Lutron Caseta Wireless - In-Wall Dimmer Manual

Lutron Caseta Wireless - In-Wall Dimmer Manual

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Lutron Caseta Wireless - In-Wall Dimmer Manual

Welcome

In order to control your lights remotely, you'll need to replace an existing switch with a Caséta Wireless in-wall dimmer.
Before you install the dimmer, please watch the installation video at www.casetawireless.com.
We hope you enjoy the convenience of Caséta Wireless!

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Installing your dimmer

Installation for lights with one wall switch (single pole)

  1. Turn power off at circuit breaker!
    Installing your dimmer - Step 1 - Turn power off


    SHOCK HAZARD
    May result in serious injury or death. Turn off power at circuit breaker or fuse before installing.

    Some lights have one wall switch, while others have two or more wall switches (such as stair lights, which have a switch at both the top and bottom of the stairs). We've included instructions for lights with one wall switch (called a single pole). If your light has more than one switch (called a 3-way), please visit www.casetawireless.com for complete installation instructions and how-to videos.

  2. Remove existing switch from wall
    Remove the wallplate from switch.
    Installing your dimmer - Step 2 - Remove the wallplate

    Remove the switch and pull it away from the wall.
    Installing your dimmer - Step 3 - Remove the switch

    Disconnect all three wires* from the switch.
    Installing your dimmer - Step 4 - Disconnect wires
    * If your switch has more than 3 wires attached, see "Installing Caséta Wireless in a 3-way switch application" video on www.casetawireless.com/support.

  3. Remove side sections (if necessary)
    Installing your dimmer - Step 5 - Remove side sections
    Do not remove outside side sections on dimmers at the end of gang.
    Installing your dimmer - Step 6 - Do not remove(Each dimmer has inside side sections removed.
    Dimmer at middle has all side sections removed.)

    Removing side sections reduces the dimmer's maximum wattage rating. See the chart below for maximum wattage information.
    Maximum* wattage derating chart (120 V~ 50/60 Hz)

    Side sections removed None 1 side 2 sides
    LED & CFL 150 W 150 W 150 W
    or *
    Incandescent & Halogen 600 W 500 W 400 W

    * For maximum wattage information when mixing light bulb types see
    www.casetawireless.com/support.

  1. Connect the dimmer
    Installing your dimmer - Step 7 - Connect the dimmer
    1. Connect the bare copper (or green) "ground" wire from the wallbox to the green wire on the dimmer using a wire connector.
    2. Connect either of the remaining wires from the wallbox to either of the remaining wires on the dimmer using a second wire connector.
    3. Connect the remaining wire from the wall to the remaining wire on the dimmer using a third wire connector.
  2. Mount the dimmer
    Use the screws provided.
    Installing your dimmer - Step 8 - Mount the dimmer
  3. Attach the wallplate
    Attach the wallplate to the dimmer using the screws provided.
    Installing your dimmer - Step 9 - Attach the wallplate
    (If you installed the dimmer next to other dimmers or switches, you'll need to install a wallplate with the correct size/number of openings to accommodate all the devices.)
  4. Turn power on at circuit breaker
    Installing your dimmer - Step 10 - Turn power on

Works with energy efficient dimmable light bulbs:
LED—up to 150 W
CFL—up to 150 W
Halogen—up to 600 W
Incandescent—up to 600 W

NOTE: You can mix and match dimmable LED and CFLs, as well as halogen and incandescent light bulbs, with Caséta Wireless dimmers.

Dimmable LED and CFL light bulbs vary in their dimming performance. If you're using these bulbs and they flicker or turn off, please visit www.casetawireless.com for information on adjusting the dimmer for best bulb performance.
For a complete list of approved dimmable LEDs and CFLs, please visit www.casetawireless.com.

Approved light bulbs include:
Cree
BA19-08027OMF-12DE26-1U100
CR6
Ecosmart
ECS 30 WW FL 75WE 120
ECS 38 WW FL 90WE 120
Feit
A19/DM/LED
PAR38/LEDG5
Philips
9290002295
Sylvania
LED12A19/DIM/O/827
LED21PAR38/DIM/P/930/FL30

Using your dimmer with a remote control

(sold separately)

Using your dimmer with a remote control

Replacing light bulbs using FASS
Pull the FASS switch out on the in-wall dimmer to remove power at the light socket.
Replacing light bulbs using FASS
("Brighter" button with raised icon is easy to find in the dark
Pico® remote control (sold separately))

  1. For indoor use only.
  2. Operate between 32 ˚F (0 ˚C) and 104 ˚F (40 ˚C).

Device ratings
In-wall dimmer
PD-6WCL-WH
120 V~ 50/60 Hz

Pairing the dimmer and Pico remote control

  1. Press and hold "off" button on dimmer
    Pairing the dimmer and Pico remote control - Step 1
    (Hold for 6 seconds until LEDs start blinking)
  2. Press and hold "off" button on remote
    Pairing the dimmer and Pico remote control - Step 2
    (Hold for 6 seconds until lights flash 3 times.
    Repeat steps to pair other Pico remote controls.)

For advanced features, tips for using Caséta Wireless dimmers with CFLs and LEDs, the complete Caséta Wireless product line, and more, please visit www.casetawireless.com.

Changing the favorite light level on the Pico remote control

(sold separately)

You can use the round "favorite" button on the Pico remote control to recall a favorite light level. We've set it to 50%, but you can change it to any level you like.
Favorite light level

  1. Set desired light level on dimmer
    Pairing the dimmer and Pico remote control - Step 3
  2. Press and hold "favorite" button on remote
    Pairing the dimmer and Pico remote control - Step 4(Hold for 6 seconds until LEDs blink twice. New favorite level is now saved.)

Troubleshooting

Symptoms Probable cause and action
Light does not turn on or in-wall dimmer LEDs do not light up.
  • Light bulb(s) burned out.
  • Breaker is OFF or tripped.
  • Light not properly installed.
  • Wiring error.
  • FASS switch on the dimmer is in the Off position.
Light does not respond to Pico remote control.
  • The dimmer failed to pair with Pico remote control; see Pairing the dimmer and Pico remote control.
  • The dimmer is already at the light level the Pico remote control is sending.
  • The Pico remote control is outside the 30 ft (9 m) operating range.
  • The Pico remote control batteries are low.
  • The Pico remote control batteries are installed incorrectly.
  • Bulbs turn off while being dimmed.
  • Bulbs turn on at high light level but do not turn on at a low light level.
  • Bulbs flicker or flash when dimmed to a low light level.
Verify bulbs are marked dimmable and visit www.casetawireless.com/support for information on adjusting the dimmer for best bulb performance.

Go to www.casetawirless.com/support for additional troubleshooting suggestions.


Use only with permanently installed fixtures with dimmable LED, dimmable CFL, halogen, or incandescent lamps. To avoid overheating and possible damage to other equipment, do not use to control receptacles, motor-driven appliances, or transformer-supplied appliances.

Codes
Install in accordance with all national and local electrical codes.

Grounding
When no "grounding means" exist in wallbox, the 2011 National Electrical Code (NEC®) allows a control to be installed as a replacement if 1) a nonmetallic, noncombustible faceplate is used with nonmetallic attachment screws or 2) the circuit is protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). When installing a control according to these methods, cap or remove green wire before screwing control into wallbox.

FCC/IC Information
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

  1. This device may not cause interference, and
  2. this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Modifications not expressly approved by Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Warranty
For warranty information, please visit
www.casetawireless.com/warranty.

Lutron, and Pico are registered trademarks and FASS and Caséta are trademarks of Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. NEC is a registered trademark of the National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, Massachusetts
© 2013 Lutron Electronics Co., Inc

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