Installation Guide

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Important Notes

Please read before installing.

1. Caution: When installing Halogen/Incandescent Dimmers—To reduce the risk of overheating

and possible damage to other equipment, DO NOT use to control receptacles, motor-operated

appliances, fluorescent lighting fixtures, electronic low-voltage or magnetic low-voltage fixtures or

transformer-supplied appliances.

Caution: When installing Magnetic Low-voltage Dimmers—To reduce the risk of overheating

and possible damage to other equipment, DO NOT use to control receptacles, electronic low-

voltage fixtures or motor-operated appliances.

2. Caution: Operating a dimmed magnetic 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. Install in accordance with all national and local electrical codes.

4. DO NOT use Maestro® dimmers for compact Fluorescent (Energy Saver) lamps.

5. 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

Satin Colors® series wallplates by Lutron.

6. Do not paint Dimmers or

Maestro

Companion Dimmers (MA-R, MSC-AD).

Maestro

Dimmers are not compatible with standard 3-way/4-way switches, for use only with

Maestro

Companion Dimmers (MA-R, MSC-AD).

Maestro

Companion Dimmers (MA-R, MSC-AD) can not be used individually and must be

used in conjunction with a

Maestro

Dimmer in a 3-way/4-way application.

9. In any 3-way/4-way circuit use only one Dimmer with up to 9

Maestro

Companion Dimmers

(MA-R, MSC-AD).

10. Do not use where total lamp wattage is less than 40 W / VA or greater than wattage indicated

on unit label.

11. Operate between 32 °F (0 °C) and 104 °F (40 °C).

12. Smart Dimmers may feel warm to the touch during normal operation.

13. Recommended wallbox depth is 2.5 in (64 mm) minimum.

14. Maximum wire length between the Dimmer and the last

Maestro

Companion Dimmer

(MA-R, MSC-AD) is 250 feet (76 m).

15. Clean dimmers with a

soft damp cloth only

. Do not use any chemical cleaners.

16. DO NOT use Halogen/Incandescent or Electronic Low-Voltage dimmers for Magnetic

Low-Voltage lighting.

For Halogen/Incandescent Lighting use

a Halogen/Incandescent Dimmer.

MA-600, MA-600M, MA-600G, MSC-600, MSC-600M, MSC-600MG

120 V 60 Hz 600 W

MA-1000, MSC-1000, MSC-1000M

120 V 60 Hz 1000 W

For Magnetic Low-Voltage Lighting use a Magnetic

Low-Voltage Dimmer

ONLY

MALV-600, MSCLV-600, MSCLV-600M 120 V 60 Hz 600 VA / 450 W

MALV-1000, MSCLV-1000, MSCLV-1000M 120 V 60 Hz 1000 VA

/ 800 W

Companion Dimmer

MA-R, MSC-AD 120 V 60 Hz 8.3 A

For Electronic Low-Voltage Lighting use an Electronic

Low-Voltage Dimmer

ONLY

. Purchase Separately.

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 below). Using pliers, bend side sections up and down until

they break 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.

Breaking Side Sections

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 INSTAL-

LATION. 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 is covered under one or more of the following U.S. patents: 5,248,919; 5,399,940; 5,637,930; 5,798,581;

6,169,377; 7,190,125; 7,365,282; 7,546,473 and corresponding foreign patents. U.S. and foreign patents pending. Lutron,

Claro, Satin Colors, and Maestro are registered trademarks and FASS is a trademark of Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. NEC is a

registered trademark of National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, Massachusetts.

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 +1.610.282.6311

http://www.lutron.com

Installation

Identifying the circuit type.

Removing wallplates and switches.

• Remove the wallplate and switch mounting screws.

• Carefully remove switch from wall (do not remove wires).

One switch controlling a light fixture.

This switch will be a single-pole. The switch will

have insulated wires connected to two screws of

the same color plus a green ground screw.

See step 5a when wiring.

Ground

(Bare Copper or

Green Wire)

Disconnecting switch wires.

Two switches controlling a light fixture.

Both switches will be 3-way. Each switch will

have insulated wires connected to three screws

plus a green ground screw. One of these wires is

connected to a screw of a different color (not

green) or labeled COMMON. TAG this wire on

both switches to identify when wiring.

See step 5b when wiring.

Tagged wire

Different colored

screw (Common)

Ground

(Bare Copper or

Green Wire)

Three switches controlling a light fixture.

Two switches will be 3-way and one will be a 4-

way. TAG the two 3-way switches as in the Two-

Location diagram above. The 4-way switch will

have insulated wires connected to four screws

plus a green ground screw. TAG the two same

color insulated wires which are connected to

opposite colored screws.

Tagged wires

Note: Screw

placement may

be different on

your switch.

Same

colored screw

(or marked IN

or OUT)

Ground

(Bare Copper or

Green Wire)

5a - Single-Location control

Wiring.

• For installations involving more than one control in a wallbox, refer to Multigang

Installations before beginning.

• Use the screw or push-in terminals when making connections on the Dimmer or

Companion Dimmer.

• Wire all controls before mounting.

Turning OFF power.

• Turn power OFF at circuit breaker (or remove fuse).

5b - Two-Location control

5c - Three-Location control or more

Turning ON power.

• Turn power ON at circuit breaker (or replace fuse).

Operation

Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.

7200 Suter Road

Coopersburg, PA 18036-1299, U.S.A.

Made and printed in the U.S.A. 9/09 P/N 030-1122 Rev. A

030-1122

• Easy-to-follow

Instructions

•

Instrucciones Fáciles

de Seguir

Dimmer Rating

Halogen/Incandescent

600 W

1000 W

Magnetic Low-Voltage

600 VA/450 W*

1000 VA/800 W*

No Sides

Removed

600 W

1000 W

600 VA/450 W*

1000 VA/800 W*

1 Side

Removed

500 W

800 W

500 VA/400 W*

800 VA/650 W*

2 Sides

Removed

400 W

650 W

400 VA/300 W*

650 VA/500 W*

Derating Chart

Each control has inside

section removed.

Middle control has two

side sections removed.

Do not remove

outside sections.

Mounting dimmer and companion Dimmer(s)

to wallbox.

• Form wires carefully into the wallbox, mount and align Dimmer

(and Companion Dimmers).

• Install wallplate(s).

Start screws.

Note: Do not overtighten

mounting screws.

Permanent damage

may occur.

Troubleshooting

3c - Three-Location control

3b - Two-Location control

3a - Single-Location control

Maximum Load

Screw

Terminals:

Turn screws to

loosen.

Push-in

Terminals:

Insert screw-

driver. Pull

wire out.

Important Note: Your wall switch may have two wires attached to the same screw (see illustra-

tions below for examples). Tape these two wires together before disconnecting. When wiring,

connect wires to the Dimmer the same way they were connected to the switch.

One wire in the

backwired hole

and one to the

screw.

One continuous

wire to the

screw.

Looped Wire:

Turn screw to

loosen.

Important Wiring Information

When making wire connections, follow the recommended strip lengths and combinations for the

supplied wire connector. Note: All wire connectors provided are suitable for

copper wire only.

For aluminum wire, consult an electrician.

Wire Connector:

Use to join one 14 AWG (1.5 mm

) or

12 AWG (2.5 mm

) ground wire with

one 18 AWG (0.75 mm

) dimmer

ground wire.

Twist wire

connector tight.

Push-in Terminals: Insert wires fully.

Note: Push-in terminals are for use with

14 AWG (1.5 mm

)

solid copper wire only.

DO NOT use stranded or twisted wire.

Screw Terminals: Tighten securely.

Screw terminals are for use with 12 AWG

(2.5 mm

) or 14 AWG (1.5 mm

)

solid copper

wire only.

DO NOT use stranded or twisted

wire.

Trim or strip wallbox wires to the length indicated by the strip gauge on

the back of the dimmer

Wiring the Dimmer:

• Connect the green ground wire on the Dimmer to

the bare copper or green ground wire in the wall-

box.

• Connect either of the wires removed from the

switch to the black screw terminal on the

Dimmer.

• Connect the remaining wire removed from the

switch to the brass screw terminal on the

Dimmer.

• Tighten the blue screw terminal on the Dimmer. It

is not used in a single-pole circuit.

Ground

Green wire

Black screw

Brass screw

Blue

Live

120 V~

60 Hz

Neutral

Light

Fixture

Brass

Black

Green

Ground

Wallbox

Dimmer

Reference Wiring Diagram

One location will be replaced with a Dimmer and the other with a Companion Dimmer.

Ground

Tag

Green wire

Black screw

Brass screw

Blue screw

Ground

Tag

Green wire

Black screw

Brass screw

Blue screw

Wiring the Dimmer:

• Connect the green ground wire on the Dimmer to

the bare copper or green ground wire in the

wallbox. (See important note 5.)

• Connect the tagged wire removed from the switch

to the black screw terminal on the Dimmer.

• Connect one of the remaining wires removed from

the switch to the brass screw terminal on the

Dimmer.

• Connect the remaining wire removed from the

switch (note wire color) to the blue screw terminal

on the Dimmer.

Wiring the Companion Dimmer (MA-R, MSC-AD):

• Connect the green ground wire on the Companion

Dimmer to the bare copper or green ground wire

in the wallbox. (See important note 5.)

• Connect the tagged wire removed from the switch

to the black screw terminal on the Companion

Dimmer.

• Connect the same color wire connected to the blue

screw terminal on the Dimmer (wire color noted

above) to the blue screw terminal on the

Companion Dimmer.

• Connect the remaining wire removed from the

switch to the brass screw terminal on the

Companion Dimmer.

Dimmer

Companion

Dimmer

Blue

Live

120 V~

60 Hz

Blue

Neutral

Light

Fixture

Brass

Black

Green

Ground

Wallbox

Dimmer or

Companion Dimmer

Dimmer or

Companion Dimmer

Wallbox

Reference Wiring Diagram

One location will be replaced with a Dimmer and the others with Companion Dimmers.

Only one Dimmer can be used with up to 9 Companion Dimmers.

Replace the 4-way switch(es)

Note: 4-way switches may be replaced with either a

Dimmer or a Companion Dimmer.

• Connect the green ground wire on the Dimmer or

Companion Dimmer to the bare copper or green

ground wire in the wallbox. (See important note 5.)

• Connect both of the tagged wires (noting their

color) removed from the 4-way switch to the blue

screw terminal on the Dimmer or Companion

Dimmer (one wire to the screw and the other to

the push-in terminal).

• Connect one of the remaining wires removed from

the switch to the black screw terminal on the

Dimmer or Companion Dimmer.

• Connect the remaining wire removed from the

switch to the brass screw terminal on the Dimmer

or Companion Dimmer.

Ground

Tagged wires

Green wire

Black screw

Brass screw

Blue

screw

Dimmer or

Companion

Dimmer

Replace the 3-way switches

• Connect the green ground wire on the Dimmer or

Companion Dimmer to the bare copper or green

ground wire in the wallbox. (See important note 5.)

• Connect the tagged wire removed from the switch

to the black screw terminal on the Dimmer or

Companion Dimmer.

• Connect the same color wire connected to the

blue screw terminal on the Dimmer or Companion

Dimmer that replaced a 4-way switch (wire color

noted above) to the blue screw terminal on the

Dimmer or Companion Dimmer.

• Connect the remaining wire removed from the

switch to the brass screw terminal on the Dimmer

or Companion Dimmer.

Ground

Tag

Green wire

Black screw

Brass screw

Blue screw

Dimmer or

Companion

Dimmer

Blue

Live

120 V~

60 Hz

Blue

Neutral

Light

Fixture

Brass

Black

Green

Ground

Wallbox

Dimmer or

Companion Dimmer

Dimmer or

Companion Dimmer

Dimmer or

Companion Dimmer

Wallbox

Blue

Brass

Black

Green

Ground

Wallbox

Reference Wiring Diagram

Tap Button Options

• Tap once when unit is off -

Lights brighten smoothly to

preset intensity.

• Tap once when unit is on -

Lights dim smoothly to off.

• Tap twice quickly -

Lights brighten rapidly to

full intensity.

• Press and hold when unit

is on - Each time dimmer is

turned off delayed fade to

OFF can be activated. As the

tap button is held, the LEDs

will begin to flash. The first

flashing LED represents a

10 second fade to OFF. Each

additional flashing LED rep-

resents an additional

10 seconds of delay before

lights fade to OFF (up to

60 seconds of delay).

Dimming Rocker

Press to brighten

Press to dim

LEDs

light level indicators

(not available on Companion Dimmers)

FASSTM - Front

Accessible Service

Switch

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

To replace bulb, power may be

conveniently removed by pulling

the

FASS

switch out on both the

Dimmer and any Companion

Dimmers.

For any procedure other than

routine bulb replacement,

power must be disconnected

at the main electrical panel.

To learn about the Advanced Features of

Maestro

Dimmers including locked preset and

adjustable fade times, please visit:

http://www.lutron.com/maestro/advfeatures

or call the

Lutron Technical Support Center.

1.800.523.9466

Symptom

Light does not turn On or no

LEDs turn On.

Light turns On and Dimmer works,

but Companion Dimmer does not

work.

Light does not remain On, LEDs

glow dimly or blink.

Tap switch on Companion Dimmer

does not work at brightest level.

Possible Cause

• Front Accessible Service Switch (

FASS

) on Dimmer or

Companion Dimmer is pulled out to the OFF position.

• Light bulb(s) burned out.

• Breaker is OFF or tripped.

• Wiring error. Call

Lutron Technical Support Center.

• Wire connected to the blue screw terminal on Dimmer

is not the same wire connected to the blue screw

terminal on Companion Dimmer.

• Blue screw terminal miswired to neutral wire or

touching ground.

• Load is less that 40 W.

Align dimmer and

tighten screws.

Lutron Technical Support Center 1.800.523.9466 24 hrs / 7 days www.lutron.com

* The maximum lamp wattage is determined by the efficiency of the transformer, with 70%–85% as

typical. For actual transformer efficiency, contact either the fixture or transformer manufacturer.

The total VA rating of the transformer(s) shall not exceed the VA rating of the dimmer.

WARNING: Shock Hazard. May result in serious

injury or death. Turn off power at circuit

breaker before installing the unit.

Summary of content (2 pages)

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English Lutron Technical Support Center Installation For Halogen / Incandescent Lighting use a Halogen / Incandescent Dimmer. 1 MA-600, MA-600M, MA-600G, MSC-600, MSC-600M, MSC-600MG 120 V 60 Hz 600 W MA-1000, MSC-1000, MSC-1000M 120 V 60 Hz 1000 W 120 V 120 V 60 Hz 600 VA / 450 W 60 Hz 1000 VA / 800 W 120 V 6 • For installations involving more than one control in a wallbox, refer to Multigang Installations before beginning.
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