Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.
7200 Suter Road
Coopersburg, PA 18036-1299, U.S.A.
Made and printed in U.S.A. 7/02 P/N 030-759 Rev. A
Single-Pole Preset Dimmer
Incandescent / Halogen 120V
Magnetic Low-Voltage
Single-Pole: Q-600P
Single-Pole: QLV-600P
Rated at: 120VAC, 60Hz; 600W
Rated at: 120VAC, 60Hz; 600VA (450W)
Purchase Lutron wallplate separately.
Important Notes
Please read before installing.
1. CAUTION:
Use dimmer model “Q-” only with permanently
installed 120V incandescent or halogen fixtures. To avoid
overheating and possible damage to other equipment, do not use
to control receptacles, fluorescent lighting fixtures, motor-driven
appliances, or transformer-supplied appliances. Use dimmer
model “QLV-” only with core and coil (magnetic) low-voltage
transformers. To control solid state (electronic) low-voltage
transformers, use Lutron electronic low-voltage dimmers.
2. CAUTION:
Operating magnetic low-voltage fixtures with all lamps
inoperative or removed may result in current flow in excess of
normal levels. To avoid possible transformer overheating and
premature failure, Lutron strongly recommends the following:
• Replace burned-out lamps immediately.
• Use magnetic low-voltage fixtures with thermal protection or
fused primary windings to prevent transformer failure due to
excess current.
3.
When no “ground means” exists within the wallbox, then NEC
®
2002 404-9 exception to (b) allows a dimmer without a ground
connection, to be installed as a replacement. A dimmer installed
under this exception (NEC
®
2002 404-9 exception to (b)) must be
provided with a plastic, noncombustible, UL listed wallplate.
4.
Recommended minimum load is 40 watts.
5.
Protect dimmer from dust and dirt when painting or spackling.
6.
Dimmer may feel warm to the touch during normal operation.
7.
For new installations, install a test switch before installing the
dimmer.
8.
Install in accordance with all national and local electrical codes.
9. Clean dimmer with a
soft damp cloth only.
Do not use any
chemical cleaners.
Align dimmer and tighten
screws clockwise.
Turn screws
clockwise to start.
Backwired:
Insert screwdriver and pull wire out.
Screw Terminals:
Turn screws counterclockwise to
loosen.
OR
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.
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
counterclockwise
to loosen.
Technical Assistance
If you have questions concerning the installation or operation of this product, call the
Lutron Technical Support
Center.
Please provide exact model number when calling. (800) 523-9466 (U.S.A., Canada, and the Caribbean)
Other countries call (610) 282-3800
Fax (610) 282-3090
Internet www.lutron.com
Limited Warranty
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 specific 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: 5,038,081; 5,248,919; 5,399,940; 5,510,679; 5,637,930; 5,909,087; 6,169,377 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. © 2002 Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.
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. Reduction of dimmer capacity is also required. Refer to chart below for maximum
dimmer capacity.
English
030-759
030-759
Ground
(Green screw)
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Model Number
No sides removed
1 side removed
2 sides removed
Q-600P
600W max.
500W max.
400W max.
QLV-600P
600VA/450W max.
500VA/375W max.
400VA/300W max.
1/2"
(13 mm)
Reference Wiring Diagram
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 dimmer. Use the
same procedure to wire your new dimmer as was used with the
old switch (see Step 3 and below).
Disconnect switch wires.
2
1
4
3
WARNING: Turn power OFF at circuit breaker or remove
fuse.
Remove switch mounting screws. Pull switch from wall.
Turn power ON.
Mount and align dimmer. Replace wallplate.
Wire the dimmer.
7
6
5
• Connect the green or bare
copper ground wire to the
green ground screw on the
dimmer (see Important Note 3).
• Connect one of the insulated
wires removed from the switch
to either of the screws (or
push-in terminals) on the
dimmer.
• Connect the other insulated
wire removed from the switch
to the other screw (or push-in
terminal) on the dimmer.
Each control has
inside section
removed.
Middle control has two
side sections removed.
Do not remove
outside
sections.
Neutral
Hot
Light
Ground
120 VAC
60 Hz
Dimmer
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