Installation Manual

Incandescent Controls NT-Series
Magnetic Low-Voltage Controls NTLV-Series
Electronic Low-Voltage Controls NTELV-Series
Fan-Speed Controls NTFS-Series
Quiet Fan-Speed Controls NTFSQ-Series
Fluorescent Controls NTF-Series
This product is covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 4,737,609;
4,745,351; 4,783,581; 4,803,380; 4,833,339; DES 311,371; DES 337,755 and corresponding
foreign patents. U.S. and foreign patents pending. Lutron and Nova T* are registered
trademarks and FASS is a trademark of Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.
© 1999 Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.
use with Hunter Original® Series fan. Contact Lutron's
Customer Service department for suitable controls.
Fluorescent Controls NTF-Series
These controls are for use with Lutron's FDB or ECO
Series Electronic Fluorescent Dimming Ballasts only.
Refer to FDB or ECO Series specification sheets for
maximum capacity. Do not use with other ballasts.
Important Notes
1. Install in accordance with national and local electrical
codes.
2. These controls are designed to operate in ambient
temperatures from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).
3. Wire connectors provided are suitable for copper
wire only. Use to join one 10, 12, 14, 16, or 18 gauge
wire with one or two 12 or 14 gauge wires.
Ces connecteurs conviennent seulement au fil de
cuivre.
Strip insulation from all wires:
• 1/2" for 10, 12, and 14 gauge.
• 5/8" for 16 and 18 gauge.
4. Check for short circuits in new installations before
wiring controls. With power OFF, use appropriate
switch and connect to lamp and voltage line. Turn
power ON. If breaker trips, a short is present.
Correct wiring and check circuit again. Install control
only when short is no longer present.
5. Multiphase applications: Use a separate neutral for
each phase containing a control circuit. For more
information, call the Lutron Hotline and ask for
Application Note 17, "Common Neutral Interaction."
6. To ensure proper dimming performance and full
lamp life, fluorescent lamps must be operated at full
intensity for 100 hours prior to dimming.
Installation
If more than one control is to be installed in the same
wallbox, review the Multigang Installation section (back
page) before beginning. Lutron multigang faceplates are
available for ganging multiple units.
1. Turn power OFF at fusebox or circuit breaker.
WARNING: Wiring with power on may result in
personal injury. Damage to this product caused by
wiring with power on voids warranty.
2. Remove faceplate and faceplate adapter from
control to prevent damage and to access mounting
holes. Pull from top of faceplate to remove. Unscrew
faceplate adapter. Set aside.
3. Wire Control per appropriate wiring diagram (see
next page) using wire connectors provided.
Note: Color names refer to the wire colors on the
control.
Description
Incandescent Controls NT-Series
These controls are for use with incandescent and quartz
lamps only, 120VAC, 60Hz. Do not connect to
receptacles, fluorescent fixtures, motor-operated
appliances, or transformer-supplied appliances.
Magnetic Low-Voltage Controls NTLV-Series
These controls are for use with low-voltage
incandescent and quartz lamps only. Do not connect to
receptacles, fluorescent fixtures, or motor-operated
appliances. Use with core and coil (magnetic) low-
voltage transformers. Do not use to control a solid-state
electronic low-voltage transformer. Call the Lutron
Hotline for more information. Ask for Application Note
19: "Guide to Dimming Low-Voltage Lighting."
Operation of a dimmed low-voltage circuit with all lamps
removed or inoperative may result in current flow in
excess of normal levels. To avoid possible transformer
failure, Lutron strongly recommends the following:
a. Do not operate dimmed low-voltage circuits without
operative lamps in place.
b. Replace burned-out bulbs immediately.
c. Use transformers that incorporate thermal protection
or fuse transformer primary windings in order to
prevent transformer failure caused by excess current.
Electronic Low-Voltage Controls NTELV-Series
These controls must not be used to control magnetic
transformer-supplied low-voltage lighting. Use Lutron
Magnetic Low-Voltage controls with magnetic
transformer-supplied lighting fixtures. Some fixture
manufacturers do not recommend dimming their solid-
state transformers. To determine if a fixture may be
dimmed, consult Lutron or the fixture manufacturer.
These controls are overload-protected. If more than the
rated wattage is applied, power to the circuit will shut off
until the control cools. If this happens, remove excess
load from the circuit.
Fan-Speed Controls NTFS-Series
These controls are for use only with fan or blower units
that are operated by shaded-pole or permanently-split
capacitor motors. Use with other types of motors may
damage equipment and void warranty. Use with fans
marked "Suitable for use with solid-state fan-speed
controls only." Set multi-speed fans to their highest
setting before installing controls.
Quiet Fan-Speed Controls NTFSQ-Series
These controls are for use with a single ceiling paddle
fan only, rated at 1.5A maximum. (The current rating of
your fan motor may be determined from the motor
nameplate, packaging, or by contacting the
manufacturer.) Do not wire into a circuit with a GFCI
breaker or receptacle. Set multi-speed fans to their
highest setting before installing controls. Do not use
these controls for light fixtures. Not recommended for
Installation Instructions
Please Leave for Occupant
1/2" or 5/8"