Preparing and connecting wires:
This dimmer can be wired using side wire terminal
screws or through backwire openings. Choose
appropriate wire stripping specifications accordingly.
Single Pole (One location) or 3-Way (Multi-location)
Magnetic Low-Voltage Dimmer
Cat. No. ACMØ6-1L, 600VA (Lighted)
120VAC, 60Hz
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Installing your Dimmer –
Single-Pole Wiring Application:
DI-000-ACM06-00A-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.
MAXIMUM BULB WATTAGE
Low-voltage dimmers are rated in Volt-Amps (VA). The maximum
bulb wattage is determined by the efficiency of the transformer in
the low-voltage lighting system. Transformer efficiencies will vary
from different manufacturers; consider 75% efficient as average.
Use the chart to determine maximum bulb wattage for typical
transformer efficiency ratings.
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!
Step 3
More than
Cat. No.
Single
Two Devices
2 Devices
ACMØ6
600VA
600VA
500VA
MAXIMUM LOAD PER DIMMER FOR MULTI-DEVICE
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.
WIRING DIMMER:
Connect wires per WIRING DIAGRAM as follows:
WARNING: CONNECT A MAGNETIC LOW-VOLTAGE DIMMER
ONLY TO THE PRIMARY (HIGH-VOLTAGE) SIDE OF A MAGNETIC
LOW-VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER.
•
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.
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.
(PRIMARY SIDE OF
MAGNETIC LOW-VOLTAGE
TRANSFORMER)
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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 magnetic low-voltage transformers, incandescent, or 120V halogen fixtures only. Use a Leviton electronic low-voltage dimmer to control electronic
(solid state) low-voltage transformers.
• When magnetic low-voltage circuits are operated at a dim level, with all lamps inoperative, excess current may flow through the transformer. To avoid possible
transformer failure due to overcurrent, use a transformer that incorporates thermal protection or a fuse at the primary windings.
• 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.
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS:
• 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.
• 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.
Step 4 cont’d
Strip Gage (measure
bare wire here or use
gage on back of the
dimmer)
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)
Step 1
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
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Two
More than
Rating Single Gang
2 Gang
600VA 450W
450W
375W
MAXIMUM BULB WATTAGE AT 75% EFFICIENCY
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.
Single-Pole
1. Line (Hot)
2. Neutral
3. Ground
4. Load
Cut
(if necessary)
Side Wire Connection
Side wire terminals accept
#14 AWG
solid copper wire only.
Step 2
Step 4
Installing your Alignment Plate:
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
Step 5a
•
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.
A
B
C
BL
YL/RD R
D
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.
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3
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