Defiant Motion Security Light

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Defiant Motion Security Light. This guide provides instructions for installation, operation, care, and troubleshooting.

For questions, problems, or missing parts, please contact Defiant Customer Service:

Phone: 1-866-308-3976

Hours: 8 a.m.-7 p.m., EST, Monday-Friday; 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., EST, Saturday

Website: HOMEDEPOT.COM

Please retain this manual for future use.

Safety Information

Precautions

• Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to assemble, install, or operate this light fixture.
• This light fixture requires a 120-Volt AC power source.
• Some electrical codes require installation by a qualified electrician.
• This light fixture must be properly grounded.
• This light fixture should be installed outdoors to a wall or eave.
• The light fixture should be mounted approximately 8 ft. (2.4 m) above the ground. If mounted higher, aiming the sensor down will reduce the coverage area.

5-Year Limited Warranty

What is Covered

This product is guaranteed to be free of factory defective parts and workmanship for a period of 5 years from the date of purchase. A purchase receipt is required for all warranty claims.

What is Not Covered

This guarantee does not include repair service, adjustment, or calibration due to misuse, abuse, or negligence, or LEDs. Any damage to the light fixture resulting from the use of chemicals or a pressure washer machine is not covered. Unauthorized service or modification of the product or any component will void this warranty. This warranty does not include reimbursement for inconvenience, installation, setup time, loss of use, unauthorized service, or return shipping charges. This warranty is not extended to other equipment and components used in conjunction with this product. The manufacturer reserves the right to discontinue products and change specifications at any time without obligation to incorporate new features in previously sold products.

No service parts are available for this product.

Contact Customer Service at 1-866-308-3976 or visit www.homedepot.com.

Model: DFI-8853-WH-G

Pre-Installation

Planning Installation

Before installing the light fixture, ensure that all parts are present. Compare parts with the "Hardware Included" and "Package Contents" sections. If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to assemble, install, or operate this light fixture.

Estimated installation time: 30 minutes

Specifications

Tools Required

• ➕ Phillips screwdriver
• ➖ 1/8 in. Flathead screwdriver
• ✂️ Wire strippers/cutters
• ⚡ Circuit tester
• ? Work gloves
• ? Silicone sealant
• ? Ladder
• ? Safety goggles

Hardware and Package Contents

Hardware Included

NOTE: Hardware shown to actual size.

• AA Wire connector: 1
• BB Mounting bracket screw - #6-32: 2
• CC Mounting bracket screw - #8-32: 2
• DD Mounting bolt: 1
• EE Mounting bracket: 1 (not to scale)

Package Contents

The light fixture and mounting base are pre-assembled in the box.

• A Lamp head: 3
• B Light fixture: 1
• C Motion sensor: 1
• D Mounting base (wired): 1

Diagram: Shows the light fixture with three lamp heads (A), the main body (B), the motion sensor (C), and the wired mounting base (D). Another diagram shows these parts disassembled for installation.

Installation

Step 1: Determining the Mounting Location

NOTE: The light fixture should be mounted approximately 8 ft. (2.4 m) above the ground. If mounted higher, aiming the sensor down will reduce the coverage area.

NOTE: Make sure there is enough space around the mounting base to allow the light fixture to be installed.

• Determine the mounting location – wall or eave mount.
• Position the lamp heads (A) in the general direction of the desired light coverage.

Diagram: Illustrates two mounting options: Wall Mount and Eave Mount, showing the light fixture positioned correctly for each. An 'X' marks an incorrect placement.

Step 2: Removing the Mounting Base

NOTE: This fixture comes with a mounting base, pre-assembled for shipping.

• Press the tab (1) on the top of the fixture toward the lamp heads (A).
• Slide the light fixture (B) up and out of the mounting base (D).

Diagram: Shows the light fixture (B) with the mounting base (D) attached. An arrow indicates pressing tab (1) to release the fixture.

Installing the Mounting Base

If installing the light (B) to an eave, proceed with Step 3. If installing to a wall, proceed to Step 4.

Step 3: Preparing the Light for Eave Mounting

IMPORTANT: The light fixture and control module will only rotate in one direction. Do NOT FORCE the control module if it does not turn.

• While holding the light fixture (B) in both hands, carefully twist the light fixture's control module (2) 180 degrees as shown.
• Proceed to Step 4, Installing the Mounting Bracket.

Diagram: Shows the light fixture (B) being rotated 180 degrees at the control module (2).

Step 4: Installing the Mounting Bracket

⚠️ WARNING: Turn the power off at the circuit breaker or fuse. Place tape over the circuit breaker switch and verify power is off at the light fixture.

NOTE: Four mounting bracket screws (BB or CC) of various sizes are included. Installation requires only two. Discard unused screws.

• Remove the existing light fixture.
• Connect the ground wire on the mounting bracket (EE) to the house ground wire using a wire connector (AA).
• Install the mounting bracket (EE) with the stamped word "FRONT" facing away from the junction box. Use the mounting bracket screws (BB or CC) that best fit the junction box. If necessary, use screws from the previous fixture.
• Firmly pull on the mounting bracket (EE) to verify it is securely mounted to the junction box.

Diagram: Shows the mounting bracket (EE) being attached to a junction box using screws (BB or CC). The "FRONT" label is visible.

Step 5: Wiring the Mounting Base

⚠️ WARNING: Turn the power off at the circuit breaker or fuse. Place tape over the circuit breaker switch and verify power is off at the light fixture.

NOTE: If necessary, strip 3/8 in. of insulation from junction box wires.

• Hold down the "paddle" on the top of the pre-installed quick connect (3) on the back of the mounting base (D).
• Insert the junction box wires (4) into the quick connect (3). Ensure the white (Neutral) wire aligns with the pre-installed white wire, and the black (Line) wire aligns with the pre-installed black wire.
• Release the "paddle" and gently tug on the wires (4) to ensure they are securely connected.

Diagram: Shows the quick connect (3) on the mounting base (D) and how to insert junction box wires (4). An arrow indicates stripping 3/8" of insulation.

Step 6: Installing the Mounting Base

• Place the mounting base (D) against the junction box. Ensure wires are pushed into the junction box.
• When mounting to a wall, the "UP" arrow must point upward.
• When mounting to an eave, the "UP" arrow must point toward the building.
• Insert the mounting bolt (DD) through the mounting base (D) hole and thread it into the center hole of the mounting bracket (EE). Tighten the bolt (DD) securely.
• Firmly pull on the mounting base (D) to verify it is securely attached to the mounting bracket (EE).

Diagram: Shows the mounting base (D) being attached to the mounting bracket (EE) with bolt (DD). Arrows indicate the "UP" direction for wall and eave mounting.

Step 7: Attaching the Light Fixture

NOTICE: The light fixture must fully snap into place for the light to operate properly.

• Using the alignment marks (5), align the two slots (6) on each side of the light fixture's control module (2) with the pins (7) inside the mounting base (D).
• Press the light fixture (B) into the mounting base (D). Slide the light fixture (B) into the mounting base (D) until it snaps into place.
• Turn on the power at the circuit breaker or fuse. Turn on the wall switch and ensure the light (B) is working properly.

Diagram: Shows how to align slots (6) with pins (7) to attach fixture (B) to base (D). Also shows the final installed fixture.

Step 8: Caulking Around the Mounting Base

⚠️ CAUTION: Failure to completely caulk around the light fixture's mounting base could result in water seepage into the light fixture and/or junction box.

• Once the light (B) is operating correctly, caulk around the mounting base (D) and mounting surface with silicone sealant (not included).

Diagram: Shows the light fixture mounted, with an indication to apply sealant around the base.

Operation

1. Adjusting the Lamp Heads

⚠️ WARNING: Risk of fire. Keep the lamp heads at least 2 in. (51 mm) from combustible materials.

⚠️ CAUTION: Keep lamp heads 30° below horizontal to avoid water damage and electrical shock.

• Ensure the power is turned on for the light (B).
• If needed, gently grasp the lamp heads (A) and tilt them up or down or side to side to adjust the light coverage area.

Diagram: Shows the three lamp heads (A) with arrows indicating up, down, left, and right adjustment.

2. Setting the Sensor for Testing

NOTE: When the "ON-TIME" switch is set to the "TEST" position, the light fixture will operate during the day or night. The light will stay on for 8 seconds after all motion is stopped.

• Set the "ON-TIME" switch to the "TEST" position.
• Set the "Brightness" switch to the "Default" position.

NOTE: The motion sensor will need to completely warm up (60 seconds) before beginning the setup process.

Diagram: Shows the control panel with "Brightness" and "On Time" switches. Highlights "TEST" and "Default" positions.

3. Adjusting the Motion Sensor Detection Zone

• Perform a "walk test": walk in an arc across the front of the motion sensor (C).
• Observe the light (B). The light will come on indicating motion has been detected.
• Stop, wait for the light to turn off, and then begin walking again.
• Continue this process until the detection zone has been established.
• If needed, gently grasp the motion sensor (C) and move it from side to side or up and down to adjust the detection zone.
• Note: Moving the motion sensor (C) "UP" increases the distance of the detection zone. Moving the motion sensor (C) "DOWN" decreases the distance of the detection zone.

There are built-in stops in the motion sensor (C). Do not rotate the motion sensor (C) past these stops.

Diagram: Shows the motion sensor (C) and arrows indicating side-to-side and up-down adjustment. Also shows a top-down view of the detection arc.

4. Adjusting the ON-TIME Switch

NOTE: The "ON-TIME" switch determines the amount of time the light will stay on full bright after all motion has stopped.

• When the "On-Time" switch is set to the "20S" (seconds), "1Min" (minute), or "5Min" (minute) position, the light will function as a motion sensing light.
• Do NOT leave the ON-TIME switch in the "TEST" position.

Diagram: Shows the "On Time" switch with positions 20S, 1Min, 5Min, Test.

5. Adjusting the Brightness Switch

This light fixture (B) has an adjustable light level (lumen) setting. The higher the lumen number, the brighter the light output. Use the chart below to select the brightness level desired.

NOTE: The "Default" and "Hi" brightness settings are the same for this model.

6. Using Manual Mode

NOTE: Manual mode overrides the motion sensor so the light will operate full bright. This feature only works at night and only for one night at a time. The motion sensor will reset to motion sensing mode after 6 hours or sunrise, whichever comes first. Manual mode can be toggled on and off using a wall switch.

NOTE: If the power to the light fixture is off for more than 5 seconds, allow the motion sensor to warm up prior to switching to manual mode.

• Ensure the power to the light is ON and the sensor has warmed up (60 seconds).
• To turn manual mode on, switch the power OFF→ON→OFF→ON at the wall switch within 3 seconds.
• To turn manual mode off, switch the power OFF→ON→OFF→ON at the wall switch within 3 seconds.

Diagram: Shows the sequence for toggling manual mode: OFF → ON → OFF → ON within 3 seconds.

Care and Cleaning

• To prolong the original appearance, clean with clear water and a soft, damp cloth only.
• Do not use paints, solvents, or other chemicals on this light fixture. They could cause a premature deterioration of the finish. This is not a defect in the finish and will not be covered by the warranty.
• Do not spray the lamp with a hose or power washer.

Troubleshooting

FCC Compliance

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Responsible Party Name: HeathCo LLC

Address: 2445 Nashville Road, Bowling Green, KY 42101 U.S.A.

Telephone Number: 800-858-8501

CAN ICES-005 (B)/NMB-005 (B)