Leviton Decora Illumatech RPI06-10 Installation Instructions

PK-93316-10-00-2B
WARNINGS:
• 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 only one (1) dimmer per load. The switch(es) will turn the light on at the brightness level
selected at the dimmer.

Tools needed to install your Dimmer:

Slotted/Philips Screwdriver Electrical Tape
Pliers Pencil
Cutters Ruler

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:

In multi-dimmer installations, the reduction of the dimmer's capacity is
required. Refer to the chart for maximum load per dimmer.
MAXIMUM LOAD PER DIMMER FOR MULTI-DEVICE
Cat. No. Single Two Devices 2 Devices
RPIØ6-1L 600W 500W
RPIØ6-1Ø 600W 500W

INSTALLING YOUR DIMMER

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NOTE: Use check boxes when Steps are completed.
WARNING:
To avoid fire, shock, or death; TURN OFF
Step 1
POWER at circuit breaker or fuse and test that power is off
before wiring!
OFF ON
OFF ON
OFF ON OFF ON
OFF ON OFF ON
OFF ON OFF ON
OFF ON OFF ON
OFF ON OFF ON
Single Pole (One location) or 3-Way (Multi-location)
Cat. No. RPIØ6-1L, 600W (Lighted)
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Removing existing switch:

Step 2
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.
Single-Pole:
Look at the back of your switch.
If there are 2 wires connected to
two screw terminals (not
More than
including a green or bare copper
wire used for grounding), you
400W have a Single-Pole switch.
400W
Disconnecting switch wires and preparing wires:
Step 4
Press in slot and
pull out wire
Rotary Dimmer
120VAC, 60Hz
Cat. No. RPIØ6-1Ø, 600W
CAUTIONS:
• Use with incandescent or 120V halogen fixtures only.
• 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.
Remove existing wallplate
Tag Common
Screw Wire
3-Way:
Look at the back of your switch. If
there are 3 wires connected to three
screw terminals (not including a
green or bare copper wire used for
grounding), you have a 3-Way switch.
Note that one of the screw terminals
will usually be a different color (black)
or labeled Common. Tag that wire
with electrical tape to identify.
• 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.
Strip 5/8"
Cut
(if necessary)

Single-Pole Wiring Application:

Step 5a
This wire is used in 3-way installations only.
For single pole installations, do not remove this
insulating label.
Red
Neutral
Black
Ground
Green
Red

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.
• 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.
• Red dimmer lead without insulating label to remaining
wall box wire.
• Remaining Red dimmer lead should have Red insulation
label affixed.
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.
5/8"
Strip Gage
Insert wires
straight then
twist
clockwise
Electrical
Tape