Sundowner Controller
(610-2616 CMC)             Troubleshooting            Faxback Doc. # 19617

If a particular Module won't go on or off from the buttons on the SUNDOWNER
Controller (or won't go on at dusk):

    Check that you have power to the outlet controlling the Module and the
    switch on the light or appliance is ON.

    Check that the Unit Code on the Module is set to the correct number.
    Check that the Housecode on the Module and the SUNDOWNER Controller are
    set to the same letter.

    Try plugging the Module and the SUNDOWNER into the same outlet.  If the
    Module doesn't work in ANY outlet, not even with the Module and the
    SUNDOWNER in the same duplex receptacle (top and bottom) replace the
    Module.  If the Module works in some outlets but not in others, call
    1-800-843-7422 or you local Radio Shack store for help.

If you can't control ANY Modules from the SUNDOWNER.

    Check that you have power to the outlet for the SUNDOWNER.
    Check that the Housecode on the SUNDOWNER is set correctly.

    Try plugging the Module and the SUNDOWNER into the same outlet.  If
    NONE of your Modules work in ANY outlet, not even with the Module and
    the SUNDOWNER in the same duplex receptacle (top and bottom) replace
    the SUNDOWNER.  If the SUNDOWNER works in some outlets but not in
    others, call 1-800-843-7422 or your local Radio Shack store for help.

If modules work from the SUNDOWNER'S buttons but won't go on at dusk or 
off at dawn, check that the appropriate switches on the bottom of the
SUNDOWNER are "ON".  Point the SUNDOWNER directly towards a window (do not
place it in a dark corner).

NOTE:  Closing drapes near the SUNDOWNER can cause it to turn on lights
       elsewhere.  Adjust the Sensitivity control towards LIGHT to make
       lights turn off when there is more daylight (later), or towards
       DARK to make lights turn off when there is less daylight (earlier).
       Make sure that the SUNDOWNER can't see the light(s) it is 
       controlling, otherwise it might "think" it is light when it is 
       dark outside.

If the lights being controlled flash on and off:  Move the SUNDOWNER so 
that the light(s) being controlled do not shine on the lens on the front
of the SUNDOWNER.

INTERCOM SYSTEM

Intercom systems which send voice signals over existing electrical wiring
may interfere with the operation of the SUNDOWNER Controller when the
intercom is in use.  If the Intercom system has it's own separate wiring 
it will not cause a problem.

POWER INTERRUPTIONS

When the power is restored after an outage, Lamp Modules and Wall Switch
Modules will normally be OFF.  Appliance Modules will stay as they were
before the interruption.


(CS 1/15/96)