FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Decora

Universal Dimmers

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Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.

201 North Service Road, Melville, NY 11747-3138, 1-800-323-8920 Tech Line: 1-800-824-3005 Fax: 1-800-832-9538 www.leviton.com/universal

 What makes dimming a dimmable LED/CFL bulb different than dimming an incandescent

bulb?

Dimmable LED/CFL bulbs contain electronic circuitry not present in incandescent bulbs.

Therefore, it can be difficult to achieve the same smooth start and complete dimming range as

one sees with incandescent bulbs. The Universal Dimmer is designed to interact with the

electronic circuitry, providing smooth low level dimming on many bulbs offered by the major

manufacturers.

 What colors do the Universal Dimmers come in?

The SureSlide

model is available in white, ivory and light almond. The IllumaTech

and

Decora

Rocker/Slide models have changeable faceplates and come packaged with up to

three colors in a box: white, ivory and light almond. Additional colors and packaging options

are available. Visit Leviton.com/universal for details.

 What are the LED load ratings for the Decora Rocker Slide Dimmer?

The Decora Rocker Slide Dimmer DSL06 is available with a 300W (2.5A) LED load rating. The

DSM10 Decora Dimmer has a 450W (3.75A) load rating.

 Does the Decora Rocker Slide Universal Dimmer have a locator light?

Yes. The locator light is a small light on the device that illuminates when the device is off. This

light is helpful in locating the dimmer in the dark.

 How do I turn the Decora Rocker Slide dimmer locator light ON or OFF?

A LED on/off selector is located under the rocker switch. Simply remove the color change kit

face and turn the switch to the desired position.

 Why are my lights still on, or glowing, when the dimmer is in the OFF position?

When the locator light is in the ON position, a very small amount of current is passed through

the LED bulb. Very sensitive LED bulbs may appear to glow from this current. To fix, turn the

locator light to the OFF position.

 Why do the Universal Dimmers have a lower rating for LED and CFL bulbs than they have

for incandescent bulbs?

LED and CFL bulbs require an “in-rush” current to start, which is not required on incandescent

bulbs. The Universal Dimmers are designed to handle this “in-rush” current as long as the total

wattage does not exceed the LED/CFL rating of the dimmer. An interesting fact is that even

150 watts of dimmable LED/CFL bulbs will give more light output than 600 watts of

incandescent bulbs.