INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
• Turn OFF circuit breaker or remove fuse(s) and test that power is off before wiring.
• Never wire any electrical device with power turned on. Wiring dimmer with power on
may cause permanent damage to dimmer and void warranty.
• If you are not sure about any part of these instructions, please contact a
licensed electrician.
CAUTION:
1. Use only with 120V AC 60 Hz.
2. Do not exceed maximum rating of the dimmer as indicated on the device.
3. Must be installed and used in accordance with electrical codes.
4. If a bare copper or green ground connection is not available in the wallbox, contact a
licensed electrician for installation.
5. For use ONLY with permanently installed 120V AC incandescent/halogen fixtures.
6. To avoid overheating and possible damage to other equipment, do not use to control
receptacles, fluorescent lights, motor-driven appliances, transformer supplied
appliances, etc.
7. Use only #14 or #12 copper wire rated for at least 75º C with these devices.
8. Minimum Lamp Wattage:
Single Location Control = 60 Watts.
Multi-location Control = 100 Watts
NOTES:
1. The RF Master Dimmer (VL-9534-MD-X) is wired directly to the light fixture.
2. For multi-location installations one RF Master Dimmer is used with RF Accessory
Dimmer(s) VL-9542-AD-X.
3. The VL-9542-AD-X requires hardware connection to the RF Master Dimmer. Refer to
installation instructions for wiring.
4. The RF Master Dimmer is not compatible with standard 3-way switches.
5. For multi-location installations, the RF Master Dimmer is the only device that is
included in the RF Network.
6. Do not exceed maximum load of 600 watts.
Z-Wave Device Network Installation Instructions for RF Master Dimmer Only:
1. This product may be added to a new or existing Z-Wave network. The device has a
blue LED, which will blink when the device is not included in a Z-Wave network. The
LED stops blinking when the RF Master Dimmer is in a network.
2. To include this device in a Z-Wave network, select the command on your Z-Wave
controller for inclusion (Install, Add Device, Add Node, Include Device, etc.). Then
press the RF Master Dimmer ON/OFF switch one time to include it in the network.
The LED will stop blinking.
3. To exclude this device from a Z-Wave network, select the command on your
Z-Wave controller for exclusion (Uninstall, Remove Device, Remove Node,
Exclude Device, etc.). Then press the RF Master ON/OFF switch one time to exclude
it from the network. The LED will start blinking.
4. This product works with other Z-Wave products from different vendors and
product categories as part of the same network.
5. This product is a listening node and it will act as a repeater in the Z-Wave
network. It will perform the repeater function with Z-Wave products.
6. For multi-location install; blue LED will blink on all wired units, when the RF Master
Dimmer (VL-9534-MD-X) is not included in the Z-Wave network. After including the
RF Master Dimmer in the Z-Wave network, the LED will stop blinking. The
VL-9542-AD-X (no neutral) Accessory Dimmer need not be included in the Z-Wave
network.
IMPORTANT:
RF Master Dimmer will not work or will become damaged if wired incorrectly and the
warranty will be voided.
Troubleshooting Guide
Symptom
Possible Cause
Solution
No Function. LEDs is OFF
A) Light bulb(s) burned out
B) Circuit breaker is off or
tripped
C) Disconnect switch on the
dimmer is pulled out to the
OFF position
D) Improper wiring
E) Defective dimmer
A) Replace light bulb
B) Turn on the circuit breaker
C) Push in the disconnect
switch on the dimmer
D) Check and correct wiring
E) Replace dimmer
Erratic operation or flickering
LEDs
A) Lamp power is less than
60 Watts
B) Loose wiring connections
A) Increase lamp power to at
least 60 Watts
B) Check and correct wiring
Functions normally using the
dimmer push buttons but not
from Z-Wave controller and
one of the blue LEDs blinks
ON and OFF about once per
second
Dimmer is not included in
Z-Wave network
Include dimmer in a Z-Wave
network using a Z-Wave
controller. Refer to Z-Wave
controller user manual for
details
Functions normally using the
Master dimmer control but
not from Z-Wave controller
and no LEDs are blinking
Problem with RF
communication on dimmer
A) Relocate Z-Wave controller
B) Replace dimmer
Functions normally both lo-
cally and from a Z-Wave con-
troller but can’t be controlled
from a dimmer accessory
switch (VL-9542-AND-X) or
other Z-Wave device
The dimmer accessory or
other Z-Wave device is not
associated with the dimmer
you wish to control
Create an association
between the dimmer acces-
sory or other device and the
dimmer. Refer to your Z-Wave
controller user manual for
details
Dimmer is warm to touch
after a period of time
This is normal
No action required
(Cut if necessary)
Strip 5/8”
Suggested Tools
ON/OFF SWITCH
• Press once to turn lights ON at previously selected level.
• Press again to turn lights OFF.
• When lights are OFF, press and hold for 2 seconds for full brightness.
• When lights are ON, press and hold for 2 seconds until the blue LED blinks. After the
preset delay, the lights will begin fading to OFF (up to 4 minutes).
• ON/OFF LED indicates that dimmer is turned on.
READ BEFORE INSTALLATION!
Switch Identification
ACCESSORY
ACCESSORY
ACCESSORY
Master Control
(VL-9534-MD-X)
Accessory
(VL-9542-AD-X)
Disconnect Switch
Red
Black
Green
Green
Blue
Blue
RF MASTER DIMMER – VL-9534-MD-X FOR INCANDESCENT FIXTURES ONLY / NO NEUTRAL REQUIRED
RF ACCESSORY DIMMER – VL-9542-AD-X
