Brinkmann SL-7 manual

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    MODEL SL-7 OWNER’S MANUAL ASSEMBL Y AND OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS INSTR_821-7000-0_SL7.qxd 5/17/06 4:29 PM Page 1[...]

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    HOW YOUR HOME SECURITY MOTION ACTIV A TED LIGHTING SYSTEM WORKS The Home Security Motion Activated Lighting System is designed to turn on automatically at night when a person enters the detection zone. The light will stay on as long as the motion detector senses motion in the zone. The light will turn off in approximately 90 seconds after the perso[...]

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    P ARTS LIST : Home Security Main Housing Main Housing Mounting Screws (2) Solar Panel Module with Cord Solar Panel Module Mounting Screws (3) SL-7 Owner’ s Manual 2 ASSEMBL Y INSTRUCTIONS Inspect contents of the box to ensure all parts are included and undamaged. A Phillips screwdriver will be required. 1 2 3 4 5 Step 1 Select a location and atta[...]

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    3 Step 3 Slide the two slots in the back of main housing onto the screws. Step 4 Select a location within 15 feet from the main housing to mount the solar panel module. The solar panel module must be mounted where it will receive FULL, DIRECT SUNLIGHT for several hours each day . Step 5 Firmly plug the solar panel module cord into the main housing.[...]

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    4 Step 8 Point the two floodlights in the desired direction. Y ou may want to adjust the floodlights after letting the unit operate for a few nights. Step 9 Position the detector head in the direction you want to cover . Never aim the motion detector head directly at the sun or above a 90° angle (horizontal level). Do not rotate the head more than[...]

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    5 Step 1 After installing your light, leave the switch in the “OFF” position and charge in FULL, DIRECT SUNLIGHT for THREE FULL SUNNY DAYS. Step 2 After allowing the battery to fully charge, the motion detector can be adjusted and tested. Point the motion detector head down 15° from horizontal level. Step 3 Move the slide switch to “TEST” [...]

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    6 T erminal Wire Connector Changing Batteries 1. Unscrew the four screws in front housing and separate it from rear housing. 2. Carefully peel the tape off the battery , leaving wires attached to tape. 3. Remove the battery from rear housing, being careful not to pull on wires. 4. Disconnect wires from battery terminals and remove battery . 5. Conn[...]

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    7 1. Clean snow and debris off the solar panel so the batter y can recharge. 2. Check and replace batter y periodically throughout the year , especially after winter months. Wintertime Tips Solar security lights can be left outside year round, even in cold weather . However , if you wish to store your light indoors for more than two or three days, [...]

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    8 Note: After installing the main housing and solar panel module, leave the switch in the “OFF” position and charge in FULL, DIRECT SUNLIGHT for THREE FULL DA YS. Then remove the switch label and slide the switch to the “AUTO” position. The light will turn on automatically at night when it detects motion. T roubleshooting & Important In[...]

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    cut along dotted line TEMPLA TE Screw Hole Screw Hole 9 INSTR_821-7000-0_SL7.qxd 5/17/06 4:29 PM Page 10[...]

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    10 HOME SECURITY ACCESSORIES For Visa/MasterCard orders, please call 800-468-5252, Monday through Friday , 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Central Standard Time. 100-0057-0 Replacement Bulb 070-6001-0 SL-7 Replacement Battery 112-0010-0 15 ft. Extension Cord INSTR_821-7000-0_SL7.qxd 5/17/06 4:29 PM Page 11[...]

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    For one year from date of purchase, The Brinkmann Corporation warrants the Home Security Motion Activated Lighting System against defects due to workmanship or materials to the original purchaser . The Brinkmann Corporation’ s obligations under this warranty are limited to the following guidelines: • This warranty does not extend to the bulb or[...]