User's Manual

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RISK OF FIRE
RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK
RISK OF BURNS
The Load-Sense feature on this Z-Wave product will turn the power to the connected device ON when a change in
the load is detected. Z-Wave connected devices should always be unplugged before performing any service or
maintenance of the devices.
Controlling Appliances:
Exercise extreme caution when using Z-Wave devices to control appliances. Operation of the Z-Wave device may
be in a different room than the controlled appliance, also an unintentional activation may occur if the wrong button on
the remote is pressed. Z-Wave devices may automatically be powered on due to timed event programming.
Depending upon the appliance, these unattended or unintentional operations could possibly result in a hazardous
condition. For these reasons, we recommend the following:
1. Assign Z-Wave controlled appliances to device numbers 10 – 18 on the GE remote. The likelihood of
unintentionally turning on the appliance will be reduced significantly because the “Shift” button will need to
be pressed before pressing device numbers 10-18.
2. Z-Wave devices controlling appliances should be removed from “All” control setting. Instructions on how to
do this are included in the manual for your GE remote.
3. Do Not include Z-Wave devices in Groups or Scenes if they control appliances.
4. Do Not use Z-Wave devices to control electric heaters or any other appliances which may present a
hazardous condition due to unattended or unintentional or automatic power on control.
5. Double check programs for accuracy before using them.
Wireless Range
This device complies with the Z-Wave standard of open-air, line of sight transmission distances of 65 feet. Actual
performance in a home depends on the number of walls between the remote controller and the destination device,
the type of construction and the number of Z-Wave enabled devices installed in the control network. Most Z-Wave
enabled devices act as a signal repeater and multiple devices result in more possible transmission routes which
helps eliminate “RF dead-spots”.
Things to consider regarding RF range:
• Each wall or obstacle (i.e.: refrigerator, big screen TV, etc.) between the remote or a Z-Wave device and the
destination device will reduce the maximum range of 100 feet by approximately 25-30%.
• Brick, tile or concrete walls block more of the RF signal than walls made of wooden studs and plasterboard
(drywall).
• Wall mounted Z-Wave devices installed in metal junction boxes will suffer a significant loss of range
(approximately 20%) since the metal box blocks a large part of the RF signal.
NOT FOR USE WITH MEDICAL OR LIFE SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
Z-Wave enabled devices should never be used to supply power to or control the On/Off status of medical
and/or life support equipment!