Installation Guide

Step 5 Wiring a dimmer:
in a SINGLE-POLE circuit
•
Connect the
green dimmer
ground wire to the
green or
bare copper ground wire in the
wallbox (see Important Note 5).
• Connect one of the black
dimmer wires to either of the
wires removed from the switch.
• Connect the remaining black
dimmer wire to the other wire
removed from the switch.
in a 3-WAY circuit.
• Connect the green dimmer
ground wire to the
green or
bare copper ground wire in the
wallbox (see Important Note 5).
• Connect the black dimmer wire
to the wire removed from the
different-colored screw on the
switch (marked or tagged wire).
Remove tag from wire.
• Connect one of the
red dimmer
wires to either of the remaining
wires removed from the switch.
• Connect the remaining
red
dimmer wire to the remaining
wire removed from the switch.
• NOTE: Only one dimmer may
be used in a 3-WAY circuit.
Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.
7200 Suter Road
Coopersburg, PA 18036-1299, U.S.A.
Made and printed in U.S.A. 3/05 P/N 030-448 Rev
. C
Limited Warranty
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
FR
OM IMPR
OPER
WIRING OR INST
ALLA
TION. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQ
UENTIAL D
AMA
GES.
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 Mexican patent 168,884 and one or more of the following U.S. patents: 4,816,628; 4,835,343;
4,835,816;
4,876,498; 4,939,383; 4,954,768; 5,207,317; 5,262,678; 5,359,231; 5,637,930; 6,005,308; D335,282; D342,234;
D364,141 and corresponding foreign patents. Lutron, Ariadni, Claro, Diva, Glyder, Luméa, Luméa2, and Skylark are registered
trademarks, and Fassada and Rotary are trademarks of Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. NEC is a registered trademark of the
National Fire Protection Association, Quincy
, Massachusetts
.
© 2005 Lutron Electronics Co
., Inc.
Installation
For installations involving more than one control in a wallbox,
refer to Multi-Unit Installations before beginning.
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Turn screws
to loosen.
Step 3 Verify type of switch.
T
ag
OR
Different-colored
screw (Common)
Ground
(Bare Copper
or Green W
ire)
Ground
(Bare Copper
or Green W
ire)
Step 4 Disconnect switch wires.
Backwired:
Insert screwdriver. Pull
wire out.
Screw T
erminals:
Turn screws to
loosen.
SINGLE-POLE:
Insulated wires connected
to two screws of the same
color. Replace with a
SINGLE-POLE dimmer.
3-WAY:
Insulated wires connected to three screws. One of
these wires is connected to a screw of a different-
color or labeled COMMON.
MARK or TAG wire to
identify when wiring. Replace with a 3-WAY dimmer.
OR
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Step 7 Turn power ON.
Step 6 Mount and align dimmer. Install
wallplate.
Green
Ground
Black
Black
Black
Green
Ground
Lamp
Ground
Red
Black
Tag
Green
120 V~
60 Hz
Magnetic Low-Voltage Dimmer
Rated at 120 V~ 60 Hz; 600 VA (450 W) or 1000 VA (800 W) depending on model
Models: Ariadni®, Diva®, Glyder®, Luméa2®, RotaryTM, Skylark®
Important Notes
Please read before installing
1. CAUTION: Use dimmer with core and coil (magnetic) low-voltage transformers.
Contact Lutron to control solid-state (electronic) lo
w-voltage transformers. To avoid
overheating and possible damage to other equipment, do not use to control re-
ceptacles, fluorescent lighting fixtures, or motor-driven appliances.
2. CAUTION: Operating a dimmed low-voltage circuit with all lamps inoperative or
removed may result in current flow in excess of normal levels. To avoid possible
transformer overheating or failure, Lutron strongly recommends the following:
• Do not operate without operative lamps in place.
• Replace burned out lamps as soon as possible.
• To prevent premature failure due to overcurrent, use transformers with thermal
protection or fused primary transformer windings.
3. Dimmer may feel warm to the touch during normal operation.
4. Only one dimmer can be used in a 3-way circuit.
5. When no "grounding means" exist within the wallbox then the NEC® 2002, 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 Claro
® or FassadaTM series wallplates.
6. Protect dimmer from dust and dirt when painting or spackling.
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.
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.
[phone] (U.S.A., Canada, and the Caribbean)
Other countries call [phone]
Fax [phone] Internet: www.lutron.com
Remove all inner
side sections
(shaded).
Do not remove
outer side sections.
Dimmer No sides 1 side 2 sides
Rating removed removed removed
600 VA 600 VA (450 W) max. 500 VA (375 W) max. 400 VA (300 W) max.
1000 VA 1000 VA (800 W) max. 800 VA (650 W) max. 650 VA (500 W) max.
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" (10 mm) for 14 AWG wire
Strip insulation 1/2" (13 mm) for 16 or 18 AWG
wire
Use to join one 14 AWG supply wire with one 16 or
18 A
WG control wire.
Lar
g
e:
Strip insulation 1/2" (13 mm) for 10, 12 or 14 AWG
wire
Strip insulation 5/8" (16 mm) 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.
Step 1 WARNING: Turn power OFF at circuit breaker or
remove fuse.
Step 2 Remove switch mounting screws. Pull switch
from wall.
Note: To install a traditional
style wallplate, firmly pull the
Glyder or Rotary knob to
remove it. Install the wallplate
and re-attach the knob.
Glyder
Rotar
y
Align dimmer and
tighten screws.
• Easy-to-follow
Instructions
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Fáciles de Suguir
• Instruções Fáceis
de Seguir
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Faciles à Suivre
P/N 030-448
Black
Red
Red
Green
3-W
ay Switch
120 V~
60 Hz
Ground
Dimmer
English
Note: Wire location on dimmer may vary
depending on model.
Note: W
ire location on dimmer may vary
depending on model.
Transformer
Line
Neutral
Lamp
T
ransformer
Line
Neutral
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.
Start screws.