WAC 5011: Adjust Brightness and Beam Angle
The WAC 5011 has separate controls for light output and beam angle. Use the markings on your fixture and its matching instruction sheet rather than guessing a clockwise or counterclockwise direction.
Identify the version before adjusting
Confirm the complete model number. The linked September 2022 instructions identify 5011-27 and 5011-30. WAC's current product page lists additional configurations and different power information, so do not transfer an older dial's wattage labels to every unit.
Brightness and beam controls
Follow WAC's power-off instructions. The documented dimming dial takes a Phillips screwdriver; align its arrow with the desired wattage marking. Lower power gives lower output.
For the beam, the documented procedure removes the shroud, slightly loosens the beam set screw with the supplied hex key, and rotates the marked dial within its range. Keep the set screw in the fixture. Secure it without overtightening and reinstall the shroud. Read the complete manufacturer instructions before work.
Evaluate the result after dark
Aim at the feature first, then select enough beam width to cover it. A narrow beam on a broad canopy can make a bright spot while leaving most branches dark. A wider beam can spill onto windows if the fixture is too close to the house.
Check the view from the sidewalk and seating area. Adjust the shroud to shield the source, and use the lowest output that makes the feature clear. Record the setting so another fixture can be matched later.
When increasing output does not help
Check aiming, dirt on the lens, plant growth, and supply problems before assuming the fixture needs more power. An out-of-range supply needs diagnosis. A brightness dial cannot repair a damaged connector or cable.
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