Installation Guide

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 RESULT-
ING FROM MISUSE, ABUSE, OR DAMAGE FROM IMPROPER WIRING OR INSTALLATION. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER INCIDENTAL OR CON-
SEQUENTIAL 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 fol-
lowing U.S. patents: 5,207,317; 5,637,930; 6,005,308;
D364,141; D558,151; D566,659 and corresponding for-
eign patents. Lutron, Claro, and Satin Colors are regis-
tered trademarks of Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. NEC is a
registered trademark of the National Fire Protection
Association, Quincy, Massachusetts.
© 2009 Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.
Each Control Has Inside
Sections Removed
Middle Control Has Two Side
Sections Removed
Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.
7200 Suter Road
Coopersburg, PA 18036-1299, U.S.A.
Made and printed in U.S.A.
9/09 P/N 030-1103 Rev. A
English
Backwired:
Insert screw-
driver. Pull
wire out.
Screw Terminals:
Turn screws to
loosen.
Single-Pole:
Insulated wires connected to
two screws of the same color.
Replace with a Single-Pole
dimmer. See step 5a when
wiring.
Or
3-Way:
Insulated wires connected to three screws. One
of these wires is connected to a screw of a dif-
ferent-color (not green) or labeled COMMON.
MARK or TAG this wire to identify it when wiring.
Replace with a 3-Way dimmer. See step 5b
when wiring.
Tag
Different-colored screw (Common).
Actual location may vary.
Or
Ground
(bare copper
or green wire)
Ground (bare copper
or green wire)
11
Turning Power OFF
• Turn power OFF at circuit breaker (or remove fuse).
22
Removing Wallplate and Switch
• Remove wallplate and switch mounting screws.
• Carefully remove switch from wall (do not remove wires).
33
Identifying the Type of Circuit
44
Disconnecting Switch Wires
• Carefully disconnect switch wires.
Important Wiring Information
77
Turning Power ON
• Turn power ON at circuit breaker (or replace fuse).
66
Mounting Dimmer to Wallbox.
• Form wires carefully into the wallbox, mount and align dimmer.
• Install wallplate.
Note: Only one dimmer can be used
in a 3-way circuit.
• Connect the green dimmer ground
wire to the bare copper or green
ground wire in the wallbox.
(See Important Note 4.)
• Connect the black dimmer wire to
the wire removed from the different-
colored screw on the switch
(marked or tagged wire) in
Step 3. 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.
This operation has now been completed.
• Connect the green dimmer ground
wire to the bare copper or green
ground wire in the wallbox.
(See Important Note 4.)
• 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.
This operation has now been completed.
55
Wiring the Dimmer
• For installations involving more than one control in a wallbox, refer to the
section on Multigang Installations before beginning.
5a - Single-Pole Wiring
5b - 3-Way Wiring
Important Notes
Please read before installing.
1. Caution: Use only with permanently-installed 120 V halogen or incandescent 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.
2. Install in accordance with all national and local electrical codes.
3. Only one dimmer can be used in a 3-way circuit.
4. When no “grounding means” exist within the wallbox then the NEC
® 2008, Article 404.9 allows a
dimmer without a grounding connection to be installed as a replacement, as long as a plastic, non-
combustible 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 Claro
® or Satin Colors ® series wallplates by Lutron.
5. For new installations, install a test switch before installing the dimmer.
6. Protect dimmer from dust and dirt when painting or spackling.
7. Recommended minimum load is 40 W.
8. It is normal for the dimmer to feel warm to the touch during operation.
9. Clean dimmer with a
soft damp cloth only . Do not use any chemical cleaners.
Multigang Installations
When installing more than one control in the same
wallbox, it may be necessary to remove all inner
side sections prior to wiring (see diagram). If pre-
installed, remove the Lutron wallplate and
wallplate adapter from dimmer. Using pliers, bend
side section up and down until it breaks off.
Repeat for each side section to be removed.
Removal of dimmer side sections reduces
maximum load capacity. Refer to chart below
for maximum dimmer capacity.
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. and Canada (24 hrs/7days)
1.800.523.9466
México
+1.888.235.2910
Other countries (8am – 8pm ET)
+1.610.282.3800
Fax [phone]
http://www.lutron.com
Dimmer No sides 1 side 2 sides
Rating removed removed removed
600 W 600 W 500 W 400 W
1000 W 1000 W 800 W 650 W
Dimmer Capacity Chart
Attach standard wallplate. Attach Claro or Satin Colors wallplate.
OR
Note:
Depending on model number, the dimmer
may include a Lutron Claro or Satin Colors
wallplate. If so, please remove the front
piece of the wallplate from the adapter
before installing. This will expose dimmer
mounting holes and prevent wallplate
damage while installing dimmer.
Grasp and pull
front piece of
wallplate from
the wallplate
adapter.
Green
Ground
Black
Red
Black
Tag
Green
Black
Green
Light
Red
Red
Ground
Dimmer 3-Way
Switch
120 V
~
60 Hz
Neutral
Black Black
Green
Ground
Light
120 V
~
60 Hz
030-1103A 030-1103A
Ground
Tag
Lutron Technical Support Center 1.800.523.9466 24 hrs / 7 days www.lutron.com
1000 W
DL-10PL
DL-103PL
DV-10P
DV-103P
DVSC-10P
DVSC-103P
LG-10P
LG-103P
LX-10PL
LX-103PL
600 W
DL-600PL
DL-603PL
DV-600P
DV-603P
DVSC-600P
DVSC-603P
DVW-600P
DVW-603P
LG-600P
LG-603P
LX-600PL
LX-603PL
Models:
120 V Halogen/Incandescent
Dimmer
Rated at 120 V 60 Hz
Do Not Remove
Outside Sections
Neutral
I mportant 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. Connect both
wires to the dimmer wire in step 5.
One wire in the back-
wired hole and one to
the screw.
One continuous wire
to the screw.
Note: Dimmer can be installed in either location.
Wire location will vary by product. Reference wires by color, not location.
Installation
Small
Large
Small:
Strip insulation 3/8 in (10 mm) for 14 AWG (1.5 mm
2
) wire.
Strip insulation 1/2 in (13 mm) for 16 or 18 AWG
(1.0 or 0.75 mm
2
) wire.
Use to join one 14 AWG (1.5 mm
2
) supply wire with one
16 or 18 AWG (1.0 or 0.75 mm
2
) control wire.
Large:
Strip insulation 1/2 in (13 mm) for 10-14 AWG (6.0-1.5 mm
2
) wire.
Strip insulation 5/8 in (16 mm) for 16 or 18 AWG
(1.0 or 0.75 mm
2
) wire.
Use to join one or two 12 or 14 AWG (2.5 or 1.5 mm
2
) supply
wires with one 10-18 AWG (6.0-0.75 mm
2
) control wire.
WARNING: Shock Hazard. May result in serious
injury or death. Turn off power at circuit breaker
before installing the unit.
Live
Live
Helpful Hint: To use a 3-way dimmer
(one black and two red wires) in a
single-pole application, cap off one of
the red wires and follow instructions
for single-pole wiring. (If the on/off
switch works backwards, switch the
red wires.)
Dimmer
When making wire connections, follow the recommended strip lengths and combinations
for the supplied wire connectors. Note: Wire connector provided are suitable for
copper wire only . For aluminum wire consult an electrician.
Twist wire conector tight.
Be sure no bare wire is exposed.