Wiring your Dimmer –
Connect wires per WIRING DIAGRAM as follows: Twist strands
of each lead tightly together and, with circuit conductors, push
firmly into appropriate wire connector. Screw connectors on
clockwise making sure no bare conductors show below the wire
connectors. Secure each connector with electrical tape.
For all multi-location applications, the dimmer must be installed
in a wall box that has a Load connection. The remote must be
installed in a wall box with a Line Hot connection and a Neutral
connection.
If you are unsure about any part of these instructions, consult a
qualified electrician.
NOTE: Maximum wire length from dimmer to all installed
remotes cannot exceed 300 ft.
Single Pole (One location) or 3-Way (Multi-location)
Fluorescent Dimmer (Lighted)
Cat. No. ACHØ8
8A-120VAC, 60Hz
For use with Hi-lume
®
or Eco-10™ (EcoSeries) dimmable ballasts
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
DI-000-ACH08-00A-X0
Tools needed to install your Dimmer:
Slotted/Phillips 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, there is no derating necessary.
Breaking off fins is not required on this device. Refer to the chart for
maximum load per dimmer.
Single-Pole Wiring Application:
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS:
•
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, use only with the appropriate Lutron 120V Hi-lume
®
or Eco-10™ (EcoSeries)
electronic ballasts for controlling the specific fluorescent lamps.
•
Acenti™ dimmers are not compatible with standard 3-way or 4-way switches. They must be used with compatible Acenti™ remotes for multi-location dimming.
•
Use only one (1) dimmer in a multi-location circuit with up to 9 coordinating remotes without LEDs or up to 4 matching remotes with LEDs. The remote(s) will
turn the light on at the brightness level selected at the dimmer.
•
Only use lamps listed on ballast label. Compact Fluorescent lamps must have four pins for dimming.
•
Lamps must be burned in at full intensity for 100 hours prior to dimming for proper dimming performance.
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS:
•
For new installations, wire a test switch before installing dimmer.
•
Total minimum load must exceed 40W.
•
Dimmer may feel warm to the touch during normal operation.
•
Recommended minimum wall box depth is 2-1/2".
•
Maximum wire length from dimmer to all installed remotes cannot exceed 300 ft.
•
Disconnect power at circuit breaker or fuse when servicing, installing or removing fixture.
•
Use this device only with copper or copper clad wire. With aluminum wire use only devices marked CO/ALR or CU/AL.
3-Way Wiring with Coordinating Remote (no LEDs)
Application:
For non-standard wiring applications, refer
to Wire Nut and Conductor Size Chart
Insulating label:
This wire is used in 3-way installations only.
For single pole installations, do not remove
this insulating label.
Black
White
Green
Orange
Red
Yellow/Red
Dimmer
BL
WH
YL/RD RD
Black
White
Green
Orange
Red
Yellow/Red
Terminal
Screw marked
Yellow/Red
(YL/RD)
Terminal Screw marked
White (WH)
Coordinating Remote
The maximum current rating is 8A, which can be measured from the
incoming Hot (Black) on the dimmer. Refer to the ballast label to
determine the total load on the dimmer circuit. The total load is
calculated by adding all of the ballast input currents for all ballasts on
dimmer.
Preparing and connecting wires:
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 insulation from each wire in the wall
box as shown.
Step 1
WARNING:
TO AVOID FIRE, SHOCK, OR DEATH;
TURN OFF POWER at circuit breaker or fuse and test
that power is off before wiring!
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Step 2
Cut
(if necessary)
Strip Gage
(measure bare
wire here)
1 - #12 w/ 1 to 3 #14, #16 or #18
2 - #12 w/ 1 or 2 #16 or #18
1 - #14 w/ 1 to 4 #16 or #18
2 - #14 w/ 1 to 3 #16 or #18
WIRE NUT / # OF COND.
COMBINATION CHART
INSTALLING YOUR DIMMER
NOTE: Use check boxes when Steps are completed.
√
5/8"
(1.6 cm)
Alignment Plate
Held By Tape
TOP
Electrical
Tape
Alignment Plate
Held By Wires
TOP
Step 4
C
B
ACHØ8
8A
8A
8A
More than
Cat. No.
Single
Two Devices 2 Devices
MAXIMUM LOAD PER DIMMER FOR MULTI-DEVICE
CAUTION:
Before installing your dimmer, check new installation wiring for any
shorts in the circuit.
•
Turn OFF Power at circuit breaker or fuse.
•
Using a standard switch, connect appropriate wires to Hot circuit
and ballast (refer to diagram).
•
Turn ON Power. If lights do not turn ON, there is an open in the
circuit.
•
If required, Turn OFF Power and correct wiring. Verify circuit
again. Warranty of dimmer will be voided if dimmer is turned
ON in a shorted circuit.
Hot
Neutral
Black
White
Ballast
Switch
Orange
Line
120VAC, 60Hz
Installing your Alignment Plate:
Important Notice for Installer
To achieve proper aesthetic installation of the Acenti products, the
wall surface surrounding the wall box opening must be fairly flat and
free of irregularities. The wall box must be level and recessed or
flush to the wall surface. The Acenti installation system allows for
adjustments that will correct minor flaws that may be present in the
installation area.
This device must be installed with the Acenti™ Alignment Plate. The
Alignment Plate is packaged with the Acenti™ Wallplate, which is
sold separately from this device.
The Alignment Plate will function properly only if it is mounted to a
flat wall surface as described above.
Leviton recommends to temporarily position the Alignment
Plate prior to wiring the device. If the wall box wires
extend at least 6 inches out of the wall box, it is also
possible to install the Alignment Plate after the device has
been wired (refer to Wallplate instruction sheet).
•
The Alignment Plate must be installed with the tab towards the
bottom.
•
Leviton recommends the following 3 methods to temporarily hold
the Alignment Plate – use of device mounting screw, use of wall
box wires, or use of electrical tape (refer to the following
figures):
Step 3
Alignment Plate Held
By Mounting Screw
TOP
Mounting
Screw
Alignment
Plate
A
1 For Single-Pole Application, go to Step 4a.
2 For 3-Way Coordinating Remote (no LEDs) Application, go to
Step 4b.
3 For 4-Way Coordinating Remote (no LEDs) Application, go to
Step 4c.
4 For 3-Way Matching Remote (with LEDs) Application, go
to Step 4d.
5 For 3-Way Matching Remote (with LEDs) Application, go to
Step 4e.
Hot (Black)
Neutral (White)
LOAD
120V Hi-lume
®
or
Eco-10™ (EcoSeries)
Ballast
Dimmer
Coordinating Remote
(no LEDs)
Black
Orange
Orange
Black
White
White
WH
Red
Green
Ground
Line
120VAC, 60Hz
Yellow/
Red
YL/RD
Green
Ground
BL
RD
(not used)
(not used)
Hot (Black)
Neutral (White)
LOAD
120V Hi-lume
®
or
Eco-10™ (EcoSeries)
Ballast
Dimmer
Black
Orange
Orange
Black
White
White
Red
Green
Ground
Line
120VAC, 60Hz
Yellow/
Red
Insulating
Label
Single-Pole Wiring Application (cont’d):
A
B
