Installation & operating instructions
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1. FIXING THE CONNECTION BOX WARNING Isolate the power supply before installation which the light operates control marked F the time the light operates for after activation by the PIR control marked T and the range or sensitivity of the PIR control marked R OPERATING THE MIGHTYLITE The controls on the back of the Mightylite Fig 14 can be used to control the ambient light level at e Position the unit on the wall and mark the position for the connection box which can be positioned in either landscape or portrait planes Fig 4 Landscape SETTING UP THE MIGHTYLITE e Ensure the wires can easily enter the connection box through either one of the Portrait For DAYTIME testing Knock oits on the sidef the connection box or through the knock out ar the e Turn the Time control length of time light switches on marked T Fig 15 to minimum and the rear of the box ambient light level control marked F to position 5 maximum NOTE It is recommended that the knock outs on the sides of the e Turn on the power to the floodlight connection box are used in conjunction with the cable gland Fig 5 as using the knock out at the rear of the connection box will reduce the weatherproof rating of the unit to IP23 e The floodlight will turn on for approx 5 seconds before switching OFF For NIGHTTIME testing e Turn the Time control to minimum and the ambient light level control marked F to2. position 1 minimum e However If feeding a wire s through the knock out at the rear of the connection box this will need to be removed the sealing grommet fitted Fig 6 and the e Turn on the power to the floodlight wire pushed through into the connection box BEFORE it is secured to the wall e The floodlight will turn on for approx 5 seconds before switching OFF e Check the operation of the sensor and the field of view by walking in front of the floodlight e f feeding a wire s through the side knock outs it is easiest to fit the cable so that the light comes on gland to the connection box Fig 5 BEFORE securing it to the wall and wires should enter the connection box from the sides or underneath not from the top e Once the light comes on move to a new position and stand still until the light goes out approx 5 sec move again until the light comes on e Use the connection box Fixing Holes Fig 7 to mark the 4 drill holes required to e Repeat and adjust the angle of the sensor head until the optimum field of view is achieved T secure the box to the wall and mark the cable outlet location if required Drill e Finally turn the TIME LUX and RANGE to alter detection range of PIR controls to the desired the wall and screw the connection box onto the wall using the screws and wall positions for AUTO operation 4 plugs provided SETTING THE DURATION OF THE LIGHT e Once the wire s has been fed t
3. Tel 44 0 1352 736120 www f4enterprises co uk C hy fidc F4 Enterprises Limited 7 Abbey Square Chester CH1 2HU UK HYLITE MIGHTYLITE WITH PIR INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The Hylite Mightylite floodlight with PIR is a low energy high powered outdoor motion activated LED floodlight which detects movement through its built in PIR The floodlight is suitable for installation on solid walls in a range of locations including entrances gardens staircases garages and outdoor parking areas The unit requires connection to a 230 AC 50Hz mains electricity supply IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING THIS PRODUCT MUST BE INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN AND CHECKED TO ENSURE IT IS SAFE BEFORE USING PLEASE FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL AND OPERATE THIS LIGHT A The risk of electric shock should be minimized by the installation of appropriate safety devices including the incorporation of an RCCB Residual Current Circuit Breaker into the main distribution board A DO NOT wire this floodlight directly into the lighting circuit Use a switched fused spur Cables should always be protected against short circuit and overload by use of an RCD A Ensure the voltage marked on the product is the same as the electrical power supply to be used A DO NOT install the light where it is likely to be knocked or hit or in hot or humid conditions such as bathrooms shower rooms or saunas o
4. city supply It is recommended that the unit is connected to the domestic lighting circuit via a 5 amp fused spur and using 2 core round flexible cable of at least 1mm gauge waterproof cable should be used for outdoor installations o It is also advisable to install a single pole wall switch to allow easy control of the floodlight Fig 1 NOTE The MightyLite has a switched override facility enabling it to be switched on manually via a second wall switch without requiring PIR activation See section Wiring the Floodlight for wiring details INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CHOOSING A MOUNTING LOCATION The PIR detector on the floodlight responds to changes in temperature as well as pi movement therefore please ensure that the following steps are taken in choosing 3 5m a location e Mount the floodlight onto solid brick or woodwork 3 5m above the ground Fig 2 e Avoid positioning the light near heat sources such as hot ventilator ducts air conditioning units street lighting or traffic which may interfere with its operation gt e Avoid pointing the light towards objects that may move in the wind such as trees or shrubs or highly reflective surfaces He npn nyn sensor e When positioning the light note that the PIR sensor is more sensitive to a heat Less sensitive More sensitive source moving across its coverage area and less sensitive to a heat source that moves directly towards the PIR sensor Fig 3
5. e wire connected to the Switch Live terminal is Blue then a Brown sleeve should be slid over the wire to indicate it is Switch Live e PIR not detecting movement e Adjust the angle and direction of the PIR For best results walk across the beam e Light conditions too bright e Wait until light conditions are darker at dusk or under 40 Lux or turn the LUX control up e Connect the Common C BROWN or RED Live wire to the terminal vmarked L with the single BROWN wire only Fig 11 Lights stay on e TIME set too high e Turn Time knob towards end 15 secs to 5 min adjustable e After the connections have been secured the floodlight front Connection Box e Wired incorrectly e Check wiring is the same as wiring diagram front should be fastened to the Connection Box using the 4 Connection Box Screws provided Fig 12 e Frequent changes in heat are being e Check sensing area for possible heat sources detected e g air vents moving vehicles moving trees and re position the sensor or alter the RANGE control e Once screws are secure the screw covers provided should be fitted Fig 12 Aenea e To adjust the MightyLite simply hold the Connection Box firmly whilst moving the head of the floodlight to the required position e Switched override ON e Check status of switched override and change if required Lights keep turning on e Changes in heat are being detected e Check the sensing area for air vents light fi
6. hrough the Sealing Gland the nut on the gland re l l l l 3 should be gently tightened up against the gland body Fig 8 to ensure the The TIME control T Fig 15 should be turned up if the lights are required to switch on for longer 2 wire s is secured in place and no water can get though into the connection Fixing Holes e Time is adjustable between approximately 15 seconds to 5 minutes box e f a moving heat source is detected the sensor is triggered switching on the light and beginning timing out according to the pre set TIME period If triggered further the light will stay on for the WIRING THE FLOODLIGHT pre set time period from the last trigger 3 5 e Once the power cable has been fed through the cable gland or sealing e The ideal ON time for general domestic situations is usually 2 3 minutes SF grommet if using the knock out at the rear of the connection box SETTING THE LUX AMBIENT LIGHT LEVEL approximately 6mm of insulation should be stripped from each of the cores of F The LUX setting F Fig 16 adjusts how low the light level needs to go down to level of darkness before the light operates Fig 17 e The LUX control adjusts the light level at which the light and PIR operate At level marked 1 it operates at maximum darkness at level marked 5 it operates in daylight SETTING THE RANGE f The RANGE sensitivity of the PIR is affected by the range of detection and the amount of infra red radiation heat req
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8. r near an exhaust outlet e g boiler flue dryer outlet IMPORTANT OPERATION amp MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT position the light near flammable or combustible materials such as cloth or paper or near flammable combustible or explosive liquids solids gases or equipment DO NOT look directly into the light or point it towards a person s eyes This light has a very intensive light output which if incorrectly used could cause eye damage A ALWAYS disconnect the mains power supply before installing servicing or performing any maintenance A ALWAYS maintain the light in good condition with repairs only undertaken by a qualified electrician A ONLY carry out repairs using genuine parts Non authorised parts may be dangerous and will invalidate the warranty nyie MIGHTYLITE Mightylite 15W 24W LED Floodlights with PIR Motion Sensor Model MLF115 MLF124 Installation amp operating instructions PARTS INCLUDED TOOLS REQUIRED 1 x Mightylite LED Floodlight with built in PIR 1 x Connection box 1 x Cable gland Electric hand held drill No 8 masonry drill bit Electricians screwdriver 4 x Connection box screws Large cross head screwdriver 4 x Connection box screw covers Small cross head screwdriver 4 x Connection box fixing screws Wire cutters 4 x Connection box fixing screw covers THIS PRODUCT IS SUITABLE FOR WALL MOUNTING ONLY WIRING REQUIREMENTS The unit requires connection to a 230 AC 50Hz mains electri
9. ttings or and off cycling from a fixed heat source fans and either re position the sensor or adjust the aim WIRING SLAVE LIGHTS OFF THE MIGHTYLITE e Changes in heat are being detected Check the sensing area for moving vehicles animals from a moving object pedestrians moving trees and alter the aim of the The PIR on the MightyLite Floodlight can be used to activate additional non PIR sensor accordingly Mightylites that are wired into the same circuit e Light and heat are being reflected e Alter aim of the sensor or paint the reflecting surface back onto the sensor with a dull finish e When wiring the Live for the slave units should simply be a connection from the Switched Live marked SL terminal on the main Mightylite with PIR unit e Sudden temperature changes due to Turn sensor off until storm passes or install in a as shown in Fig 13 storms or high winds sheltered location a ae Sensor operates e Temperature differences are affecting Turn the sensitivity RANGE control knob toward e The Neutral for the slave unit should be a connection to the Neutral terminal N L SL N L differently in hot and cold the sensitivity of the sensor the MAXIMUM end for summer hot conditions and marked N on the main Mightylite with PIR unit Neutral N sonditions toward MINIMUM for winter cold conditions This Live L compensates for variatio
10. uired to trigger the sensor AC cable ready to attach it to the terminal block in the front of the light fitting NOTE The Hylite Mightylite is a Class 2 fitting therefore no Earth is required IF CONNECTING TO A STANDARD POWER SUPPLY NO SWITCHED OVERRIDE e Connect the BROWN or RED Live wire to the terminal marked L holding the single BROWN wire in the floodlight unit Fig 9 e The Range sensitivity adjustment R Fig 17 can also be used to compensate for the changes in e Connect the BLUE or BLACK Neutral wire to the terminal marked N holding outside air temperature in winter and summer the TWO BLUE wires in the floodlight unit e To be effective but keep nuisance tripping to a minimum it is advised to turn the RANGE control to the middle position where the ambient air temperature is between 15 20 C R IF CONNECTING A SWITCHED OVERRIDE optional e f using a switch override the switched override wires should enter the PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION connection box via a second cable gland and circuits should operate as shown Lights won t come on e Power not on e Turn on indoor switch or check fuse in Figs 10 amp 11 e Wired incorrectly e Check wiring is the same as wiring diagram e When wiring to the Mightylite connect L1 Switch override BROWN or RED Live wire to the terminal marked SL holding both the RED and BROWN wires Note If th
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