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Single-Pole Wiring Application using 3-Way
Step 5a
Dimmer:
This wire is used in 3-way installations only.
For single pole installations, do not remove this insulating label.
Red
Neutral
Red
Green
Ground
White
Black
Dimmer
Hot (Black)
Red
Black
Insulating
White
Label
Red
Line 120VAC, 60 Hz
Green Ground
Neutral (White)
Connect wires per WIRING DIAGRAM as follows:
Screw wire nuts on clockwise making sure no bare conductors
show below the wire connectors. Secure each connector with
electrical tape.
WARNING:
CONNECT AN ELECTRONIC LOW-VOLTAGE
DIMMER ONLY TO THE PRIMARY (HIGH-VOLTAGE) SIDE OF
A ELECTRONIC LOW-VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER.
• Green dimmer Ground lead to Green or bare copper wire in
wall box.
• Black dimmer lead to any wall box wire removed from old
switch.
• White dimmer lead to White Neutral wall box wire.
• Red dimmer lead without insulating label to remaining wall
box wire.
• Remaining Red dimmer lead should have Red insulation label
affixed. Proceed to Step 6.
NOTE: If insulating label is not affixed to Red lead, use a
small wire nut or electrical tape to cap off. Proceed to Step 6.
3-Way Wiring Application:
Step 5b
Neutral
Red
Red
Ground
Green
White
Black
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obligation is to correct such defects by repair or replacement, at its option, if within such five year period the product is returned prepaid, with proof of purchase date, and a description of the problem to Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc., Att: Quality Assurance Department,
59-25 Little Neck Parkway, Little Neck, New York 11362-2591. This warranty excludes and there is disclaimed liability for labor for removal of this product or reinstallation. This warranty is void if this product is installed improperly or in an improper environment, overloaded,
misused, opened, abused, or altered in any manner, or is not used under normal operating conditions or not in accordance with any labels or instructions. There are no other or implied warranties of any kind, including merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, but
if any implied warranty is required by the applicable jurisdiction, the duration of any such implied warranty, including merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, is limited to five years. Leviton is not liable for incidental, indirect, special, or consequential damages,
including without limitation, damage to, or loss of use of, any equipment, lost sales or profits or delay or failure to perform this warranty obligation. The remedies provided herein are the exclusive remedies under this warranty, whether based on contract, tort or otherwise.
Step 5b
cont'd
Hot (Black)
Insert wires
Line
straight
120VAC, 60Hz
then twist
clockwise
Neutral (White)
Connect wires per WIRING DIAGRAM as follows:
Screw wire nuts on clockwise making sure no bare
conductors show below the wire connectors. Secure each
Electrical
connector with electrical tape.
Tape
WARNING:
DIMMER ONLY TO THE PRIMARY (HIGH-VOLTAGE) SIDE
OF A ELECTRONIC LOW-VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER.
NOTE: Dimmer can be installed on either the Load or Line side.
• Green dimmer Ground lead to Green or bare copper
Electronic
wire in wall box.
Low-Voltage
Transformer
• Black dimmer lead to tagged (common) wall box wire identified
Black
Primary
when removing old switch.
Side
White
• White dimmer lead to White Neutral wall box wire.
• Remove Red insulating label from Red lead.
• Any Red dimmer lead to any of the remaining wall box wires.
• Remaining Red dimmer lead to remaining wall box wire.
Testing your Dimmer prior to mounting in wall
Step 6
box:
Dimmer Mounting:
Step 7
TURN OFF POWER AT CIRCUIT BREAKER OR FUSE.
Insert wires
straight
TOP
then twist
clockwise
Electrical
Tape
LIMITED 5 YEAR WARRANTY AND EXCLUSIONS
Common
Dimmer
3-Way Switch
Terminal
(Black Screw)
Black
Red
White
Electronic
Low-Voltage
Red
Transformer
Black
Primary
Side
Green
Green
Ground
White
Ground
CONNECT AN ELECTRONIC LOW-VOLTAGE
• Restore power at circuit
breaker or fuse.
• Carefully holding Dimmer as
shown, slide control lever to
highest postion. If lights are not
ON, press rocker. Lights should
turn ON to brightest level.
If lights do not turn ON, refer
to the TROUBLESHOOTING
section.
Installation may now be
completed by carefully
positioning all wires to
provide room in wall box
for dimmer. Mount dimmer
into box with mounting
screws supplied. Attach
Decora
wallplate.
®
Restore Power:
Restore power at circuit breaker or
Step 8
fuse. Installation is complete.
OPERATION
NOTE: If using the dimmer in a 3-way application, the lights will
turn ON at the level the slider is set for both single pole and 3-way
applications. The lighting can be controlled from either the dimmer
or the switch location.
TOP
ON: Push rocker switch ON.
OFF: Push rocker switch OFF.
BRIGHTEN: Raise slider control lever to
desired level of light.
DIM: Lower slider control lever to desired
level of light.
TROUBLESHOOTING
• Lights Flickering
- Lamp has a bad connection.
- Wires not secured firmly with wire connectors.
• Light does not turn ON
- Circuit breaker or fuse has tripped.
- Lamp is burned out.
- Lamp Neutral connection is not wired.
NOTE: If further information is needed in identifying the HOT wire
in a 3-Way application, go to Leviton's website at www.leviton.com.
For non-standard wiring applications, refer to
Wire Nut and Conductor Size Chart
WIRE NUT / # OF COND.
COMBINATION CHART
1- #12 w/ 1 to 3 #14, #16 or #18
2- #12 w/ 1 or 2 #16 or #18
1- #14 w/ 1 to 4 #16 or #18
2- #14 w/ 1 to 3 #16 or #18
PRODUCT INFORMATION
• For technical assistance, contact us at 1-800-824-3005
• Visit our website at www.leviton.com
DI-00X-06615-02B
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