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T2

NEUTRAL

Connect Neutral Wires

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How to Use 
Wire Nuts

1. 

Hold the ends of the wires parallel together.

2. 

Screw on the wire nut clockwise until secure.

3. 

Tug each wire to ensure that the wire nut is secure.

White Extension Wire

•  Attach the 

T2 wire  (yellow label) and the Neutral wires (white label) to the 

provided white extension wire using the provided 3-port wire connector.

•  Tug each wire to ensure that the wire connector is secure.

Summary of Contents for Multiway

Page 1: ...n guide is to be used only for installing Orro Switches where multiple switches control the same lights Multiway Installation Guide Multiway switches can be found in stairways hallways and other commo...

Page 2: ...2 Need Help We re ready to assist you Installation FAQ General support Urgent issues Support hours getorro com setupfaq support getorro com 747 253 0608 Weekdays 7am 7pm PT Weekends 10am 6pm PT...

Page 3: ...1 Before We Start 3 Check Compatibility 7 Multiway Installation 10 Set Up Orro Troubleshooting 48 54...

Page 4: ...2 Before We Start...

Page 5: ...onal if you are not comfortable with the installation or if you do not have the proper tools available Start the install during daylight or have a flashlight ready Switch installation requires your li...

Page 6: ...4 What You ll Need 2x Set of Wire Connectors 4x Plate Screws 4x Mounting Screws 2x Set of Wire Labels 2x Orro Switch 2x Faceplate Mount 2x Pack of Extension Wires...

Page 7: ...5 Tools Needed Power tools are not recommended Phillips Screwdriver Flathead Screwdriver Pliers recommended...

Page 8: ...6 Check Compatibility...

Page 9: ...ngle bulb x Total Load LED MagLowV CFL Incandescent 360W max load if switch is located in a wall box with more than one switch multi gang box ElecLowV Halogen Fluorescent 150W Max Load Bulb Type 300W...

Page 10: ...enabling certain features and getting updates Orro Switches are only intended to control lighting fixtures They are not designed to control other appliances such as fans or vents Furthermore Orro Swi...

Page 11: ...9 Multiway Installation...

Page 12: ...Switches in a multiway configuration can be quite difficult especially if you are not trained in residential electrical wiring Hire a professional electrician for a safe care free installation Electr...

Page 13: ...breaker turn off the master breaker If you are installing your Switch in a multi switch gang box turn off breakers for all switches Turn Off Power 1 Turn off the circuit breaker for the light switche...

Page 14: ...e a switch to begin with Unscrew or pop off the existing faceplate If there is dried paint connecting the plate to the wall use a box cutter to remove the Remove the screws from the top and bottom of...

Page 15: ...13 Pull switch out as far as possible so that you can clearly see all the wires in the switch box Pull Switch Out of the Wall 4 Do NOT detach any wires...

Page 16: ...14 Take a photo showing the existing wire connections from the wall to the back of your switch This will be useful if you ever need to re attach your old switch Take a Photo 5...

Page 17: ...15 Identify Wires...

Page 18: ...747 253 0608 Identify Neutral Wire s 1 A Neutral wire is required for the Orro Switch to work Neutral wires are often white and can be found as a single wire or bundle of wires They may or may not be...

Page 19: ...17 Label Neutral Wire s 2 Use the included sticker to label all Neutral wire s coming out of the wall Label the wire beyond the wire nuts...

Page 20: ...r and can be found either as a single wire or bundle Label these wires This wire may or may not be connected to the switch Label Ground wire s coming out of the wall Note Your switch wireterminal posi...

Page 21: ...Find the two wires attached to the same color screw terminals Both terminals will often be a gold color screw Wire colors are often black and or red If you have a black wire and a red wire label the...

Page 22: ...oad wire usually black or red and is often found coming from the top of the switch box This wire is connected to the bulb Unsure Make your best guess as to which wire is Line and which wire is load an...

Page 23: ...you ve identified the last wire please label the wire Line or Load accordingly with the appropriate sticker Label Line or Load Wire 6 Having trouble identifying your wires Call us 747 253 0608 Backof...

Page 24: ...es Built In Wires OR Remove Switch 7 Disconnect the wall wires from your switch Depending on your switch type either loosen the screws or remove the wire nuts For wires inserted into ports either remo...

Page 25: ...23 Repeat setup steps on pages 11 22 for the second switch Once done proceed to the next page Repeat Steps for Second Switch 8 First Switch Second Switch...

Page 26: ...24 Install Orro...

Page 27: ...the Switches be powered in parallel This means that the Switches do not depend on each other for power For 4 way or more complete the same parallel wiring as the Switch on the left for all Switches e...

Page 28: ...26 Bulb Power Traveler Wires Switch with Line Switch with Load LINE LOAD Go to Switch Box with Line Wire 1 Note Yourswitches andwiring may not match this illustration exactly...

Page 29: ...rd them 2 Strip the wire by removing the plastic casing Make sure exposed wire ends are 0 6 inches 15mm 3 Use the diagram above to measure and trim the wire ends Use solid 12 or 14 AWG copper wire onl...

Page 30: ...e T1 wire blue label and the Line wire black label to the provided black extension wire using the provided 3 port wire connector Tug each wire to ensure that the wire connector is secure How to Use Wi...

Page 31: ...n the wire nut clockwise until secure 3 Tug each wire to ensure that the wire nut is secure White Extension Wire Attach the T2 wire yellow label and the Neutral wires white label to the provided white...

Page 32: ...ire nut cannot accept 2 additional wires step 4 from previous page attach a single white extension wire to the neutral wire bundle with the wire nut Then attach the white extension wire to the T2 wire...

Page 33: ...der to the left T2 LINE T1 GROUND NEUTRAL NEUTRAL LINE GROUND Plug In Wires 6 1 Plug the Black extension wire into the black port 2 Plug the Neutral extension wire into the white port 3 Plug the Groun...

Page 34: ...32 Tug on the wires connected to the Switch and the wire connectors Make sure that the wires are not loose Check Wire Connections 7 Todetach wires hold slider to the left...

Page 35: ...33 Make room for the Orro Switch by pushing each wire as far as possible into the back of the switch box Push Wires Deep into Switch Box 8 Please do NOT force the Switch into the wall...

Page 36: ...o not use tools to push wires in They may damage the wires With light pressure push your Orro Switch into the switch box The Switch should sit flush against the wall if not pull the Switch out and try...

Page 37: ...are used to mount the Switch to the wall Mount the Switch to the switch box using the long mounting screws The screws should go through the oval holes Before fully tightening the screws check that th...

Page 38: ...itch with Line Switch with Load Bulb Power Traveler Wires Switch with Line Switch with Load LINE LOAD Go to Switch Box with Load Wire 11 Note Yourswitches andwiring may not match this illustration exa...

Page 39: ...operation Strip and Straighten All Wall Wires 12 1 If the ends of the wires in your switch box are bent out of shape use pliers to cut and discard them 2 Strip the wire by removing the plastic casing...

Page 40: ...t LOAD T1 T2 GROUND 1 Plug the Load wire into the red port 2 Plug the T1 wire into the black port 3 Plug the T2 wire into the white port 4 Plug the Ground wire into the green port To detach wires slid...

Page 41: ...39 Make room for the Orro Switch by pushing each wire as far as possible into the back of the switch box Push Wires Deep into Switch Box 14 Please do NOT force the Switch into the wall...

Page 42: ...Do not use tools to push wires in They may damage the wires With light pressure push your Orro Switch into the switch box The Switch should sit flush against the wall if not pull the Switch out and tr...

Page 43: ...are used to mount the Switch to the wall Mount theSwitch to the switch box using the long mounting screws The screws should go through the oval holes Before fully tightening the screws check that the...

Page 44: ...42 Make sure all Switches are fully installed before proceeding STOP...

Page 45: ...43 Set Up Orro...

Page 46: ...44 Once installation is complete go to your circuit breaker and turn the power back on Turn On Power 1...

Page 47: ...ens 2 1 Give your Switches 30 seconds to power on The lights may stay off during this process 2 Check to see that both screens lights up 3 If your multiway Switches do not power on go to pg 50 for tro...

Page 48: ...46 Detach Mount from Faceplate 3 Push a flathead screwdriver into the slot at the bottom of the faceplate until it separates from the mount Pry apart the two pieces...

Page 49: ...47 Attach Faceplate 4 Use the short screws to attach the faceplate mount Push faceplate onto the mount and snap it into place...

Page 50: ...48 Follow Switch Instructions 5 Tap START on all Switches and complete all on screen instructions to begin setup For multiway setup make sure all Switches display Continue Setup before proceeding...

Page 51: ...49 Get the App 6 Sign up and complete setup in the app Complete Setup 7 Install the Orro App from the Apple App Store...

Page 52: ...g Load wire as the Line wire with the provided wire labels Rewire the Switch which has the Load wire using wiring instructions for the Switch with the Line wire Pg 28 35 Rewire the Switch which has th...

Page 53: ...ular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correc...

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