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Single Pole (One location) or 3-Way (Multi-location)

Incandescent Dimmer

Cat. No. ACIØ6-1L, 600W (Lighted)

120VAC, 60Hz

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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Single-Pole Wiring Application:

DI-000-ACI06-00A-X0

Tools needed to install your Dimmer:

Slotted/Phillips Screwdriver

Electrical Tape

Pliers

Pencil

Cutters

Ruler

Installing Dimmer by itself or with other devices:

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 reduction of the dimmer’s capacity
is required. Breaking off fins is not required on this device. Refer to
the chart for maximum load per 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!

Identifying your wiring application (most
common):

NOTE: If the wiring in the wall box does not resemble any
of these configurations, consult a qualified electrician.

Step 2

Step 1

Step 3

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

2

4

3

1

2

4

1

5

3

3-Way

1. Line or Load

 (See important

instruction below)

2. Neutral
3. Ground
4. First Traveler – note color
5. Second Traveler – note color
NOTE: For matching remote w/LEDs
installation, the First Traveler becomes
Line Hot.

More than

  Cat. No.

 Single

Two Devices

2 Devices

   ACIØ6

  600W

    600W

500W

MAXIMUM LOAD PER DIMMER FOR MULTI-DEVICE

Preparing and connecting wires:

This dimmer can be wired using side wire terminal
screws or through backwire openings. Choose appropriate
wire stripping specifications accordingly.

Cut

(if necessary)

 Installing your Alignment Plate:

Step 4

WIRING DIMMER:
Connect wires per WIRING DIAGRAM as follows:

Green or bare copper wire in wall box to Green terminal screw.

Line Hot wall box wire to terminal screw marked "BL".

Load wall box wire to terminal screw marked "RD".

Dimmer terminal screw marked "YL/RD" should have Red
insulation label affixed.
NOTE: If insulating label is not affixed to terminal screw
marked "YL/RD", use electrical tape to cover.

Proceed to Step 6.

Step 5a

Hot (Black)

Neutral (White)

Load

Dimmer

BL

Black

White

RD

Green 
Ground 
Screw

Line 

120VAC, 60Hz

YL/RD

Use Terminal for 3-Way or 
More Applications Only.
For Single-Pole Applications, 
Do Not Remove This Label.

BL

YL/RD RD

Terminal

Screw marked 

Black (BL)

Terminal

Screw marked 

Red (RD)

Terminal

Screw marked 

Yellow/Red 

(YL/RD)

Terminal Label: 
Use Terminal for 3-Way or More Applications Only.
For Single-Pole Applications, Do Not Remove This
Label.

4

3

2

1

Side Wire  Connection
Side wire terminals accept
#14 AWG 

solid copper wire only.

Back Wire (either hole may
be used)
Back wire openings use #14-12
AWG 

solid copper wire only.

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.

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, do not install to control a receptacle, fluorescent lighting, a motor- or a transformer-

operated appliance.

• Use with incandescent or 120V halogen fixtures only.

• Acenti™ dimmers are not compatible with standard 3-way or 4-way switches. They must be used with compatible Acenti™ remotes for multi-location dimming.

• Use only one (1) 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.

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS:

• Dimmer may not operate with dioded lamps (Sylvania Designer 16™ or Philips PAR-16™).

• 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.

Single-Pole

1. Line (Hot)
2. Neutral
3. Ground
4. Load

Step 3 cont’d

Strip Gage (measure
bare wire here or use
gage on back of the
dimmer)

For Single-Pole Application, go to Step 5a.

For 3-Way Coordinating Remote (no LEDs) Application, go to
Step 5b.

For 3-Way Matching Remote (with LEDs) Application, go to
Step 5c.

IMPORTANT: For 3-Way applications, note that one of the screw
terminals from the old switch being removed will usually be a different
color (Black) or labeled Common. Tag that wire with electrical tape
and identify as the common (Line or Load) in both the dimmer wall
box and remote wall box.

5/8"

(1.6 cm)

5/8"

(1.6 cm)

Important Notice for Installer

To achieve proper aesthetic installation of the Acenti
products, the wall surface surrounding the wall box opening
must be fairly flat and free of irregularities. The wall box must
be level and recessed or flush to the wall surface. The Acenti
installation system allows for adjustments that will correct
minor flaws that may be present in the installation area.

This device must be installed with the Acenti™ Alignment
Plate. The Alignment Plate is packaged with the Acenti™
Wallplate, which is sold separately from this device.

The Alignment Plate will function properly only if it is
mounted to a flat wall surface as described above.

• Leviton recommends to temporarily position the Alignment

Plate prior to wiring the device. If the wall box wires
extend at least 6 inches out of the wall box, it is also
possible to install the Alignment Plate after the device has
been wired (refer to Wallplate instruction sheet).

• The Alignment Plate must be installed with the tab

towards the bottom.

• Leviton recommends the following 3 methods to

temporarily hold the Alignment Plate – use of device
mounting screw, use of wall box wires, or use of electrical
tape (refer to the following figures):

Alignment Plate Held By Tape

TOP

Electrical
Tape

Alignment Plate Held By Wires

TOP

Alignment Plate Held By Mounting Screw

TOP

Mounting
Screw

Alignment
Plate

A

B

C

Step 4 cont’d

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