Leviton VZM10-1L Installation Instructions

DI-000-VZM10-02C

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:
Push in side at Line up tabs and press
tab to release in side to attach
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 side sections of the mounting
strap may require removal. Use pliers to carefully bend side
sections back and forth until they break off.
Remove
all inner
side
sections
Do not
remove
outer
side
Bend back and
sections
forth to remove
side section
Typically, removal of the side sections in multi-dimmer
installations requires a reduction of the dimmer's capacity. Refer
to the chart for maximum load per dimmer.
MAXIMUM LOAD PER DIMMER FOR MULTI-DEVICE
More than
Load Single Two Devices
2 Devices
Mag LV
1000VA 800VA 650VA
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
More than
Rating Single Two Gang
2 Gang
1000VA 750W 600W 525W

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.
2
2 1
1
3
3 4
4 5
Single-Pole 3-Way
1. Line (Hot) 1. Line or Load
2. Neutral (See IMPORTANT note)
3. Ground 2. Neutral
4. Load 3. Ground
4. First Traveler – note color
5. Second Traveler – note color
NOTE: For matching remote w/LEDs installation,
the First Traveler becomes Line Hot.
Magnetic Low-Voltage Dimmer
Cat. No. VZM1Ø-1L, 1000VA (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
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

Strip Gage
5/8"
(measure bare
(1.6 cm)
wire here or use
gage on back of
the dimmer)
• 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 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
Load
to Step 4c.
For non-standard wiring applications, refer
to Wire Nut and Conductor Size Chart
WIRE NUT / # OF CONDUCTOR
COMBINATION CHART

WIRING DIMMER:

1- #12 w/ 1 to 3 #14, #16 or #18 Connect wires per WIRING DIAGRAM as follows:
2- #12 w/ 1 or 2 #16 or #18
WARNING:
1- #14 w/ 1 to 4 #16 or #18
DIMMER ONLY TO THE PRIMARY (HIGH-VOLTAGE) SIDE
2- #14 w/ 1 to 3 #16 or #18
OF A MAGNETIC LOW-VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER.
• Green or bare copper wire in wall box to Green dimmer
• Line Hot wall box wire to Black dimmer lead.
• Load wall box wire to Red dimmer lead.
• Yellow/Red dimmer lead should have Red insulation label
• Proceed to Step 5.
Single-Pole Wiring Application:

Step 4a

Step 4b

Dimmer
Green
1
2
Black
3
Red
4
Yellow/Red
Insulating Label:
This wire is used in 3-way installations only.
For single pole installations, do not remove this
insulating label.
Dimmer
Black
Green
Hot (Black)
Black
Ground
Red Yellow/Red
Load
Black
Insulating
Label Line
}
120VAC, 60Hz White
(PRIMARY SIDE OF
White
MAGNETIC LOW-VOLTAGE
TRANSFORMER)
WIRING DIMMER:
Neutral (White)
Connect wires per WIRING DIAGRAM as follows:
WARNING:
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
CONNECT A MAGNETIC LOW-VOLTAGE
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 dimmer lead.
lead.
• Line Hot (common) wall box wire identified (tagged) when removing old
switch to Black dimmer lead.
• First Traveler wall box wire to Red dimmer lead (note wire color). This
traveler from the dimmer must go to the terminal screw on the remote
affixed. NOTE: If insulating label is not affixed to Yellow/Red
marked "RD".
dimmer lead, use electrical tape to cover.
• Remove Red insulating label from Yellow/Red dimmer lead.
• Second Traveler wall box wire to Yellow/Red dimmer lead (note wire
color). This traveler from the dimmer must go to the terminal screw on the
remote marked "YL/RD".
3-Way Wiring with Coordinating Dimming or
Switching Remote (no LEDs) Application:
(Coordinating Dimming Remote Depicted)
Coordinating Remote Dimmer
Green
1
1 2
2
Black
3 3
4
Red
4
5
5
Yellow/Red
Coordinating Remote (no LEDs) Dimmer
Do not use for
Hot (Black)
incandescent Black
Bk
WH
applications.
Green
Green
}
Ground Ground
YL/RD
Yellow/
Line
RD
Red Red
120VAC, 60Hz
(PRIMARY SIDE OF
MAGNETIC LOW-VOLTAGE
TRANSFORMER)
Neutral (White)
FOR MAGNETIC LOW-VOLTAGE APPLICATIONS, CONNECT