Leviton VZM06-1L Installation Instructions

DI-000-VZM06-02C
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.
• 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.
• Vizia™ dimmers are not compatible with standard 3-way or 4-way switches. They must be used with compatible Vizia™ remotes for multi-location dimming.
Tools needed to install your Dimmer:
Slotted/Phillips Screwdriver Electrical Tape
Pliers Pencil
Cutters Ruler
Changing the color of your Dimmer:
Your Dimmer includes three color options. The Dimmer ships with
the White frame attached. To change color of frame, proceed as
follows:
Line up tabs and
push in side at
press in side to attach
tab to release
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
More than
Cat. No. Single Two Devices 2 Devices
VZMØ6 600VA 500VA 400VA
Single Pole (One location) or 3-Way (Multi-location)
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.
MAXIMUM BULB WATTAge AT 75% effICIeNCy
Two More than
Rating Single gang 2 gang
600VA 450W 375W 300W
INSTALLINg yOUR DIMMeR
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NOTe: Use check boxes when Steps are completed.
WARNINg:
TO AVOID fIRe, ShOCk, OR DeATh;
Step 1
TURN Off 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
Identifying your wiring application
Step 2
(most common):
NOTe: If the wiring in the wall box does not resemble any
of these configurations, consult a qualified electrician.
Single-pole
2
1
1. Line (Hot)
2. Neutral
3. Ground
3
4. Load
4
Magnetic Low-Voltage Dimmer
Cat. No. VZMØ6-1L, 600VA (Lighted)
120VAC, 60Hz
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNINgS AND CAUTIONS:
• Use only one (1) Vizia™ dimmer in a multi-location circuit with up to 9 coordinating remotes without LEDs or up to 4 matching remotes with LEDs. The remote(s) will turn
the light on at the brightness level selected at the dimmer.
• Total minimum load must exceed 40W.
• Dimmer may feel warm to the touch during normal operation.
• Recommended minimum wall box depth is 2-1/2".
• Maximum wire length from dimmer to all installed remotes cannot exceed 300 ft.
• Disconnect power at circuit breaker or fuse when servicing, installing or removing fixture.
• Use this device only with copper or copper clad wire. With aluminum wire use only devices marked CO/ALR or CU/AL.
Step 2 cont'd
3-Way
1. Line or Load
(See important instruction below)
2
1
2. Neutral
3. Ground
3
4. First Traveler – note color
4
5. Second Traveler – note color
5
NOTe: For matching remote w/LEDs installation,
the first Traveler becomes Line Hot.
IMpORTANT: 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
dimmer wall box and remote wall box.
preparing and connecting wires:
Step 3
This dimmer can be wired using side wire terminal
screws or through backwire openings. Choose
appropriate wire stripping specifications accordingly.
Strip gage
5/8"
(measure bare
(1.6 cm)
Cut
wire here or use
(if necessary)
gage on back of
the dimmer)
Side Wire Connection
Back Wire (either hole may
Side wire terminals accept
be used)
#14 AWG solid copper wire only.
Back wire openings use #14-12
AWG solid copper wire only.
• Make sure that the ends of the wires from the wall box are
straight (cut if necessary).
• Remove insulation from each wire in the wall box as shown.
• for Single-pole Application, go to Step 4a.
• for 3-Way Coordinating Remote (no LeDs) Application, go
to Step 4b.
• for 3-Way Matching Remote (with LeDs) Application, go to
Step 4c.
Single-pole Wiring Application:
Step 4a
Terminal 1
2
Screw marked
Black (Bk)
3
Terminal
Screw marked 4
yellow/Red
Terminal
(yL/RD)
Screw marked
Red (RD)
Terminal Label:
Use Terminal for 3-Way or More Applications Only.
for Single-pole Applications, Do Not Remove This
Label.
Dimmer
hot (Black)
Bk
green
ground
RD
yL/RD Black
Black
Line
}
120VAC, 60hz
Load
Use Terminal for 3-Way or
Load
More Applications Only.
for Single-pole Applications,
(pRIMARy SIDe Of
Do Not Remove This Label.
White
MAgNeTIC LOW-VOLTAge
White
TRANSfORMeR)
Neutral (White)
WIRINg DIMMeR:
Connect wires per WIRINg DIAgRAM as follows:
WARNINg: CONNECT A MAGNETIC LOW-VOLTAGE DIMMER
ONLY TO THE PRIMARY (HIGH-VOLTAGE) SIDE OF A MAGNETIC
LOW-VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER.
• Green or bare copper wire in wall box to Green terminal screw.
• Line Hot wall box wire to terminal screw marked "BK".
• Load wall box wire to terminal screw marked "RD".
• Dimmer terminal screw marked "YL/RD" should have Red
insulation label affixed.
NOTe: If insulating label is not affixed to terminal screw marked
"YL/RD", use electrical tape to cover.
• proceed to Step 5
3-Way Wiring with Coordinating
Step 4b
Dimming or Switching Remote
(no LeDs) Application:
(Coordinating Dimming Remote Depicted)
Coordinating Remote
Dimmer
Terminal
1 1
2
Screw marked
2
Black (Bk)
3
3
4
Terminal
4
Screw marked
5
yellow/Red
5
(yL/RD)
Terminal
Screw marked
Red (RD)
Dimmer
Coordinating Remote (no LeDs)
Do not use for
hot (Black)
incandescent Bk Bk
Wh
applications.
green green
}
ground ground
yL/RD yL/RD
Line
RD RD
120VAC, 60hz
(pRIMARy SIDe Of
MAgNeTIC LOW-VOLTAge
TRANSfORMeR)
Neutral (White)
WIRINg DIMMeR:
Connect wires per WIRINg DIAgRAM as follows:
WARNINg:
FOR MAGNETIC LOW-VOLTAGE APPLICATIONS,
CONNECT DIMMER ONLY TO THE PRIMARY (HIGH-VOLTAGE)
SIDE OF A MAGNETIC LOW-VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER.
NOTe: When using the coordinating remote without LEDs, the
dimmer can be installed on either the Line or Load side of the
3-way circuit.
NOTe: Maximum wire length from dimmer to all installed remotes
cannot exceed 300 ft.
• Green or bare copper wire in wall box to Green terminal screw.
• Line Hot (common) wall box wire identified (tagged) when
removing old switch to terminal screw marked "BK".
• First Traveler wall box wire to terminal screw marked "RD"
(note wire color). This traveler from the dimmer must go to the
terminal screw on the remote marked "RD".
• Remove Red insulating label from terminal screw marked
"YL/RD".
• Second Traveler wall box wire to terminal screw marked
"YL/RD" (note wire color). This traveler from the dimmer must
go to the terminal screw on the remote marked "YL/RD".