Installation Guide

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Installation
For installations involving more than one control in a wallbox, refer to
Multi-Unit Installations before beginning.
Model Number No sides removed 1 side removed 2 sides removed
AY-600P / TG-600P 600 W max. 500 W max. 400 W max.
AYLV-600P* 600 VA/450 W max.* 500 VA/400 W max.* 400 VA/300 W max.*
Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.
7200 Suter Road
Coopersburg, PA 18036-1299, U.S.A.
Made and printed in U.S.A. 9/06 P/N 030-520 Rev. G
Important Notes
Please read before installing.
1. CAUTION: Use "AY-" or "TG-" models only with permanently-installed 120 V~
incandescent or halogen fixtures. To avoid overheating and possible damage to
other equipment, do not use to control receptacles, fluorescent lighting fixtures,
motor-driven appliances, or transformer-supplied appliances. Use "AYLV-" mod-
els only with core and coil (magnetic) low-voltage transformers. To control solid
state (electronic) low-voltage transformers, use Lutron electronic low-voltage
dimmers.
2. CAUTION: Operating magnetic low-voltage fixtures with all lamps inoperative or
removed may result in current flow in excess of normal levels. To avoid possible
transformer overheating and premature failure, Lutron strongly recommends the
following:
• Do not operate magnetic low-voltage fixtures without operative lamps in place.
• Replace burned-out lamps immediately.
• Use magnetic low-voltage fixtures with thermal protection or fused primary
windings to prevent transformer failure due to excess current.
3. When no “grounding means” exist within the wallbox then the NEC
® 2005, Article
404.9 allows a dimmer without a grounding connection to be installed as a
replacement, as long as a plastic, noncombustible wallplate is used. For this
type of installation, cap or remove the green ground wire on the dimmer and use
an appropriate wallplate such as Lutron’s FassadaTM series wallplates.
4. Recommended minimum load is 40 W.
5. Protect dimmer from dust and dirt when painting or spackling.
6. Dimmer and wallplate screws may feel warm to the touch during normal opera-
tion.
7. For new installations, install a test switch before installing the dimmer.
8. Install in accordance with all national and local electrical codes.
9. Clean dimmer with a soft damp cloth only. Do not use any chemical cleaners.
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Align dimmer and tighten
screws clockwise.
Turn screws
clockwise to start.
Backwired:
Insert screwdriver and pull wire out.
OR
Backwire Holes: Insert wires fully.
NOTE: Backwire holes are for use
with #14 AWG solid copper wire
only. For aluminum wire, consult an
electrician. DO NOT use stranded or
twisted wire.
Screw Terminals: Tighten securely.
Screw terminals are for use with
solid copper wire only. For aluminum
wire, consult an electrician. DO NOT
use stranded or twisted wire.
OR
Ground
(Green screw)
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Limited Warranty (Valid only in U.S.A., Canada, Puerto Rico, and the Caribbean.)
Lutron will, at its option, repair or replace any unit that is defective in materials or manufacture within one year after purchase. For warranty service, return unit to place of
purchase or mail to Lutron at 7200 Suter Rd., Coopersburg, PA 18036-1299, postage pre-paid.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES, AND THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY IS LIMITED TO ONE YEAR FROM
PURCHASE. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER THE COST OF INSTALLATION, REMOVAL OR REINSTALLATION, OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM MISUSE,
ABUSE, OR DAMAGE FROM IMPROPER WIRING OR INSTALLATION. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
LUTRON’S LIABILITY ON ANY CLAIM FOR DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE MANUFACTURE, SALE, INSTALLATION, DELIVERY, OR
USE OF THE UNIT SHALL NEVER EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE UNIT.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, or limitation on how long an implied warranty may last, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
This product may be covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 5,262,678; 5,359,231; 5,637,930; DES 342,234 and corresponding foreign patents. Lutron is a
registered trademark and Fassada is a trademark of Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. NEC is a registered trademark of the National Fire Protection Association, Quincy,
Massachusetts. © 2006 Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.
Multi-Unit Installations
When combining controls in a wallbox, remove all inner side sections prior to wiring (see below). Use pliers to bend
side section up and down until it breaks off. Repeat for each side section to be removed. Reduction of dimmer
capacity is also required. Refer to chart below for maximum dimmer capacity.
Remove all inner side
sections (shaded).
Do not remove outer
side sections.
Step 7 Turn power ON.
Step 6
Mount and align dimmer. Replace wallplate.
Step 5 Wire the dimmer.
• Connect the bare copper or
green ground wire to the green
ground screw on the dimmer
(see Important Note 3).
• Connect one of the insulated
wires removed from the switch
to either of the screws (or back-
wire holes) on the dimmer.
• Connect the other insulated wire
removed from the switch to the
other screw (or backwire hole)
on the dimmer
Step 4 Prepare wires. Trim or strip wallbox wires to the length indi-
cated by the strip gauge on the back of the dimmer. Use the
same procedure to wire your new dimmer as was used with
the old switch (see Step 3 and below).
Step 3 Disconnect switch wires.
Step 2 Remove switch mounting screws. Pull switch from wall.
Step 1 WARNING: Turn power OFF at circuit breaker or remove
fuse.
Important Note: Your wall switch may have two wires attached to the
same screw (see illustrations below for examples). Tape these two wires
together before disconnecting. When wiring, connect wires to new dimmer
the same way they were connected to the switch.
One wire in the back-
wired hole and one to
the screw.
One continuous wire
to the screw.
Live
120 V~
60 Hz
Ground
Dimmer
Neutral
Light
English
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Technical Assistance
If you have questions concerning the installation or operation of this product, call the Lutron Technical Support Center.
Please provide exact model number when calling.
U.S.A., Canada, and the Caribbean (24 hrs/7days)
1-800-523-9466
Other countries 8am – 8pm ET
[phone]
Fax [phone]
http://www.lutron.com
Incandescent
Single-Pole: AY-600P, TG-600P
Rated at: 120 V~ 60 Hz 600 W
Magnetic Low-Voltage
Single-Pole: AYLV-600P
Rated at: 120 V~ 60 Hz 600 VA/450 W
Single-Pole Preset Dimmer
030-520
030-520
Screw Terminals:
Turn screws counterclockwise to
loosen.
*Note: The maximum lamp wattage is determined by the efficiency of the transformer, with 70–85% as typical. For actual transformer efficien-
cy, contact either the fixture or transformer manufacturer. The total VA rating of the transformer(s) shall not exceed the VA rating of the dimmer.
Turn screws
counterclockwise
to loosen.