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.
• Vizia™ dimmers are not compatible with standard 3-way or 4-way switches. They must be used with compatible Vizia™ remotes for multi-location dimming.
• Use only one (1) Vizia™ 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.
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS:
• Lamps must be burned in at full intensity for 100 hours prior to dimming for proper dimming performance.
• 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.
The maximum current rating is 6A, 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.
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!
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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.
For non-standard wiring applications, refer
to Wire Nut and Conductor Size Chart
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
Step 2
Step 1
5/8"
(1.6 cm)
WIRE NUT / # OF COND.
COMBINATION CHART
Strip Gage
(measure bare
wire here)
Slotted/Phillips Screwdriver
Electrical Tape
Pliers
Pencil
Cutters
Ruler
Tools needed to install your Dimmer
MAXIMUM LOAD PER DIMMER FOR MULTI-DEVICE
Cat. No.
VZHØ8
Single
8A
Two Devices
8A
More than
2 Devices
8A
Changing the color of your Dimmer:
Your Dimmer will include three color options. The Dimmer ships
with the White frame attached. To change color of frame, proceed
as follows:
Push in side
at tab to release
Line up tabs and
press in side to attach
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 side sections of the mounting
strap may require removal. Use pliers to carefully bend side
sections back and forth until they break off.
Installing Dimmer by itself or with other devices
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.
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.
1) For Single-Pole Application, go to Step 3a.
2) For 3-Way Coordinating Remote (no LEDs)
Application, go to Step 3b.
3) For 4-Way Coordinating Remote (no LEDs)
Application, go to Step 3c.
4) For 3-Way Matching Remote (with LEDs) Application,
go to Step 3b.
5) For 4-Way Matching Remote (with LEDs) Application,
go to Step 3c.
Hot
Neutral
Black
White
Ballast
Switch
Orange
Line
120VAC, 60Hz
Step 3
Wiring your Dimmer:
Step 2 cont'd
A
Single-Pole Wiring Application:
Black
Insulating label:
This wire is used in 3-way installations only.
For single pole installations do not remove
this insulating label.
White
Green
Orange
Red
Yellow/
Red
Dimmer
Insulating
Label
Black
Black
LOAD
Orange
Orange
Hot (Black)
Line
120VAC
60Hz
Neutral (White)
Red
Yellow/
Red
White
White
Green
Ground
120V Hi-Lume
®
or
ECO-10
TM
(EcoSeries)
Ballast
Single Pole (One location) or 3-Way (Multi-location)
Fluorescent Dimmer
Cat. No. VZHØ8-1L (Lighted)
8A-120VAC, 60Hz
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
4-Way Wiring with Coordinating
Remote (no LEDs) Application:
C
DI-000-VZH08-02C
3-Way Wiring with Coordinating
Remote (no LEDs) Application:
B
BK
YL/RD
WH
Dimmer
Coordinating Remote
Terminal
Screw marked
White (WH)
Terminal
Screw marked
Yellow/Red
(YL/RD)
RD
Black
White
Orange
Green
Red
Yellow/Red
BK
YL/RD
WH
Dimmer
Coordinating Remote
Terminal
Screw marked
White (WH)
Terminal
Screw marked
Yellow/Red
(YL/RD)
RD
Black
White
Orange
Green
Red
Yellow/Red
BK
YL/RD
WH
Coordinating Remote
Terminal
Screw marked
White (WH)
Terminal
Screw marked
Yellow/Red
(YL/RD)
RD
3-Way Wiring with Coordinating
Remote (no LEDs) Application:
B
Dimmer
Coordinating Remote (no LEDs)
Black
LOAD
Orange
Orange
Hot (Black)
120V Hi-Lume
®
or
ECO-10
TM
(EcoSeries)
Ballast
Line
120VAC
60Hz
Neutral (White)
Red
Yellow/
Red
White
WH
BK
RD
YL/RD
Black
White
Green
Ground
Green
Ground
(not used)
(not used)
Dimmer
Coordinating Remote
(no LEDs)
Coordinating Remote
(no LEDs)
Black
LOAD
Orange
Orange
120V Hi-Lume
®
or
ECO-10
TM
(EcoSeries)
Ballast
Red
Yellow/
Red
White
WH
BK
RD
YL/RD
Black
White
Green
Ground
Green
Ground
Green
Ground
(not used)
(not used)
Hot (Black)
Line
120VAC
60Hz
Neutral (White)
WH
BK
RD
YL/RD
(not used)
(not used)
Typically, removal of the side sections in multi-dimmer
installations requires a reduction of the dimmer’s capacity.
However, there is no reduction necessary for this device
.
Refer to the chart for maximum load per dimmer.
Remove
all inner
side
sections
Do not
remove
outer
side
sections
Bend back and
forth to remove
side section
