User Manual

45606 Instructions, Revision a.4 4/4/2007 7:09:08 PM
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Single, Dual and Triple Gang Boxes
The metal plate surrounding the switch assembly is a heat sink. The maximum load rating (500W) is provided
when installed in a single gang box with the full heat sink. If necessary, one or both sides of the heat sink may be
removed but there is a corresponding reduction in the switch’s load rating.
• 400W maximum with one side removed
• 300W maximum with both sides removed
Multiple 45606 Dimmer Switches may be installed in dual or triple gang boxes however, Do Not exceed the
following loads:
• 300W for each of the two 45606 dimmer switches
• 200W for each of the three 45606 dimmer switches
1. Strip 3/4" of insulation from the ends of the conductors and connect as shown in the wiring diagram. Note that
the line (hot) side of the load must be switched and that the connection to Neutral is required.
2. Check the connections to be sure they are tight and no bare conductors are exposed.
3. Make sure the total load does not exceed the dimmer switch’s rating as listed above.
4. Turn On the power.
Use your primary controller to include the dimmer switch in the home control network after the dimmer switch is
wired as shown in the above diagram,. It can then be added to groups and/or lighting scenes and managed
remotely to control the On/Off status and brightness level of the connected incandescent lighting.
Air Gap Switch
During normal operation, there is a small amount of power passing through the switch to the load even when the
dimmer switch is turned off. The 45606 has an air gap switch on the lower left side (see diagram for location) to
completely disconnect power to the load. Pull the air gap switch OUT to disconnect the power while replacing light
bulbs and push it all the way back in for normal operation. The air gap switch must be all the way in for the dimmer
to function and control the lighting.
BASIC OPERATION
Manual Control
The 45606 dimmer switch allows the user to:
Turn ON/OFF and control the brightness level of the connected incandescent lighting.
• Tap the top of the rocker to turn the connected lighting ON.
• Tap the bottom of the rocker to turn the connected lighting OFF.
• Press and hold the top of the rocker to brighten the connected lighting; release when desired level is
achieved
• Press and hold the bottom of the rocker to dim the connected lighting; release when desired level is
achieved
• When OFF, pressing and holding the bottom of the rocker will cause the lighting to go to the minimum dim
level.
Include or exclude the dimmer switch from the Z-Wave home control network.
• Refer to the instructions for your primary controller to access the network setup function and include or
exclude devices.
• When prompted by your primary controller, tap the top or bottom of the rocker.
• The primary controller should indicate that the action was successful. If the controller indicates the action
was unsuccessful, please repeat the procedure.
• Once the dimmer switch is part of the network, the same basic procedure is used to add the dimmer switch
to groups or scenes. Refer to the primary controller’s instructions for details.
Please Note: After a power failure, the 45606 dimmer switch defaults to OFF.