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Three-Location Installation Continued Operation Step 7 Mount and align dimmers. Attach Switch Tap on, Tap off ® Incandescent / 120V Halogen / Magnetic English Tap Twice Quickly - lights Claro® or Satin ColorsTM wallplates W i re l e s s H o m e L i g h t i n g C o n t ro l (purchased separately). adjust rapidly to full. Press & Hold for 2 Seconds Low-Voltage - Activates 10 second RA-6D, RB-6D Tighten screws until Attach wallplates. fade to off. Dimming Rocker Installation Instructions for RA-10D, RB-10D snug. Accessory Dimmer Brighten Dim Multi-Location Control RA-AD, RB-AD LEDs Please Leave for Occupant 120 V 50/60 Hz Indicate light level; glow softly as night light when Align dimmers. Low-Voltage dimmers only: light is off. (Not available on Accessory Dimmer.) Before installation read instructions P/N 044-050 Ensure FASSTM completely. 14. Use models RA/RB-6D/10D with only core and coil switches are (magnetic) low-voltage transformers. Do not use to fully pushed in. Important Notes control solid-state (electronic) low-voltage Step 8 Turn power ON. 1. Caution: To avoid overheating and possible transformers. damage to other equipment, do not use to control 15. CAUTION: Operating a dimmed low-voltage circuit OFF OFF OFF ON FASS receptacles, fluorescent lighting fixtures, motor- with all lamps inoperative or removed may result in ON Front Accessible Service current flow in excess of normal levels. To avoid Switch operated or transformer-supplied appliances. ON 2. Install in accordance with all national and local possible transformer overheating and premature IMPORTANT NOTICE: failure, Lutron strongly recommends the following: FASS™ - Front Accessible Service Switch - to replace bulb, electrical codes. • Do not operate dimmed low-voltage circuits without Troubleshooting power may be conveniently removed by pulling FASS switch out on both the Dimmer and any Accessory Dimmers. 3. Do not paint dimmers or wallplates. operative lamps in place. Symptom Possible Cause For any procedure other than routine lamp replacement, 4. Clean with a soft damp cloth only. Do not use any • Replace burned-out lamps immediately. power must be disconnected at the main electrical panel. chemical cleaners. • Use transformers with thermal protection or fused Light does not turn on. • Front Accessible Service Switch (FASSTM) on the dimmers are 5. Do not use where total wattage is under primary windings to prevent transformer failure due pulled out (OFF). For detailed instructions on programming the recommended minimum load. to excess current. system, refer to the RadioRA® Setup Guide that • Light bulb(s) burned out. is included with an RF Signal Repeater or the Minimum Load Chart • Breaker is off or tripped. Setup and Installation Guide that is included Dimmer Wattage Installation Contents • Blue wire on Accessory Dimmer with a Chronos System Bridge and Timeclock. Type of Load 600W 1000W Single-Location Installation not connected to the same color Incandescent 50 W 50 W Installing one RadioRA® Dimmer to control light(s) from a wire as the blue wire on Dimmer. Technical Assistance Magnetic Low-Voltage 50 VA 100 VA single location. Light turns ON and • Black and Red wires on Dimmer If you have questions concerning the installation or operation of this Dimmer works, but are reversed. product, call the Lutron Technical Support Center. Please provide 6. Do not exceed maximum load rating of dimmers. Accessory Dimmer Page 2 does not work. • Dimmer wired in middle of exact model number when calling. 7. In any 3-way/4-way circuit use only one Dimmer with Accessory Dimmer string - must (800) 523-9466 (U.S.A., Canada, and the Caribbean) up to 9 Accessory Dimmers. be on the line or load end of Other countries call (610) 282-3800 string. Fax (610) 282-3090 8. Dimmer may not work with dioded lamps (Sylvania Visit our web site at www.lutron.com Designer 16™ or Philips PAR-16™). Multi-Location Installation Dimmer keeps turning • Total wattage is under 9. Operate in ambient temperatures between 0°C For installations beyond Three-Location, call the Lutron ON and OFF. recommended minimum load. (See Important Note No.5.) Limited Warranty (32°F) and 40°C (104°F). Technical Support Center at 1-800-523-9466. Lutron will, at its option, repair or replace any unit that is defective in materials or manufacture within two years after purchase. For warranty service, return unit to place of purchase or mail 10. Dimmer may feel warm to the touch during normal FCC Information 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 operation. Page 4 NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY IS LIMITED TO TWO YEARS FROM PURCHASE. 11. Recommended wallbox depth: 31/2" deep for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER THE COST OF INSTALLATION, REMOVAL OR limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful REINSTALLATION, OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM MISUSE, ABUSE, OR IMPROPER OR recommended, 21/2" deep minimum. interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and INCORRECT REPAIR, OR DAMAGE FROM IMPROPER WIRING OR INSTALLATION. THIS 12. The range and performance of the RadioRA® System can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. LUTRON’S is highly dependent on a variety of complex factors Operation accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or LIABILITY ON ANY CLAIM FOR DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH Using the RadioRA® Dimmer. Page 8 television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off THE MANUFACTURE, SALE, INSTALLATION, DELIVERY, OR USE OF THE UNIT SHALL such as: and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or NEVER EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE UNIT. more of the following measures: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from • Distance between system components • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. state to state. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of • • Geometry of the home Construction of walls separating system components FCC Information • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. to which the receiver is connected. This product may be covered under one or more of the following U.S. patents:4,835,343; • Electrical equipment located near system components NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Lutron 4,954,768; 5,248,919; 5,399,940; 5,637,930; 5,736,965; 5,798,581; 5,838,226; 5,848,054; 5,905,442; 5,982,103; 6,687,487; DES 353,798; DES 378,814; DES 389,461; DES 389,805; 13. Do not mix RadioRA “A”(RA-) and “B” (RB-) ® for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: Electronics Co. could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. DES 395,037; DES 404,013; DES 422,969; DES 428,855; DES 436,579, DES 439,220 and products within the same system. “A” products and (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not corresponding foreign patents. U.S. and foreign patents pending. Lutron, Claro, and RadioRA “B” products are not compatible. (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference are registered trademarks, and FASS is a trademark of Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. that may cause undesired operation. received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. © 2004 Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. 7200 Suter Road Coopersburg, PA 18036-1299, U.S.A. Made and printed in the U.S.A. 7/04 P/N 044-050 Rev. A

Multigang Installations Important Important Wiring Wiring Information Information Lutron Claro® and Satin ColorsTM wallplates are available in 1 to 6 gang versions. Purchase Claro® and Satin ColorsTM wallplates separately. When combining dimmers in the same wallbox, remove all inner side sections prior to wiring. When making wire connections, follow the recommended strip lengths and combinations for the supplied Using pliers, bend side sections up and down until they break off. wire connectors. Note: Wire connectors provided are suitable for copper wire only. For aluminum wire, consult an electrician. Twist wire connector tight. When removing side sections for multigang installations, Small: Be sure no bare wire is exposed. Breaking Side reduction of the dimmer’s load capacity is required. See Strip insulation 3/8" for 14 AWG wire Sections table below. Strip insulation 1/2" for 16 or 18 AWG wire Use to join one 14 AWG supply wire with one 16 or 18 AWG control wire. No sides 1 side 2 sides Large: Model Number removed removed removed Strip insulation 1/2" for 10, 12 or 14 AWG wire Strip insulation 5/8" for 16 or 18 AWG wire Do Not Remove RA-6D, 600 W/VA 500 W/VA 400 W/VA Use to join one or two 12 or 14 AWG supply wires with one 10, 12, 14, 16, Outside Sections or 18 AWG control wire. Large RB-6D Small RA-10D, 1000 W/VA 800 W/VA 650 W/VA RB-10D Step 4 Wire the Dimmer. Using the screws (or push-in terminals) on the Dimmer and the wire Dimmer Brass screw connector provided: Each Control Has Middle Control Has Inside Section Two Side Sections • Connect the Dimmer green ground wire to the green or bare copper Removed Removed ground wire in the wallbox. If there is no ground wire in the wallbox, consult an electrician. Single-Location • Connect the Dimmer black screw (or push-in terminal) to either of the wires removed from the switch. Installation • Connect the Dimmer brass screw (or push-in terminal) to the remaining For installations involving more than one dimmer in a wallbox, refer to Multigang Installations above before wire removed from the switch. beginning. Check off Steps as completed. • The Dimmer blue screw and push-in terminal are not needed for a Black screw Ground wire Single Location Installation. (bare copper or Step 1 Turn power OFF at circuit breaker or remove fuse. Wiring Diagram Dimmer Green wire green) OFF OFF OFF ON Brass Screw Blue ON Screw Hot ON 120 V Black Green 60 Hz Screw Light Fixture(s) Step 2 Remove wallplate. Pull switch from wall. Ground Neutral Step 5 Mount and align dimmer. Attach Claro® or Satin ColorsTM wallplate (purchased separately). Attach wallplate. Tighten screws until snug. Align dimmer. Step 3 Disconnect wires. Ensure FASSTM Terminal Screws: OR Backwired: Step 6 Turn power ON. switch is fully pushed in. Turn screw to loosen. Insert screwdriver. OFF OFF OFF Pull out wire. ON ON ON 2 3

Two-Location Replacing two 3-way switches or an Step 5 Wire the Dimmer. Dimmer Blue screw Installation existing dimmer and a 3-way switch. Using the screws (or push-in terminals) on the Dimmer and the wire Red connector provided: Black For installations involving more than one dimmer in a wallbox, refer to Multigang Installations on page 2 before beginning. • Connect the Dimmer green ground wire to the green or bare copper Check off Steps as completed. ground wire in the wallbox. If there is no ground wire in the wallbox, consult an electrician. Brass Step 1 Turn power OFF at circuit breaker or remove fuse. • Connect the Dimmer black screw (or push-in terminal) to the tagged screw wire removed from the switch. OFF OFF OFF ON • Select one of the remaining wires and connect it to the brass screw (or ON push-in terminal) on the Dimmer. Black screw Ground wire ON Tag (Bare copper • Connect the remaining wire (note its color) to the blue screw (or push- Green wire or green) Step 2 Remove wallplates. Pull switches from wall. in terminal) on the Dimmer. Accessory Step 6 Wiring the Accessory Dimmer. Dimmer Blue screw • Connect the Accessory Dimmer green ground wire to the green or Red Tag bare copper ground wire in the wallbox. • Connect the Accessory Dimmer brass screw (or push-in terminal) to the tagged wire. Brass screw • Connect the Accessory Dimmer blue screw (or push-in terminal) to the Step 3 At each switch location, tag the wire that is connected to the different colored screw or same color insulated wire connected to the Dimmer blue screw (or screw labeled COMMON (not the green ground screw). push-in terminal) noted in Step 5. Black Tag • Connect the Accessory Dimmer black screw (or push-in terminal) to the Black remaining wire. screw Wiring Diagram Green wire Ground wire (Bare Dimmer Accessory Dimmer copper or green) Brass Brass Ground Screw Blue Screw Blue (Bare copper Screw Screw Hot or green wire) Different-colored screw (Common) 120 V Black Green Black Green Light Step 4 Disconnect wires. 60 Hz Screw Screw Fixture(s) Ground Ground Terminal screws: Backwired: Neutral Turn screw to Insert screwdriver. loosen. Pull out wire. OR Step 7 Mount and align dimmers. Attach Claro® or Satin ColorsTM wallplates (purchased separately). Attach wallplates. Tighten screws until snug. Important Wiring Information When making wire connections, follow the recommended strip lengths and combinations for the supplied Align dimmers. wire connectors. Note: Wire connectors provided are suitable for copper wire only. For aluminum wire, consult an electrician. Twist wire connector tight. Small: Be sure no bare wire is exposed. Strip insulation 3/8" for 14 AWG wire Strip insulation 1/2" for 16 or 18 AWG wire Ensure FASSTM switches Use to join one 14 AWG supply wire with one 16 or 18 AWG control wire. Large: Step 8 Turn power ON. are fully pushed in. OFF OFF OFF Strip insulation 1/2" for 10, 12 or 14 AWG wire ON Strip insulation 5/8" for 16 or 18 AWG wire ON Use to join one or two 12 or 14 AWG supply wires with one 10, 12, 14, 16, or 18 AWG control wire. Large ON Small 4 5

Three-Location Replacing two 3-way Step 5 Replace the 4-way switch with an Accessory Accessory Blue Dimmer screw Installation switches and a 4-way switch. Dimmer. Red wires Using the screws (or push-in terminals) on the Accessory For installations involving more than one dimmer in a wallbox, refer to Multigang Installations on page 2 Dimmer and the wire connector provided: before beginning. Check off Steps as completed. • Connect the Accessory Dimmer green ground wire to the green or bare copper ground wire in the wallbox. If there is Brass Step 1 Turn power OFF at circuit breaker or remove fuse. no ground wire in the wallbox, consult an electrician. screw • Connect the Accessory Dimmer blue screw (or push-in OFF OFF OFF ON terminal) to both of the tagged wires (noting their color) ON Green wire removed from the 4-way switch. ON Black Tags Step 2 Remove wallplates. Pull switches from wall. • Select one of the remaining wires and connect it to the screw Ground Accessory Dimmer black screw (or push-in terminal). wire (Bare copper or green) • Connect the remaining wire to the Accessory Dimmer brass screw. Blue Dimmer screw Step 6 Replace the two 3-way switches. Red wire One 3-way switch MUST be replaced with a Dimmer and the Step 3 Identify the switches. other with an Accessory Dimmer. 3-Way 4-Way Wiring the Dimmer: Three screw connections plus a Four screw connections plus a green ground screw. green ground screw. • Connect the Dimmer green ground wire to the green or bare Brass Note: Screw placement copper ground wire in the wallbox. screw may be different on COMPLETE your switch. • Connect the Dimmer black screw (or push-in terminals) to the THIS STEP tagged wire removed from the switch. BEFORE Black Tag REMOVING WIRES • Connect the Dimmer blue screw (or push-in terminal) to the screw FROM SWITCH. same color insulated wire as the Accessory Dimmer blue Green wire screw (or push-in terminal) noted in Step 5. Ground wire Same colored screws (or marked IN or OUT) (Bare copper or green) Tag • Connect the Dimmer brass screw (or push-in terminal) to the Accessory Blue Ground (Bare copper Different-colored Ground (Bare copper remaining wire. Dimmer screw or green wire) screw (Common) or green wire) Tag • TAG the insulated wire connected to the different • TAG the two same color insulated wires which are Red Wiring the Accessory Dimmer: colored screw or screw labeled 'COMMON'. connected to opposite colored screws. • Connect the Accessory Dimmer green ground wire to the Step 4 Disconnect wires. Backwired: green or bare copper ground wire in the wallbox. Terminal Screws: Insert screwdriver. • Connect the Accessory Dimmer brass screw (or push-in Brass Turn screw to Pull out wire. screw loosen. terminal) to the tagged wire. OR • Connect the Accessory Dimmer blue screw (or push-in Green wire terminal) to the same color insulated wire as the Accessory Dimmer blue screw (or push-in terminal) noted in Step 5. Black • Connect the Dimmer black screw (or push-in terminal) to the screw Tag Important Wiring Information remaining wire. When making wire connections, follow the recommended strip lengths and combinations for the supplied Ground wire wire connectors. Note: Wire connectors provided are suitable for copper wire only. For aluminum wire, Wiring Diagram (Bare copper or green) Dimmer Accessory Dimmer Accessory Dimmer consult an electrician. Twist wire connector tight. Small: Be sure no bare wire is exposed. Brass Brass Brass Strip insulation 3/8" for 14 AWG wire Screw Blue Screw Blue Screw Blue Strip insulation 1/2" for 16 or 18 AWG wire Screw Screw Screw Hot Use to join one 14 AWG supply wire with one 16 or 18 AWG control wire. Large: 120 V Black Green Black Green Black Green Strip insulation 1/2" for 10, 12 or 14 AWG wire 60 Hz Screw Screw Screw Light Fixture(s) Strip insulation 5/8" for 16 or 18 AWG wire Ground Ground Ground Use to join one or two 12 or 14 AWG supply wires with one 10, 12, 14, 16, Large Neutral or 18 AWG control wire. Small 6 Continued on next page 7


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