Heath Zenith SL-9525 User Manual

Motion Sensor Light
Control

As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Heath®/Ze­nith has determined that this product meets
the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy
efficiency. This product is ENERGY STAR
compliant when used with 120 Watt bulbs.

Model SL-9525

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

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.

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Note: When first turned on wait about 1

the circuitry to calibrate.

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

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

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

TEST

AUTO

MANUAL MODE

/2 minutes for

ON-TIME

10 5 1 TEST

ON-TIME

10 5 1 TEST

2 Shells

Sensor

Light Control

Light Shield

4 Screws

(2 sizes included)

2 Flood Lamps

2 Wire

Connectors

Gasket

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.

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

Manual mode works only with the
ON-TIME switch in the 1, 5, or 10
position.

1 Second OFF

then...

... back on.

Mode Switching Summary

TEST

Move ON-TIME Switch to

1, 5, or 10 minutes

AUTO

Flip light switch off

for one second then

MANUAL MODE

* 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.

back on*

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INSTALLATION

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

❒ Drill out the holes if

needed to mount the
backplate to the junc­tion box.

❒ Twist the junction box wires and fixture wires together

as shown. Secure with wire connectors.

White to

Gasket

White

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Wall Mount Eave Mount

For under eave installation, the sensor head must be
rotated as shown in the next two steps for proper opera-
tion and to avoid the risk of electrical shock. Also for
proper under eave operation, remove the protective

backing from the Light Shield and stick on as shown below.

For eave mount only:

❒ Swing the sensor head towards the clamp screw

joint.

Clamp Screw

❒ Then rotate the sensor head clockwise 180° so

the controls face down.

Controls

Light Shield

Opening

Controls

Black to
Black

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 screws provided.

❒ 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

❒ If a wet location junction box was not used, caulk the

wall plate mounting surface with silicone weather
sealant.

To avoid water damage and

Lock Nut

electrical shock, keep lamp
holders 30° below horizontal.

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.

❒ Turn power off at the fuse or circuit breaker.
❒ Remove the existing light fixture.
❒ Route the Light Control’s wires through the large

gasket hole.

Controls

WIRE THE LIGHT CONTROL.

Keep lamps at least
1" (2.5 cm) from the
sensor. Do not allow

Lens

the lamps to block
the 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.

NOTE: Sensor has about 1 1/

period before it will detect motion. When first
turned on, wait about 1 1/

❒ Turn the RANGE control to the mid position and the

ON-TIME control to the TEST position.

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

minutes warm up

2

minutes.

2

RANGE

MIN MAX

180°

Coverage Angle

❒ 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).

Aim Sensor

Down for Short

Aim Sensor

Higher for Long

Clamp
Screw

Ball
Joint

Coverage

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

DESA Specialty Products™ 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.

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

Motion

Sensor

Motion

Least Sensitive Most Sensitive

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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.

.

(re-

(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)

.

.

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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.

(Reposition the lamp away

(Reposition sensor)

.

.

(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.

.

.

(Flashing is normal un-

.

(Replace the lamps

with new high quality PAR 38 lamps)

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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 CST (M-F). You may also write* to:
DESA Specialty Products™
P.O. Box 90004, Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004
ATTN: Technical Service Specialty Products

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

No Service Parts Available for this Product

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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 DESA Specialty Products™ 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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apply to you. Retain receipt for warranty claims.

TEN YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

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