Leviton Decora Illumatech IPM06-1L Installation Instructions

PK-92943-10-00-2B
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS:
• To be installed and/or used in accordance with appropriate electrical codes and regulations.
• If you are unsure about any part of these instructions, consult a qualified electrician.
• 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.
• Use with magnetic low-voltage transformers, incandescent, or 120V halogen fixtures only. Use a Leviton
electronic low-voltage dimmer to control electronic (solid state) low-voltage transformers.
Tools needed to install your Dimmer:
Slotted/Philips Screwdriver Electrical Tape
Pliers Pencil
Cutters Ruler
Changing the color of your Dimmer:
Your Dimmer includes two color options. The Dimmer ships with the
White frame attached. To change color of frame, proceed as follows:
Push in side at tab
to release
Move the slider up or down one full cycle to automatically engage the
slider control mechanism.
Installing Dimmer by itself or with other devices:
If installing Dimmer in a single device application, proceed with the
INSTALLING YOUR DIMMER section. If installing Dimmer in a multi-
device application, proceed as follows:
MULTI-DEVICE APPLICATION:
NOTE: You only need to remove side sections if installing with other
dimmers or if it does not fit in wall box – not when installing with
mechanical switches.
Remove
all inner
side
sections
Do not
remove
outer
side
sections
Bend back and
forth to remove side
section
Single Pole (One location) or 3-Way (Multi-location)
Magnetic Low-Voltage Slide Dimmer
When installing more than one dimmer in the same location, the side
sections of the mounting strap must be removed. Use pliers to carefully
bend side sections back and forth until they break off. The side sections
dissipate heat, so removing them requires a derating of the dimmer's
capacity (refer to chart).
MAXIMUM LOAD PER DIMMER FOR MULTI-DEVICE
Cat. No.
IPMØ6-1L
IPM1Ø-1L
MAXIMUM BULB WATTAGE:
Low-voltage dimmers are rated in Volt-Amps (VA). The maximum bulb
wattage is determined by the efficiency of the transformer in the low-
voltage lighting system. Transformer efficiencies will vary from different
manufacturers; consider 75% efficient as average. Use the chart to
determine maximum bulb wattage for typical transformer efficiency
ratings.
Line up tabs and
MAXIMUM BULB WATTAGE AT 75% EFFICIENCY
press in side to
attach
INSTALLING YOUR DIMMER
NOTE: Use check boxes
Step 1
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
Step 2
120VAC, 60Hz
Cat. No. IPMØ6-1L, 600W (Lighted)
Cat. No. IPM1Ø-1L, 1000W (Lighted)
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS:
• When magnetic low-voltage circuits are operated at a dim level, with all lamps inoperative, excess current may
flow through the transformer. To avoid possible transformer failure due to overcurrent, use a transformer that
incorporates thermal protection or a fuse at the primary windings.
• Use only one (1) dimmer in a 3- or 4-way circuit. The switch(es) will turn the light on at the brightness level
selected at the dimmer.
• Disconnect power at circuit breaker or fuse when servicing fixture.
• Use this device only with copper or copper clad wire. With aluminum wire use only devices marked CO/ALR or CU/AL.
More than
Single Two Devices 2 Devices
600VA 500VA 400VA
1000VA 800VA 700VA
Two More than
Rating Single Gang 2 Gang
600VA 450W 375W 300W
1000VA 750W 600W 525W
√
when Steps are completed.
WARNING:
To avoid fire, shock, or death; TURN OFF
POWER at circuit breaker or fuse and test that power is off
before wiring!
ON OFF ON
ON OFF ON
ON OFF ON
ON OFF ON
ON OFF ON
ON OFF ON
Removing existing switch:
Remove existing
wallplate and switch mounting screws. Carefully pull switch
from wall box. DO NOT remove wires attached to the switch
at this time.
Identifying your wiring application (most
Step 3
common):
NOTE: If the wiring in the wall box does not resemble any of
these configurations, consult a qualified electrician.
Tag Common
3-Way:
Single-Pole:
Look at the back of your switch. Look at the back of your switch.
If there are 3 wires connected to
If there are 2 wires connected to
three screw terminals (not
two screw terminals (not
including a green or bare copper including a green or bare copper
wire used for grounding), you
wire used for grounding), you
have a 3-Way switch. Note that
have a Single-Pole switch.
one of the screw terminals will
usually be a different color
(black) or labeled Common. Tag
that wire with electrical tape to
identify.
Disconnecting switch wires and preparing wires:
Step 4
• Disconnect wires from screw terminals or
Quickwire™ slots (shown).
• Pull off pre-cut insulation from Dimmer leads.
• 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 5A.
• For 3-Way Application, go to Step 5B.
Cut
(if necessary)
Press in slot and
pull out wire
Screw Wire
Strip 5/8"
5/8"
Strip Gage