Installation Guide

Sample Wiring Configurations
Single-Location Scenario—Power Source at Wall Box
To wire the dimmer for a Control4 single-location scenario in which
the power is first routed to the wallbox, connect together and cap with
a wire nut the wires indicated in the following table:
Dimmer Wires
Wires in the Wall Box
From Power Source To Light Fixture
White (neutral) White (neutral) White (neutral)
Red (load)
None black (load)
Black (hot) Black (hot)
None
Green (ground) Green (ground) Green (ground)
Blue (switched hot)
None None
Single-Location Scenario—Power Source at Light Fixture
To wire the dimmer for a Control4 single-location scenario in which the
power is first routed to the light fixture electrical box, connect together
and cap with a wire nut the wires indicated in the following table:
Dimmer Wires Wires in the Wall Box
(from the Light Fixture)
White (load)
White (load)
Red (load)
Black (hot) Black (hot)
Green (ground) Green (ground)
Blue (switched hot)
None
Two-Location Scenario—Power Source at Wall Box
To wire the dimmer and a multi-button keypad in a two-location scenario (Control4’s 3-
way-switch solution) where the power is first routed to the wall box, do the following:
1. Wire the dimmer into Wall Box #1 by connecting together and capping with
a wire nut the following wires:
Dimmer Wires
Wires in Wall Box 1
From Power
Source
To Light Fixture
To Wall Box 2
White (neutral) White (neutral) White (neutral) White (neutral)
Red (load)
None Black (load) None
Black (hot) Black (hot)
None None
Green (ground) Green (ground) Green (ground) Green
(ground)
Blue (switched hot)
None None Black (traveler)
2. Wire the multi-button keypad into Wall Box #2 by connecting together and
capping with a wire nut the following wires:
Multi-Button Keypad Wires
(2, 3, or 6-Button)
Wires in Wall Box 2
(from Wall Box 1)
White (neutral) White (neutral)
Green (ground) Green (ground)
Black (traveler) Black (traveler)
Two-Location Scenario—
Power Source at Light Fixture
To wire the dimmer and a multi-button keypad in a two-location scenario
(Control4’s 3-way-switch solution) where the power is first routed to the light
fixture electrical box, do the following:
1. Wire the dimmer into Wall Box #1 by connecting together and cap-
ping with a wire nut the following wires:
Dimmer Wires Wires in Wall Box 1
From Light Fixture To Wall Box 2
White (load)
White (load) White (load)
Red (load)
Black (hot) Black (hot)
None
Green (ground) Green (ground) Green (ground)
Blue (switched hot)
None Black (traveler)
2. Wire the multi-button keypad into Wall Box #2 by connecting
together and capping with a wire nut these wires:
Multi-Button
Keypad Wires
(2, 3, or 6 Button)
Wires in Wall Box 2
(from Wall Box 1)
White (load) White (load)
Green (ground) Green (ground)
Black (traveler) Black (traveler)
Troubleshooting
If light does not turn on:
• Ensure at least one LED on the face of the dimmer is lit.
• Ensure the light bulb is not burned out and is screwed in tightly.
• Ensure circuit breaker is not turned OFF or tripped.
• Check for proper wiring (see the “Sample Wiring Configurations”section).
• For help on the installation or operation of this product, email or call the Control4 Tech-
nical Support Center. Please provide your exact model number. Contact sup-
[e-mail] or see the web site www.control4.com.
Operation and Configuration
On initial power up, the
unit will flash the Red/
Green/Blue (RGB)
LEDs, which can be
programmed with
different colors for
different states or color
preferences. To set up
this dimmer for use with
a Control4 system, refer
to your system setup
documentation.
WARNING! Prior to changing a light bulb or performing any other
maintenance to the light fixture, pull up on the Air Gap Mechanism with your
fingernail to cut power to the light fixture.
NOTE: Dimmer feels warm to the touch under normal conditions.
To operate and configure this dimmer as a stand-alone device, see the
following table.
Change Lightbulb or Fixture Default behavior of RGB LEDs:
To cut power to the fixture: Top Bottom
Pull up on the Air Gap Mechanism
and fully extend (about 0.3”) to cut
power to the light fixture.
Not lit Not lit
Operate Dimmer Default behavior of RGB LEDs:
To operate dimmer: Top Bottom
Turn ON: Tap top. Lit, full brightness Not lit
Turn OFF: Tap bottom. Not lit Lit, full brightness
Set dimming level: Press and hold
the top or bottom until the desired
lighting level is reached, then
release.
Lit, brightness indicates
current level of dimming
If lit, a dimming
level has been set
and brightness
indicates level of
dimming
Care and Cleaning
Do NOT paint dimmer or its wall plate.
Do NOT use any chemical cleaners to clean the dimmer.
Clean surface with a soft damp cloth as needed.
Limited 2 Year Warranty
Control4 Corporation ("Control4") warrants that at the time of first-consumer sale, this
product will be free from defects in material and manufacture. Control4 further
warrants that for a period of 2 years (24 months) after initial consumer sale, the product
will function in accordance with its specification, provided that it is installed and
maintained under normal and proper use. This warranty extends only to products
purchased directly from Control4 or an Authorized Control4 Reseller. If the product
proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period, it may be
returned to the place of purchase and Control4 will, at its sole option, repair or replace
the product with a like product. This warranty provides the consumer purchaser with
specific legal rights, which may vary per state or country. For complete warranty
information, including details on consumer legal rights as well as warranty exclusions,
visit www.control4.com/warranty.
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