Get Started How do I get started? If the Dimmer has already been installed, refer to the quick setup guide on the following pages to get going. If you are planning to install the Dimmer, please refer to the installation instruc- tions that follow quick setup.
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Quick Setup Guide Overview Amber LED. ‘On’ Button. Hold to raise light When illuminated, level. Dimmer is o . Blue LED. When ‘O ’ Button. illuminated, Hold to lower light Dimmer is on. level. IMPORTANT: Please retain these instructions for guidance on how to link Remote Handsets and other LightwaveRF Controllers.
Quick Setup Guide Quick Setup Manual Dimming • Tap either ‘on’ (top) button once to switch the Dimmer on (Blue LED indicator will illuminate). Press and hold the on button to raise the light level. • Tap either ‘o ’ (bottom) button once to switch the Dimmer o (Amber LED indicator will illuminate).
Quick Start Guide Installation Installation Live in Switched live (live out) Standard Gang 2-Way Switching Connection 2-Way Gang Screw Mounting hole NOTE: it is important to install this product in accordance with the following instructions. Failure to do so may void your warranty. LightwaveRF is fully legal to install in your own home.
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Installation Understanding the di erent Dimmer gangs This Dimmer comprises 2 gangs: one is a standard LightwaveRF Dimmer module and is labelled ‘Master’; the other is a 2-Way LightwaveRF Dimmer module and is labelled ‘Slave’. The standard gang can be wired as a standalone dimmer OR be connected to other LightwaveRF 2-Way Dimmers to perform 2-Way switching.
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Installation VERY IMPORTANT • A LightwaveRF 2-Way Dimmer gang needs to be used in conjunction with a standard LightwaveRF Dimmer to perform 2-Way Switching. A Lightwa- veRF 2-Way Dimmer cannot be used in conjunction with a standard lightswitch. This will cause damage to the Dimmer. •...
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Installation IMPORTANT: Turn o the mains electrical supply. Ensure that the wall (back) box has a minimum depth of 35mm. Remove and disconnect the existing light switch (if applicable). It may be useful at this point to mark out or take a photograph of the connections to the existing switch so that the correct wires can easily be transferred to the new Dimmer.
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Installation Connect the wiring as per the wiring diagrams on the following page. Ensure that the terminals are properly tightened and that no bare wire is visible. Be aware that existing wiring circuits are not always correctly coloured, and that there may be other wired connections present in the back box;...
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Installation (Standard Dimmer Gang) Installation (Standard Dimmer Gang) NOTE: Wiring shown for one of two gangs. Please repeat for other gang. Signal Cable Connection The Switched Live may for use with LightwaveRF be marked by brown/red 2-Way Dimmer only tape to emphasise that (LOW VOLTAGE: Do not it is not a neutral wire.
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Installation (2-Way Dimmer Gang) From Lighting Circuit IMPORTANT: The signal cable input marked ‘S’ must ONLY be connected Live Switched Live to the wire running to the other Dimmer NOT live mains; this will 3 - C o re cause irreparable damage. Cable Earth Live...
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Installation Replace the plate – a ‘click’ sound should be heard to signify that the plate has been correctly replaced. Important things to Consider • Wattage ratings for the Dimmers are per gang. The maximum circuit load for each 2-Way Dimmer Gang is equal to the maximum load on the standard LightwaveRF Dimmer it is connected to (i.e.
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Compatibility & Lamps Compatibility Ensuring the compatibility of your lamps (bulbs) with LightwaveRF Dimmers will ensure that you get the best experience from your lighting setup. LightwaveRF Dimmers are compatible with • Standard mains voltage incandescent, Eco Halogen & low energy incandescent lighting (min 20W, max 250W) •...
Troubleshooting Problem: The 2-Way Dimmer will not operate the lights and the LEDs on the Dimmer do not light up. Solution: Firstly, check that there is power to the Dimmer. Make sure that the connected lamps (bulbs) are functioning correctly; the Dimmer Switch will not run unless it has a functioning lamp/s to complete the circuit.
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Troubleshooting Problem: The LED/CFL lamps that I am using flash / do not dim properly. Solution: Ensure that the lamps being used are dimmable; non dimmable lamps are not compatible with LightwaveRF Dimmers. If the problem persists, the LED/CFL lamps may not be compatible with the Dimmers; please contact technical help (via www.lightwaverf.com) for further advice.
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FAQs Can I link the 2-Way gang to a LightwaveRF controller? No. A 2-Way Dimmer is designed to take wired commands directly from the standard Dimmer that it is connected to. It does not contain an RF module and will not enter linking mode. How do I know that the Dimmer Switch will fit? The Dimmer is the same size as a standard lightswitch - it will fit all back boxes (standard lightswitch housing) over 35mm deep.
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FAQs Can I use non dimmable lamps (bulbs) if I don’t dim them? No. The lamps must be dimmable even if they are not dimmed; the technology in the lamp must be compatible with that of the Dimmer. What if I need a switch to operate on/o only? A LightwaveRF Relay in conjunction with a Wire-free Switch can be used for on/o switching in place of the Dimmer (see www.lightwaverf.com).
Technical Specification Specification Standard Gang: RF frequency: 433.92 MHz Input rating: 220-240V~ 50Hz. Output rating: 3W~250W max Incandescent Load: 20W min 250W max 2-Way Gang: Input rating: 220-240V~ 50Hz. Back Box Depth: 35mm min. Earthing Requirement: Not essential (double insulated) Standby Energy Use: Less than 1W (per gang) Wiring: Neutral wire NOT required Warranty: 2 year standard warranty...
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