WARNINGS:
• TO AVOID FIRE, SHOCK, OR DEATH: TURN OFF POWER at circuit breaker or fuse and test that power is off
before wiring or servicing fixture!
• TO AVOID FIRE, SHOCK, OR DEATH: this control is to be used with ceiling fans that are rated 120VAC, total load
1.5 amperes maximum.
• Use and/or install in accordance with appropriate electrical codes and regulations.
CAUTIONS:
• For use on ceiling paddle fans with split-capacitor or shaded pole motors only. Please refer to manufacturer's
Tools needed to install your Fan Speed Control
Slotted/Philips Screwdriver
Electrical Tape
Pliers
Pencil
Installing Control by itself or with other devices
NOTE: There is NO derating
necessary for multi-gang
installations of this Fan
Speed Control.
Installing your Fan Speed Control
WARNING:
Step 1
TO AVOID FIRE, SHOCK, OR DEATH; TURN
OFF POWER at circuit breaker or fuse and test that power is
off before wiring or servicing fixture!
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
QUIET FAN SPEED CONTROL
Single Pole or 3-Way
Cat. No. 661F – Ceiling Fan 1.5A
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Identifying your wiring application
Step 2
(most common):
WARNING: If the wiring in the wall box does not resemble any
Ruler
of these configurations, consult an electrician.
Cutters
1
2
3
4
Single Pole
1. Line (Hot)
2. Neutral
3. Ground
4. Load
NOTE: For 3-Way applications, note that one of the screw terminals from
the old switch being removed will usually be a different color (Black) or
labeled Common. Tag that wire with electrical tape and identify as the
common (Line or Load) in both the Fan Speed Control wall box and 3-way
switch wall box.
Preparing and connecting wires:
Step 3
• Make sure that the ends of the wires from the
wall box are straight (cut if necessary).
• Remove 5/8" (1.6 cm) of insulation from each
wire in the wall box (shown).
• For Single-Pole Application, go to Step 4a.
• For 3-Way Application, go to Step 4b.
(if necessary)
120VAC, 60Hz
instructions or rating label on the motor to confirm type. Use with any other types of motors or equipment may cause
overheating and/or damage to the motors or equipment.
• Use only one (1) Fan Speed Control per load. The switch(es) will turn ON the fan at the speed level selected at the control.
• To avoid overheating and possible damage to this device and other equipment, DO NOT install to control a receptacle,
fluorescent lighting, a motor or a transformer-operated appliance other than appropriate ceiling fans.
• If you are unsure about any part of these instructions, consult an electrician.
• Use this device with copper or copper clad wire only.
1
2
3
4
5
3-Way
1. Line or Load (See note below)
2. Neutral
3. Ground
4. First Traveler – note color
5. Second Traveler – note color
5/8"
Cut
Strip gage
Single-Pole Wiring Application:
Step 4a
This wire is used in 3-way installations only.
For single pole installations,
do not remove this insulating label.
Red
Neutral
Black
Green
Ground
Red
Fan Speed Control
Red
Black
Red
Cap with
Green
Wire Connector
Ground
Connect wires per WIRING DIAGRAM as follows:
• Green or bare copper wire in wall box to GREEN control lead.
• Line Hot wall box wire to BLACK control lead.
• Load wall box wire to RED control lead.
• Remaining RED control lead should have a label affixed.
DO NOT REMOVE this label in a single pole application.
NOTE: If the insulating label is not affixed to the second RED lead
use electrical tape or a wire connector to cover.
Proceed to Step 5.
DI-000-0661F-02A
Insert wires
straight
then twist
clockwise
Electrical Tape
Hot (Black)
Line
120VAC, 60Hz
Neutral (white)
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