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Identifying your wiring application 

(most common):

WARNING: If the wiring in the wall box does not resemble any 

of these configurations, consult an electrician.

QUIET FAN SPEED CONTROL 

Single Pole or 3-Way

Cat. No. 661F – Ceiling Fan 1.5A

120VAC, 60Hz

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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OFF

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OFF

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OFF

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OFF

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OFF

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OFF

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OFF

ON

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 WARNING:

 

TO AVOID FIRE, SHOCK, OR DEATH; TURN 

OFF POWER at circuit breaker or fuse and test that power is 

off before wiring or servicing fixture!

Step 1

Single Pole

1.  Line (Hot)

2.  Neutral 

3.  Ground

4.  Load

NOTE: For 3-Way applications, note that one of the screw terminals from 

the old switch being removed will usually be a different color (Black) or 

labeled Common. Tag that wire with electrical tape and identify as the 

common (Line or Load) in both the Fan Speed Control wall box and 3-way 

switch wall box.

 

Preparing and connecting wires:

Strip gage

Cut

(if necessary)

5/8"

•  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 4a.

• 

For 3-Way Application, go to Step 4b.

 

Single-Pole Wiring Application:

Step 4a

3-Way

1.  Line or Load (See note below)

2.  Neutral

3.  Ground

4.  First Traveler – note color

5.  Second Traveler – note color

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3

2

4

1

5

3

2

1

4

Cap with 

Wire Connector

Green 
Ground

Black

Red

Red

Hot (Black)

Neutral (white)

Line

120VAC, 60Hz

Fan Speed Control

NOTE: There is NO derating 

necessary for multi-gang 

installations of this Fan 

Speed Control.

Tools needed to install your Fan Speed Control

Installing your Fan Speed Control

Slotted/Philips Screwdriver          Electrical Tape 

      

Ruler 

Pliers                                            Pencil                          

Cutters 

Installing Control by itself or with other devices

Connect wires per WIRING DIAGRAM as follows:

•    Green or bare copper wire in wall box to 

GREEN control lead.

•    Line Hot wall box wire to 

BLACK control lead.

•    Load wall box wire to 

RED control lead.

•    Remaining 

RED control lead should have a label affixed.  

DO NOT REMOVE this label in a single pole application. 

NOTE: If the insulating label is not affixed to the second RED lead 

use electrical tape or a wire connector to cover.

Proceed to Step 5.

Red

Black

Neutral

Green

Ground

Red

This wire is used in 3-way installations only.

For single pole installations,

do not remove this insulating label.

Insert wires 

straight 

then twist 
clockwise

Electrical Tape

instructions or rating label on the motor to confirm type. Use with any other types of motors or equipment may cause 
overheating and/or damage to the motors or equipment.

•  Use only one (1) Fan Speed Control per load. The switch(es) will turn ON the fan at the speed level selected at the control.
•   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 other than appropriate ceiling fans.

•  If you are unsure about any part of these instructions, consult an electrician.
•  Use this device with

 copper or copper clad wire only.

WARNINGS:
•  

TO AVOID FIRE, SHOCK, OR DEATH: TURN OFF POWER at circuit breaker or fuse and test that power is off 

before wiring or servicing fixture!

•  

TO AVOID FIRE, SHOCK, OR DEATH: this control is to be used with ceiling fans that are rated 120VAC, total load 

1.5 amperes maximum.

•  Use and/or install in accordance with appropriate electrical codes and regulations.
CAUTIONS:

  

For use on ceiling paddle fans with split-capacitor or shaded pole motors only.  Please refer to manufacturer’s 

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