Atlas GUARDIAN PLMS manual

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    Model PLMS Features • Light comes on when motion is detected. • Automatically controls existing post light. • Dual Light Level. • Photocell keeps the light off during day- light hours. This package includes: 240-031-A © 2003 Atlas Lighting Products, Inc. 598-1095-01 Mode: On-Time Works: Day Night Test 5 Sec x x Auto 1, 5, or 20 Min x Manua[...]

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    2 598-1095-01 INST ALLA TION SPECIFICA TIONS Range . . . . . . . . . . . Up to 30 ft. (9.1 m) [varies with surround- ing temperature] Sensing Angle . . . . . U p t o 1 5 0 ° , 360 ° adjustable Sensor Capacity . . . Up to 360 Watts (3.0 A.) Maximum Power Requirements 120 VAC, 60 Hz Operating Modes . . TEST, AUTO and MANUAL OVERRIDE Time Delay . . [...]

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    3 598-1095-01 ADJUSTMENTS ❒ Turn on the circuit breaker and light switch. NOTE: Sensor has a 1 1 / 2 minute warm up period before it will detect motion. When first turned on or when switching from Manual to Auto mode wait 1 1 / 2 minute. Avoid aiming the control at: • Objects that change temperature rapidly, such as heating vents and air condit[...]

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    4 598-1095-01 SYMPTOM Light stays on continuously. Light flashes on and off. POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. The sensor is pointed at nearby objects that cause heat to trigger the sensor. (Aim the sensor away from nearby objects) . 2. The sensor is pointed toward a heat source like an air vent, dryer vent, or brightly-painted heat-reflective surface. (Re-aim sen[...]