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AuroRa
(Please leave installation guide with resident homeowner)
The AuroRa installation guide is designed to
help you plan and complete the installation
of your AuroRa Lighting Control System.
Refer to the information included in this
guide to learn about the following:
AuroRa lighting control package contents
•
How to install AuroRa dimmers
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How to operate your system
•
Installation Guide
®
Need help?
Call the Lutron Technical Support Center, 24/7 at 800.523.9466
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- Page 1 AuroRa Installation Guide ® (Please leave installation guide with resident homeowner) The AuroRa installation guide is designed to help you plan and complete the installation of your AuroRa Lighting Control System. Refer to the information included in this guide to learn about the following: AuroRa lighting control package contents •...
- Page 2 Consumer Information: This lighting control system must not be used to control equipment other than lighting. It must not be used to control equipment which could create hazardous situations, such as entrapment, if operated accidentally. Examples of equipment which must not be controlled by this system include (but are not limited to) motorized gates, garage doors, industrial doors, microwave ovens, heating pads, etc.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
If you have any questions, the Lutron Technical Support Hotline is ready to help 24 hours, 7 days a week. Call us at 800.523.9466 for immediate assistance. Or, find information on the internet at www.lutron.com/aurora. Need help? Call the Lutron Technical Support Center, 24/7 at 800.523.9466 Page 1... -
Page 4: Before You Begin
AuroRa Installation Guide ® (Please leave Installation Guide with resident homeowner) The AuroRa installation guide is designed to help you plan and complete the installation of your AuroRa Lighting Control System. Refer to the information included in this guide to learn about the following: •... -
Page 5: Selecting Your Dimmer Location
Selecting Your Dimmer Location Decide which lights you want to control with dimmers Helpful Hint: Dimmer 1 should control your most used light. Dimmer 2 should control your second most used light. Repeat for dimmers 3, 4, and 5. Suggested Locations: Choose Your Locations: Dimmer 1: Front Entry Dimmer 2: Garage Exterior... -
Page 6: Installing Your Dimmers
Installing Your Dimmers Installing an AuroRa dimmer is as straightforward as replacing a light switch. Your first step is to identify how many switches control the lights you have decided to add to your system. This is important so that you use the correct installation instructions. -
Page 7: Replacing Switches With Dimmers
Replacing Switches With Dimmers Write down how many switches control the lights you selected as 1-5 on your Master Control Your Locations: Number of Switches: Rooms Fr Entry Grge Ext Foyer Kitchen Family All On All Off For lights controlled by one switch, Helpful Hint: This circuit is called use instructions on page 6 and 7... - Page 8 Installing A Dimmer For Lights Controlled By One Switch Turn power off at circuit breaker or remove fuse WARNING: Power must be turned off for your safety. Remove wallplate Helpful Hint: Save your wallplate and screws. Remove existing switch Helpful Hint: Uninstall switch Use the Lutron screwdriver (supplied) to help remove “pushed-in”...
- Page 9 Install dimmer brass screws A. Connect the green or bare wire (ground wire) to the green wire on the dimmer with a wire nut. B. Connect one wire to the black screw on the dimmer. C. Connect the other wire to one of the two gold colored screws (brass) ground wire on the dimmer.
- Page 10 Installing A Dimmer For Lights Controlled By Two Switches WARNING: Power Turn power off at circuit breaker or remove fuse must be turned off for your safety. Remove wallplate Helpful Hint: Save your wallplate and screws. Remove existing switch from wall Reminder: (Do not disconnect Only replace one of...
- Page 11 Install dimmer A. Connect the green or bare wire brass screws (ground wire) to the green wire on the dimmer with a wire nut. B. Connect the tagged wire to the black colored screw on the dimmer. C. Connect one of the remaining wires to either of the gold colored screws (brass) on the dimmer.
- Page 12 Locate a switch with three insulated wires attached to it Note: If the switch has four wires attached to it, remount it and remove one of the other two switches. The AuroRa dimmer cannot be used in a switch location that has four wires. Page 10...
- Page 13 Helpful Hint: Uninstall switch Use the Lutron screwdriver (supplied) to help remove “pushed-in” wires on existing switch. A. Tag the wire attached to the different colored screw. This screw is usually labeled COMMON. B. Disconnect the wires from the switch. Install dimmer brass screws A.
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Page 14: Setting Up Your Master Control
Setting Up Your Master Control Select a location and plug in master control Helpful Hint: Place the master control where you will want to control lights throughout your home. Suggested locations: Bedside table • Kitchen counter • Remove the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 label Rooms Fr Entry Grge Ext... -
Page 15: Setting Up Your Central Antenna
Setting Up Your Central Antenna Find the approximate center of your system Helpful Hint: the central antenna works best within 30 feet of your master control and dimmers. Rooms Fr Entry Grge Ext central antenna Foyer Kitchen Family All On All Off master control RF Communication... -
Page 16: Enjoying Your System
Enjoying Your System Monitor and control lights throughout your home from one place Rooms Turn dimmer on (to slider level) or off. Fr Entry LED indicates dimmer is on. Grge Ext Double-tap turns light on to 100%. Foyer Kitchen Family Turn all dimmers off. -
Page 17: Adding To Your System
Bridging AuroRa Systems The central antennas should be at least ® 3 feet apart and within 60 feet of each other when bridging two systems. Purchase and install two separate AuroRa systems. RF Communication RF Communication System Visor System Visor... -
Page 18: Activating Additional Wireless Controllers
Adding to Your System Activating Additional Wireless Controllers Before additional wireless controllers can be used to control lights in the AuroRa system, they must be activated. ® Follow the steps below to activate a wireless controller. Enter Advanced “Add” Mode Press and hold the “Add”... -
Page 19: Frequently Asked Questions
No. AuroRa dimmers work with standard 3 or 4-way switches. Only one dimmers to control a light AuroRa dimmer can be used to control a light or group of lights. or a group of lights? Need help? Call the Lutron Technical Support Center, 24/7 at 800.523.9466... -
Page 20: General Information
General Information 1. Caution: To avoid overheating and possible 13. When combining dimmers in the same damage to other equipment, do not use wallbox, the dimmer’s load capacity dimmers to control receptacles, fluorescent must be reduced. middle of gang lighting fixtures, motor-operated or transformer-supplied appliances. -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
Refer to wiring instructions. and off. Wattage is under recommended See number 7 on page 18. minimum load. 2 or more AuroRa dimmers on Remove and replace additional AuroRa one circuit. dimmer with standard 3/4-way switch. Dimmer performs normally The dimmer may be out of... - Page 22 Notes Need help? Call the Lutron Technical Support Center, 24/7 at 800.523.9466...
- Page 23 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV • technician for help. CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Lutron Electronics Co. may void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
- Page 24 USA, Canada, and the Caribbean 800.523.9466 Other countries call 610.282.3800 Fax 610.282.3090 Visit us on the web at www.lutron.com Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. 7200 Suter Road Coopersburg, PA 18036 MADE AND PRINTED IN USA P/N 044-110 06/06 Rev. B...
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