Single Pole (One location) or 3-Way (Multi-location)
Rotary Dimmer
120VAC, 60Hz
Cat. No. RPIØ6-1L, 600W (Lighted)
Cat. No. RPIØ6-1Ø, 600W
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
PK-93316-10-00-2B
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:
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.
•
Red dimmer lead without insulating label to remaining
wall box wire.
•
Remaining Red dimmer lead should have Red insulation
label affixed.
NOTE:
If insulating label is not affixed to Red lead, use
a small wire nut or electrical tape to cap off.
• 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 per load. 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"
√
Black
Red
Neutral
Green
Ground
Red
This wire is used in 3-way installations only.
For single pole installations, do not remove this
insulating label.
Step 5a
Insert wires
straight then
twist
clockwise
Electrical
Tape
More than
Cat. No.
Single
Two Devices 2 Devices
RPIØ6-1L
600W
500W
400W
RPIØ6-1Ø
600W
500W
400W
MAXIMUM LOAD PER DIMMER FOR MULTI-DEVICE