Installation Guide

Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.
7200 Suter Road
Coopersburg, PA 18036-1299, U.S.A.
Made and printed in U.S.A. 12/99 P/N 030-520 Rev. D
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Single-Pole Preset Dimmer
Incandescent Magnetic Low-Voltage
Single-Pole: AY-600P & AY-10P Single-Pole: AYLV-600P
TG-600P & TG-10P
Rated at: 120VAC, 60Hz; 600VA (450W)
Rated at: 120VAC, 60Hz; 600W or 1000W
(Depending on model)
Important Notes
1. CAUTION: Use "AY-" or "TG-" models only with permanently-
installed 120V 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-"
models 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 “ground means” exists within the wallbox, then NEC
380-9 exception to (b) allows a dimmer without a ground
connection, to be installed as a replacement. For this type of
installation cap or remove the green dimmer ground wire. A
dimmer installed under this exception (NEC 380-9 exception to
(b)) must be provided with a plastic, noncombustible, UL listed
wallplate.
4. Recommended minimum load is 40 watts.
5. Protect dimmer from dust and dirt when painting or spackling.
6. Dimmer and wallplate screws may feel warm to the touch during
normal operation.
7. For new installations, install a test switch before installing the
dimmer.
8. Install in accordance with all national and local electrical codes.
Installation
For installations involving more than one control in a wallbox, refer to
Multi-Unit Installations before beginning.
Step 1 WARNING: Turn power OFF at circuit breaker or remove
fuse.
Step 2 Remove switch mounting screws. Pull switch from wall.
Step 3 Disconnect switch wires.
Step 4 Prepare wires. Trim or strip wallbox wires to the length
indicated 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).
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Step 5 Wire the dimmer.
• Connect the green or bare
copper 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
backwire holes) on the dimmer.
• Connect the other insulated
wire removed from the switch
to the other screw (or backwire
hole) on the dimmer.
Step 6 Mount and align dimmer. Replace wallplate.
Step 7 Turn power ON.
Align dimmer and tighten
screws clockwise.
Turn screws
clockwise to start.
Backwired:
Insert screwdriver and pull wire out.
Screw Terminals:
Turn screws counterclockwise to
loosen.
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
Turn screws
counterclockwise
to loosen.
Ground
(Green screw)
Dimmer
120V
60Hz
Hot
Light
Ground
Neutral
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
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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.
[phone] (U.S.A., Canada, and the Caribbean)
Other countries call [phone]
Fax [phone]
Visit our web site at www.lutron.com
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, or in Mexico, Lutron CN, Ltd., Gabriel Mancera 1041, Col. del Valle 03100,
Mexico D.F. postage prepaid. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, 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. 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: 4,876,498; 4,954,768; 5,262,678; 5,359,231; DES 342,234 and corresponding foreign
patents. Lutron and Ariadni are registered trademarks of Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. © 1999 Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.
Remove all inner
side sections
(shaded).
Do not remove outer
side sections.
Model Number No sides removed 1 side removed 2 sides removed
AY-600P / TG-600P 600W max. 500W max. 400W max.
AY-10P / TG-10P 1000W max. 800W max. 650W max.
AYLV-600P 600VA/450W max. 500VA/375W max. 400VA/300W max.
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.