Berker 2819 Series Service manual
Rotary dimmer 400 W with cover plate
Order-No. : 2819..
Operation- and
Assembly Instructions
1 Safety instructions
Electrical equipment may only be installed and fitted by electrically skilled persons.
Failure to observe the instructions may cause damage to the device and result in fire and
other hazards.
Danger of electric shock. Always disconnect before carrying out work on the devise or
load. At the same time, take into account all circuit breakers that supply dangerous
voltage to the device or load.
Danger of electric shock. Device is not suitable for disconnection from supply voltage.
The load is not electrically isolated from the mains even when the device is switched off.
Do not connect any electronic lamps, e.g. switchable or dimmable compact fluorescent
lamps or LED lamps. Device can be damaged.
These instructions are an integral part of the product, and must remain with the end
customer.
2 Device components
picture 1: Device components
(1) Dimmer
(2) Cover
(3) Control button
(4) Fuse holder
(5) Screw terminals
3 Function
Intended use
- Switching and dimming incandescent lamps and HV halogen lamps
- Suitable for mixed operation up to the specified output (see chapter 6.1. Technical data)
- Installation in appliance box to DIN 49073
i No operation with changeover switch possible.
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i No operation with transformers possible.
Product characteristics
- Phase cut-on dimming principle
- Short-circuit protection through fine-wire fuse
i Flickering of the connected lamps due to undershoot of the specified minimum load or
through centralised pulses from the power stations and soft humming of the device due to
the radio interference suppressor. These are not device faults.
4 Operation
i Switching and dimming are performed by turning the control button.
Switching the light on and increasing the brightness
o Turn control button to the right.
Switching the light off
o Turn control button all the way to the left.
5 Information for electrically skilled persons
5.1 Fitting and electrical connection
DANGER!
Electrical shock when live parts are touched.
Electrical shocks can be fatal.
Before carrying out work on the device or load, disengage all the
corresponding circuit breakers. Cover up live parts in the working environment.
Connecting and mounting the dimmer
picture 2: Connection diagram
o Connect the dimmer (1) according to the connection diagram (picture 2).
o Mount the dimmer in the accessory socket.
o Mount the cover (2).
o Attach the control button (3).
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6 Appendix
6.1 Technical data
Rated voltage AC 230 V ~
Mains frequency 50 Hz
Ambient temperature +5 ... +25 °C
Connected load at 25 °C
Incandescent lamps 60 ... 400 W
HV halogen lamps 60 ... 400 W
Power reduction
Surface mounting -5 %
per 5°C in excess of 25°C -10 %
when installed in wooden or dry construction
walls
-15 %
when installed in multiple combinations -20 %
Connection
Single stranded 0.5 ... 2.5 mm²
Power boosters See power booster instructions
Fine-wire fuse D 1.6 H 250
The symbols used to label the dimmer load shows the load type that can be
connected to a dimmer and the electric behaviour of a load: R = ohmic
6.2 Troubleshooting
The device cannot be switched on. Or: The device switches the load off and cannot be
switched on again.
Check fine-wire fuse and replace if necessary. Use only original fuses.
6.3 Warranty
We reserve the right to make technical and formal changes to the product in the interest of
technical progress.
Our products are under guarantee within the scope of the statutory provisions.
If you have a warranty claim, please contact the point of sale or ship the device postage free
with a description of the fault to the appropriate regional representative.
Berker GmbH & Co. KG
Klagebach 38
58579 Schalksmühle/Germany
Telefon + 49 (0) 2355/905-0
Telefax + 49 (0) 2355/905-111
www.berker.de
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