User's Manual

Multigang Installations
Lutron Claro
®
and Satin ColorsTM wallplates are available in 1 to 6 gang versions. Purchase Claro® and Satin ColorsTM
wallplates separately. When combining dimmers in the same wallbox, remove all inner side sections prior to wiring.
Using pliers, bend side sections up and down until they break off.
Single-Location
Installation
For installations involving more than one dimmer in a wallbox, refer to Multigang Installations above before
beginning.
Check off Steps as completed.
Step 1 Turn power OFF at circuit breaker or remove fuse.
Step 2 Remove wallplate. Pull switch from wall.
Step 3 Disconnect wires.
Terminal Screws:
Turn screw to loosen.
Backwired:
Insert screwdriver.
Pull out wire.
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Breaking Side
Sections
OR
No sides 1 side 2 sides
Model Number removed removed removed
RA-6D, 600 W/VA 500 W/VA 400 W/VA
RB-6D
RA-10D, 1000 W/VA 800 W/VA 650 W/VA
RB-10D
When removing side sections for multigang installations,
reduction of the dimmer’s load capacity is required. See
table below.
Do Not Remove
Outside Sections
Each Control Has
Inside Section
Removed
Middle Control Has
Two Side Sections
Removed
Step 4 Wire the Dimmer.
Using the screws (or push-in terminals) on the Dimmer and the wire
connector provided:
• Connect the
Dimmer green ground wire to the green or bare copper
ground wire in the wallbox. If there is no ground wire in the wallbox,
consult an electrician.
• Connect the
Dimmer black screw (or push-in terminal) to either of the
wires removed from the switch.
• Connect the
Dimmer brass screw (or push-in terminal) to the remaining
wire removed from the switch.
• The
Dimmer blue screw and push-in terminal are not needed for a
Single Location Installation.
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Step 5 Mount and align dimmer. Attach Claro® or Satin ColorsTM wallplate (purchased separately).
Step 6 Turn power ON.
Tighten screws
until snug.
Ensure FASS
TM
switch is fully pushed in.
Align dimmer.
Attach wallplate.
Ground
Green
120 V
60 Hz
Blue
Screw
Dimmer
Hot
Neutral
Light
Fixture(s)
Brass
Screw
Black
Screw
Wiring Diagram
Green wire
Important Wiring Information
Important Wiring Information
Twist wire connector tight.
Be sure no bare wire is
exposed.
When making wire connections, follow the recommended strip lengths and combinations for the supplied
wire connectors. Note: Wire connectors provided are suitable for
copper wire only. For aluminum wire,
consult an electrician.
Small
Large
Small:
Strip insulation 3/8" for 14 AWG wire
Strip insulation 1/2" for 16 or 18 AWG wire
Use to join one 14 AWG supply wire with one 16 or 18 AWG control wire.
Large:
Strip insulation 1/2" for 10, 12 or 14 AWG wire
Strip insulation 5/8" for 16 or 18 AWG wire
Use to join one or two 12 or 14 AWG supply wires with one 10, 12, 14, 16,
or 18 AWG control wire.
32
Ground wire
(bare copper or
green)
Dimmer
Black screw
Brass screw