Control 4 C4-FPD120 Installation Manual page 2

Use this device only with copper or copper-clad wire. Do
IMPORTANT!
not use aluminum wiring. This product has not been approved for use with
aluminum wiring.
To reduce the risk of overheating and possible damage
IMPORTANT!
to other equipment, do not install to control a receptacle or a motor
operated appliance.
IMPORTANT! This product generates heat during normal operation.
IMPORTANT! Using this product in a manner other than outlined in this
document voids your warranty. Further, Control4 is NOT liable for any
damage incurred with the misuse of this product. See "Troubleshooting."
IMPORTANT! Do NOT use a power screwdriver to install this device. If you
do, you may overtighten the screws and strip them. Also, overtightening
the screws may interfere with proper button operation.
This is an electronic device with intricate components.
IMPORTANT!
Handle and install with care!
Installation Instructions
1 Ensure that the location and intended use meet the following criteria:
Do not exceed the load capacity requirements of the dimmer. In multi-
gang installations, a reduction of the dimmers' capacity is required to allow
the dimmers to be installed side-by-side. Refer to the load ratings in the
specifications above for details.
Install in accordance with all national and local electrical codes.
The range and performance of the wireless control system is highly
dependent on the following: (1) distance between devices; (2) layout of the
home; (3) walls separating devices; and (4) electrical equipment located near
devices.
2 If installing in a multi-gang scenario, use pliers to remove the inner-side
breakaway tabs. Bend each tab forward, and then back and forth until it
breaks off. Remove the inner-side tabs ONLY on any device side that will
be adjacent to another device. DO NOT remove tabs on any side that will
become the outer side of a group of devices. Handle the device with care
after removing the tabs, as the broken edge can be sharp.
3 Turn off the local electrical power by either switching off the circuit breaker or
removing the fuse from the fuse box. To ensure the wires do NOT have power
running to them, use an inductive voltage detector.
NOTE: The wallbox wiring shown in this document is an example. Your
wire colors and functions may differ. If you are not sure which wires
are the Hot, Neutral, Load, Traveler, and Ground wires, have a trained
electrician perform the installation.
4 Prepare each wire. Wire insulation should be stripped back 5/8 of an inch
from the wire end (see Figure 1).
Figure 1. Strip Wire Insulation
5 Identify your wiring application, and then see the appropriate wiring diagram
in the "Sample Wiring Configurations" section below.
IMPORTANT! Not grounding this product, as described in the "Warnings
and Considerations" section, may result in an installation less immune to
damage caused by electrical disturbances, such as ESD or lightning, and
may void the warranty.
6 Identify and connect the dimmer wires to the wallbox wires using the wire
nuts.
IMPORTANT! The yellow wire is not a traditional traveler. It cannot directly
power a lighting load. It must be used only to connect to a Control4
Auxiliary Keypad. See "Sample Wiring Configurations."
TIP: If you are using a Control4 push-on (screwless) faceplate in a multi-
gang installation, attach the black faceplate sub-plate to all of the devices
that will be installed into the wallbox prior to attaching the devices to the
wallbox. This will help ensure that all the devices are properly aligned and
on the same plane after installation.
7 Fit the wires back into the wallbox. Bend the wires in a zigzag pattern so that
they easily fold into the wallbox (Figure 2).
Figure 2. Bend the Wires
8 Align the dimmer to the wallbox (the load rating label should be at the
bottom) and fasten it with screws. Tighten the screws until the back side of
the yoke plate is even with the wall surface, but no further. Overtightening can
warp the dimmer and cause mechanical malfunction.
9 Install the Control4 Faceplate following the instructions in the Faceplate
Installation Guide or attach a standard Decora style faceplate.
10 Turn ON power at the circuit breaker or replace the fuse
from the fuse box.
Operation and Configuration
On initial power up, all status LEDs on the dimmer will illuminate green indicating
that the device has power. To set up this dimmer for use with a Control4 system,
refer to the Composer Pro User Guide.
To operate this dimmer as a stand-alone device:
Click the top button to turn the light on.
Click the bottom button to turn the light off.
Press and hold the top button to ramp the light up. Release the button at the
desired light level.
Press and hold the bottom button to fade the light down. Release the button
at the desired light level.
Air Gap Switch
During routine lamp replacement, remove power from the lamp by engaging the
air gap mechanism. To engage, press on the right side of the top actuator bar until
the left side pops out. All LEDs on the dimmer will turn off and the dimmer will no
longer control the light when the air gap mechanism has been engaged. To return
power to the dimmer and lamp, press on the left side of the top actuator bar until
it snaps back into place.