Control 4 C4-L-SW Installation Manual

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Lux Switch Installation Guide
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Supported model
• C4-L-SW Control4 Lux Switch
Introduction
The Control4® Lux Switch operates independently or as part of a Control4 home
automation system. It installs in a standard back box using typical wiring standards and
communicates to the Control4 system using a wireless connection.r
Box contents
• Control4 Lux Switch
• Warranty card
• Temporary button(s)
• Control4 Lux Switch Installation Guide (this document)
Mounting plate required for install
The Control4 Lux Switch requires a faceplate and mounting plate designed to fit your
install (1 gang, 2 gang, etc) and are required before you install the switch. Part numbers
for faceplates and mounting plates:
• Lux Faceplate and Mounting Plate, 1 gang (C4-L-FP1-XX)
• Lux Faceplate and Mounting Plate, 2 gang (C4-L-FP2-XX)
• Lux Faceplate and Mounting Plate, 3 gang (C4-L-FP3-XX)
• Lux Faceplate and Mounting Plate, 4 gang (C4-L-FP4-XX)
Specifications and supported load types
Model number
C4-L-SW
Power requirements 120-240V AC ±10%, 50/60 Hz
Neutral required? Yes
Power consumption 120V: 0.67W All LEDs Off, 0.83W all LEDs On
240V; 1.30W All LEDs Off, 1.51W all LEDs On
Load types and ratings
Supported load types Incandescent, halogen, electronic (solid state) low
voltage (ELV) transformers, magnetic (iron core,
inductive) low voltage (MLV) transformers, LEDs,
motors
Maximum load Incandescent/LED Motor
120V 15A 1/2 HP
240V
10A 1/2 HP
Environmental
Operational temperature 0 to 40 ˚C (32 to 104 ˚F)
Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing
Storage -20 to 70 ˚C (-4 to 158 ˚F)
Miscellaneous
Control communications Zigbee, IEEE 802.15.4, 2.4 GHz, 15-channel spread
spectrum radio
Lighting scenes per device 127 maximum
Actions per device 15 maximum per lighting scene
Wallbox volume 5.75 in (94 cc)
3
Weight 0.05 kg (0.12 lb.)
Shipping weight
0.08 kg (0.18 lb.)
Compatible color kit C4-L-CKUDIMSWITCH-XX
Warnings and considerations
WARNING! Turn OFF electrical power before installing or servicing this product.
Improper use or installation can cause SERIOUS INJURY, DEATH or LOSS/
DAMAGE OF PROPERTY.
ATTENTION! Coupez l'alimentation électrique avant d'installer ou de réparer
ce produit. Une mauvaise installation ou utilisation peut entraîner des blessures
graves, décès ou perte / dommages à la propriété.
WARNING! This device must be protected by a circuit breaker (20A max).
ATTENTION! Cet appareil doit être protégé par un disjoncteur (20A max.)
WARNING! Ground this device in accordance with the National Electric Code
(NEC) requirements. DO NOT rely solely upon the mounting plate's contact with
a metal back box for adequate grounding. Use the mounting plate's ground
wire to make a secure connection to the safety ground of the electrical system.
ATTENTION! Cet appareil doit être en conformité avec le Code national de
l'électricité (NEC). Ne comptez pas uniquement au contact de la plaque avant
avec un boîtier mural métallique pour la mise à la terre adéquate. Utilisez cet
appareil à la terre de l'appareil pour établir une connexion sécurisée au système
électrique.
IMPORTANT! This device must be installed by a licensed electrician in
accordance with all national and local electrical codes.
IMPORTANT! If you are unsure about any part of these instructions, consult a
qualified electrician.
IMPORTANT! Use this device only with copper or copper-clad wire. Do not use
aluminum wiring. This product has not been approved for use with aluminum
wiring.
IMPORTANT! Using this product in a manner other than outlined in this
document voids your warranty. Further, Snap One 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.
IMPORTANT! This is an electronic device with intricate components. Handle and
install with care!
IMPORTANT! When used in conjunction with an Auxiliary Keypad (C4-L-KA),
the wire connecting the Auxiliary Keypad to the switch must not exceed 45 m
(150 ft.) at 120V AC, and 30 m (100 ft.) at 240V AC.
Installation instructions
1 Ensure that the location and intended use meet the following criteria:
• Do not exceed the load capacity requirements of the switch. Refer to the load
ratings in the specifications above for details.
• 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 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.
3 Prepare each wire. Wire insulation should be stripped back 1/2 of an inch from the
wire end. You can use the strip gauge on the back of the switch to check the proper
distance.
4 Identify your wiring application, and then see the appropriate wiring diagram in the
"Sample Wiring Configurations" section below.
IMPORTANT! Grounding this device is required as described in the section
Warnings and Considerations. DO NOT rely solely upon the mounting plate's
contact with a metal wall box for adequate grounding.
5 Using a manual screwdriver, install the mounting plate to the wall box. Do not
overtighten the screws. Pull the wires through the mounting plate .
Black (Load)
To Load
White (Neutral)
Black (Line In/Hot)
From Breaker
White (Neutral)
6 Connect the supplied ground wire lead to the ground wire in the wall box. Then,
using the supplied hardware, fasten the ground wire lead to whichever side of the
mounting plate that leaves the most space for the lighting device.
Green
(To ground)
Copper
(To ground)
7 Identify and connect the wires to the back of the switch. Insert the wire into the
terminal and secure it by hand-tightening the terminal screw to 15 in-lb (1.7 Nm) of
torque.
NOTE: You must use the same size and type of wire in each terminal for proper
connection.
To Load
Black/Brown
(Line in/Hot)
NEUTRAL LINE
White/Blue (Neutral)
AUXILIARY LOAD
Black/Brown (Load)
From Breaker
IMPORTANT! The AUXILIARY connection is not used for 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: When installing this device in a multi-gang scenario, the Lux multi-gang
faceplate kits come with jumpers to easily connect multiple devices.
Black/Brown (Line in/Hot)
NEUTRAL LINE NEUTRAL LINE NEUTRAL LINE
White/Blue (Neutral)
Black/Brown Black/Brown
(Load) (Load)
AUXILIARY LOAD AUXILIARY LOAD AUXILIARY LOAD Black/Brown (Load)
To Load To Load To Load
8 Fit the wires back into the back box. Bend the wires in a zigzag pattern so that they
easily fold into the wall box.
Caution: Install buttons after device is installed in the wall box. Pushing the
device into the wall box with buttons installed may damage the device.
9 Insert the device into the mounting
plate and fasten it with screws.
Overtightening can warp the device,
causing mechanical malfunction and
difficulty mounting the buttons and
faceplate.
10 Install the temporary rocker
onto the device. The back of
the rocker has two arrows to
indicate which end goes up.
Line up the button's tabs to
the device's pegs. Hold one
side of the rocker in place
over the device and snap
the other side into place.
TIP: This device ships with a temporary rocker button on
the device for basic operation until finished, engraved buttons can be ordered.
Blank, unengraved buttons are also available. To replace the temporary rocker
with the engraved rocker, see the Control4 Lux Button Installation Guide
(ctrl4.co/lux-butn-ig)
11 Install the Control4
Faceplate following the
instructions in the Control4
Lux Faceplate Installation
Guide (ctrl4.co/lux-fp-ig).
12 Turn on power at the circuit breaker or replace the fuse from the fuse box.
From Breaker