Installation Guide

Important Notes
Please read before installing.
1. CAUTION: For 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, 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 Claro® or Fassada® 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.
10. Compact fluorecent lamps may not operate properly with this control.
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Models:
Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.
7200 Suter Road
Coopersburg, PA 18036-1299, U.S.A.
Made and printed in U.S.A.
5/10 P/N 030-1293 Rev. A
English
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. Two
screws are the same color and the other is a differ-
ent color (COMMON), not green. Tag the wire that is
connected to the different color screw to identify it
when rewiring. 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)
Installation
1
Turning OFF Power.
• TurnpowerOFFatcircuitbreaker(orremovefuse).
2
Removing Wallplate and Switch.
• Removewallplateandswitchmountingscrews.
• Carefullyremoveswitchfromwall(do not remove wires).
3
Identifying the Type of Circuit.
Disconnecting Switch Wires.
Green
7
Turning ON Power.
• TurnpowerONatcircuitbreaker(orreplacefuse).
6
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 (taped wire). If you had
taped together two wires
(see step 4), connect both wires
to the black dimmer wire.
Remove tape from wire.
• Connectthered dimmer wire
to one of the remaining wires
removed from the switch.
• Connectthered/white dimmer
wire to the other remaining wire
removed from the switch.
• 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
one of the wires removed from the
switch. If you had taped together
two wires (see step 4), connect
both wires to the black dimmer wire
and remove the tape.
• Connectthered dimmer wire to
the other wire removed from
the switch.
• Twistawireconnectorontothe
red/white dimmer wire; this wire
does not get connected.
5
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
Ground
Black
Red/White
Red
Green
Ground
Red/White
Black
Red
Tape
Start screws.
Align dimmer and
tighten screws.
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.
Do Not Remove
Outside Sections
Each Control Has Inside
Sections Removed
Middle Control Has Two
Side Sections Removed
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 Rating No sides 1 side 2 sides
removed removed removed
600 W 600 W 500 W 400 W
Dimmer Capacity Chart
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 MECHANTABILITY IS LIMITED TO ONE
YEAR FROM PURCHASE. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER THE COST OF INSTALLATION, REMOVAL OR REINSTALLATION, OR DAMAGE
RESULTING FROM MISUESE, 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 CON NEC TION WITH THE
MANUFACTURE, SALE, INSTALLATION, DELIVERY, OR USE OF THE UNIT SHALL NEVER EXCEED THE PUR CHASE 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.
Lutron, Fassada, and Claro are registered trademarks of Lutron
Electronics Co., Inc. NEC is a registered trademark of National
Fire Protection Association, Quincy, Massachusetts.
© 2010 Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.
030-1293 030-1293
Black
Red
Green
Light
Red/White
Ground
Dimmer
3-Way
Switch
Black
Red
Green
Ground
Red/White
Light
120 V Halogen / Incandescent
Dimmer
Rated at 120 V 60 Hz 600 W
Lutron Technical Support Center 1.800.523.9466 24 hrs / 7 days www.lutron.com
Important Note: Your wall switch may have one continuous wire attached to the same
screw (see illustrations below for examples). Tape these two wires together before
disconnecting.
One wire in the
backwired hole
and one to the
screw.
Tag
One continu-
ous wire to the
screw.
Screw Terminals:
Turn screws to
loosen.
Push-In Terminals:
Insert screwdriver. Pull
wire out.
120 V~
60 Hz
120 V~
60 Hz
Helpful Hints:
1. The red/white wire is not used in a single-pole application. Twist a wire
connector onto this wire if the Dimmer is used for a single-pole application.
2. Dimmer wire locations will vary by product. Reference wires by color, not location.
This operation has now been completed.
This operation has now been completed.
WARNING: Shock Hazard. May result in seri-
ous injury or death. Turn off power at circuit
breaker before installing the unit.
Live
Dimmer
Live
Tag
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