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The Crestron® HZA-PWR-15A duplex receptacle provides AC power to two receptacles. The 

sleek aesthetic compliments the Horizon™ keypads, dimmers, and switches.
The HZA-PWR-15A is rated 15 A, 125 VAC.

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Refer to the HZA-PWR-15A product page at 

www.crestron.com

 for a complete list of color and texture 

variations.

Install the HZA-PWR-15A

CAUTIONS: 

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To prevent severe shock or electrocution, always turn the power OFF at the service 

panel before working with wiring.

• 

Use this receptacle with copper or copper-clad wire. Do not use it with aluminum wire.

• 

For installation in damp or wet locations, the receptacle must be listed and marked as 

Weather Resistant (WR).

• 

For installation in wet locations, protect the receptacle with a cover plate or outlet box 

hood suitable for wet locations that will keep both the receptacle and plug face dry.

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Must be installed in accordance with national and local electrical codes.

Turn the power OFF

Power to the receptacle must be turned OFF before the receptacle is installed. After the 

power is OFF, confirm that power to the receptacle is not being supplied by another source 

(such as a battery backup or mechanical switch).

1. 

Plug an electrical device, such as a lamp or radio, into the receptacle you are working on 

and then turn the lamp or radio on. 

2. 

Go to the service panel. Find the breaker or fuse that protects that receptacle.

3. 

Place the breaker in the OFF position or completely remove the fuse.

4. 

The lamp or radio must turn OFF.

5. 

Plug the lamp or radio into the receptacle’s other outlet. Turn the lamp or radio ON to 

make sure that power is OFF at both outlets. If power is not OFF, stop work and call an 

electrician to complete the installation.

Wire the Receptacle

1. 

Trim or strip wires to the length indicated on the strip gauge on the back of the 

receptacle.

NOTE: 

Do not use stranded or twisted wire.

2. 

Wire the receptacle.

• 

Screw terminals: Use 12 or 14 AWG (2.5 or 1.5 mm

2

) solid copper wire. Wrap the wire 

around the screw terminal. Tighten screws to 16 lbf-in.

• 

Push-in terminals: Use 14 AWG (1.5 mm

2

) solid copper wire. Fully insert the wires. 

To release the wire, insert a small, flat screwdriver into the slot below the push-in 

terminal while pulling the wire out.

Hot/Live

Hot/Live

(4) Screw 

Terminal
(4) Push In 

Terminal

Neutral

Neutral

125 VAC, 15 A, 

50/60Hz

Ground

Ground

3. 

Fold the wires into the box, keeping the grounding wire away from the hot and neutral 

terminals. 

4. 

Secure the receptacle to the electrical box using the integrated mounting screws on 

the device. Do not pinch the wires.

5. 

Attach an HZ-FP series faceplate (not supplied). For details, refer to the HZ-FP Series 

Quick Start (Doc. 8286) located at 

www.crestron.com/manuals

6. 

Turn the power ON.

HZA-PWR-15A

Duplex Receptacle, 15 A

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