Specification Sheet
8180
INSTALLATION GUIDELINESINSTALLATION GUIDELINES
3-WAY
STRIP
GAGE
1-POLE
HOT
3-WAY
STRIP
GAGE
1-POLE
HOT
1-P
-PO
1
1-P
-PO
1
3-WAY
STRIP
GAGE
1-POLE
HOT
3-WAY
STRIP
GAGE
1-POLE
HOT
1-P
-PO
1
1-P
-PO
1
Carefully fold wires into box.
Snap dimmer into frame.
3-WAY
STRIP GAGE
1-POLE
HOT
3-WAY
STRIP GAGE
1-POLE
HOT
DO NOT USE WITHOUT
A WALL PLATE INSTALLED
TOP
STRIP
1-POLE
T
T
OT
T
O
O
O
O
O
H
5
6
NOTE – If you need to remove
dimmer after snapping into frame,
first remove frame from wall box
to access the four locking tabs on
the back of the dimmer. Insert a
flat screwdriver to depress tabs
as you apply pressure to push
dimmer out.
DO NOT USE WITHOUT
A WALL PLATE INSTALLED
TOP
STRIP
1-POLE
T
T
OT
T
O
O
O
O
O
H
1
2
3
4
3-WAY
STRIP GAGE
1-POLE
HOT
3-WAY
STRIP GAGE
1-POLE
HOT
Connect new dimmer as shown. Make sure
the terminal holes are clear. Insert wires
into terminals and tighten screws securely.
Do NOT over-tighten. (to 10 in. lbs.)
NOTE - No multi-gang derating required.
Single Pole
• Connect one wire to 1-POLE.
• Connect other wire to HOT.
• Do NOT use 3-WAY.
3-Way
• Connect the wire identified as Common/Hot in Step 1 to HOT.
• Connect one of the other wires to 1-POLE.
• Connect remaining wire to 3-WAY.
NOTE - In a 3-Way installation, use one dimmer
and one switch. Do NOT use two dimmers.
NOTE - If you have purchased an
adorne Locator Light or Accent
Nightlight, please refer to those
instructions at this step.
WARNING: Do not pair different
size wires in the same
terminal. If you have different size
wires, use a wire nut to add a
6 inch pigtail of the same gauge wire
to the smaller gauge wire.
Same size. Different size.Different size with pigtail.
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NOTE – To remove wall plate, insert a small,
flat screwdriver in notches on wall plate and
twist gently to pry from frame.
Snap wall plate to frame.
There are three click-stops to adjust the fit of
the wall plate to the dimmer and the wall.
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High end light level adjustment
The dimmer is pre-set so its
highest setting provides maximum
brightness. To reduce maximum
brightness and save energy, you
can adjust the high end light level.
Remove cover assembly by pressing
bottom center snap and lifting cover.
Rotate wheel downward
to reduce output voltage.
Maximum adjustment
reduces output by 10%.
Replace cover assembly. Hook at the
top and rotate down to snap into place.
Note: Sliders need to be in the same
position during cover re-assembly.
Wipe the dimmer with a damp, clean cloth.
DO NOT clean dimmer with chemicals or
cleaning solutions.
DO NOT USE WITHOUT
A WALL PLATE INSTALLED
TOP
DO NOT USE WITHOUT
A WALL PLATE INSTALLED
TOP
DO NOT USE WITHOUT
A WALL PLATE INSTALLED
TOP
1
DO NOT USE WITHOUT
A WALL PLATE INSTALLED
TOP
DO NOT USE WITHOUT
A WALL PLATE INSTALLED
TOP
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A WALL PLATE INSTALLED
TOP
2
DO NOT USE WITHOUT
A WALL PLATE INSTALLED
TOP
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A WALL PLATE INSTALLED
TOP
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A WALL PLATE INSTALLED
TOP
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Sample Installation: Paddle Dimmer | Continued