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General
This control is designed to operate
only one ceiling fan, and not an
accessory light kit. This SW46
speed control is rated for 1.2 amps
at 120 volts. To avoid erratic speeds
and possible damage to your ceiling
fan, use this control only with the fan
pull chain switch set to its high
speed setting.
Installation
1. Before disconnecting power,
ensure that the fan is set at the
highest speed.
NOTE: Electric connections
should be in accordance with the
National Electrical Codes and all
Local Codes. Before starting,
disconnect power to the circuit at
the fuse box or circuit breaker
panel.
2. Remove the faceplate and
screws from the existing wall
switch. Pull switch out from wall
outlet box.
3. Disconnect wire from existing fan
wall switch (Figure 1).
4. Slide the SW46 Quietslide Fan
Control in the OFF position (0).
Safety Instructions
WARNING:
To avoid fire, shock, and serious personal injury,
follow all instructions carefully.
1.Read your Owner's Manual carefully. Retain Owner’s Manual for
future reference.
2.To avoid possible electrical shock, be sure electricity is turned off
at the main fuse or circuit breaker box before wiring.
3.Make certain no bare wires are exposed outside the wire
connectors.
4.Do not mount speed control near heat producing equipment.
5.All wiring must conform to National and Local Electrical Codes. If
you do not have enough electrical knowledge, have a licensed
electrician install the control.
WARNING:
Use of this control with some ceiling fans could result
in fire, shock and serious personal injury. Use this speed control
only with Emerson ceiling fans.
7. Attach the SW46 Quietslide Fan
Control to the wall outlet box
with two 6-32 x 3/4” screws
(provided).
8. Position the faceplate (provided)
onto the speed control. Using the
two 6-32 x 1/4” screws, screw the
faceplate and speed control to
the wall outlet box (Figure 3).
9. Restore power at the main fuse
box or circuit breaker panel.
CAUTION
For fans equipped with built-in
variable speed devices: These
devices must be set at their
MAXIMUM SPEED for proper
operation. Adjustments to their
setting must only be made with
Quietslide in the OFF position.
Changing or sliding these
settings while the fan control is in
operation could damage the
control.
FACEPLATE
SWITCH
WALL
OUTLET
BOX
Figure 1
5. Connect one BLACK wire from
the Quietslide to the fan/motor
lead with a wire connector
(provided). (Figure 2.)
6. Connect the other BLACK wire
from the Quietslide to the
120VAC hot wire with a wire
connector (provided).
NOTE: Use wire connectors
(supplied) to secure electrical
connections.
TO NEUTRAL
TO FAN MOTOR LOAD
MOTOR LOAD
1.2 AMP MAXIMUM
TO
120VAC
SOURCE
HOT
BLACK
BLACK
4
0
3
2
1
Figure 2
Figure 3
WARNING
!
6-32 x 1/4" SCREW (2)
FACEPLATE
SW46 QUIETSLIDE
SPEED CONTROL
OUTLET BOX
4
0
3
2
1
6-32 x 3/4"
SCREW (2)
