this warranty in its entirety. This warranty does not include reimbursement for inconvenience,
installation, setup time, loss of use, or unauthorized service.
This warranty covers only Heath®/Zenith assembled products and is not extended to other equipment and components
that a customer uses in conjunction with our products.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY
WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION OR CONDITION OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR THAT THE PRODUCTS ARE FIT
FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE, AND SPECIFICALLY IN LIEU OF ALL SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDEN­TAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
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INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY LOSS OF BUSINESS OR PROFITS, WHETHER OR NOT FORESEEABLE.
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