Slide Dimmer
120VAC, 60Hz
Single Pole (One Location)
Cat. No. 6631-L (optional indicator light), 600W
Single Pole and 3-Way (Two Location)
Cat. No. 6633-PL (optional indicator light), 600W
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
PK-93181-10-00-2A
Tools needed to install your Dimmer:
Slotted/Philips Screwdriver
Electrical Tape
Pliers
Pencil
Cutters
Ruler
Installing Dimmer by itself or with other devices:
If installing Dimmer in a single device application, proceed with the
INSTALLING YOUR DIMMER
section. If installing Dimmer in a multi-
device application, proceed as follows:
MULTI-DEVICE APPLICATION:
In multi-dimmer installations, the reduction of the dimmer’s capacity is
required. Refer to the chart for maximum load per dimmer.
INSTALLING YOUR DIMMER
NOTE:
Use check boxes when Steps are completed.
WARNING:
To avoid fire, shock, or death;
TURN OFF
POWER
at circuit breaker or fuse and test that power is off
before wiring!
Removing existing switch:
Remove existing wallplate
and switch mounting screws. Carefully pull switch from wall
box.
DO NOT
remove wires attached to the switch at this time.
Identifying your wiring application (most
common):
NOTE:
If the wiring in the wall box does not resemble any of
these configurations, consult a qualified electrician.
Disconnecting switch wires and preparing wires:
Step 2
Single-Pole Wiring Application (Cat. No. 6631-L):
Step 4
Connect wires per WIRING DIAGRAM as follows:
Screw wire nuts on clockwise making sure no bare conductors
show below the wire connectors. Secure each connector with
electrical tape.
•
Green dimmer Ground lead to Green or bare copper
wire in wall box.
•
Black dimmer lead to any wall box wire removed
from old switch.
•
Remaining Black dimmer lead to remaining wall box wire.
•
Proceed to Step 6.
Step 1
Step 3
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Single-Pole:
Look at the back of your switch. If
there are 2 wires connected to
two screw terminals (not
including a green or bare copper
wire used for grounding), you
have a Single-Pole switch.
3-Way:
Look at the back of your switch. If
there are 3 wires connected to three
screw terminals (not including a
green or bare copper wire used for
grounding), you have a 3-Way switch.
Note that one of the screw terminals
will usually be a different color (black)
or labeled Common. Tag that wire
with electrical tape to identify.
Tag Common
Screw Wire
WARNINGS:
• To be installed and/or used in accordance with appropriate electrical codes and regulations.
• If you are unsure about any part of these instructions, consult a qualified electrician.
• To avoid overheating and possible damage to this device and other equipment, do not install to
control a receptacle, fluorescent lighting, a motor- or a transformer-operated appliance.
• Use only one (1) dimmer in a 3- or 4-way circuit. The switch(es) will turn the light on at the brightness
level selected at the dimmer.
CAUTIONS:
• Use with incandescent or 120V halogen fixtures only.
• Disconnect power at circuit breaker or fuse when servicing fixture.
• Use this device only with copper or copper clad wire. With aluminum wire use only devices marked
CO/ALR or CU/AL.
•
Disconnect wires from screw terminals or
Quickwire™ slots (shown).
•
Pull off pre-cut insulation from Dimmer
leads.
•
Make sure that the ends of the wires from
the wall box are
straight (cut if
necessary)
.
•
Remove 5/8" (1.6 cm) of insulation from
each wire in the wall box (shown).
•
For Single-Pole Application, go to Step
5A.
•
For 3-Way Application, go to Step 5B.
Strip 5/8"
Cut
(if necessary)
Press in slot and
pull out wire
Strip Gage
5/8"
√
More than
Cat. No.
Single
Two Devices
2 Devices
6631/33
600W
500W
400W
MAXIMUM LOAD PER DIMMER FOR MULTI-DEVICE
Black
Black
Neutral
Green
Ground
Step 5a
Insert wires
straight then
twist
clockwise
Hot (Black)
Black
Neutral (White)
Black
White
Load
Line 120VAC, 60 Hz
Black
Dimmer
Green Ground
Electrical
Tape
