Chamberlain 872 Series User manual

• Screw wire nuts on clockwise, making sure the bare wires
are covered. Pull on each wire nut to make sure the
connections are good.
• Carefully pack the wiring back into junction box. Make sure
the wires are not pinched or strained.
• Fasten power supply to selected junction box location with
the #6x1-1/2" flat-head screws provided. (Figure 1).
• Move power supply switch to the right as shown in Figure 5.
Move receiver slide bar so "ON" is visible. The control will
be ON when power to circuit is applied.
•Refer to Figure 1. Position wall plate over the junction box.
Align receiver so that three-pin plug engages holes in power
supply and slide bar engages the power supply switch.
Insert (2) #6-32x1-1/2" screws through fastening holes in
receiver, wall plate and power supply. Tighten securely.
Do not replace the actuator until you have set the code.
See Side 2.
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Power Supply Receiver
Receiver
Slide Bar
Power Supply
Switch Figure 5
FOR INSIDE USE ONLY WITH INCANDESCENT LAMP CIRCUITS OF 500 WATTS OR LESS. NOT RECOMMENDED FOR
USE IN CIRCUITS WITH FLUORESCENT LAMPS, LIGHT DIMMERS, OR HALOGEN LIGHTING SYSTEMS.
The Control consists of two parts: the power supply and the
receiver. It can replace either single pole (1 switch controlling
a single light) or 3-way switches (2 switches controlling a
single light). Depending on the 3-way switch position, the light
may turn on after a power failure. If properly wired, this will
not occur with a single pole switch installation.
The Wire-in Control can be operated by Remote Control
Model Series 50, 60, 70 and 80, and by Keyless Entry
System Model Series 740.
Figure 1 illustrates the installation of receiver and
power supply to junction box in interior wall.
Single Pole Switch Instructions, Figure 3:
•Disconnect wires from the junction box switch.
Straighten the ends to make sure the insulation is trimmed
back 1/2" to allow connection of the power supply wires.
•Fold the BLUE power supply wire back as shown and cap
with a wire nut. Screw nut in a clockwise direction to
secure.
•Cap black control wire to one junction box wire and red
control wire to the other. Screw wire nuts on clockwise,
making sure bare wires are covered.
3-Way Switch Instructions, Figure 4:
•At the junction box where the Light Control will be installed,
mark the common terminal wire before disconnecting the
switch. (Common terminal may be marked "common",
"com" or uses a different color screw [gold or silver] than
the other two terminal screws.)
•Disconnect wires from that junction box switch only.
Straighten the ends to make sure the insulation is trimmed
back 1/2" to allow connection of the power supply wires.
CAUTION: If there is a ground on your switch (usually a
bare wire attached to a green screw on switch), connect
the wire to the metal junction box. If the box is plastic,
connect the wire to the metal part of the Control.
•Start by capping the black control wire to the common "hot
or live" wire; and the remaining control wires separately to
the other two junction box wires in any order (but remember
the color of wire #1 connected to the red control wire).
PRO
Interior
Junction
Box Power
Supply
Wall
Plate
Control
Receiver
Actuator
6x1/2"
Screw
6 -32x1-1/2"
Screw
Figure 1
Single Pole
Switch
3-Way
Switch
Figure 2
Junction Box
Power
Supply
Blue
Wire
Red Wire
Black
Wire
Common
"Hot" Wire
Fold Wire Back
Wire Nut
Blue Control Wire
Screw Wire Nut Clockwise to Secure
Connect Power Supply
Figure 3
Junction Box
PowerSupply
Connect Power Supply
Blue Wire
Red
Wire
Black
Wire
Common
"Hot" Wire
Figure 4
Wire #1
Connect Power Supply
•Pry up lower edge of actuator until it separates from
receiver housing. Set actuator aside.
•Remove the 6-32"x1-1/2" screws and unplug receiver from
power supply. Set receiver aside, discard spacers.
•Remove wall plate and set aside for re-assembly.
•Remove screws holding switch to junction box.
•Pull the switch from the junction box to access the
connecting terminals. See Figure 2.
At this point, determine if you have a single pole or 3-way
switch and follow the instructions that apply to your situation.
Turn off the power to the circuit at the fuse box or
circuit breaker before beginning installation.
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
AVERTISSEMENT
ATTENTION
AVERTISSEMENT
Model Series 872
Indoor/Outdoor Wire-In Light Control
To comply with FCC rules, adjustment or modification of receiver and/or
transmitter is prohibited, except for changing the code setting and replacing
the battery. THERE ARE NO OTHER USER SERVICEABLE PARTS.

Install Jumper Wire for 3-Way Switch Applications Only,
Figure 6:
•Remove switch plate and screws from second 3-way
switch. Pull switch from junction box.
•Identify wire #1 previously connected to the red control wire
in Figure 4. Loosen the terminal screw holding wire #1 just
enough to install one end of the jumper wire. Retighten the
screw.
•Loosen screw at either of the two other terminals and
install other end of jumper wire. Retighten screw.
•Reinstall switch and turn power back on. Turn Light Control
on by moving the slide lever to ON position. Try operating
the light using the second (remote 3-way) switch.
•If light does not operate, TURN POWER OFF at fuses or
circuit breaker and remove the remote 3-way switch.
•Rewire the jumper to go from the wire #1 terminal to the
other terminal.
•Reinstall switch and turn power back on. Both the remote
switch and the Light Control should now be able to control
the light.
Set Receiver to Match Remote Control(s) Code:
Turn on the power to circuit at fuse box or circuit breaker.
Select a remote control push button to operate the Light
Control.
•Press and HOLD the remote control push button.
•Then press and release the "Smart" button on the receiver
with a pen or pencil tip. The adjacent green indicator light
will FLASH once. Release the remote control push button.
Code setting is complete. Snap actuator back on receiver.
NOTE: If the remote control push button is not held down
until the receiver indicator light flashes, the light control has
not accepted the code.
TO TEST:
Press the actuator. The light should turn on. Press again and
the light should turn off. Press remote control push button.
The light should turn on. Press again and the light should
turn off.
Remote control range will vary depending on your house and
wiring construction. Metal lath, foil-backed insulation or
aluminum siding will reduce range.
After installation is complete, test remote control operation at
various locations within your home for convenience and
range.
If the light does not operate, check to be sure:
•The power is ON. Check the fuse box or circuit breaker.
•The light bulb is "good".
•The receiver is firmly connected to the power supply and
the slide bar is in the ON position.
•The electrical wiring is correct. Review the wiring
instructions for Single/3-Way Switch.
•You are pressing the remote control push button selected to
operate the light control.
•The remote control has power. NOTE: Test light on the
remote control should glow when push button is pressed.
(Battery changing information is included in instructions
packed with your remote control.)
CAUTION: To avoid electric shock, move the slide
switch to the OFF position whenever it is necessary to
change a light bulb.
NOTE: If you use less than a 40 Watt bulb, the lamp may
glow dimly when OFF. This is normal.
If two or more light products are installed, they must be
located at least 10 feet apart to prevent electronic
interference.
No user serviceable parts.
Multi-Function
Remote Control
Select a remote control push button
to operate receiver
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Receiver
n
dicator
Light "Smart"
Button
The Multi-Function remote control can also operate the Plug-
In Light Control Accessory, Model Series 874.
© 1995, The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
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Multi-Function
Remote Control
Plug-In
Light Control
Remote
Switch
(3-Way)
Wire #1
Move jumper wire to other terminal if
this switch does not turn light on.
Connect Jumper Wire
Figure 6
If the “Smart”button is pressed and held until the indicator
light alongside goes out (approximately 6 seconds), all
memorized codes will be erased.