Lutron Electronics 0032 Radio Frequency Controlled Dimmer User Manual 044 008a RA 600LM

Lutron Electronics Company Inc Radio Frequency Controlled Dimmer 044 008a RA 600LM

Users Manual

Important Notes1. Caution: To avoid overheating and possibledamage to other equipment, do not use to controlreceptacles, fluorescent lighting fixtures, motor-operated or transformer-supplied appliances.2. Install in accordance with all national and localelectrical codes.3. Do not paint dimmers or wallplates.4. Clean with a soft damp cloth only. Do not use anychemical cleaners.5. Do not use where total wattage is underrecommended minimum load.6. Do not exceed maximum load rating of dimmers.7. In any 3-way/4-way circuit use only one Dimmer withup to 9 Accessory Dimmers.8. Dimmer may not work with dioded lamps (SylvaniaDesigner 16™ or Philips PAR-16™).9. Operate in ambient temperatures between 0°C(32°F) and 40°C (104°F).10. Dimmer may feel warm to the touch during normaloperation.11. Recommended wallbox depth: 31/2" deeprecommended, 21/2" deep minimum.12. The range and performance of the RadioRA® Systemis highly dependent on a variety of complex factorssuch as:• Distance between system components• Geometry of the home• Construction of walls separating system components• Electrical equipment located near system components13. Do not mix RadioRA®“A”(RA-) and “B” (RB-)products within the same system. “A” products and“B” products are not compatible.Installation Instructions forMulti-Location ControlPlease Leave for OccupantIncandescent / 120V Halogen / MagneticLow-VoltageRA-6D, RB-6DRA-10D, RB-10DAccessory DimmerRA-AD, RB-AD120 V 50/60 HzLow-Voltage dimmers only:14. Use models RA/RB-6D/10D with only core and coil(magnetic) low-voltage transformers. Do not use tocontrol solid-state (electronic) low-voltagetransformers.15. CAUTION: Operating a dimmed low-voltage circuitwith all lamps inoperative or removed may result incurrent flow in excess of normal levels. To avoidpossible transformer overheating and prematurefailure, Lutron strongly recommends the following:• Do not operate dimmed low-voltage circuits withoutoperative lamps in place.• Replace burned-out lamps immediately.• Use transformers with thermal protection or fusedprimary windings to prevent transformer failure dueto excess current.Before installation read instructionscompletely.Minimum Load ChartDimmer WattageType of Load 600W 1000WIncandescent 50 W 50 WMagnetic Low-Voltage 50 VA 100 VAEnglish P/N 044-050Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.7200 Suter RoadCoopersburg, PA 18036-1299, U.S.A.Made and printed in the U.S.A. 7/04 P/N 044-050 Rev. AOperationThree-Location Installation ContinuedFCC InformationNOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limitsfor a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. Theselimits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmfulinterference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses andcan radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used inaccordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio ortelevision reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment offand on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one ormore 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 thatto which the receiver is connected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by LutronElectronics Co. could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may notcause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interferencereceived, including interference that may cause undesired operation.Technical AssistanceIf you have questions concerning the installation or operation of thisproduct, call the Lutron Technical Support Center. Please provideexact model number when calling.(800) 523-9466 (U.S.A., Canada, and the Caribbean)Other countries call (610) 282-3800Fax (610) 282-3090Visit our web site at www.lutron.com Step 7 Mount and align dimmers. AttachClaro® or Satin ColorsTM wallplates (purchased separately). Step 8 Turn power ON.Align dimmers.Ensure FASSTMswitches arefully pushed in.Tightenscrews untilsnug. Attach wallplates.ONOFFONOFFONOFFTroubleshootingPossible Cause• Front Accessible Service Switch(FASSTM) on the dimmers arepulled out (OFF).• Light bulb(s) burned out.• Breaker is off or tripped.• Blue wire on Accessory Dimmernot connected to the same colorwire as the blue wire on Dimmer.• Black and Red wires on Dimmerare reversed.•Dimmer wired in middle ofAccessory Dimmer string - mustbe on the line or load end ofstring.• Total wattage is underrecommended minimum load.(See Important Note No.5.)SymptomLight does not turn on.Light turns ON andDimmer works, butAccessory Dimmerdoes not work.SwitchTap on, Tap offTap Twice Quickly - lights adjust rapidly to full.Press & Hold for 2 Seconds- Activates 10 second fade to off.Dimming RockerBrightenDimLEDsIndicate light level; glowsoftly as night light whenlight is off. (Not available onAccessory Dimmer.)FASSFront Accessible ServiceSwitchFor detailed instructions on programming thesystem, refer to the RadioRA® Setup Guide thatis included with an RF Signal Repeater or theSetup and Installation Guide that is includedwith a Chronos System Bridge and Timeclock.IMPORTANT NOTICE:FASS™ - Front Accessible Service Switch - to replace bulb,power may be conveniently removed by pulling FASS switchout on both the and any For any procedure other than routine lamp replacement,power must be disconnected at the main electrical panel.Limited WarrantyLutron will, at its option, repair or replace any unit that is defective in materials or manufacturewithin two years after purchase. For warranty service, return unit to place of purchase or mailto Lutron at 7200 Suter Rd., Coopersburg, PA 18036-1299, postage pre-paid.THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES, AND THE IMPLIEDWARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY IS LIMITED TO TWO YEARS FROM PURCHASE.THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER THE COST OF INSTALLATION, REMOVAL ORREINSTALLATION, OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM MISUSE, ABUSE, OR IMPROPER ORINCORRECT REPAIR, OR DAMAGE FROM IMPROPER WIRING OR INSTALLATION. THISWARRANTY DOES NOT COVER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. LUTRON’SLIABILITY ON ANY CLAIM FOR DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITHTHE MANUFACTURE, SALE, INSTALLATION, DELIVERY, OR USE OF THE UNIT SHALLNEVER EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE UNIT.This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary fromstate to state. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so theabove limitation may not apply to you. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation ofincidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.This product may be covered under one or more of the following U.S. patents:4,835,343;4,954,768; 5,248,919; 5,399,940; 5,637,930; 5,736,965; 5,798,581; 5,838,226; 5,848,054;5,905,442; 5,982,103; 6,687,487; DES 353,798; DES 378,814; DES 389,461; DES 389,805;DES 395,037; DES 404,013; DES 422,969; DES 428,855; DES 436,579, DES 439,220 andcorresponding foreign patents. U.S. and foreign patents pending. Lutron, Claro, and RadioRAare registered trademarks, and FASS is a trademark of Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.© 2004 Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.Dimmer keeps turningON and OFF.®Wireless Home Lighting ControlFCC InformationNOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limitsfor a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules.Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.Installation ContentsSingle-Location InstallationInstalling one RadioRA® Dimmer to control light(s) from asingle location.Multi-Location InstallationFor installations beyond Three-Location, call the LutronTechnical Support Center at 1-800-523-9466.OperationUsing the RadioRA® Dimmer.Page 2Page 4Page 8
Multigang InstallationsLutron Claro® and Satin ColorsTM wallplates are available in 1 to 6 gang versions. Purchase Claro® and Satin ColorsTMwallplates separately. When combining dimmers in the same wallbox, remove all inner side sections prior to wiring.Using pliers, bend side sections up and down until they break off.Single-LocationInstallationFor installations involving more than one dimmer in a wallbox, refer to Multigang Installations above beforebeginning.Check off Steps as completed. Step 1 Turn power OFF at circuit breaker or remove fuse. Step 2 Remove wallplate. Pull switch from wall. Step 3 Disconnect wires.Terminal Screws:Turn screw to loosen.Backwired:Insert screwdriver.Pull out wire.ONOFFONOFFONOFFBreaking SideSectionsORNo sides 1 side 2 sidesModel Number removed removed removedRA-6D, 600 W/VA 500 W/VA 400 W/VARB-6DRA-10D, 1000 W/VA 800 W/VA 650 W/VARB-10DWhen removing side sections for multigang installations,reduction of the dimmer’s load capacity is required. Seetable below.Do Not RemoveOutside SectionsEach Control HasInside SectionRemovedMiddle Control HasTwo Side SectionsRemoved Step 4 Wire the Dimmer.Using the screws (or push-in terminals) on the Dimmer and the wireconnector provided:• Connect the Dimmer green ground wire to the green or bare copperground wire in the wallbox. If there is no ground wire in the wallbox,consult an electrician.• Connect the Dimmer black screw (or push-in terminal) to either of thewires removed from the switch.• Connect the Dimmer brass screw (or push-in terminal) to the remainingwire removed from the switch.• The Dimmer blue screw and push-in terminal are not needed for aSingle Location Installation.ONOFFONOFFONOFF Step 5 Mount and align dimmer. Attach Claro® or Satin ColorsTM wallplate (purchased separately). Step 6 Turn power ON.Tighten screwsuntil snug.Ensure FASSTMswitch is fully pushed in.Align dimmer.Attach wallplate.GroundGreen120 V60 HzBlueScrewDimmerHotNeutralLight Fixture(s)BrassScrewBlackScrewWiring Diagram Green wire Important Wiring Information Important Wiring InformationTwist wire connector tight.Be sure no bare wire isexposed.When making wire connections, follow the recommended strip lengths and combinations for the suppliedwire connectors. Note: Wire connectors provided are suitable for copper wire only. For aluminum wire,consult an electrician.Small LargeSmall:Strip insulation 3/8" for 14 AWG wireStrip insulation 1/2" for 16 or 18 AWG wireUse to join one 14 AWG supply wire with one 16 or 18 AWG control wire.Large:Strip insulation 1/2" for 10, 12 or 14 AWG wireStrip insulation 5/8" for 16 or 18 AWG wireUse to join one or two 12 or 14 AWG supply wires with one 10, 12, 14, 16,or 18 AWG control wire.32Ground wire(bare copper orgreen)DimmerBlack screwBrass screw
When making wire connections, follow the recommended strip lengths and combinations for the suppliedwire connectors. Note: Wire connectors provided are suitable for copper wire only. For aluminum wire,consult an electrician.Terminal screws:Turn screw toloosen.Backwired:Insert screwdriver.Pull out wire.Different-colored screw (Common)Ground(Bare copperor green wire)TagONOFFONOFFONOFFReplacing two 3-way switches or anexisting dimmer and a 3-way switch.OR Important Wiring InformationTwist wire connector tight.Be sure no bare wire is exposed.Small LargeSmall:Strip insulation 3/8" for 14 AWG wireStrip insulation 1/2" for 16 or 18 AWG wireUse to join one 14 AWG supply wire with one 16 or 18 AWG control wire.Large:Strip insulation 1/2" for 10, 12 or 14 AWG wireStrip insulation 5/8" for 16 or 18 AWG wireUse to join one or two 12 or 14 AWG supply wires with one 10, 12, 14, 16,or 18 AWG control wire.Two-LocationInstallationFor installations involving more than one dimmer in a wallbox, refer to Multigang Installations on page 2before beginning.Check off Steps as completed. Step 1 Turn power OFF at circuit breaker or remove fuse. Step 2 Remove wallplates. Pull switches from wall. Step 3 At each switch location, tag the wire that is connected to the different colored screw orscrew labeled COMMON (not the green ground screw). Step 4 Disconnect wires. Step 7 Mount and align dimmers. Attach Claro® or Satin ColorsTM wallplates (purchased separately). Step 8 Turn power ON.Using the screws (or push-in terminals) on the Dimmer and the wireconnector provided:• Connect the Dimmer green ground wire to the green or bare copperground wire in the wallbox. If there is no ground wire in the wallbox,consult an electrician.• Connect the Dimmer black screw (or push-in terminal) to the taggedwire removed from the switch.• Select one of the remaining wires and connect it to the brass screw (orpush-in terminal) on the Dimmer.• Connect the remaining wire (note its color) to the blue screw (or push-in terminal) on the Dimmer. Step 6 Wiring the Accessory Dimmer.• Connect the Accessory Dimmer green ground wire to the green orbare copper ground wire in the wallbox.• Connect the Accessory Dimmer brass screw (or push-in terminal) tothe tagged wire.• Connect the Accessory Dimmer blue screw (or push-in terminal) to thesame color insulated wire connected to the Dimmer blue screw (orpush-in terminal) noted in Step 5.• Connect the Accessory Dimmer black screw (or push-in terminal) to theremaining wire.ONOFFONOFFONOFFBlackTagGreen wireBlackTagRedGround wire(Bare copperor green)Ground wire (Barecopper or green)Tighten screwsuntil snug.Align dimmers.Ensure FASSTM switchesare fully pushed in.Wiring DiagramAttach wallplates. Step 5 Wire the Dimmer.Green wireRedGroundGreenGroundGreen120 V60 HzBlueScrewDimmerHotAccessory DimmerNeutralBlueScrewLight Fixture(s)BrassScrew BrassScrewBlackScrew BlackScrew54DimmerAccessoryDimmerBluescrewBluescrewBrassscrewBlackscrewBlackscrewBrassscrew
Terminal Screws:Turn screw toloosen.Backwired:Insert screwdriver.Pull out wire.ONOFFONOFFONOFF• TAG the insulated wire connected to the differentcolored screw or screw labeled 'COMMON'. • TAG the two same color insulated wires which areconnected to opposite colored screws.4-WayFour screw connections plus agreen ground screw.3-WayThree screw connections plus agreen ground screw.Note: Screw placementmay be different onyour switch.Same colored screws(or marked IN or OUT)TagDifferent-coloredscrew (Common) Ground (Bare copperor green wire)TagReplacing two 3-wayswitches and a 4-way switch.ORCOMPLETETHIS STEPBEFOREREMOVING WIRESFROM SWITCH. Step 4 Disconnect wires. Important Wiring InformationTwist wire connector tight.Be sure no bare wire is exposed.When making wire connections, follow the recommended strip lengths and combinations for the suppliedwire connectors. Note: Wire connectors provided are suitable for copper wire only. For aluminum wire,consult an electrician.Small LargeSmall:Strip insulation 3/8" for 14 AWG wireStrip insulation 1/2" for 16 or 18 AWG wireUse to join one 14 AWG supply wire with one 16 or 18 AWG control wire.Large:Strip insulation 1/2" for 10, 12 or 14 AWG wireStrip insulation 5/8" for 16 or 18 AWG wireUse to join one or two 12 or 14 AWG supply wires with one 10, 12, 14, 16,or 18 AWG control wire.Ground (Bare copperor green wire)Three-LocationInstallationFor installations involving more than one dimmer in a wallbox, refer to Multigang Installations on page 2before beginning.Check off Steps as completed. Step 1 Turn power OFF at circuit breaker or remove fuse. Step 2 Remove wallplates. Pull switches from wall. Step 3 Identify the switches. Step 5 Replace the 4-way switch with an AccessoryDimmer. Step 6 Replace the two 3-way switches.GroundGreenGroundGreenGroundGreen120 V60 HzBlueScrewDimmerHotAccessory Dimmer Accessory DimmerNeutralBlueScrew BlueScrewLight Fixture(s)BrassScrew BrassScrew BrassScrewBlackScrew BlackScrew BlackScrewWiring DiagramRedwiresTagRedTagGround wire(Bare copper or green)Ground wire(Bare copper or green)Continued on next pageOne 3-way switch MUST be replaced with a Dimmer and theother with an Accessory Dimmer.Wiring the Dimmer:• Connect the Dimmer green ground wire to the green or barecopper ground wire in the wallbox.• Connect the Dimmer black screw (or push-in terminals) to thetagged wire removed from the switch.• Connect the Dimmer blue screw (or push-in terminal) to thesame color insulated wire as the Accessory Dimmer bluescrew (or push-in terminal) noted in Step 5.• Connect the Dimmer brass screw (or push-in terminal) to theremaining wire.Wiring the Accessory Dimmer:• Connect the Accessory Dimmer green ground wire to thegreen or bare copper ground wire in the wallbox.• Connect the Accessory Dimmer brass screw (or push-interminal) to the tagged wire.• Connect the Accessory Dimmer blue screw (or push-interminal) to the same color insulated wire as the AccessoryDimmer blue screw (or push-in terminal) noted in Step 5.• Connect the Dimmer black screw (or push-in terminal) to theremaining wire.Using the screws (or push-in terminals) on the AccessoryDimmer and the wire connector provided:• Connect the Accessory Dimmer green ground wire to thegreen or bare copper ground wire in the wallbox. If there isno ground wire in the wallbox, consult an electrician.• Connect the Accessory Dimmer blue screw (or push-interminal) to both of the tagged wires (noting their color)removed from the 4-way switch.• Select one of the remaining wires and connect it to theAccessory Dimmer black screw (or push-in terminal).• Connect the remaining wire to the Accessory Dimmer brassscrew.Green wireRedwireGreen wireGreen wire76AccessoryDimmerBrassscrewGroundwire (Bare copper or green)DimmerAccessoryDimmerTagsBluescrewBluescrewBlackscrewBrassscrewBlackscrewBrassscrewBluescrewBlackscrew

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