Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.
7200 Suter Road
Coopersburg, PA 18036-1299, U.S.A.
Made and printed in U.S.A. 10/06 P/N 030-834 Rev. B
Technical Assistance
If you have questions concerning the installation or operation of this product, call the
Lutron Technical Support Center
.
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Fax +1-610-282-3090
Internet www.lutron.com
Limited Warranty
(Valid only in U.S.A., Canada, Puerto Rico, and the Caribbean.)
Lutron will, at its option, repair or replace any unit that is defective in materials or manufacture within one year after purchase. For warranty service, return unit to place
of purchase or mail to Lutron at 7200 Suter Rd., Coopersburg, PA 18036-1299, postage pre-paid.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES, AND THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY IS LIMITED TO ONE YEAR FROM
PURCHASE. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER THE COST OF INSTALLATION, REMOVAL OR REINSTALLATION, OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM MISUSE, ABUSE,
OR DAMAGE FROM IMPROPER WIRING OR INSTALLATION. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
LUTRON’S LIABILITY
ON ANY CLAIM FOR DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE MANUFACTURE, SALE, INSTALLATION, DELIVERY, OR USE OF THE UNIT SHALL
NEVER EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE UNIT.
This warranty gives you specifi c legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, or limitation on how long an implied warranty may last, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
This product may be covered under one or more of the following U.S. patents: 6,774,328; 7,105,763; D477,572 and corresponding patents of other countries. U.S.
and other patents pending. Lutron is a registered trademark and Qoto is a trademark of Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.
© 2006 Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.
English
Single-Pole Switch
Q-1PS
3-Way Switch
Q-3PS
Rated at 120/277 V~ 60 Hz 15 A
Purchase Lutron wallplate separately.
Important Notes
Please read before installing
1.
Connect only No. 12 or 14 AWG gauge copper or copper
clad wire to switch. See device for strip length.
2.
Do not connect aluminum wire to this device.
3.
Install in accordance with all national and local electrical
codes.
4.
Clean unit with a
soft damp cloth only
. Do not use any
chemical cleaners.
Multi-Unit Installations
When combining controls in a wallbox, remove all inner side sections prior to
wiring (see below). Use pliers to bend side section up and down until it breaks
off. Repeat for each side section to be removed.
Note:
No derating required if
ganged.
Each control has
inside section
removed.
Middle control has
two side sections
removed.
Ground
(Green screw)
Turn screws
counterclockwise
to loosen.
Ground
(bare
copper or
green wire)
SINGLE-POLE circuit:
Insulated wires connected to two
screws of the same color. Replace with
a single-pole or 3-way switch. Follow
wiring “Single-Pole Wiring” when
completing Step 6a.
Push-in Terminals: Insert wires fully.
NOTE: Push-in terminals are for
use with #14 AWG
solid copper wire
only.
For aluminum wire, consult an
electrician. DO NOT use stranded or
twisted wire.
Ground
(bare
copper
or green
wire)
Different-colored
screw (Common)
Tag
3-WAY circuit:
Insulated wires connected to three
screws. One of these wires is
connected to a screw of a different-
color or labeled COMMON.
Tag
this
wire to identify it when wiring. Follow
wiring “3-Way Wiring” when completing
Step 6b.
OR
OR
Screw Terminals: Tighten securely.
Screw terminals are for use with
solid
copper wire only.
For aluminum wire,
consult an electrician. DO NOT use
stranded or twisted wire.
OR
Turn screws
clockwise to start.
Align switch and
tighten screws
clockwise.
Screw Terminals:
Turn screws
counterclockwise
to loosen.
Backwired:
Insert screwdriver and
pull wire out.
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Tag
Different-colored
screw (COMMON)
Ground
(Green screw)
Installation
For installations involving more than one control in a wallbox, refer to
Multi-Unit Installations before beginning.
Prepare wires.
Trim or strip wallbox wires to the length
indicated by the strip gauge on the back of the switch. Use the
same procedure to wire your new switch as was used with the
old switch (see Step 4 and below).
Disconnect switch wires.
2
1
5
4
WARNING: Turn power OFF at circuit breaker or remove fuse.
Remove switch mounting screws. Pull switch from wall.
3
Identify type of circuit.
1/2”
(13 mm)
Turn power ON.
Mount and align switch. Replace wallplate.
Wire the switch.
8
7
6
• Connect the bare copper or
green ground wire to the green
ground screw on the switch.
• Connect one of the insulated
wires removed from the
switch to either of the screws
(or push-in terminals) on the
switch.
• Connect the other insulated
wire removed from the switch
to the other screw (or push-in
terminal) on the switch.
•
Note:
If you are replacing
a single-pole switch with a
3-way switch, the screw on the
opposite side of the different
colored screw, is not used.
Tighten it securely and follow
instructions for single-pole
wiring.
• Connect the green or bare
copper ground wire to the
green ground screw on the
switch.
• Connect the Tagged wire
removed from the switch to
the different-colored screw
(COMMON) (or push-in
terminal) on the switch.
• Connect one of the remaining
wires removed from the switch
to either of the remaining
screws (or push-in terminal) on
the switch.
• Connect the last wire removed
from the switch to the
remaining screw (or push-in
terminal) on the switch.
120/277 V~
60 Hz
Neutral
Ground
3-Way
Switch
3-Way
Switch
Ground
Live
Light
120/277 V~
60 Hz
Neutral
Ground
Single-Pole
Switch
Live
Light
Reference Wiring Diagram
Reference Wiring Diagram
OR
6a - Single-Pole Wiring
6b - 3-Way Wiring
Important Note:
Your wall switch may have two wires attached to the
same screw (see illustrations below for examples). Tape these two
wires together before disconnecting. When wiring, connect wires to the
dimmer the same way there were connected to the switch.
One wire in the
backwired hole and one
to the screw.
One continuous wire
to the screw.
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