Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.
7200 Suter Road
Coopersburg, PA 18036-1299, U.S.A.
Made and printed in the U.S.A. 9/09 P/N 030-1102 Rev. A
English
Single-Pole Installation
Halogen / Incandescent Dimmer with IR Receiver
MIR-600 120 V
60 Hz 600 W
Lutron Maestro IR
®
Universal Remote Control
MIR-600UR 3 V
150 mA
Multigang Installations
When installing more than one control in the same wallbox, it may be necessary to remove all inner side
sections prior to wiring (see below). Using pliers, bend side sections up and down until they break off. Repeat
for each side section to be removed. Removal of Dimmer side sections reduces maximum load capacity. Refer
to the Dimmer Capacity Chart below.
Breaking Side
Sections
Dimmer Derating Chart
Each control has inside
section removed.
Middle control has two
side sections removed.
Do not remove
outside sections.
Important Notes:
Please read before installing.
1.
Caution:
To avoid overheating and possible damage to other equipment, do not use to control
receptacles, fluorescent lighting fixtures, motor-operated or transformer-supplied appliances.
2.
Install in accordance with all national and local electrical codes.
3.
When no “grounding means” exist within the wallbox then the NEC
®
2008, Article 404.9 allows a Dimmer
without a grounding connection to be installed as a replacement, as long as a plastic, noncombustible
wallplate is used. For this type of installation, cap or remove the green ground wire on the Dimmer and
use an appropriate wallplate such as Claro
®
series wallplates by L utron.
4.
Do not paint Dimmers.
5.
Do not use where total lamp wattage is less than 60 W or greater than 600 W (see Dimmer Derating
Chart for details).
6.
Dimmer may not work with dioded lamps (Sylvania
TM
Designer 16 or Philips
®
PAR-16).
7.
Operate between 32 °F (0 °C) and 104 °F (40 °C).
8.
Dimmer may feel warm to the touch during normal operation.
9.
Recommended wallbox depth is 2.5 in (64 mm) minimum.
10. Clean Dimmer with a
soft damp cloth only
. Do not use any chemical cleaners.
No Sides
Removed
Model
MIR-600
Load
One Side
Removed
Two Sides
Removed
IR
®
Limited Warranty
(Valid only in U.S.A., Canada, Puerto Rico, and the Caribbean.)
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 is covered under one or more of the following U.S. patents: 5,248,919; 5,399,940; 5,637,930;
5,909,087; 6,169,377; 6,300,727; 6,380,696; 7,142,932; 7,190,125; 7,365,282; 7,546,473 and corresponding
foreign patents. U.S. and foreign patents pending. Lutron, Claro, Maestro, and Maestro IR are registered
trademarks and FASS is a trademark of Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. NEC is a registered trademark of National
Fire Protection Association, Quincy, Massachusetts. Sylvania is a trademark of Osram Sylvania, Inc. PHILIPS is a
registered trademark of KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.
© 2009 Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.
Technical Assistance
For questions concerning the installation or operation of this product, call Lutron.
Please provide exact model number when calling.
U.S.A. and Canada (24 hrs/7days)
1.800.523.9466
México
+1.888.235.2910
Other countries 8am – 8pm ET
+1.610.282.3800
Fax +1.610.282.6311
http://www.lutron.com
Installation
1
1
Removing the Wallplate and the Switch
• Remove the wallplate and switch mounting screws.
• Carefully remove switch from wall
(do not remove wires)
.
2
2
Turning the Power OFF
•
Turn the power OFF at the circuit breaker (or remove the fuse).
Disconnecting the Switch Wires
3
3
Screw Terminals:
Turn screws to
loosen.
Push-in Terminals:
Insert screwdriver.
Pull wire out.
Important Note:
Your wall switch may have two wires attached to the same screw (see illustrations
below for examples). Tape these two wires together before disconnecting.
One wire in the
backwired hole
and one to the
screw.
One
continuous
wire to the
screw.
Looped Wire:
Turn screw to loosen.
Removing the Wallplate
• The Dimmer has a pre-installed
Lutron Claro wallplate. Remove the wallplate before
proceeding with the installation; this will expose the mounting holes.
4
4
When making wire connections, follow the recommended strip lengths and combinations for the
supplied wire connector.
Note:
All wire connectors provided are suitable for
copper wire only.
For
aluminum wire, consult an electrician.
Wire Connector:
Use to join 14 AWG (1.5 mm
2
) or 12 AWG (2.5 mm
2
) ground wire to 18 AWG (0.75 mm
2
) Dimmer ground wire.
Trim or strip wallbox wires to the length indicated by the strip gauge on the back of the Dimmer.
Push-in Terminals:
Insert wires fully. Push-in terminals are for use with 14 AWG (1.5 mm
2
)
solid copper wire
only. DO NOT use stranded or twisted wire.
Screw Terminals:
Tighten screws securely. Screw terminals are for use with 12 AWG (2.5 mm
2
) or
14 AWG (1.5 mm
2
)
solid copper wire only. DO NOT use stranded or twisted wire.
Turning the Power ON
• Turn the power ON at the circuit breaker (or replace the fuse).
7
7
Mounting the Dimmer to the Wallbox
• Form wires carefully into the wallbox, mount and align Dimmer. Do not overtighten
mounting screws.
• Replace
Claro wallplate.
6
6
Wiring
• For installations involving more than one control in a wallbox, refer to Multigang
Installations before beginning.
5
5
Wiring the Dimmer:
• Using the wire connector provided, connect the
green
ground wire on the Dimmer to the
bare copper
or
green
ground wire in the wallbox. Do not connect it to
any other wire. (See Important Note 3.)
• Connect either of the wires, disconnected from the
removed switch, to one of the
brass
screw terminals
on the Dimmer, or insert fully into the push-in terminal.
If your switch had two wires attached to the same
screw terminal, connect both wires to the Dimmer
terminal.
• Connect the remaining wire, disconnected from the
removed switch, to the other
brass
screw terminal on
the Dimmer, or insert fully into the push-in terminal.
Ground
Green wire
Brass screw
Live
120 V~
60 Hz
Neutral
Light
Fixture
Brass
Brass
Green wire
Ground
Wallbox
Dimmer
Dimmer
Brass screw
Dimmer Operation
Tap Button Options
•
Tap once when unit is off -
Lights brighten smoothly to
preset intensity.
•
Tap once when unit is on -
Lights dim smoothly to off.
•
Tap twice quickly -
Lights
brighten rapidly to full intensity.
• Press and hold when unit is on -
Each time Dimmer is turned off,
delayed fade to off can be
activated. As the tap button is
held, the LEDs will begin to flash.
The first flashing LED represents
a 10 second fade to off. Each
additional flashing LED represents
an additional 10 seconds of delay
before lights fade to off (up to 60
seconds of delay).
FASS
TM
- Front Accessible Service
Switch
Important Note:
To replace bulb, power may be
conveniently removed by pulling the
FASS switch out on the Dimmer.
For any procedure, other than routine
bulb replacement, power must be
disconnected at the main electrical
panel.
Dimming Rocker:
Press to brighten
Press to dim
LEDs:
Indicate light level
Note:
For more details on the operation of the Remote Control, please consult the
Lutron Maestro IR
Universal Remote Control instruction sheet provided in this package.
Universal Remote Control Operation
Point the transmitter at the
Maestro IR Dimmer(s), press the Lutron mode key, then use the
buttons as outlined below.
On:
Tap once - lights
brighten smoothly
to full intensity.
Off:
Tap once: 3 second fade
to off.
Press and hold:
10 second–60 second
delayed fade to off.
Dim:
Press to dim lights.
Bright:
Press to brighten lights.
Fav Button:
Tap once to recall your favorite light level.
To store your favorite level, set light to desired
level, then press and then hold for about
3 seconds until the Dimmer LED begins to
flash. (Off is a valid preset level.)
Multiple Gang Application
If multiple
Maestro IR Dimmers are installed in the same location, they will perform as follows:
• Pressing the On button will cause each Dimmer to brighten to full intensity, regardless of
whether some Dimmers are on and some are off.
• Pressing the Off button will cause all Dimmers to fade to off.
• Pressing the Bright or Dim buttons will change the light level on all Dimmer(s) at the same rate
until the button is released or the lights are at minimum or maximum levels. If any Dimmer(s) is
(are) off when the Bright button is pressed, they will turn on at the minimum brightness level.
• To save your favorite light level, adjust all the Dimmers to the desired level, then press and
hold the Fav button for about 3 seconds until all Dimmers’ LEDs begin to flash. Once your
favorite light level is set, pressing the Fav button will cause each Dimmer to return to your
favorite light level.
Lutron Technical Support Center 1.800.523.9466 24 hrs / 7 days www.lutron.com
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Troubleshooting
Symptom
Light does not turn
on or no LEDs turn
on.
Light does not
respond to infrared
wireless transmitter.
Possible Cause
• Front Accessible Service Switch (
FASS) on Dimmer is pulled out to the off position.
• Light bulb(s) burned out.
• Breaker is OFF or tripped.
• Wiring error. Call Lutron at 1.800.523.9466.
• Transmitter batteries installed incorrectly.
• Transmitter batteries are dead.
• Transmitter not aimed directly at Dimmer.
• Transmitter outside operating range.
• Dimmer has already received and responded to command.
500 W
600 W
400 W
WARNING:
Shock Hazard. May result in serious
injury or death.
Turn off power at circuit
breaker before installing the unit.
To learn about the
Advanced Features
of
Maestro Dimmers including locked preset and adjustable fade times,
please visit: http://www.lutron.com/maestro/advfeatures
or call the
Lutron Technical Support Center
at 1.800.523.9466
