Use and Care Manual

10
Troubleshooting
Problem Probable Cause
All of the lights fail to work
y Check that the transformer power is on.
y Check if there is a loose connection at the transformer screw
terminal with the cable.
y Check that the power switch is not in an OFF setting.
Only some lights work
y Check the connector to make sure the wire barbs have pierced the
landscape cable.
y Halogen or incandescent bulbs (if applicable) can be burned out. Use
caution as the bulb can be hot.
The lights are on during the day
y The photocell is mounted in a dark area which causes the lights to
turn on unnecessarily.
The lights do not switch on at dusk
y The photocell is mounted in an area that has too much constant light
at night ,preventing the system from turning on.
Cable selection chart
12 VOLT TAP Cable Length
Total Fixture Wattage
0-50 feet 51-100 feet 101-150 feet
0-60 Watts 16 AWG 16 AWG 14 AWG
61-120 Watts 16 AWG 14 AWG 12 AWG
121-180 Watts 14 AWG 12 AWG Not recommended
181-240 Watts 14 AWG 12 AWG Not recommended
240-300 Watts 12 AWG Not Recommended Not recommended
600W =(2x300) Watts 12 AWG Not Recommended Not recommended
900W =(3x300) Watts 12 AWG Not Recommended Not recommended
15 VOLT TAP Cable Length
Total Fixture Wattage
0-50 feet 51-100 feet 101-150 feet
0-60 Watts
16 AWG﹡
16 AWG 16 AWG
61-120 Watts
16 AWG﹡
16 AWG 12 AWG
121-180 Watts
14 AWG﹡
14 AWG 12 AWG
181-240 Watts
14 AWG﹡
14 AWG 12 AWG
240-300 Watts
12 AWG﹡
12 AWG Not recommended
600W =(2x300) Watts
12 AWG﹡
12 AWG Not recommended
900W =(3x300) Watts
12 AWG﹡
12 AWG Not recommended
﹡Not recommended for Halogen Landscape.
NOTE: This data is provided as a general
guideline. Actual performance will depend
on the installation layout, the fixtures, and
the condition of the cable.