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OFF AUTO ON
3-Way Motion
Sensing Switch
The 3-Way Motion Sensing Switch (MSS) detects motion to turn on lights for an adjustable amount of time. A built-in photo cell can be set to keep lights off when the lights aren't needed. The unit has excellent sensitivity and a wide 150 0 detection range. It can be used with incandescent lighting as well as rapid start fluorescent lighting.
The MSS can be used to replace either a 3-way wall switch or a single pole switch. Some codes require installation by a qualified electrician.
Features include:
• 150 0 motion detection angle
• Adjustable on-time from 5 sec. to 20 min.
• Adjustable photocell
• Works with incandescent and rapid start fluorescent lighting
• Works with motors up to 1/8 hp.
• Slide switch selectable OFF, ON AND AUTO modes.
Included are: • The sensor switch • Cover plate • 4 wire connectors • 2 large screws • 2 small screws.
INSTALLATION
30'
WARNING: For indoor use only.
SELECT A LOCATION
NEW APPLICATION
Choose a location where the motion sensor has a clear view of the entire area where occupant motion may occur.
RETROFIT APPLICATION
Motion sensing switch will replace existing wall switch. Use only where the existing switch location provides a clear view of the occupied area.
15'
0'
Typical Plan View of Coverage
GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION
The detector is more sensitive to motion across the front of the sensor than to motion towards the sensor.
The detector senses heat in motion and possible heat sources that change temperature quickly. Therefore, to avoid false triggering, avoid placing the sensor where it will be aimed at air conditioners, heaters, and other sources of heat or cold.
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• Connect the 3-Way Motion Sensing Switch as shown in the diagram below:
Hot Wire
≠ Replace switch with MSS
Brown
Black
¨
Add
Jumper
Wire
Jumpered Wire
Red
OFF AUTO ON
Hot Wire
Green ground wire to junction box screw or grounding wire
3-Way Motion Sensor Wiring Diagram
• Mount the MSS into the junction box with the two junction box screws.
• Turn the circuit breaker back on.
• Preset the controls: Time to min. (fully CCW), Photo Adjustment fully clockwise. Cover the lens with masking tape.
• With the motion sensor in the "ON" position, turn the remote switch on and off several times. Go to step 1, 2, or 3, depending on results.
WARNING: Shut off all power at fuse box or circuit breaker before beginning installation.
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2.
3.
If light does not turn on:
If light turns on in only one position of remote switch:
If light turns on with remote switch in either position:
Exchange
Red & Black wires on
MSS Control
Exchange
Red & Brown wires on
MSS Control
Test again.
Go to 2 or 3.
Test again.
Go to 1 or 3.
Set sensor to "AUTO". Wait for the unit to warm up (up to 1 min.). If the remote switch can turn the lights on, it's OK. Otherwise:
Exchange Red & Brown wires on MSS Control. Remove the tape. Go to the next page.
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INSTALLING THE SWITCH
3-Way With One Motion Sensing Switch
WARNING: Turn power off at the circuit breaker before wiring.
Note: a "3-way" circuit controls lights from two separate switches. If you want to use this product in a single switch circuit or if you want to install more than one motion sensing wall switch, see page 6
• Remove the decorative coverplate (secured by two screws).
• Remove Control Cover. (Press in with screwdriver.
Swing out cover to remove.)
• Choose which switch will be replaced and remove it.
• For easier re-wiring later, mark the house wiring with tape indicating where the wire had been connected.
OFF
O
N
Hot Wire
Common Switch Lug
3-Way Switch Wiring Diagram
Hot Wire
Questions? Call 1-800-435-4448 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM Eastern Time, weekdays
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• For single switch installations, connect the wall switch as shown here.
Single Switch Installation
HOT
LOAD
OFF AUTO ON
BLACK Green ground wire to junction box screw or grounding wire
Red & Brown
3-Way with Two Motion Sensors
If you want to have motion sensors at both 3-way switches, connect them as shown below. The minimum wattage may increase to 100 W for fluorescent and 50 W for incandescent lighting.
Common Switch Lug
HOT
HOT
Red &
Brown
3-Way
Switch
3-Way
Switch
Existing Wiring Diagram
HOT
Red & Brown
OFF AUTO ON Black OFF AUTO ON
Black
HOT
Green ground wire to junction box screw or grounding wire
Dual 3-Way Motion Sensor Wiring Diagram
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• Remove remaining 3-way switch from the junction box.
• Add the jumper wire to the common lug and to either one of the two switched lugs. If you're not sure which lug is common, install the jumper on any two of the three wires, and test the jumper as explained on the next page.
Test for correct common wire connection:
Re-install the switch.
Turn the circuit breaker back on.
Leaving the jumpered switch in one position, flip the other 3-way switch on and off.
The switch may indicate the common
OR
Color of screw may be different for the common
COMMON
Common
Switch Lug
Hot Wire
To Red wire of MSS
(note color)
Jumper
To Brown wire of MSS
(note Color)
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ADJUSTMENTS
TIME LIGHT LEVEL
There are 6 preset selections for the amount of time the lights stay on: Test (5 seconds), 1, 5, 10, 15, and 20 minutes. Use a small, phillips screw driver to adjust the
TIME control (see Figure 4). Turn the TIME control until it “snaps” into the desired time position.
Any Light Level
1
5 10
Test
T I M E
20
5 Seconds
15
The sensor can be prevented from turning on lights when there is already enough light in the room. Use a small phillips screw driver to set the light level using this diagram as a guide. In the fully clockwise position, the sensor turns on lights even in full daylight. In the fully
Dark (low light level) counter-clockwise position, the sensor only turns on lights when the surrounding light level is very low.
To adjust the photocell:
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•
L I G H T
20 Minutes
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•
•
When the light in the room is at the level you want the lights to turn on, set the switch to the AUTO position.
Put the TIME control to the 5 second position.
Put the LIGHT control to the minimum dark (fully counter-clockwise) position.
Wait for the lights to turn off.
Turn the LIGHT adjustment clockwise in very small steps and wait 2 seconds before moving your hand in front of the sensor. Repeat until the lights controlled by the sensor come on. The light will now come on when the light level is at or below the present level and motion is detected.
Complete Installation
• Replace control panel cover and install the decorative wall plate. In installations where the GE motion sensor switch is combined with other switches or outlets on an expanded box, a combination wall plate will need to be purchased. Various combination wall plates are available at Home Centers and Electrical Supply Stores.
• Slide the switch a couple of times to make sure it operates freely.
USE
MODE Selection Switch
Moving the switch selects one of three modes of operation: OFF, AUTO, ON
OFF: Lights stay off.
AUTO: Lights come on for time set when motion is detected and the light level is below the set level or when
3-way switch is manually switched.
ON: Lights stay on continuously. Flipping 3-way switch has no effect.
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Lights turn on and off.
No
Move one end of the jumper wire to the previously unconnected terminal.
Yes
Remove the jumpered switch from the junction box.
Jumper is correct. Go to next page.
Flip the switch with the jumper wire to the other position.
Flip the unjumpered switch on and off.
Turn the power off at the circuit breaker.
No
Lights turn on and off.
Yes
Jumper is correct. Go to next page.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If you have a problem with your Wall Switch, first follow this guide. If the problem persists, call the customer service hotline at 1-800-435-4448 between 8:00 AM and 6:30 PM ET weekdays.
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE
Light does not come on in the AUTO mode.
Lights do not stay on in the Auto mode.
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2.
3.
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6.
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2.
Circuit breaker or fuse is turned off.
If the lamp being controlled has another switch, it may be turned off.
Bulb is defective.
LIGHT control is set too far toward the DARK position.
MODE switch is set to OFF instead of AUTO.
Poor connection.
Motion has stopped in the room.
TIME control is set for too short a delay.
SPECIFICATIONS
Light does not turn off.
Light comes on for no reason in the Auto mode.
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2.
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4.
Incorrect wiring.
MODE switch is set to
ON instead of AUTO.
Motion is still present.
Delay set by TIME control has not expired.
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2.
3.
Heating or cooling objects (such as air vents, appliances, or drafts through the wall box) are causing false triggering.
Switch on the sensor has been turned off and back on.
There was a momentary power interruption. The light will turn off automatically when the "on" time expires.
Electrical input................................................................................................................................120V, 60 Hz
Fluorescent Load...........................................................(2) 30 Watt minimum 400 Watt maximum Rapid Start
Motor Load.............................................................................................................................1/8 HP maximum
Incandescent.........................................................................................................................500W at 120V AC
On-Time..........................................................................................Adjustable approximately 5 sec. to 20 min.
Photocell Sensor.......................................................................................From dull daylight to less than 1 FC.
Coverage...............................................................................up to 15 ft. at 150 0 , up to 30 ft. in front of the sensor
WARNING
Risk of electric shock
• Shut off power at fuse box or circuit breaker before installation
• Use indoors only
Risk of fire
• Do not exceed electrical ratings
Res. #8143555
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