Single Pole (One location) or 3-Way (Multi-location)
Magnetic Low-Voltage Dimmer
Cat. No. VZMØ6-1L, 600VA (Lighted)
120VAC, 60Hz
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
DI-000-VZM06-02C
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. 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!
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.
ON
Off
ON
Off
ON
Off
ON
Off
ON
Off
ON
Off
ON
Off
ON
Off
ON
Off
ON
Off
ON
Off
ON
Off
Step 1
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 “BK”.
•
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 5
hot (Black)
Neutral (White)
Load
Dimmer
Bk
Black
White
RD
green
ground
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)
}
Bk
yL/RD RD
Terminal
Screw marked
Black (Bk)
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
• 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.
•
for Single-pole Application, go to Step 4a.
•
for 3-Way Coordinating Remote (no LeDs) Application, go
to Step 4b.
•
for 3-Way Matching Remote (with LeDs) Application, go to
Step 4c.
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.
• Vizia™ dimmers are not compatible with standard 3-way or 4-way switches. They must be used with compatible Vizia™ remotes for multi-location dimming.
WARNINgS AND CAUTIONS:
• Use only one (1) Vizia™ 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.
2
4
3
1
Single-pole
1.
Line (Hot)
2.
Neutral
3.
Ground
4.
Load
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.
√
Strip gage
(measure bare
wire here or use
gage on back of
the dimmer)
5/8”
(1.6 cm)
Cut
(if necessary)
Bl
Back Wire (either hole may
be used)
Back wire openings use #14-12
AWG solid copper wire only.
Side Wire Connection
Side wire terminals accept
#14 AWG solid copper wire only.
3-Way Wiring with Coordinating
Dimming or Switching Remote
(no LeDs) Application:
hot (Black)
Neutral (White)
Load
Dimmer
Coordinating Remote (no LeDs)
yL/RD
yL/RD
RD
Wh
RD
Bk
Bk
Black
Do not use for
incandescent
applications.
White
Line
120VAC, 60hz
green
ground
green
ground
(pRIMARy SIDe Of
MAgNeTIC LOW-VOLTAge
TRANSfORMeR)
}
push in side at
tab to release
Line up tabs and
press in side to attach
More than
Cat. No.
Single
Two Devices 2 Devices
VZMØ6
600VA
500VA
400VA
MAXIMUM LOAD peR DIMMeR fOR MULTI-DeVICe
Bk
yL/RD RD
Bk
yL/RD RD
4
3
2
1
5
Terminal
Screw marked
Black (Bk)
Terminal
Screw marked
Red (RD)
Terminal
Screw marked
yellow/Red
(yL/RD)
Coordinating Remote
2
4
3
5
1
Dimmer
(Coordinating Dimming Remote Depicted)
Two More than
Rating Single gang
2 gang
600VA 450W
375W 300W
MAXIMUM BULB WATTAge AT 75% effICIeNCy
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.
Step 2 cont’d
Tools needed to install your Dimmer:
Slotted/Phillips Screwdriver
Electrical Tape
Pliers
Pencil
Cutters
Ruler
Changing the color of your Dimmer:
Your Dimmer includes three color options. The Dimmer ships with
the White frame attached. To change color of frame, proceed as
follows:
Installing Dimmer by itself or with other devices:
Step 2
preparing and connecting wires:
This dimmer can be wired using side wire terminal
screws or through backwire openings. Choose
appropriate wire stripping specifications accordingly.
Step 3
Single-pole Wiring Application:
Step 4a
Step 4b
WIRINg DIMMeR:
Connect wires per WIRINg DIAgRAM as follows:
WARNINg:
FOR MAGNETIC LOW-VOLTAGE APPLICATIONS,
CONNECT DIMMER ONLY TO THE PRIMARY (HIGH-VOLTAGE)
SIDE OF A MAGNETIC LOW-VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER.
NOTe:
When using the coordinating remote without LEDs, the
dimmer can be installed on either the Line or Load side of the
3-way circuit.
NOTe:
Maximum wire length from dimmer to all installed remotes
cannot exceed 300 ft.
•
Green or bare copper wire in wall box to Green terminal screw.
•
Line Hot (common) wall box wire identified (tagged) when
removing old switch to terminal screw marked “BK”.
•
First Traveler wall box wire to terminal screw marked “RD”
(note wire color)
. This traveler from the dimmer must go to the
terminal screw on the remote marked “RD”.
•
Remove Red insulating label from terminal screw marked
“YL/RD”.
•
Second Traveler wall box wire to terminal screw marked
“YL/RD”
(note wire color)
. This traveler from the dimmer must
go to the terminal screw on the remote marked “YL/RD”.
